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Tracking electronic component

DC CAFC
  • US 6,751,670 B1
  • Filed: 11/24/1998
  • Issued: 06/15/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/24/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of tracking electronic content, the method comprising the steps of:

  • producing a file that includes electronic content, and executable instructions that collect notification information and attempt to transmit notification information to an address when triggered by an event, the executable instructions denying access to the electronic content until the notification information is transmitted; and

    transmitting notification information when the electronic content is accessed by a successive recipient to the address, wherein the address is an address other than that of an immediate sender of the electronic content.

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