AU2051701A - Methods and system for universal interactive services for broadcasting media - Google Patents

Methods and system for universal interactive services for broadcasting media

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Publication number
AU2051701A
AU2051701A AU20517/01A AU2051701A AU2051701A AU 2051701 A AU2051701 A AU 2051701A AU 20517/01 A AU20517/01 A AU 20517/01A AU 2051701 A AU2051701 A AU 2051701A AU 2051701 A AU2051701 A AU 2051701A
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Australia
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methods
interactive services
broadcasting media
universal interactive
universal
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AU20517/01A
Inventor
Jack Zhang
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Earsurfcom Inc
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EARSURF COM Inc
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AU20517/01A 1999-11-30 2000-11-30 Methods and system for universal interactive services for broadcasting media Abandoned AU2051701A (en)

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US16807099P 1999-11-30 1999-11-30
US60168070 1999-11-30
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US7761400B2 (en) 2005-07-22 2010-07-20 John Reimer Identifying events
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