Identity management
US7689627B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 15, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 30, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2221/2105
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method which may allow a user to create more than one online identity in a Web browser, and associate each online identity with one type of intended online activity. The user may be able to switch to a different online identity without logging out from his/her computer or Web browser. The invention may help users to evade websites' tracking and targeting functions and protect users' privacy. Since each online identity may be associated with only a part of a user's browsing history, it is difficult for websites to collect all information about the user.
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