CA2218431A1 - Method and system of using personal information as a key when distributing information - Google Patents
Method and system of using personal information as a key when distributing informationInfo
- Publication number
- CA2218431A1 CA2218431A1 CA002218431A CA2218431A CA2218431A1 CA 2218431 A1 CA2218431 A1 CA 2218431A1 CA 002218431 A CA002218431 A CA 002218431A CA 2218431 A CA2218431 A CA 2218431A CA 2218431 A1 CA2218431 A1 CA 2218431A1
- Authority
- CA
- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- key
- software
- personal information
- information
- purchaser
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
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Classifications
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- G—PHYSICS
- G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
- G06Q—INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES; SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- G06Q30/00—Commerce
- G06Q30/06—Buying, selling or leasing transactions
- G06Q30/0601—Electronic shopping [e-shopping]
- G06Q30/0621—Item configuration or customization
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- G—PHYSICS
- G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
- G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
- G06F21/00—Security arrangements for protecting computers, components thereof, programs or data against unauthorised activity
- G06F21/10—Protecting distributed programs or content, e.g. vending or licensing of copyrighted material ; Digital rights management [DRM]
- G06F21/101—Protecting distributed programs or content, e.g. vending or licensing of copyrighted material ; Digital rights management [DRM] by binding digital rights to specific entities
- G06F21/1015—Protecting distributed programs or content, e.g. vending or licensing of copyrighted material ; Digital rights management [DRM] by binding digital rights to specific entities to users
Abstract
A method and system that uses personal information as a key when distributing information. If software is purchased, the buyer gives the seller his or her credit card number and at least three additional items of personal information, as an example, to use as a key. The personal information can include, but is not limited to, the purchaser's social security number, telephone number, expiration date of the credit card, address, mother's maiden name, children's names, bank account information, etc. This key is embedded in the purchased material. The material is then sent or downloaded to the purchaser. To activate the software, the purchaser must enter the key, which is the personal information. A comparison is then madeof the key embedded in the software and the key that was just entered. If the keys do not match, the software can not be installed and accessed. If the keys do match, the software will be installed and can be accessed. In certain instances, the key may need to be input every time the software is to be accessed.
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
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US08/752,119 US6005935A (en) | 1996-11-20 | 1996-11-20 | Method and system of using personal information as a key when distributing information |
US752,119 | 1996-11-20 |
Publications (2)
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CA2218431A1 true CA2218431A1 (en) | 1998-05-20 |
CA2218431C CA2218431C (en) | 2001-05-29 |
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Family Applications (1)
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CA002218431A Expired - Fee Related CA2218431C (en) | 1996-11-20 | 1997-10-16 | Method and system of using personal information as a key when distributing information |
Country Status (4)
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US (1) | US6005935A (en) |
EP (1) | EP0844550A3 (en) |
JP (1) | JPH10240520A (en) |
CA (1) | CA2218431C (en) |
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1996
- 1996-11-20 US US08/752,119 patent/US6005935A/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
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1997
- 1997-10-16 CA CA002218431A patent/CA2218431C/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 1997-10-29 EP EP97308625A patent/EP0844550A3/en not_active Withdrawn
- 1997-11-14 JP JP31315897A patent/JPH10240520A/en active Pending
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
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CA2218431C (en) | 2001-05-29 |
EP0844550A2 (en) | 1998-05-27 |
EP0844550A3 (en) | 1999-06-16 |
JPH10240520A (en) | 1998-09-11 |
US6005935A (en) | 1999-12-21 |
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Legal Events
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EEER | Examination request | ||
MKLA | Lapsed |