Use of Fingerprint with an On-Line or Networked Auction
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1. A method, at one or more servers, for selectively allowing participation in an auction, comprising:
- receiving a request to participate in the auction;
receiving machine fingerprint data related to the request to participate in the auction;
saving the machine fingerprint data in a memory;
comparing the machine fingerprint data with previously stored machine fingerprint data;
determining, using the machine fingerprint data, whether to allow the participation in the auction.
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Abstract
A method for selectively allowing participation in an auction, implemented at one or more servers, includes steps for receiving a request to participate in the auction, receiving machine fingerprint data related to the request to participate in the auction, saving the machine fingerprint data in a memory, comparing the machine fingerprint data with previously stored machine fingerprint data, and determining, using the machine fingerprint data, whether to allow the participation in the auction.
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1. A method, at one or more servers, for selectively allowing participation in an auction, comprising:
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receiving a request to participate in the auction; receiving machine fingerprint data related to the request to participate in the auction; saving the machine fingerprint data in a memory; comparing the machine fingerprint data with previously stored machine fingerprint data; determining, using the machine fingerprint data, whether to allow the participation in the auction. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method, at a client device, comprising:
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generating machine fingerprint data by reading configuration data indicating non-user-configurable settings for different hardware components of the client device, and by aggregating the configuration data to create a defined data series; transmitting to a server the machine fingerprint data and a request to participate in an auction; receiving, in response to the machine fingerprint data and the request to participate in an auction, permission to participate in the auction; and in response to receiving the permission, participating in the auction. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18)
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