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FR2601480A1 Expired / Lapsed FR ⏱️ 0.0 years remaining

Method and device for monitoring the use of hardware such as a personal computer

Assignee: AMSA Inc
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Filing: 1986-07-11
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2006-07-11
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Abstract

Abstract Method and control for the operation of an appliance, especially a personal computer, according to which a code is used for turning on the appliance, characterised in that the code is changed automatically by means 2, 5 incorporated in the appliance, according to a series of combinations, the code change coming about when the user has an obligation to meet. Applications: putting the apparatus into stop mode if a maintenance operation has not been carried out or a payment has not been made at the correct time.

Inventors

  • 👤 Andre Martinie

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction FR
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Last Synchronized 2026-11-02 05:47
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F21/00; G06F21/70; G06F21/88; G06F21/30; G06F21/31; G07; G07C; G07C9/00; G07C9/30; G07C9/32; G07C9/33

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References Cited (Backward Citations)

GB2080203A Cited
US4348696A Cited
US4593376A Cited
WO1985003785A1 Cited

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