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Method for securing software to increase license compliance
Assignee: Z4 Technologies Inc
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Filing: 2002-05-30
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Granted: 2005-02-15
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Expires: 2022-05-30
Abstract
Abstract A method for reducing unauthorized software use includes supplying a first authorization code with the software. The first authorization code enables the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorized period upon entry by the user. The user is required to contact the representative for retrieval of an additional authorization code. The software is operable during a subsequent authorization period beyond the initial authorization period without further or continual communication with the representative following entry of the additional authorization code. The user chooses manual or electronic registration and provides registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the additional authorization code. The registration information includes computer specific information. The additional authorization code is communicated to the software upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered or upon the registration information matching a portion of previously provided registration information.
Inventors
- 👤 David S. Colvin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 17:36
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F21/00; G06F21/10; G06F21/12; G06F21/121; G06Q; G06Q30/00; G06Q30/02; G06Q30/0207; G06Q30/0241
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 200
Claim 1
Independent Claim
267 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization associating a first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on usage of the software; supplying the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; requiring the user to selectively choose either manual or electronic registration and provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
267 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization associating a first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on usage of the software; supplying the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; requiring the user to selectively choose either manual or electronic registration and provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method of claim 1 wherein requiring the user to provide registration information includes allowing the user to provide the registration information to the representative by contacting the representative during installation of the software.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 1 wherein communicating the at least one additional authorization code immediately follows providing registration information to the representative.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 1 wherein at least a portion of information exchanged between the representative and the user is encrypted.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 1 wherein: the usage of the software is dependent upon execution time of the software on the computer.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 1 wherein: the usage of the software is dependent upon number of accesses to the software on the computer.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
234 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on usage of the software; transferring the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; allowing the user to selectively choose either manual or electronic registration and provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
234 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on usage of the software; transferring the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; allowing the user to selectively choose either manual or electronic registration and provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 7 wherein at least a portion of information exchanged between the representative and the user is encrypted.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
268 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on usage of the software, supplying the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; allowing the user to selectively choose either manual or electronic registration and provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including at least a plurality of computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
268 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on usage of the software, supplying the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; allowing the user to selectively choose either manual or electronic registration and provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including at least a plurality of computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 9 wherein communicating the at least one additional authorization code immediately follows providing registration information to the representative.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 9 wherein at least a portion of information exchanged between the representative and the user is encrypted.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
279 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on usage of the software; supplying the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to selectively choose either manual or electronic registration and provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
279 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on usage of the software; supplying the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to selectively choose either manual or electronic registration and provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 12 wherein at least a portion of information exchanged between the representative and the user is encrypted.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
252 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on usage of the software; transferring the first authorization code with the software; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being operable enabled during a the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to selectively choose either manual or electronic registration and provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 19
Independent Claim
252 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on usage of the software; transferring the first authorization code with the software; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being operable enabled during a the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to selectively choose either manual or electronic registration and provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 14 wherein at least a portion of information exchanged between the representative and the user is encrypted.
Claim 21
Independent Claim
255 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on usage of the software; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; requiring the user to selectively choose either manual or electronic registration and provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 22
Independent Claim
255 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on usage of the software; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; requiring the user to selectively choose either manual or electronic registration and provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 16 wherein at least a portion of information exchanged between the representative and the user is encrypted.
Claim 24
Independent Claim
255 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative, to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on usage of the software, supplying the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; requiring the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 25
Independent Claim
255 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative, to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on usage of the software, supplying the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; requiring the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method of claim 18 wherein requiring the user to provide registration information includes allowing the user to provide the registration information to the representative by contacting the representative during installation of the software.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 18 wherein at least a portion of information exchanged between the representative and the user is encrypted.
Claim 28
Independent Claim
226 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on usage of the software; transferring the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; allowing the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 29
Independent Claim
226 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on usage of the software; transferring the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; allowing the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 21 wherein at least a portion of information exchanged between the representative and the user is encrypted.
Claim 31
Independent Claim
255 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being, based on usage of the software; supplying the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; allowing the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information, and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 32
Independent Claim
255 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being, based on usage of the software; supplying the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; allowing the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information, and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 23 wherein communicating the at least one additional authorization code immediately follows providing registration information to the representative.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 23 wherein at least a portion of information exchanged between the representative and the user is encrypted.
Claim 35
Independent Claim
271 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on usage of the software; supplying the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 36
Independent Claim
271 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on usage of the software; supplying the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 26 wherein at least a portion of information exchanged between the representative and the user is encrypted.
Claim 38
Independent Claim
243 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on usage of the software; transferring the first authorization code with the software; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period beyond without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 39
Independent Claim
243 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on usage of the software; transferring the first authorization code with the software; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period beyond without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 28 wherein at least a portion of information exchanged between the representative and the user is encrypted.
Claim 41
Independent Claim
247 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on usage of the software requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; requiring the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 42
Independent Claim
247 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on usage of the software requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; requiring the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 30 wherein at least a portion of information exchanged between the representative and the user is encrypted.
Claim 44
Independent Claim
264 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on usage of the software; supplying the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; requiring the user to selectively choose either manual or electronic registration and provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information.
Claim 45
Independent Claim
264 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on usage of the software; supplying the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; requiring the user to selectively choose either manual or electronic registration and provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 32 further comprising: at least partially disabling the software if the registration information provided by the user to the representative indicates that the user is an unauthorized user.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method of claim 32 wherein requiring the user to provide registration information includes allowing the user to provide the registration information to the representative by contacting the representative during installation of the software.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 32 wherein the previously provided registration information is stored on a database associated with the representative.
Claim 49
Independent Claim
234 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being, based on usage of the software; transferring the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; allowing the user to selectively choose either manual or electronic registration and provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information.
Claim 50
Independent Claim
234 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being, based on usage of the software; transferring the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; allowing the user to selectively choose either manual or electronic registration and provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 36 further comprising: at least partially disabling the software if the registration information provided by the user to the representative indicates that the user is an unauthorized user.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 36 wherein the step of allowing includes allowing the user to provide registration information to the representative during installation of the software.
Claim 53
Independent Claim
264 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on usage of the software; supplying the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; allowing the user to selectively choose either manual or electronic registration and provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information.
Claim 54
Independent Claim
264 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on usage of the software; supplying the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; allowing the user to selectively choose either manual or electronic registration and provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 39 further comprising: at least partially disabling the software if the registration information provided by the user to the representative indicates that the user is an unauthorized user.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 39 wherein the step of allowing includes allowing the user to provide registration information to the representative during installation of the software.
Claim 57
Independent Claim
280 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on usage of the software; supplying the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to selectively choose either manual or electronic registration and provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information.
Claim 58
Independent Claim
280 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on usage of the software; supplying the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to selectively choose either manual or electronic registration and provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 42 further comprising: at least partially disabling the software if the registration information provided by the user to the representative indicates that the user is an unauthorized user.
Claim 60
Independent Claim
251 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on usage of the software; transferring the first authorization code with the software; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the ser during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to selectively choose either manual or electronic registration and provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information.
Claim 61
Independent Claim
251 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on usage of the software; transferring the first authorization code with the software; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the ser during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to selectively choose either manual or electronic registration and provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 44 further comprising: at least partially disabling the software if the registration information provided by the user to the representative indicates that the user is an unauthorized user.
Claim 63
Independent Claim
256 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on usage of the software; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; requiring the user to selectively choose either manual or electronic registration and provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information.
Claim 64
Independent Claim
256 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on usage of the software; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; requiring the user to selectively choose either manual or electronic registration and provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information.
Claim 65
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 46 further comprising: at least partially disabling the software if the registration information provided by the user to the representative indicates that the user is an unauthorized user.
Claim 66
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method of claim 46 wherein requiring the user to provide registration information includes allowing the user to provide the registration information to the representative by contacting the representative during installation of the software.
Claim 67
Independent Claim
256 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on usage of the software; supplying the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; requiring the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information.
Claim 68
Independent Claim
256 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on usage of the software; supplying the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; requiring the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information.
Claim 69
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 49 further comprising: at least partially disabling the software if the registration information provided by the user to the representative indicates that the user is an unauthorized user.
Claim 70
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method of claim 49 wherein requiring the user to provide registration information includes allowing the user to provide the registration information to the representative by contacting the representative during installation of the software.
Claim 71
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 49 wherein the previously provided registration information is stored on a database associated with the representative.
Claim 72
Independent Claim
227 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on usage of the software; transferring the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; allowing the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information.
Claim 73
Independent Claim
227 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on usage of the software; transferring the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; allowing the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information.
Claim 74
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 53 further comprising: at least partially disabling the software if the registration information provided by the user to the representative indicates that the user is an unauthorized user.
Claim 75
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 53 wherein the step of allowing includes allowing the user to provide registration information to the representative during installation of the software.
Claim 76
Independent Claim
257 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on usage of the software; supplying the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during a the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; allowing the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information.
Claim 77
Independent Claim
257 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on usage of the software; supplying the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during a the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; allowing the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information.
Claim 78
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 56 further comprising: at least partially disabling the software if the registration information provided by the user to the representative indicates that the user is an unauthorized user.
Claim 79
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 56 wherein the step of allowing includes allowing the user to provide registration information to the representative during installation of the software.
Claim 80
Independent Claim
273 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorized authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on usage of the software; supplying the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use b the user during the initial authorization period; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information.
Claim 81
Independent Claim
273 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorized authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on usage of the software; supplying the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use b the user during the initial authorization period; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information.
Claim 82
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 59 further comprising: at least partially disabling the software if the registration information provided by the user to the representative indicates that the user is an unauthorized user.
Claim 83
Independent Claim
243 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on usage of the software; transferring the first authorization code with the software; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including, computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional, authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information.
Claim 84
Independent Claim
243 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on usage of the software; transferring the first authorization code with the software; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including, computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional, authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information.
Claim 85
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 61 further comprising: at least partially disabling the software if the registration information provided by the user to the representative indicates that the user is an unauthorized user.
Claim 86
Independent Claim
248 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on usage of the software; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; requiring the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information.
Claim 87
Independent Claim
248 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on usage of the software; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; requiring the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information.
Claim 88
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 63 further comprising: at least partially disabling the software if the registration information provided by the user to the representative indicates that the user is an unauthorized user.
Claim 89
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method of claim 63 wherein requiring the user to provide registration information includes allowing the user to provide the registration information to the representative by contacting the representative during installation of the software.
Claim 90
Independent Claim
255 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on usage of the software; supplying the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; requiring the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information or upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 91
Independent Claim
255 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on usage of the software; supplying the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; requiring the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information or upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 92
Independent Claim
241 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on usage of the software; transferring the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; allowing the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information or upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 93
Independent Claim
241 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on usage of the software; transferring the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; allowing the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information or upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 94
Independent Claim
270 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on usage of the software; supplying the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; allowing the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information or upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 95
Independent Claim
270 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on usage of the software; supplying the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; allowing the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information or upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 96
Independent Claim
287 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising; providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period the initial authorization period being based on usage of the software; supplying the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period beyond without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information or upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 97
Independent Claim
287 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising; providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period the initial authorization period being based on usage of the software; supplying the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period beyond without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information or upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 98
Independent Claim
257 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on usage of the software; transferring the first authorization code with the software; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information or upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 99
Independent Claim
257 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on usage of the software; transferring the first authorization code with the software; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information or upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 100
Independent Claim
262 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on usage of the software; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; requiring the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information or upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 101
Independent Claim
262 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on usage of the software; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; requiring the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information or upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 102
Independent Claim
264 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on a predetermined period of time; supplying the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; requiring the user to selectively choose either manual or electronic registration and provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 103
Independent Claim
264 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on a predetermined period of time; supplying the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; requiring the user to selectively choose either manual or electronic registration and provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 104
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method of claim 72 wherein requiring the user to provide registration information includes allowing the user to provide the registration information to the representative by contacting the representative during installation of the software.
Claim 105
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 72 wherein communicating the at least one additional authorization code immediately follows providing registration information to the representative.
Claim 106
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 72 wherein at least a portion of information exchanged between the representative and the user is encrypted.
Claim 107
Independent Claim
235 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on a predetermined period of time; transferring the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; allowing the user to selectively choose either manual or electronic registration and provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 108
Independent Claim
235 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on a predetermined period of time; transferring the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; allowing the user to selectively choose either manual or electronic registration and provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 109
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 76 wherein at least a portion of information exchanged between the representative and the user is encrypted.
Claim 110
Independent Claim
269 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on a predetermined period of time; supplying the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; allowing the user to selectively choose either manual or electronic registration and provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including at least a plurality of computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 111
Independent Claim
269 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on a predetermined period of time; supplying the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; allowing the user to selectively choose either manual or electronic registration and provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including at least a plurality of computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 112
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 78 wherein communicating the at least one additional authorization code immediately follows providing registration information to the representative.
Claim 113
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 78 wherein at least a portion of information exchanged between the representative and the user is encrypted.
Claim 114
Independent Claim
280 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on a predetermined period of time; supplying the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to selectively choose either manual or electronic registration and provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 115
Independent Claim
280 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on a predetermined period of time; supplying the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to selectively choose either manual or electronic registration and provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 116
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 81 wherein at least a portion of information exchanged between the representative and the user is encrypted.
Claim 117
Independent Claim
251 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on a predetermined period of time; transferring the first authorization code with the software; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to selectively choose either manual or electronic registration and provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 118
Independent Claim
251 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on a predetermined period of time; transferring the first authorization code with the software; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to selectively choose either manual or electronic registration and provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 119
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 83 wherein at least a portion of information exchanged between the representative and the user is encrypted.
Claim 120
Independent Claim
256 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on a predetermined period of time; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; requiring the user to selectively choose either manual or electronic registration and provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 121
Independent Claim
256 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on a predetermined period of time; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; requiring the user to selectively choose either manual or electronic registration and provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 122
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 85 wherein at least a portion of information exchanged between the representative and the user is encrypted.
Claim 123
Independent Claim
256 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on a predetermined period of time; supplying the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; requiring the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 124
Independent Claim
256 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on a predetermined period of time; supplying the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; requiring the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 125
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method of claim 87 wherein requiring the user to provide registration information includes allowing the user to provide the registration information to the representative by contacting the representative during installation of the software.
Claim 126
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 87 wherein at least a portion of information exchanged between the representative and the user is encrypted.
Claim 127
Independent Claim
227 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on a predetermined period of time; transferring the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without further requiring communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; allowing the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 128
Independent Claim
227 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on a predetermined period of time; transferring the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without further requiring communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; allowing the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 129
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 90 wherein at least a portion of information exchanged between the representative and the user is encrypted.
Claim 130
Independent Claim
256 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on a predetermined period of time; supplying the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; allowing the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 131
Independent Claim
256 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on a predetermined period of time; supplying the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; allowing the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 132
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 92 wherein communicating the at least one additional authorization code immediately follows providing registration information to the representative.
Claim 133
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 92 wherein at least a portion of information exchanged between the representative and the user is encrypted.
Claim 134
Independent Claim
272 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on a predetermined period of time; supplying the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 135
Independent Claim
272 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on a predetermined period of time; supplying the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 136
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 95 wherein at least a portion of information exchanged between the representative and the user is encrypted.
Claim 137
Independent Claim
243 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on a predetermined period of time; transferring the first authorization code with the software; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 138
Independent Claim
243 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on a predetermined period of time; transferring the first authorization code with the software; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 139
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 97 wherein at least a portion of information exchanged between the representative and the user is encrypted.
Claim 140
Independent Claim
248 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on a predetermined period of time; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; requiring the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 141
Independent Claim
248 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on a predetermined period of time; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; requiring the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 142
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 99 wherein at least a portion of information exchanged between the representative and the user is encrypted.
Claim 143
Independent Claim
265 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on a predetermined period of time; supplying the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; requiring the user to selectively choose either manual or electronic registration and provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information.
Claim 144
Independent Claim
265 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on a predetermined period of time; supplying the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; requiring the user to selectively choose either manual or electronic registration and provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information.
Claim 145
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 101 further comprising: at least partially disabling the software if the registration information provided by the user to the representative indicates that the user is an unauthorized user.
Claim 146
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method of claim 101 wherein requiring the user to provide registration information includes allowing the user to provide the registration information to the representative by contacting the representative during installation of the software.
Claim 147
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 101 wherein the previously provided registration information is stored on a database associated with the representative.
Claim 148
Independent Claim
236 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on a predetermined period of time; transferring the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; allowing the user to selectively choose either manual or electronic registration and provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information.
Claim 149
Independent Claim
236 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on a predetermined period of time; transferring the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; allowing the user to selectively choose either manual or electronic registration and provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information.
Claim 150
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 105 further comprising: at least partially disabling the software if the registration information provided by the user to the representative indicates that the user is an unauthorized user.
Claim 151
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 105 wherein the step of allowing includes allowing the user to provide registration information to the representative during installation of the software.
Claim 152
Independent Claim
265 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on a predetermined period of time; supplying the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; allowing the user to selectively choose either manual or electronic registration and provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information.
Claim 153
Independent Claim
265 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on a predetermined period of time; supplying the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; allowing the user to selectively choose either manual or electronic registration and provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information.
Claim 154
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 108 further comprising: at least partially disabling the software if the registration information provided by the user to the representative indicates that the user is an unauthorized user.
Claim 155
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 108 wherein the step of allowing includes allowing the user to provide registration information to the representative during installation of the software.
Claim 156
Independent Claim
281 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on a predetermined period of time; supplying the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to selectively choose either manual or electronic registration and provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information.
Claim 157
Independent Claim
281 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on a predetermined period of time; supplying the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to selectively choose either manual or electronic registration and provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information.
Claim 158
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 111 further comprising: at least partially disabling the software if the registration information provided by the user to the representative indicates that the user is an unauthorized user.
Claim 159
Independent Claim
252 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on a predetermined period of time; transferring the first authorization code with the software; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to selectively choose either manual or electronic registration and provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information.
Claim 160
Independent Claim
252 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on a predetermined period of time; transferring the first authorization code with the software; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to selectively choose either manual or electronic registration and provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information.
Claim 161
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 113 further comprising: at least partially disabling the software if the registration information provided by the user to the representative indicates that the user is an unauthorized user.
Claim 162
Independent Claim
257 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on a predetermined period of time; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; requiring the user to selectively choose either manual or electronic registration and provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information.
Claim 163
Independent Claim
257 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on a predetermined period of time; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; requiring the user to selectively choose either manual or electronic registration and provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information.
Claim 164
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 115 further comprising: at least partially disabling the software if the registration information provided by the user to the representative indicates that the user is an unauthorized user.
Claim 165
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method of claim 115 wherein requiring the user to provide registration information includes allowing the user to provide the registration information to the representative by contacting the representative during installation of the software.
Claim 166
Independent Claim
257 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on a predetermined period of time; supplying the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; requiring the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information.
Claim 167
Independent Claim
257 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on a predetermined period of time; supplying the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; requiring the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information.
Claim 168
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 118 further comprising: at least partially disabling the software if the registration information provided by the user to the representative indicates that the user is an unauthorized user.
Claim 169
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method of claim 118 wherein requiring the user to provide registration information includes allowing the user to provide the registration information to the representative by contacting the representative during installation of the software.
Claim 170
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 118 wherein the previously provided registration information is stored on a database associated with the representative.
Claim 171
Independent Claim
228 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on a predetermined period of time; transferring the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; allowing the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information.
Claim 172
Independent Claim
228 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on a predetermined period of time; transferring the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; allowing the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information.
Claim 173
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 122 further comprising: at least partially disabling the software if the registration information provided by the user to the representative indicates that the user is an unauthorized user.
Claim 174
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 122 wherein the step of allowing includes allowing the user to provide registration information to the representative during installation of the software.
Claim 175
Independent Claim
257 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on a predetermined period of time; supplying the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; allowing the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information.
Claim 176
Independent Claim
257 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on a predetermined period of time; supplying the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; allowing the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information.
Claim 177
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 125 further comprising: at least partially disabling the software if the registration information provided by the user to the representative indicates that the user is an unauthorized user.
Claim 178
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 125 wherein the step of allowing includes allowing the user to provide registration information to the representative during installation of the software.
Claim 179
Independent Claim
273 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on a predetermined period of time; supplying the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information.
Claim 180
Independent Claim
273 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on a predetermined period of time; supplying the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information.
Claim 181
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 128 further comprising: at least partially disabling the software if the registration information provided by the user to the representative indicates that the user is an unauthorized user.
Claim 182
Independent Claim
244 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on a predetermined period of time; transferring the first authorization code with the software; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information.
Claim 183
Independent Claim
244 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on a predetermined period of time; transferring the first authorization code with the software; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information.
Claim 184
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 130 further comprising: at least partially disabling the software if the registration information provided by the user to the representative indicates that the user is an unauthorized user.
Claim 185
Independent Claim
250 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on a predetermined period of time; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being a enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; requiring the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information.
Claim 186
Independent Claim
250 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on a predetermined period of time; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being a enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; requiring the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information.
Claim 187
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 132 further comprising: at least partially disabling the software if the registration information provided by the user to the representative indicates that the user is an unauthorized user.
Claim 188
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method of claim 132 wherein requiring the user to provide registration information includes allowing the user to provide the registration information to the representative by contacting the representative during installation of the software.
Claim 189
Independent Claim
271 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on a predetermined period of time; supplying the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; requiring the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information or upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 190
Independent Claim
271 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on a predetermined period of time; supplying the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; requiring the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information or upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 191
Independent Claim
242 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on a predetermined period of time; transferring the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; allowing the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information or upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 192
Independent Claim
242 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on a predetermined period of time; transferring the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; allowing the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information or upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 193
Independent Claim
271 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on a predetermined period of time; supplying the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; allowing the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information or upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 194
Independent Claim
271 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on a predetermined period of time; supplying the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; allowing the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information or upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 195
Independent Claim
287 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on a predetermined period of time; supplying the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information or upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 196
Independent Claim
287 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on a predetermined period of time; supplying the first authorization code with the software; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information or upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 197
Independent Claim
258 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on a predetermined period of time; transferring the first authorization code with the software; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information or upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 198
Independent Claim
258 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on a predetermined period of time; transferring the first authorization code with the software; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; at any time during the initial authorization period, requiring the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information or upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 199
Independent Claim
263 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on a predetermined period of time; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; requiring the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information or upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
Claim 200
Independent Claim
263 words
A method for reducing unauthorized software use, the method comprising: providing a representative to monitor software license compliance; associating a first authorization code with the software, the first authorization code enabling the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorization period, the initial authorization period being based on a predetermined period of time; requiring the user to enter the first authorization code to at least partially enable the software on the computer for use by the user during the initial authorization period; requiring the user to contact the representative for retrieval of at least one additional authorization code to repeat the enablement of the software on the computer for use by the user during a subsequent authorization period after the initial authorization period and allowing the repeat of the enablement of the software to be performed prior to the expiration of the initial authorization period so the enablement of the software can be continuous from the initial authorization period to the subsequent authorization period, the software being enabled during the subsequent authorization period without requiring further communication with the representative following entry of the at least one additional authorization code; requiring the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the at least one additional authorization code, the registration information including computer specific information; and communicating the at least one additional authorization code to the software upon the registration information matching at least a portion of previously provided registration information or upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered.
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