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Method for enhancing privacy of internet browser users

US8943602B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 28, 2012
Grant dateJan 27, 2015
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 13, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L63/1441
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for enhancing the privacy of individuals who may be tracked while visiting different sites on the Internet using conventional browsers is disclosed. The method is based on randomizing the information collected in cookies that are used for tracking by different websites.

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