| 摘要 |
A method and a device are disclosed including a Username Software Component (USC) configured to provide a connection between a communication software application, social networking sites, and a database to allow search, retrieval, and verification of various usernames associated with a single user and uniquely identifying the single user. The database stores the various usernames for future use. When a local user receives a message from a remote user, various usernames potentially associated with the remote user are retrieved by USC. The local user validates some of the usernames to indicate that they represent the same remote user. Usernames may also be validated by weighted functions applied to user votes. Such validated usernames may be stored in the database for future use by all users to uniquely identify the same remote user. The USC may be implemented as a plug-in component or as a built-in software application functionality. |
