Patent ID: 6981262
Filing Date: 2005-12-27
Classification: G06F,H04L

Abstract:
1. A computer-implemented method of engaging in a transaction with a remote computing device, said method comprising the acts of: including a script of instructions in a web page; and transmitting said web pane to said remote computing device; wherein a instruction from said script of instructions is selected from the group consisting of: providing an activation certificate associated with said user, wherein said software can exist in either an activated state or a non-activated state, wherein said software is enabled to render a first set of content items when said software is in said non-activated state, wherein said software is enabled to render said first set of content items and a second set of content items when said software is in said activated state, said second set of content items being licensed to said user, there being a second user different from said user to which said second set of content items is not licensed, said second set of content items being cryptographically bound to said activation certificate associated with said user, wherein said software is initially installed in said non-activated state, and wherein said software cannot be returned to said non-activated state after said software has been placed in said activated state.