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Selectively restricting access of automated agents to computer services

  • US 20040024817A1
  • Filed: 07/18/2003
  • Published: 02/05/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/18/2002
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for selectively accepting service requests from a client connected to a server by a communications network, comprising:

  • a. said server receiving an access request from said client;

    b. said server obtaining identifying information of said client provided by a communications network;

    c. said server retrieving information of previous service requests with same identifying information;

    d. said server deciding whether said client is entitled to service, wherein the decision is based, at least in part, on said information of previous service requests with same identifying information;

    e. said server accepting the service request if said client is entitled to service, and denying the service request otherwise;

    whereby the server is able to limit the number of services granted to an automated agent operating the client.

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