摘要 |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To simply and surely validating the functions of each apparatus by one license key even in an apparatus composed of a plurality of apparatuses. SOLUTION: The apparatus 10 composed of the plurality of apparatuses and capable of validating a prescribed function of the first apparatus 11 out of the plurality of apparatuses by a first license key distributed by a licenser 20, includes a key input means 13a and a key generation means 11b. A second license key is generated by the first license key and the inherent information of the second apparatus 12 out of the plurality of apparatuses. The apparatus 10 validates the prescribed function of the second apparatus 12 by the second license key. COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT |