License Manager

Introduction

License Manager is a simple and ready to use licensing handler that makes it easier for customer to control programs and features in machines that use CCpilot displays. The LM takes care of the entire chain from generation of license requests, authoring license keys and enabling/disabling features through source code of the application(s). It does not handle payment, storage of user data and keys or cloud solutions, however it could be possible for the customers to use parts of LM and incorporate it into their own business platforms.

Intended audience

The intended audience of this documentation is primarly software developers who wants to protect their software with licensing.

Keywords

Abbr	Explanation
ERP	Enterprise resource planning - a type of software that organizations use to manage day-to-day business activites.
Hardware Identifier	A unique key built up from one or several sources of the hardware, used to lock licenses to one specific device.
License key	An authorized license key that unlocks one or several features in a software.
License request	A reqeust to unlock one or several features in a software by the end-user.
LM	License Manager
Obfuscate	The art of hiding information by somehow scrambling it.
OEM	Original Equipment Manufacturer - a company that produces parts and equipment that may be marketed by another manufacturer.