Apparatus and method for tracking world wide web browser request

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1996-08-29

2000-06-06

Beausoliel, Jr., Robert W.

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support

Multiple computer communication using cryptography

Protection at a particular protocol layer

G06F 1300

Patent

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060732415

ABSTRACT:
A method of tracking a web browser across distinct domains of a network of computers includes the step of identifying, at a first server computer with a first domain name, a first request from the web browser. The web browser is then assigned a unique identification code. The unique identification code is then conveyed to a second server with a second domain name that is distinct from the first domain name. A request by the web browser to the second server computer is associated with the web browser via the unique identification code. In this way, the web browser is tracked across distinct domains of the World Wide Web. As a result, the web browser can be passively tracked to identify content preferences and interests associated with the individual using the web browser.

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