Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support – Multiple computer communication using cryptography – Protection at a particular protocol layer
Patent
1998-06-04
2000-03-28
Beausoliel, Jr., Robert W.
Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support
Multiple computer communication using cryptography
Protection at a particular protocol layer
709229, 705 51, H04L 932
Patent
active
060444711
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for securing software to reduce unauthorized use include associating a password or series of passwords with each copy of group of authorized software and requiring entry of a first password obtained from the developer or authorized representative of the software after exchanging registration information. The method and apparatus may also subsequently require entry of a second password from the series associated with the software to continue using the software. A password or authorization code series may be associated with each authorized copy or with a group of copies such as those distributed to a particular organization or site. Preferably, subsequent passwords or authorization codes are obtained from an authorized software developer, manufacturer, or distributor which gathers current information from the user to monitor compliance with licensing restrictions. The number and frequency of required password updates may be regular or irregular depending upon the application, user, or software manufacturer. A code which disables the software may be communicated if the manufacturer determines that the user is an unauthorized user.
REFERENCES:
patent: 4796220 (1989-01-01), Wolfe
patent: 5182770 (1993-01-01), Medveczky et al.
patent: 5287408 (1994-02-01), Samson
patent: 5341429 (1994-08-01), Stringer et al.
patent: 5509070 (1996-04-01), Schull
patent: 5564038 (1996-10-01), Grantz et al.
patent: 5579479 (1996-11-01), Plum
patent: 5652793 (1997-07-01), Priem et al.
patent: 5842124 (1998-11-01), Kenagy et al.
Beausoliel, Jr. Robert W.
Revak Christopher A.
Z4 Technologies, Inc.
LandOfFree
Method and apparatus for securing software to reduce unauthorize does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.
If you have personal experience with Method and apparatus for securing software to reduce unauthorize, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Method and apparatus for securing software to reduce unauthorize will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-1335709