A method and system to enable data packets to engage in two-way
transactions with various facilities, electronic equipment, and data
sources, performing various services. This is accomplished by the loading
of data packets with access tokens, denominated at certain values and
issued by certain institutions. These tokens are then transferred,
according to the instructions of a packet controller that is part of a
packet, and according to the interaction of packet controller and
facility gateway access controller, from packets to facilities (or vice
versa) that provide services, and are redeemed by the facility or the
source of the packet. This system enables information, communication, and
general commercial activities by establishing a generalized mechanism for
payment, transactions, negotiation, and differentiation on the packet
level.