Method and apparatus for anonymously tracking TV and internet usage
Number of patents in Portfolio can not be more than 2000
United States of America Patent
Stats
-
Dec 30, 2008
Grant Date -
Oct 2, 2003
app pub date -
Mar 27, 2002
filing date -
Mar 27, 2002
priority date (Note) -
In Force
status (Latency Note)
Importance
Abstract
A system provides for tracking the behavior of television viewers and Internet browsers while protecting the privacy of the user. The level of privacy is under control of the user. In one embodiment, an arbitrary anonymous identifier is assigned to the user. The selection of a new arbitrary anonymous identifier is under the control of the user. In a second embodiment, a private anonymous identifier is based on a user entered password. The user history data is stored on a history server using the private anonymous identifier. An authentication server is provided to validate the private anonymous identifier before transferring the user history data to the history server.
First Claim
Family
International Classification(s)
Cited Art Landscape
Patent Citation Ranking
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Recipient Email Address
Recipient Email Address
Comment
Recipient Email Address
Add to Portfolio(s)
To add this patent to one, or more, of your portfolios, simply click the add button.
This Patent is in these Portfolios:
Add to additional portfolios:
Last Refreshed On:
Changes done successfully