Patent ID: 6453335
Filing Date: 2002-09-17
Classification: H04L

Abstract:
A method for providing an internet third party data channel, said third party data channel being established within an existing data channel between an internet server and an internet client, said third party data channel connecting a data source distinct from said internet server to said internet client, said method including the steps of:a) using a processing device distinct from said internet server for monitoring said existing data channel for a data communication having a predetermined property, said data communication having an intended recipient of one of said internet server and said internet client, b) upon detection of said data communication, performing: b1) the step of accessing said data source to obtain third party data, b2) a step selected from the group consisting of the step of modifying said data communication in response to said third party data and the step of replacing said data communication in response to said third party data to obtain a resultant data communication, and b3) the step of sending said resultant data communication to said intended recipient.