SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF NETWORK OPERATION AND INFORMATION PROCESSING, INCLUDING USE OF UNIQUE/ANONYMOUS IDENTIFIERS THROUGHOUT ALL STAGES OF INFORMATION PROCESSING AND DELIVERY
First Claim
1. A method of information processing comprising:
- transmitting a communication request to a network in association with a browsing session;
via a network device, creating or associating a unique identifier (UID) with the request;
appending, by the network device, a web-bound request with the UID;
transmitting the web requests with the UID to third party sites and/or other destinations;
obtaining information associated with a device or a user via the UID.
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Abstract
Systems and methods are disclosed for network operation and information processing involving engaging users of a network. In one exemplary embodiment, there is provided a method of engaging users of a public-access network. Moreover, the method includes associating a processing component with the public-access network; transmitting a request for authorization to use the public-access network, including transmission of a specific identifier associated with the user; transmitting first data including data determined by processing software as a function of the specific identifier; and opening up a connection to the network for the user. In one or more further embodiments, the specific identifier may include or be a function of a processing component ID or the MAC address of a device associated with the user. Other exemplary embodiments may include building profiles of users who access the network based on information collected.
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1. A method of information processing comprising:
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transmitting a communication request to a network in association with a browsing session; via a network device, creating or associating a unique identifier (UID) with the request; appending, by the network device, a web-bound request with the UID; transmitting the web requests with the UID to third party sites and/or other destinations; obtaining information associated with a device or a user via the UID.
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