Method and apparatus to secure proprietary operation of computer

Details Method and apparatus to secure proprietary operation of computer Method and apparatus to secure proprietary operation of computer

1981-11-25

1984-06-12

Zache, Raulfe B.

Boots, shoes, and leggings

G06F 100

Patent

active

044545940

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus which discourages the use of unauthorized program software with proprietory computer hardware. The computer hardware reads a DATA TABLE from a specified location in separable software and displays the content of that table in human recognizable form. The displayed data is then compared with reference data which is stored in the proprietory hardware. The hardware blocks further execution of programs contained in the separable software if the displayed data and reference data are not congruent. In a preferred embodiment the display is material which can only be legally used with the permission of the manufacturer or proprietory of the hardware; for example; a registered trademark or copyrighted material.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3931504 (1976-01-01), Jacoby
Lengyel et al., "Computer Program Protection," IBM T.D.B., vol. 14, No. 11, Apr. 1972.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Method and apparatus to secure proprietary operation of computer 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 to secure proprietary operation of computer, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Method and apparatus to secure proprietary operation of computer will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-125417