Data processing: software development – installation – and managem – Software installation
Reexamination Certificate
2011-04-26
2011-04-26
Kang, Insun (Department: 2193)
Data processing: software development, installation, and managem
Software installation
C717S175000, C717S176000, C717S177000, C717S178000, C713S155000, C713S164000, C713S166000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07934214
ABSTRACT:
Computer implemented method, system and computer program product for controlling software entitlement. A computer implemented method for controlling software entitlement includes receiving a request to install a software item on a designated machine. A determination is made if the designated machine is of a machine type authorized for installation of the software item. If the designated machine is of a machine type authorized for installation of the software item, a determination is made, using stored configuration data, if at least one additional criterion specified for entitlement to install the software item on the designated machine is satisfied using stored configuration data. If the at least one additional criterion specified for entitlement to install the software item on the designated machine is satisfied, installation of the software item on the designated machine is enabled in accordance with the at least one additional criterion.
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Kelso Scott Edwards
Nomura Masahiko
Sawin David Andrew
Springfield Randall Scott
Waltermann Rod D.
Kang Insun
LENOVO (Singapore) PTE Ltd.
Munoz-Bustamante Carlos
Yee & Associates P.C.
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