By encrypting the flow of data to the print device, secure printing enabling a multitude of opportunities, such as device permissions and one-time print verification. By permssioning the print device to print only one copy, services such as ticket or stamp printing are available on the trusted client. Wave's proprietary technology with Aladdin Knowledge Systems' HASP technology allows for the packaging of digital content for distribution to WaveEnabled trusted clients. The SMO may contain static objects such as graphics, documents, HTML pages, or fully licensed executables. The SMO also packages executables in Wave's persistent protection system that allows usage measurement and flexible usage based payment options.
Commerce becomes a consumer-centered activity.
Significant new services can be delivered based on secured applications. Trusted PCs represent a powerful new product differentiation feature for mobile, commercial, and consumer PC platforms. Software rental by the day, week, or month with all rental fees applied towards the purchase price. The software used most often would eventually be purchased with total cost of ownership being the same or less than retail prices. This minimizes user risk and investment, greatly increasing the number of software products available to any user.