Method of conducting anonymous transactions over the internet
First Claim
1. A method of conducting a transaction over an open network for a client comprising the steps of:
- accessing a client identification process by the client to provide validation of the client to initiate a transaction session;
assigning a personal purchasing identification number to the client corresponding to the transaction session;
establishing connection through the open network for the client using the personal purchasing identification number through a proxy to permit the client to access transaction vendors anonymously;
entering into a transaction with a transaction vendor via the personal purchasing identification number;
effecting payment for the transaction from the client to the proxy; and
confirming payment to the vendor from the proxy for the transaction.
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Abstract
A method of conducting anonymous transactions over the Internet protects consumers from identity fraud. The process involves the formation of a Secure Anonymous Transaction Engine to enable any consumer operating over an open network, such as the Internet to browse, collect information, research, shop, and purchase anonymously. The Secure Anonymous Transaction Engine components provide a highly secure connection between the consumer and the provider of goods or services over the Internet by emulating an in store anonymous cash transaction although conducted over the Internet. The Secure Anonymous Transaction Engine is accessible to all merchants conducting business over the Internet and does not require subscription to any special service.
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30 Claims
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1. A method of conducting a transaction over an open network for a client comprising the steps of:
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accessing a client identification process by the client to provide validation of the client to initiate a transaction session;
assigning a personal purchasing identification number to the client corresponding to the transaction session;
establishing connection through the open network for the client using the personal purchasing identification number through a proxy to permit the client to access transaction vendors anonymously;
entering into a transaction with a transaction vendor via the personal purchasing identification number;
effecting payment for the transaction from the client to the proxy; and
confirming payment to the vendor from the proxy for the transaction. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method of providing an anonymous transaction for a client over the Internet comprising the steps of:
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interposing a secure anonymous transaction engine between said client and said Internet for said client to access the Internet;
validating the identity of said client;
assigning a personal purchasing identification number to said client;
using a proxy server to permit said client to browse the Internet through the identity of said personal purchasing identification number;
maintaining client information, including identity information and credit card information on a credit card management server within said secure anonymous transaction engine;
entering into a transaction with a transaction vendor by said proxy server using said personal purchasing identification number;
effecting payment for the transaction from the client to the secure anonymous transaction engine; and
confirming payment to the vendor from the secure anonymous transaction engine for the transaction. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A secure anonymous transaction system for permitting a client to communicate with a vendor over the Internet without exposing the client'"'"'s identity or the client'"'"'s financial information comprising:
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a proxy server through which said client can communicate over the Internet without divulging the identity of the client;
a virus protection engine to detect and prevent the entry of viruses and similar devices into said secure anonymous transaction system;
a firewall to limit access into the secure anonymous transaction system; and
data encryption for encrypting communications between the client and the proxy server. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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25. A secure anonymous transaction system for permitting a client to communicate with a vendor over the Internet without exposing the client'"'"'s identity or the client'"'"'s financial information comprising:
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a proxy server through which said client can communicate over the Internet without divulging the identity of the client;
a client validity engine to validate the identity of the client before permitting access of said client into said secure anonymous transaction system;
a personal purchasing identification management engine to assign a personal purchasing identification number to said client upon being validated to permit communication over the Internet by said proxy server without divulging the identity of said client; and
a credit card management engine on which is stored credit card information of said client, said credit card management engine providing a proxy credit card number to said vendor upon the entry of a commercial transaction on behalf of said client. - View Dependent Claims (26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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