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Method for verifying geographical location of wide area network users

  • US 6,895,236 B2
  • Filed: 08/23/2001
  • Issued: 05/17/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/23/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for verifying a purported location of a wide area network user, the method comprising the steps of:

  • receiving information from a user via a wide area network, the information including a purported geographical location of the user;

    recording a first network address from which the information is received;

    generating and recording an access code; and

    transmitting the access code for broadcasting in a defined region, the defined region including the purported geographical location of the user.

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