Hardware Unit-Based License Management Method

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12753228

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Disclosed herein is a method for licensing at least one hardware resource for use by a customer computer, the at least one hardware resource provided by an application service provider (ASP) distinct from the customer computer. The method includes providing licensed units to a customer, assigning a predetermined number of ASP assigned hardware units to the at least one hardware resource, and determining whether the customer can utilize the at least one hardware resource using the licensed units provided to the customer and the ASP assigned hardware units for the assigned to the at least one hardware resource.

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ALTAIR ENGINEERING INC1820 EAST BIG BEAVER ROAD TROY MI 48083

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Scapa, James R Wixom, US 33 322

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