SECURE METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING CHARGES AND ASSURING PRIVACY

    公开(公告)号:AU2002304505A1

    公开(公告)日:2003-06-10

    申请号:AU2002304505

    申请日:2002-05-17

    Applicant: IBM

    Abstract: A system and method for processing usage data within a local data processing system installed on a remote apparatus. The system comprises: a central server for receiving information from the remote apparatus, and processing the information to obtain a usage payment; and a local data processing system installed on the remote apparatus, having: a monitoring system for gathering usage data from the remote apparatus; a processor for managing the usage data; a communications system for communicating information from the processor to the central server; and a security system, wherein the security system includes an encryption system for securing information transmitted to the central server, and for securing information processed by the central server.

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