Download Method of distributing piracy protected computer software

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U.S. Patent
Apr. 13, 2004
Sheet 1 0f 10
US 6,721,891 B1
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Figure 1a
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COMPUTER
SMARTCARD
Execute Software
Application
Require Key from ———> Receive Request for Key
Smartcard
Receive Key from
Smartcard
Prompt User
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4
Provide Key to Computer
Key
for Correct 4-No
Correct?
Smartcard
Yes
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Continue Execution
Figure 1b