Abstract: A computer-implemented control method for a rented device, comprises providing identification data to identify the device at a server, receiving a permission data file for the device from the server on the basis of the identification data, and including data representing a set of operating permissions associated with the device, executing a device specific operation on the basis of the permission data file to restrict or enable a function of the device.
Abstract: A computer-implemented control method for a rented device, comprises providing identification data to identify the device at a server, receiving a permission data file for the device from the server on the basis of the identification data, and including data representing a set of operating permissions associated with the device, executing a device specific operation on the basis of the permission data file to restrict or enable a function of the device.