Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support – Multiple computer communication using cryptography – Particular communication authentication technique
Reexamination Certificate
2004-03-19
2010-12-14
Vu, Kimyen (Department: 2435)
Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support
Multiple computer communication using cryptography
Particular communication authentication technique
C713S150000, C705S051000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07853790
ABSTRACT:
A method includes issuing a digital certificate to a licensee, the digital certificate identifying a licensed product and the licensee to enable the licensee to enable the licensed product. The method involves receiving a request to enable the licensed product from an entity, the request including the digital certificate and determining whether the entity is the licensee of the licensed product based on the digital certificate. A system includes a relational structure having associations among authorized entities and digital certificates within an organization. Each to digital certificate identifies a licensed product licensed to the organization. A certificate distribution module distributes the digital certificates to associated authorized entities.
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Gabryjelski Henry P.
Miller Wesley
Debnath Suman
Lee & Hayes PLLC
Microsoft Corporation
Vu Kimyen
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