(19)
(11) EP 0 970 430 A1

(12)

(43) Date of publication:
12.01.2000 Bulletin 2000/02

(21) Application number: 98908122.9

(22) Date of filing: 04.03.1998
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7: G06F 17/30
(86) International application number:
PCT/FI9800/191
(87) International publication number:
WO 9841/932 (24.09.1998 Gazette 1998/38)
(84) Designated Contracting States:
DE FR GB

(30) Priority: 14.03.1997 FI 971066

(71) Applicant: Nokia Networks Oy
02150 Espoo (FI)

(72) Inventors:
  • TIKKANEN, Matti
    FIN-02710 Espoo (FI)
  • IIVONEN, Jukka-Pekka
    FIN-00530 Helsinki (FI)

(74) Representative: Honkanen, Jukka Samuli et al
Patent Agency Compatent Ltd.,Pitkänsillanranta 3 B
00530 Helsinki
00530 Helsinki (FI)

   


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