Patent ID: 6148343
Filing Date: 2000-11-14
Classification: G06Q,G07F,H04L

Abstract:
A method for use in a server for either anonymous or pre-authorized users to order goods or services on the world-wide web computer network comprising:(a) displaying to a user a web page containing a hyper-link;(b) allowing said user to click on said hyper-link;(c) if the identity of said user is not known by said server then:(i) issuing a ACCESS DENIED code to said user's browser;(ii) receiving back from said user's browser a username and password;(iii) associating said username and password with a record in a database;(iv) displaying for said user a form with selected fields filled in with information from said record in said database; and(d) if the identity of said user is known by said server displaying for said user an order form with selected fields filled in with information from said record in said database and not asking said user for a username or a password.