Poptech: As I started to look into the '048' patent again, I soon realized that the answer was right in front of me...
71. A user computing device comprising: b. Computer processing means for executing a software program adapted to: communicate over a network with a remote server computer to enable the remote server computer to (i) transmit the index to the remote server computer to enable the remote server computer to utilize the index….
*Note: This clearly does not state HOW the index is to be transmitted, either by posting using http:/www.site.com/?index=123JHy or just but using the index itself as long as it is TRANSMITTED to the remote server
Additional Support to the Argument:
"We Claim: 6. The method of claim 1 wherein the index is at least a portion of a Universal Product Code (or indicia)."
*Note: This claim would include Partial Indirect! Clearly states it does not have to ONLY be the index.