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20080247345 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AD HOC WIRELESS COMMUNICATION - The current options for wireless communication have changed the way people work and the way in which networks can be deployed. However, there remains unresolved problems in the setup and configuration of wireless communication links. Both known cellular and ad hoc wireless networking protocols and systems are deficient in that the ability for users to communicate without a priori knowledge of MAC addresses (represented by phone numbers, IP addresses and the like) is limited or may be compromised in a hostile environment. In contrast, provided by aspects of the present invention are devices, systems and methods for establishing ad hoc wireless communication between users that do not necessarily have MAC addresses and the like for one another. In some embodiments, a first user visually selects a second user and points a coherent light beam at an electronic device employed by the second user. Data specific to the first user is modulated on the coherent light beam, which can then be demodulated when the coherent light beam is received by the electronic device of the second user. | 10-09-2008 |
20080247759 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AD HOC WIRELESS COMMUNICATION - The current options for wireless communication have changed the way people work and the way in which networks can be deployed. However, there remains unresolved problems in the setup and configuration of wireless communication links. Both known cellular and ad hoc wireless networking protocols and systems are deficient in that the ability for users to communicate without a priori knowledge of MAC addresses (represented by phone numbers, IP addresses and the like) is limited or may be compromised in a hostile environment. In contrast, provided by aspects of the present invention are devices, systems and methods for establishing ad hoc wireless communication between users that do not necessarily have MAC addresses and the like for one another. In some embodiments, a first user visually selects a second user and points a coherent light beam at an electronic device employed by the second user. Data specific to the first user is modulated on the coherent light beam, which can then be demodulated when the coherent light beam is received by the electronic device of the second user. | 10-09-2008 |
20080309494 | LINE-OF-SIGHT RFID TAG READER - Provided by aspects of the invention are devices, systems and methods for enabling the use of RFID tags that are not unnecessarily complex by changing the arrangement and operation of RFID tag readers Specifically, provided in some embodiments in accordance with aspects of the invention is a RFID tag reader incorporating a type of highly directional antenna, known as a pencil beam antenna. In operation, a pencil beam antenna has a highly focused and thinly shaped lobe. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that an antenna lobe is the volume of space within which RF signals can be detected and coupled to a receiver connected to the pencil beam antenna or within which RF signals can propagate after being transmitted by a transmitter connected to the pencil beam antenna. The highly focused and thinly shaped lobe created by the pencil beam antenna enables selective communication with individual RFID tags, even those RFID tags incorporating low-directivity antennas. | 12-18-2008 |
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20100132386 | Electrochemical Compressor and Refrigeration System - A refrigeration system defines a closed loop that contains a working fluid, at least part of the working fluid being circulated through the closed loop. The refrigeration system includes a first heat transfer device that transfers heat from the first heat reservoir to the working fluid, a second heat transfer device that transfers heat from the working fluid to the second heat reservoir, and an electrochemical compressor between the first and second heat transfer devices. The electrochemical compressor includes one or more electrochemical cells electrically connected to each other through a power supply, each electrochemical cell including a gas pervious anode, a gas pervious cathode, and an electrolytic membrane disposed between and in intimate electrical contact with the cathode and the anode. The working fluid includes a condensable refrigerant that bypasses the electrochemical process; and an electrochemically active fluid that participates in the electrochemical process within the electrochemical compressor. | 06-03-2010 |
20110108246 | Tubular System for Electrochemical Compressor - A heat transfer system defines a closed loop that contains a working fluid that is circulated through the closed loop. The heat transfer system includes an electrochemical compressor including one or more electrochemical cells electrically connected to each other through a power supply. Each electrochemical cell includes a gas pervious anode, a gas pervious cathode, and an electrolytic membrane disposed between and in intimate electrical contact with the cathode and the anode. The heat transfer system also includes a tubular system that receives at least one electrochemically-active component of the working fluid from an output of the electrochemical compressor and, if present, other components of the working fluid that bypass the electrochemical compressor. The tubular system has a geometry that enables at least a portion of the received working fluid to be imparted with a gain in kinetic energy as it moves through the tubular system. | 05-12-2011 |
20110127018 | Self-Contained Electrochemical Heat Transfer System - A self-contained heat transfer system conveys heat from a first heat reservoir at a relatively low temperature to a second heat reservoir at relatively high temperature, the heat transfer system defining a closed loop that contains a working fluid. The self-contained heat transfer system includes a hermetically-sealed housing that defines an enclosure; a first heat transfer device having an exposed surface configured to be in thermal communication with the first heat reservoir; a second heat transfer device having an exposed surface configured to be in thermal communication with the second heat reservoir; and an electrochemical compressor within the enclosure and between the first and second heat transfer devices, wherein the electrochemical compressor includes one or more electrochemical cells, each electrochemical cell including a gas pervious anode, a gas pervious cathode, and an electrolytic membrane disposed between and in intimate electrical contact with the cathode and the anode. | 06-02-2011 |
20110198215 | Electrochemical Heat Transfer System - A heat transfer system includes a working fluid and an electrochemical compressor. The working fluid is made up of a polar solvent that primarily acts as a condensable refrigerant and hydrogen that primarily acts as an electrochemically-active component. The electrochemical compressor includes an inlet fluidly coupled to an evaporator to receive the working fluid; an outlet fluidly coupled to a condenser; and one or more electrochemical cells electrically connected to each other through a power supply. Each electrochemical cell includes a gas pervious anode, a gas pervious cathode, and an electrolytic membrane disposed between and in intimate electrical contact with the cathode and the anode to pass the working fluid. | 08-18-2011 |
20140027273 | ELECTROCHEMICAL COMPRESSION SYSTEM - An electrochemical system includes an electrochemical compressor through which a working fluid that includes a component that primarily acts as an electrochemically-active component flows; a sealed vessel in which the electrochemical compressor is housed; an inlet conduit for passing working fluid into the vessel; and an outlet conduit for passing fluid out of the vessel. The working fluid that leaks from the electrochemical compressor is contained within the vessel. | 01-30-2014 |
20140027304 | ELECTROCHEMICAL COMPRESSION SYSTEM - An electrochemical compressor includes one or more electrochemical cells through which a working fluid flows, and an external electrical energy source electrically connected to the electrochemical cell. Each electrochemical cell includes an anode connected to the electrical energy source; a cathode connected to the electrical energy source; an ion exchange membrane disposed between and in electrical contact with the cathode and the anode to pass an electrochemically motive material of the working fluid from the anode to the cathode, the ion exchange membrane comprising polar ionic groups attached to nonpolar chains; and a non-aqueous solvent comprising polar molecules, the polar molecules of the non-aqueous solvent being associated with and electrostatically attracted to the polar ionic groups of the ion exchange membrane. | 01-30-2014 |
20140290295 | ELECTROCHEMICAL COMPRESSOR AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEM - A refrigeration system defines a dosed loop that contains a working fluid, at least part or the working fluid being circulated through the dosed loop. The refrigeration system includes a first heat transfer device that transfers heat from the first heat reservoir to the working fluid, a second heat transfer device that transfers heat from the working fluid to the second heat reservoir, and an electrochemical compressor between the first and second heat transfer devices. The electrochemical compressor includes one or more electrochemical Cells electrically connected to each other through a power supply, each electrochemical cell including a gas pervious anode, a gas pervious cathode, and an electrolytic membrane disposed between and in intimate electrical contact with the cathode and the anode. The working, fluid includes a condensable refrigerant that bypasses the electrochemical process; and an electrochemically active fluid that participates in die electrochemical process within the electrochemical compressor. | 10-02-2014 |
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20130039779 | ELECTROCHEMICAL MOTIVE DEVICE - An electrochemical motive device is described having an electrochemical cell and at least one device configured produce motion as a function of electrochemical gas produced by the electrochemical cell. One example of an electrochemical motive device is a pump having one pump chamber, and pump member that forces a pumping fluid through the chamber. An electrochemical cell provides for a transfer of gas from the anode to the cathode. A control portion is described for taking input from the electrochemical pump and controlling the voltage and current to the electrochemical cell. In one embodiment, multiple pumping chambers are configured, and in one embodiment two pumping chambers are connected. It is further described that the control portion may automatically adjust parameters as a function of inputs, including user interface inputs. | 02-14-2013 |
20140014518 | ACTIVE COMPONENTS AND MEMBRANES FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL COMPRESSION - A compound membrane for use in electrochemical devices is disclosed. The compound membrane has of proton-conducting polymer cast in a porous media having dispersed therein at least one active ingredients. It supplies considerably improved performance data in comparison to known membranes. The compound membrane electrode can be produced by treating proton-conducting polymers with acetone to obtain polymer pulp, then sulfonating the polymer pulp, combining one or more active ingredients with the polymer pulp and casting the polymer pulp to obtain the membrane. | 01-16-2014 |
20150114829 | ELECTROCHEMICAL COMPRESSOR BASED HEATING ELEMENT AND HYBRID HOT WATER HEATER EMPLOYING SAME - An electrochemical compressor type heat pump system is described. An electrochemical compressor compresses a mixed gas refrigerant whereby heat from the compression can be used to heat an object. The electrochemical compressor is capable of producing high pressure gas from a mixed fluid system including an electrochemically-active component, such as hydrogen, and at least one refrigerant fluid, for example water. Any suitable proton associable compound, such as any suitable ionic or polar solvent compound, may be used in the mixed gas refrigerant. The electrochemical compressor may be configured in a hot water heater along with a secondary type heating source to produce a hybrid hot water heater. | 04-30-2015 |
20150241091 | ELECTROCHEMICAL SYSTEM WITH REAL TIME MODIFICATION OF COMPOSITION AND USE OF COMPLEX WAVE FORM IN SAME - An electrochemical system having an electrochemical compressor with an operating voltage that is controlled by a controller is described. The operating voltage between a first and second electrodes separated by an ion conducting material, such as a proton conducting polymer, may be oscillated in a waveform. The controller may reduce the voltage to low pressure side of the electrochemical compressor to initiate electrolysis for a set time interval and then may change the operating voltage to operate the electrochemical cell in a compressor mode. When the electrochemical cell is operating in an electrolysis mode, in situ hydrogen is produced on the low pressure side that may be used as a electrochemically active component of the working fluid when the electrochemical cell is switched to a compressor mode, The controller may have a control program that automatically controls the operating waveform as a function of sensor input. | 08-27-2015 |
20160024666 | ELECTROCHEMICAL COMPRESSOR UTILIZING AN ELECTROLYSIS - An electrochemical compression system utilizes an electrolyzer to electrolyze an electrochemically active working fluid, at a first pressure, into decomposition products that are reformed back into said electrochemically active working fluid by a fuel cell, at a higher pressure. Water may be electrolyzed into hydrogen and oxygen and stored in reservoir tanks at an elevated pressure and subsequently provided to a fuel cell for reforming. The hydrogen is provided to the anode side of a polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell and the oxygen is provided to the cathode side. Water is reformed on the cathode side of the fuel cell at a higher pressure than the inlet to the electrolyzer. This pressure differential enable flow of the electrochemically active working fluid through a conduit from the cathode to the electrolyzer. This flow of fluid may be used in a heat transfer system. | 01-28-2016 |
20160084534 | ELECTROCHEMICAL COMPRESSOR BASED HEATING ELEMENT AND HYBRID HOT WATER HEATER EMPLOYING SAME - An electrochemical compressor type heat pump system is described. An electrochemical compressor compresses a mixed gas refrigerant whereby heat from the compression can be used to heat an object. The electrochemical compressor is capable of producing high pressure gas from a mixed fluid system including an electrochemically-active component, such as hydrogen, and at least one refrigerant fluid, for example water. Any suitable proton associable compound, such as any suitable ionic or polar solvent compound, may be used in the mixed gas refrigerant. The electrochemical compressor may be configured in a hot water heater along with a secondary type heating source to produce a hybrid hot water heater. | 03-24-2016 |
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20110140657 | Staged Deployment for Electrical Charge Spots - A method and system is provided to deploy electrical charge spots in stages according to demand. During a first stage a plurality of infrastructure adapters are installed. This may involve demolishing and rebuilding portions of the infrastructure and laying down power cables from the electrical power supply to the charge spot locations. The infrastructure adapters are then coupled to an electrical power supply. Many if not all of the infrastructure adapters are covered with a temporary housing protecting them from vandalism and weather. During a second stage, in response to a demand for charge stations, the charge stations are completed. During the second stage, at least one external unit is attached to an infrastructure adapter by making an infrastructure adapter quick connect interface with an external unit quick connect interface. As such, a charge spot is completed quickly in response to demand. | 06-16-2011 |
20120013302 | Staged Deployment for Electrical Charge Spots - A method and system is provided to deploy electrical charge spots in stages according to demand. During a first stage a plurality of infrastructure adapters are installed. This may involve demolishing and rebuilding portions of the infrastructure and laying down power cables from the electrical power supply to the charge spot locations. The infrastructure adapters are then coupled to an electrical power supply. Many if not all of the infrastructure adapters are covered with a temporary housing protecting them from vandalism and weather. During a second stage, in response to a demand for charge stations, the charge stations are completed. During the second stage, at least one external unit is attached to an infrastructure adapter by making an infrastructure adapter quick connect interface with an external unit quick connect interface. As such, a charge spot is completed quickly in response to demand. | 01-19-2012 |
20130258140 | Miniature MEMS Autofocus Zoom Camera Module - An autofocus zoom miniature MEMS camera module includes a housing with an aperture for capturing digital images, an image sensor, and an optical assembly. The optical assembly includes at least one fixed lens group, at least one movable lens group, and a MEMS actuator that is configured to move the movable lens group along an optical axis of the camera module relative to the image sensor and the fixed lens group. The MEMS actuation of the movable lens group automatically focuses an object at a determined zoom disposed an arbitrary distance from the camera module onto the image sensor. | 10-03-2013 |
20130258165 | MEMS Autofocus Camera Module with Alignment Registration - A miniature MEMS autofocus camera module includes a housing, an image sensor coupled to the housing, and an autofocus optical module coupled within the housing and including a MEMS actuator that is configured to move one or more movable lenses relative to one or more fixed lenses along an optical axis of the camera module to adjust a focusing distance of the autofocus optical module to automatically focus an object disposed an arbitrary distance from the camera module onto the image sensor. The autofocus optical module includes one or more pairs of adjacent lens surfaces that include abutting registration features to aid in alignment. | 10-03-2013 |
20130258166 | Camera Module with Processor-Based MEMS-Actuated Autofocus - A miniature MEMS autofocus camera module includes an image sensor and an optical assembly including a movable lens group that comprises one or more lenses and that is coupled to a MEMS actuator such that the movable lens group is movable relative to the image sensor. The optical assembly further includes at least a first fixed lens group that comprises one or more lenses and that is fixed relative to the image sensor. A processor is programmed to control an autofocus method designed to adjust a focus distance to an object disposed an arbitrary distance from the miniature MEMS autofocus camera module by actuating the MEMS actuator that is coupled with the movable lens group. | 10-03-2013 |
20130265479 | Miniature Camera Module with MEMS-Actuated Autofocus - A miniature MEMS autofocus camera module includes a MEMS actuated movable lens group and at least one fixed lens group defining an optical axis within a camera module housing. Objects disposed an arbitrary distance from the camera module are automatically focused at a determined zoom to an image sensor. MEMS actuation of the movable lens group is performed to accomplish autofocus functionality. | 10-10-2013 |
20130293762 | MEMS Autofocus Camera Module with Fixed and Movable Lens Groups - A miniature MEMS-actuated camera module includes one or both of a camera module housing or a rigid substrate that either defines an aperture or is coupled to an aperture, or both. An image sensor is coupled to the one or both of the camera module housing or rigid substrate. A first lens group is coupled to the housing and fixed relative to the image sensor or coupled directly to the image sensor or both. A MEMS actuator is coupled to the housing or rigid substrate. A second lens group is coupled to the actuator and movable relative to the image sensor. | 11-07-2013 |
20130293764 | MEMS Auto Focus Miniature Camera Module with Fixed and Movable Lens Groups - A MEMS auto focus miniature camera module includes an image sensor and an optical train including at least one movable lens and one or more fixed lenses or fixed lens groups on either side of the movable lens. The movable lens provides an auto focus feature of the camera module. A MEMS actuator translates the movable lens through an auto focus range to adjust focus. | 11-07-2013 |
20130293765 | MEMS Auto Focus Miniature Camera Module with Abutting Registration - A MEMS auto focus miniature camera module includes an image sensor and an optical train including at least one movable lens and one or more fixed lenses or fixed lens groups on either side of the movable lens. The movable lens provides an auto focus feature of the camera module. A MEMS actuator translates the movable lens through an auto focus range to adjust focus. | 11-07-2013 |
20130300914 | MEMS Autofocus Camera Module with Multiple Lens Groups - A miniature MEMS autofocus camera module includes an image sensor and an optical assembly including a movable lens group that comprises one or more lenses and that is coupled to a MEMS actuator such that the movable lens group is movable relative to the image sensor, the optical assembly further including at least a first fixed lens group that comprises one or more lenses and that is fixed relative to the image sensor. In operation of the miniature MEMS autofocus camera module, a registration of de-center between the one or more fixed lenses and the one or more moving lenses comprises approximately seven microns or less. | 11-14-2013 |
20130300918 | Camera Module with MEMS Autofocus and Zoom - An autofocus zoom miniature MEMS camera module includes a housing defining an aperture, one or more lenses that are fixed relative to the housing, a MEMS actuator, and one or more movable optical elements coupled to the MEMS actuator. An object disposed an arbitrary distance from the camera module is automatically focused at a determined zoom onto the image sensor by MEMS actuation of the one or more movable optical elements. | 11-14-2013 |
20130314587 | Multi-State Electrostatic Actuator and Digital Camera Therewith - An actuator that operates by electrostatic attraction and repulsion and can have fixed and moving electrodes is disclosed for one or more embodiments. The fixed and moving electrodes can be inclined relative to each other at an acute angle. The actuator can be radially symmetric and mirrored about the moving electrode. The moving electrode can have a central aperture over which is placed an optical element such as a lens. The optical element can be part of an optical train that permits the focus of an electronic camera to be modified by changing the displacement of the lens along the optical axis of the camera. | 11-28-2013 |
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20080200720 | PROCESS FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF ENANTIOMERIC INDANYLAMINE DERIVATIVES - A process for manufacturing (R)-propynylaminoindans, and alternatively, a process for manufacturing (S)-propynylaminoindans. The chiral propynylaminoindans include alkoxy or alkylcarbamates derivatives. The process comprises transfer or pressure hydrogenation in the presence of an optically active catalyst to reduce 1-indanones. The chiral product, either (S)- or (R)-indanols undergo nucleophilic substitution to produce the named product. In an additional aspect, the invention relates to novel intermediates and compounds, namely, substituted indanones, substituted (S)-indanols and substituted (R)-indanols. | 08-21-2008 |
20090275653 | POLYMORPHIC FORMS OF LADOSTIGIL TARTRATE - The invention provides for solid state chemistry of ladostigil tartrate, particularly polymorphic forms of ladostigil tartrate, and processes for the preparation thereof. | 11-05-2009 |
20110152381 | 3-KETO-N-PROPARGYL-1-AMINOINDAN - The subject invention provides a pharmaceutical composition containing N-propargyl-1(R)-aminoindan or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a compound of 3-keto-N-propargyl-1-aminoindan or a salt thereof. | 06-23-2011 |
20120101168 | DEUTERIUM ENRICHED RASAGILINE - The subject invention provides deuterated rasagiline, its salts and uses. | 04-26-2012 |
20130089610 | R(+)-N-METHYL-PROPARGYL-AMINOINDAN - The subject invention provides R(+)-N-methyl-propargyl-aminoindan or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and a composition containing R(+)-N-propargyl-1(R)-aminoindan or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a compound of R(+)-N-methyl-propargyl-aminoindan or a salt thereof. | 04-11-2013 |
20130089611 | RASAGILINE CITRAMIDE - The subject invention provides rasagiline citramide and a composition containing N-propargyl-1(R)-aminoindan or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a compound of rasagiline citramide or a salt thereof. | 04-11-2013 |
20130089612 | R(+)-N-FORMYL-PROPARGYL-AMINOINDAN - The subject invention provides R(+)-N-formyl-propargyl-aminoindan and a composition containing N-propargyl-1(R)-aminoindan or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a compound of R(+)-N-formyl-propargyl-aminoindan. | 04-11-2013 |
20150045445 | 3-KETO-N-PROPARGYL-1-AMINOINDAN - The subject invention provides a pharmaceutical composition containing N-propargyl-1(R)-aminoindan or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a compound of 3-keto-N-propargyl-1-aminoindan or a salt thereof. | 02-12-2015 |
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20080282360 | ACTIVATION CODE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREVENTING SOFTWARE PIRACY - A system and method for preventing piracy of a given software application limits the number of times that such software application is activated. A given software application must be activated in order to become fully functional. The user must provide a unique software identification code, relating to the specific software which the user is attempting to activate, to a remote provider. The remote provider determines the number of times that such specific software has already been activated, and provides an activation code to the user unless the number of activations exceeds a predetermined threshold. Once activated, the software becomes fully operational, and the user is allowed complete access to its functions. | 11-13-2008 |
20090273141 | GAMING TABLE - A method and apparatus for verifying players' bets on a gaming table is comprised of a system that can detect the monetary value of a wager that is placed by a particular player at a gaming table. Once all betting is finalized, the detected monetary value of the players' bets is locked and/or recorded thereby preventing that value from being changed by the addition or removal of betting chip(s) from a player's respective bet. If after the results of the gaming round, there is a discrepancy or mismatch between a player's wager and the locked monetary value of a player's bet, casino personnel will be alerted of the player's possible cheating practices thereby enabling them to investigate the matter. 36 | 11-05-2009 |
20090287597 | Method and System for Auctioning Bad Debts - A method and system for auctioning bad debts utilizing a sorting arrangement based on the geographic location where jurisdiction is present over the debtor. Clients in the public may remotely access and participate in an online auction forum for the purpose of buying bad debts. Bad debts may be classified into a designated location bidding site database that relates to a particular geographic location. A designated location bidding site that that is related to the same geographic location as that of the database may rotatively display bad debts for buyers wishing to view or bid on them. In this manner, creditors may sell bad debts they own by being able to easily and more effectively, locate buyers who are situated in or near a territorial location that has jurisdiction over the debtor. | 11-19-2009 |
20100223170 | Method and system for real estate marketing - A method and system for real estate marketing allows individuals from the general public to gain access to a real estate property that is placed for sale or lease for the purpose of inspection. Access to the real estate property may be granted to requesting individuals who hold valid user accounts with a Remote Service Provider which can authorize such access. Access to inspect real estate property may be granted based on a charged fee basis and can be monitored via video and/or audio surveillance equipment to safeguard against vandalism and/or inappropriate conduct at the property location. | 09-02-2010 |
20110289602 | ACTIVATION CODE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREVENTING SOFTWARE PIRACY - A system and method for preventing piracy of a given software application limits the number of times that such software application is activated. A given software application must be activated in order to become fully functional. The user must provide a unique software identification code, relating to the specific software which the user is attempting to activate, to a remote provider. The remote provider determines the number of times that such specific software has already been activated, and provides an activation code to the user unless the number of activations exceeds a predetermined threshold. Once activated, the software becomes fully operational, and the user is allowed complete access to its functions. | 11-24-2011 |
20130055415 | SOFTWARE PIRACY PREVENTION THROUGH REMOTE ENFORCEMENT OF AN ACTIVATION THRESHOLD - A system and method for preventing piracy of a given software application limits the number of times that such software application is activated. A given software application must be activated in order to become fully functional. The user must provide a unique software identification code, relating to the specific software which the user is attempting to activate, to a remote provider. The remote provider determines the number of times that such specific software has already been activated, and provides an activation code to the user unless the number of activations exceeds a predetermined threshold. Once activated, the software becomes fully operational, and the user is allowed complete access to its functions. | 02-28-2013 |
20150128296 | ACTIVATION CODE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREVENTING SOFTWARE PIRACY - A system and method for preventing piracy of a given software application limits the number of times that such software application is activated. A given software application must be activated in order to become fully functional. The user must provide a unique software identification code, relating to the specific software which the user is attempting to activate, to a remote provider. The remote provider determines the number of times that such specific software has already been activated, and provides an activation code to the user unless the number of activations exceeds a predetermined threshold. Once activated, the software becomes fully operational, and the user is allowed complete access to its functions. | 05-07-2015 |
20160026778 | ACTIVATION CODE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREVENTING SOFTWARE PIRACY - A system and method for preventing piracy of a given software application limits the number of times that such software application is activated. A given software application must be activated in order to become fully functional. The user must provide a unique software identification code, relating to the specific software which the user is attempting to activate, to a remote provider. The remote provider determines the number of times that such specific software has already been activated, and provides an activation code to the user unless the number of activations exceeds a predetermined threshold. Once activated, the software becomes fully operational, and the user is allowed complete access to its functions. | 01-28-2016 |