Apparatus, methods and systems for anonymous communication

Details Apparatus, methods and systems for anonymous communication Apparatus, methods and systems for anonymous communication

2008-08-28

2010-10-26

Wilson, Robert W (Department: 2475)

Multiplex communications

Pathfinding or routing

Combined circuit switching and packet switching

C379S201110

Reissue Patent

active

RE041882

ABSTRACT:
Anonymous voice communication between a first station and a second station is facilitated by providing an interface that allows input of a transaction specification from at least one of the first and second stations. A reference code associated with the transaction is generated, there being a defined relationship between the reference code and the address of the second station for voice communication. The reference code is supplied to the first station, and a voice communication request and the reference code are received from the first station. The reference code is used to recover said address and a channel for voice communication is opened between said first and second stations. Voice communication can thereby be established between the first and second stations without providing the address of the second station to the first station.

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