SYSTEM, METHOD, APPARATUS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR ACTIVATING A SOFTWARE FUNCTIONALITY ON AN APPLIANCE

摘要

A system, method, apparatus, and computer program product for activating a software functionality on an appliance are disclosed. A method may include receiving, via a keyboard interface operatively coupled with the appliance, a code for activating a software functionality on the appliance. The software functionality may be in a non-actuatable state. The method may further include verifying that the code is a valid code for activating the software functionality. The method may additionally include activating the software functionality such that the software functionality is in an actuatable state in response to verifying that the code is a valid code for activating the software functionality. The software functionality may remain in the non-actuatable state if an invalid code is received.

主权项

1. A method for activating a software functionality on an appliance, the method comprising:
receiving, via a keyboard interface operatively coupled with the appliance, a code for activating a software functionality pre-installed on the appliance in a non-actuatable state; and in response to receipt of the code, comparing, by a processor of the appliance, the code to a locally stored activation code associated with the software functionality, and verifying that the code is a valid code for activating the software functionality based thereon; and activating the software functionality such that the software functionality is in an actuatable state in response to verifying that the code is a valid code for activating the software functionality, wherein the software functionality remains in the non-actuatable state if an invalid code is received.