Selective computer component activation apparatus method and...

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2003-08-13

2009-06-09

Dada, Beemnet W (Department: 2435)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support

System access control based on user identification by...

C709S221000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07546470

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for selectively activating a component on a computing device includes an authorization server that authorizes activation of a component on a computing device in response to an activation request, a component management module that activates the component in response to receiving authorization from the authorization server, and a tracking system that receives transaction data corresponding to the component in response to activating the component. The apparatus may also include a billing system that charges a customer account in response to activation of the component. In certain embodiments, the component management module includes a detection module that requests component activation in response to detecting an increased computing load on the computing device. The detection module may also request component deactivation in response to detecting a decreased computing load on the computing device. Thus the present invention integrates dynamic adjustment of computing power with secure transactions and automatic billing.

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