Method and apparatus for upgrading the software lock of micropro

Details Method and apparatus for upgrading the software lock of micropro Method and apparatus for upgrading the software lock of micropro

1996-03-28

1998-08-04

Beausolire, Jr., Robert W.

G06F 1214

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057907838

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for providing, maintaining and upgrading the software lock of a microprocessor. When a processor upgrade occurs, software that was serialized to the previously installed processor detects that it is running on an unauthorized processor. The software initiates a reauthorization process based on a reauthorization use profile. The temporary re-enabling of the software is allowed if the authorization service is not available.

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