Data processing: database and file management or data structures – Database design – Data structure types
Patent
1994-11-15
1998-12-01
DeCady, Albert
Data processing: database and file management or data structures
Database design
Data structure types
707104, G06F 1100
Patent
active
058450653
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for controlling operation of remote networked devices, such as computers, in compliance with licensed restrictions is provided. In one embodiment, licenses are assigned to users in the order of application requests that are made. When a request is made and no licenses are available, an analysis is performed to determined whether licenses may be swapped in such a fashion so as to free up a license for the requested application. In another embodiment, whenever a new request is made, an analysis performed by considering the needs of users. Information needed to perform the analysis is stored in the database which is updated when a new program launch occurs.
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Conte Brian
Hui Christine
Key Roger
De'cady Albert
WRQ, Inc.
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