Key generation method

摘要

A computer-implemented method to generate a key to provide access to a software product, where the product key is embedded with product information, such as product title, distribution channel, geographic region of sale or other product data.

主权项

1. A computer enabled method to generate a key to provide access to software, the method comprising:
assigning one or more bit values uniquely identifying a product title and assigning one or more bit values identifying a geographic region for the product distribution; combining said assigned one or more bit values identifying the product title with said assigned one or more bit values identifying a geographic region to generate a first combination; randomly generating a number comprising one or more bits; combining said first combination with said randomly generated number to generate a second combination; encrypting said second combination to generate an encrypted key; mapping said encrypted key to an alphanumeric string; and placing the alphanumeric string on a tangible medium by a printing device.