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Methods, systems, and computer program products for associating an originator of a network packet with the network packet using biometric information

US7890752B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 31, 2005
Grant dateFeb 15, 2011
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Expiry dateApr 12, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L63/0876
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods, systems, and computer program products for associating an originator of a network packet with the network packet using biometric information are disclosed. According to one method, biometric identification information is identified for a network user. The identified biometric identification information is associated with a header or a trailer of a network packet originated by the network user. The network packet may be sent over a network.

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