| 摘要 |
Systems and methods for distribution of a product that may be configured in accordance with any of a plurality of sub-model configurations. An unconfigured product may be shipped to a customer accompanied by a plurality of authorization codes each representing a possible sub-model configuration of the unconfigured product. The authorization code may be encrypted and indicates the serial number of the product and the corresponding sub-model code. The product's controller may configure the product at the time of end-user installation or purchase using the authorization code and returns an acknowledgement message to the product manufacturer indicating the selected sub-model configuration of the product. The authorization codes and acknowledgement message may be encrypted using public key encryption. The acknowledgement message may be returned manually as a report or electronically to the manufacturer for product sales auditing.
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