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To: IngotWeTrust who wrote (41681)	9/30/1999 3:46:00 PM
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More on the same topic: An e-commerce barcode 'tattoo' Scanned image verifies buyer to seller -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- By Jon E. Dougherty ¸ 1999 WorldNetDaily.com A patent has been issued for a technique enabling an invisible tattoo to be placed under the skin of a consumer purchasing goods and services online, according to a report published by computer giant Compaq. The patented procedure, titled, "Method For Verifying Human Identity During Electronic Sale Transactions," was developed by Houston inventor Thomas W. Heeter. His patent -- bearing U.S. Patent No. 5,878,155 and granted in March, 1999 -- "describes how people can be identified for eCommerce transactions by invisible barcodes tattooed on their skin." The patent identifies invisible tattoo ink that is currently available commercially, according to the Compaq report. (cont) worldnetdaily.com