Identification and contact information

摘要

Identification and contact information is captured and verified for dissemination. Electronic scals that identify an originator or author of an electronic message or document are inserted in the message or document. The seal forms an identification card for the originator or author based upon the verified contact information. A recipient or viewer of the message or document can view, in the message or document, the embedded seal that comprises a graphic and associated text. A network hyperlink reference from the seal to a server displays a seal verification page. The seal verification page comprises contact information for the originator or author, and other details such as those relating specifically to the message or document. The verified contact information is also used to provide a secure directory of contact information and a facility for printing business cards.