| 摘要 |
Methods and apparatus for mobile device identification using TCP segment timestamps are disclosed. A request from a mobile device is received at a server. A TCP connection, initiated by the mobile device, is made between the server and the device, and a timestamp generated by the mobile device is retrieved from the options field of the TCP SYN segment. Other identifying information is received from the mobile device source, including an IP address, port, and HTTP headers. Based on the identifying information, the mobile device timestamp, and a current timestamp generated by the server, a likelihood is determined that the particular mobile device previously communicated with the server. |
| 主权项 |
1. A method for mobile device identification, the method comprising:
receiving, at a server, a request to establish a connection with a source device; receiving identifying information associated with the source device, the identifying information comprising a timestamp generated by the source device; and determining, based on the identifying information and a current timestamp of the server, a likelihood that a previous connection was made between the source device and the server. |
