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Remote software activation.
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In this article, the authors present a disclosure associated with a user requesting access to the software option associated with the machine, and a remote facility receiving the request, authorizing access to software option, and sending an enabling signal to enable the software.Abstract:
The present disclosure is associated with a user requesting access to the software option associated with a machine (106), a remote facility (102 or 104) receiving the request, authorizing access to the software option, and sending an enabling signal to enable the software. The enabling signal (e.g., a software key) may then be used to access and use the software option. An intermediary may be used to authenticate the enabling signal.read more
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