(19)
(11) EP 0 983 559 A1

(12)

(43) Date of publication:
08.03.2000 Bulletin 2000/10

(21) Application number: 98923709.4

(22) Date of filing: 19.05.1998
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7G06F 17/30, H04L 29/08
(86) International application number:
PCT/US9810/567
(87) International publication number:
WO 9853/411 (26.11.1998 Gazette 1998/47)
(84) Designated Contracting States:
DE FR GB SE

(30) Priority: 19.05.1997 US 47113 P

(71) Applicant: Intervu, Inc.
Solana Beach, CA 92075 (US)

(72) Inventors:
  • KENNER, Brian
    Encinitas, CA 92024 (US)
  • COLBY, Kenneth, W.
    San Diego, CA 92128 (US)
  • BROWNELL, Lonnie
    Encinitas, CA 92024 (US)

(74) Representative: Newstead, Michael John et al
Page HargraveSouthgate, WhitefriarsLewins Mead
Bristol BS1 2NT
Bristol BS1 2NT (GB)

   


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