摘要 |
A first party can verify his identity with a second party by using a computer via an electronic connection to register with the second party, and the second party registers the first party's telephone number in his database. When the first party later logs on to the second party's website, the first party identifies himself by giving his telephone number via the electronic connection. The processor verifies that the telephone number given matches the telephone number registered in the database, whereupon the processor sends a computer-generated, unique password to the first party's telephone. The first party enters the password on his computer, whereupon it is sent to the second party's processor where the password is verified against the message recently sent over the telecommunication network. If the first party's identity is thus verified, the parties establish contact for an exchange of information over the electronic connection.
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