Patent №
US 6,711,682
Granted
2004-03-23
Filed 2000
Owner
MICROSOFT CORPORATION
Lab
AI components
1
evo
Assignment
Recorded
Dataset
AIPD
2023_r1 edition
Application
09501803
A method for registering a user for an online service includes receiving an initial access to an online service by a prospective user and determining whether the user has provided a valid user identifier (ID). If the prospective user fails to provide a valid user ID, automatically generating a memorable user identifier (ID), without acquiring any personal information regarding the prospective user, to enable the prospective user to anonymously access the online service.
AI classification
Ownership
MICROSOFT CORPORATION
assignment · 105520505
Assignors
CAPPS, STEPHEN P.
On an employer assignment, the assignors are typically the inventors.