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(43) Date of publication: 14.06.2000 Bulletin 2000/24 (21) Application number: 97939349.3 (22) Date of filing: 28.07.1997

(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7: G06F 15/16 (86) International application number: PCT/US9713/182 (87) International publication number: WO 9809/225 (05.03.1998 Gazette 1998/09)

(84) Designated Contracting States: DE ES FR GB IT (30) Priority: 29.08.1996 US 705285 (71) Applicant: Nematron Corporation Ann Arbor,Michigan 47103 (US)	(72) Inventors: LOGAN, Frank, G., III Ann Arbor, MI 48105 (US) ACHESINSKI, Jeffrey, M. Virginia Beach, VA 23456 (US) DAVIS, Teddy, M. Norfold, VA 23518 (US) (74) Representative: Wharton, Peter Robert  Urquhart-Dykes & LordTower HouseMerrion Way Leeds LS2 8PA Leeds LS2 8PA (GB)