ANONYMOUS AND SECURE NETWORK-BASED INTERACTION
First Claim
1. A system that facilitates private and secure network based interaction comprising the following computer-implemented components:
- an interface component that receives a first network based communication, the interface component resides within a network; and
an anonymizer component that disguises source identity of the first network based communication so as to minimize adverse effects on communication capabilities, and transmits the anonymized first communication to a target destination outside the network.
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Abstract
The subject disclosure pertains to anonymous network interaction. More specifically, mechanisms are provided to ensure anonymity with respect network interaction such that third parties are unable to determine the source and/or intent of communications. Accordingly, entities can anonymize all outgoing and/or incoming data packets so as to mitigate outside entities from learning about information being sought and/or provided. For example, a user or corporation can employ an anonymizer with respect to web searching so that outside entities are not able to determine what information is attempted to be accessed and by whom.
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20 Claims
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1. A system that facilitates private and secure network based interaction comprising the following computer-implemented components:
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an interface component that receives a first network based communication, the interface component resides within a network; and an anonymizer component that disguises source identity of the first network based communication so as to minimize adverse effects on communication capabilities, and transmits the anonymized first communication to a target destination outside the network. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A computer-implemented method that facilitates searching comprising:
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receiving a search query within a device; and anonymizing the search query to prevent others from determining the source of the query prior to submitting the query to a search engine for evaluation. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A secure Internet-based search system comprising:
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a computer-implemented means for receiving a search query and returning results; and a computer-implemented means for anonymizing the source and intent of the query. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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