Controlled transfer of information in computer networks
US7124092B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 3, 2001 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 7, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F7/00
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to techniques for controlling transfers of information in computer networks. One technique involves transmitting from a server computer to a client computer a document containing a channel object corresponding to a communication service, and storing an access ticket that indicates that a user of the client computer permits the information source computer to communicate with the user over a specified channel. Another technique involves transmitting smart digital offers based on information such as coupons and purchasing histories stored at the computer receiving the offer. Another technique involves transmitting from a server computer to a client computer a request for a user's personal profile information, and activating a client avatar that compares the request for personal profile information with a security profile of the user limiting access to personal profile information. Another technique involves transmitting from a server computer to a client computer a document containing an embedded link, activating the embedded link at the client computer and recording activation of the embedded link in a metering log.
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