Method and system for authorizing use of software programs

Information security – Prevention of unauthorized use of data including prevention... – Access control

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C709S203000, C709S225000, C726S028000, C726S029000, C726S030000

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07849513

ABSTRACT:
A method and system for authorizing the use of software program in an electronic device. The system uses a unique first code number associated with the software program. An intermediate object is encoded with a second code number. When the software program is initially installed into the electronic device, the first code number is transmitted to the electronic device. Later, when the intermediate object is then connected to the electronic device, the second code number on the intermediate object is identified and the third code number is then separately presented When the second and third code numbers have been presented, the software program may then be used.

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