Method and apparatus for providing network access privacy
First Claim
1. A method of providing network access privacy comprising the steps of:
- classifying filter parameters of a plurality of users accessing a plurality of network destinations;
generating suggested filter parameters for a user based upon said step of classifying.
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Abstract
A method for providing network access privacy by classifying filter parameters of a group of users who are accessing one or more network destinations. The system includes a means for collecting information from both users, and about network destinations, generating suggestions for a user regarding filter parameters, and filtering network communications of users going to network destinations. In operation, users who are accessing network destinations are prompted to choose from a selection of filter parameters. The information provided by these users is then analyzed and used to generate suggested filter parameters for other users. As users provide more information to the system about various network destinations the system is able to provide more information to users about more network destinations and thus generate more accurate filter parameter suggestions. After a user selects their filter parameters the system filters a range of information coming from the user and going out to the network destination.
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23 Claims
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1. A method of providing network access privacy comprising the steps of:
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classifying filter parameters of a plurality of users accessing a plurality of network destinations; generating suggested filter parameters for a user based upon said step of classifying. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. An apparatus for providing network privacy comprising:
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means for classifying filter parameters of a plurality of users accessing a plurality of network destinations; means for generating suggested filter parameters for a user based upon said step of classifying. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A computer-readable medium having stored thereon a plurality of program instructions, the plurality of program instructions including instructions which, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to perform the steps of a method for enhancing internet privacy and security, comprising:
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classifying filter parameters of a plurality of users accessing a plurality of network destinations; generating suggested filter parameters to a user based upon said step of classifying.
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