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System and method for identifying individual users accessing a web site

  • US 8,095,654 B2
  • Filed: 06/13/2011
  • Issued: 01/10/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/06/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method comprising:

  • storing one or more records in a database, wherein each record comprises an Internet address and a time value, and wherein each record corresponds to a different computer accessing a web site;

    receiving a first request from a first computer to access the web site;

    sending a request for information to said first computer, wherein said information comprises a first Internet address and a first time value corresponding to said first computer;

    receiving said information;

    determining whether a matching record for said first Internet address and said first time value exists in said database; and

    identifying said first computer as a distinct user if said matching record does not exist in said database.

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