ResearcherID - Giving researchers a unique identifier

Thomson Reuters (The producers of the Web of Science database) has a service entitled ResearcherID which they describe as follows:

"ResearcherID is a website where invited researchers can register for a unique researcher ID number. At this site, users can: Update their profile information; Build their publication list using Web of Science search services or uploading a file; Select to make their profile public or private. Registered as well as non-registered users can search the Researcher Registry to view profiles and find potential collaborators."

Researchers interested in getting their own ID number and profile can find more information at the FAQ section of the ResearcherID website.