AU2001286681A1 - Cable television method and system for remote identification of a set top box - Google Patents

Cable television method and system for remote identification of a set top box

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AU2001286681A1
AU2001286681A1 AU2001286681A AU8668101A AU2001286681A1 AU 2001286681 A1 AU2001286681 A1 AU 2001286681A1 AU 2001286681 A AU2001286681 A AU 2001286681A AU 8668101 A AU8668101 A AU 8668101A AU 2001286681 A1 AU2001286681 A1 AU 2001286681A1
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Steven O. Markel
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Intellocity USA Inc
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