Verification system for information transfers over a computer network
US6405319B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 27, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L51/00
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system for validating network communication, such as e-mail. A person sending information to a previously unverified recipient first enters “Address Book” information about the unverified recipient into the sender's e-mail system. Part of this initial information includes the recipient's e-mail address and a way of communicating with the intended recipient other than by using the e-mail address. For example, regular mail, fax, or other means can be specified. When the sender sends the information to the intended recipient, the recipient is not able to receive the information until an identification code is entered by the intended recipient. The identification code is transferred via the different way of communicating that does not use the intended recipient's e-mail address. For example, the code can be sent via fax. The intended recipient then logs on to the e-mail system and enters their user name and the code. When the recipient logs on for the first time and enters the QAN, the recipient's e-mail account is associated with the sender's entry for that intended user in the sender's private address book. Provision is also made for a representative of the recipient, a…
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