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Method and system for sharing end user information on network

US6993580B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 4, 2001
Grant dateJan 31, 2006
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Expiry dateJul 17, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F16/9554
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A plurality of end users remotely access a network that includes a hub site and a number of provider sites. Information relating to the end user is associated with a non-externally identifying symbol. Public end-user information is shared with providers without permission from the end user. Private end-user information is shared with providers only upon receiving permission from the end user.

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