Method for identifying and obtaining computer software from a network computer
April 18, 2016. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesBilling system for computer software Billing system for computer software Method for loading an operating system through a network Fast data compressor with direct lookup table indexing into history buffer Billing system for computing software Method and apparatus for updating software at remote locations Computer software vending machine Method and apparatus for creating, supporting, and using travelling programs Method for automated complex multilevel softward installation in a data processing system Method and apparatus for remotely controlling and monitoring the use of computer software InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 634390 filed on 04/18/1996US Classes:717/173Including downloadingExaminersPrimary: Follansbee, JohnAssistant: Davis, Albert W. Jr. Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassG06F 009/445AbstractCreators of computer software provide the most up-to-date versions of their computer software on an update service. A user who has purchased or downloaded free computer software calls an update service or a network service provider (e.g., an Internet provider) on a periodic basis. The update or network service automatically inventories the user computer to determine what computer software (e.g., a network browser) may be out-of-date, and/or need maintenance updates. If so desired by the user, the update service computer automatically downloads with a secure software transfer process and installs computer software to the user computer. By making periodic calls to an update or network service, the user always has the most up-to-date computer software immediately available. The update or network service may also alert the user to new products (i.e. including new help files, etc.), and new and enhanced versions of existing products which can be purchased electronically by a user and transferred immediately from the update or network service.Other References
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