Containerized Application Startup Verification for Authorized Host Execution

The patent implements verification of host information (device fingerprint, authorization validity, container quantity) before allowing the container to start. This preliminary verification action ensures that only authorized hosts can run the application, preventing unauthorized copying and use while maintaining the container deployment model. The verification result determines whether the container startup is permitted, thus resolving the security concern before execution begins.

The verification mechanism is segmented into multiple independent sub-conditions: device fingerprint verification, authorization validity period verification, and container quantity verification. Each sub-condition is checked separately, and the overall verification result is determined by combining these independent checks. This segmentation makes the complex verification process more manageable and modular, reducing system complexity while maintaining comprehensive security coverage.

The patent checks multiple verification conditions (device fingerprint, authorization validity, container quantity) to ensure accurate authorization determination. By performing these comprehensive checks, the system achieves high authorization accuracy to prevent unauthorized use. The multiple conditions work together to provide thorough verification, ensuring that only properly authorized hosts can run the application despite the increased processing time.