摘要 |
<p>A method and apparatus for maintaining state between a client (100) and a server( 130) while protecting security and privacy allows the server (130) to monitor and maintain a record of the client's current transaction status via a unique identifier. Generally, the client (100) generates a unique identifier, which it transmits to web applications (134) on remote servers (134) during transactions. The web applications (134) can track a series of continuous and related requests using this identifier to better serve the client (100). Thus, by maintaining state with web applications (134), the clients (100) can take advantage of increased services than otherwise possible operating in a stateless protocol. However, the client (100) is able to periodically change this identifier when the user desires anonymity.</p> |