(19)
(11) EP 1 236 329 A1

(12)

(43) Date of publication:
04.09.2002 Bulletin 2002/36

(21) Application number: 00980633.2

(22) Date of filing: 21.11.2000
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7H04L 29/06, H04L 29/12
(86) International application number:
PCT/US0031/990
(87) International publication number:
WO 0103/9470 (31.05.2001 Gazette 2001/22)
(84) Designated Contracting States:
AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE TR
Designated Extension States:
AL LT LV MK RO SI

(30) Priority: 23.11.1999 US 167123 P

(71) Applicant: Infolibria, Inc.
Waltham, MA 02454 (US)

(72) Inventors:
  • GLINES, Stephen
    Belmont, MA 02478 (US)
  • LOVERSO, John, R.
    Southborough, MA 01772 (US)

(74) Representative: Greenwood, John David et al
Graham Watt & Co.St. Botolph's House7-9 St. Botolph's Road
Sevenoaks,Kent TN13 3AJ
Sevenoaks,Kent TN13 3AJ (GB)

   


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