Method and apparatus for monitoring an online identity of a user on a network
US8978116B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 30, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 10, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/535
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Method for monitoring an online identity of a user on a network is described. In one example, data exchanged between a browser client on a device associated with the user and the network is monitored. Creation or use of an online identity by the user is detected within the data. The online identity is associated with a host site. The host site may be any of a plurality of point of presence sites. A notification of the online identity is generated for presentation to a custodian of the user. The notification may then be sent to the custodian.
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