ATE328397T1 - Kombiniertes werbe- und unterhaltungssystemnetzwerk - Google Patents

Kombiniertes werbe- und unterhaltungssystemnetzwerk

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ATE328397T1
ATE328397T1 AT99949873T AT99949873T ATE328397T1 AT E328397 T1 ATE328397 T1 AT E328397T1 AT 99949873 T AT99949873 T AT 99949873T AT 99949873 T AT99949873 T AT 99949873T AT E328397 T1 ATE328397 T1 AT E328397T1
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transmitter
band
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signals received
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Danny D Lowe
Todd G Simpson
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Zone Networks Inc E
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04B—TRANSMISSION
    • H04B1/00—Details of transmission systems, not covered by a single one of groups H04B3/00 - H04B13/00; Details of transmission systems not characterised by the medium used for transmission
    • H04B1/02—Transmitters
    • H04B1/03—Constructional details, e.g. casings, housings
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04B—TRANSMISSION
    • H04B1/00—Details of transmission systems, not covered by a single one of groups H04B3/00 - H04B13/00; Details of transmission systems not characterised by the medium used for transmission
    • H04B1/06—Receivers
    • H04B1/08—Constructional details, e.g. cabinet

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Computer Networks & Wireless Communication (AREA)
  • Signal Processing (AREA)
  • Management, Administration, Business Operations System, And Electronic Commerce (AREA)
  • Telephonic Communication Services (AREA)
  • Two-Way Televisions, Distribution Of Moving Picture Or The Like (AREA)
  • Circuits Of Receivers In General (AREA)
  • Mobile Radio Communication Systems (AREA)
AT99949873T 1998-09-28 1999-09-24 Kombiniertes werbe- und unterhaltungssystemnetzwerk ATE328397T1 (de)

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US09/161,892 US6298218B1 (en) 1996-12-18 1998-09-28 Combined advertising and entertainment system network

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EP (1) EP1118162B1 (de)
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AU (1) AU6265299A (de)
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