WO2003088640A3 - A system and method for coordinating interactive television programs - Google Patents

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WO2003088640A3
WO2003088640A3 PCT/US2003/010038 US0310038W WO03088640A3 WO 2003088640 A3 WO2003088640 A3 WO 2003088640A3 US 0310038 W US0310038 W US 0310038W WO 03088640 A3 WO03088640 A3 WO 03088640A3
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interactive television
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Scott Newnam
Izet Fraanje
Douglas T Neumann
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Goldpocket Interactive Inc
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Abstract

A synchronization system and method coordinates the provision of interactive content provided in a broadcast signal and independently of a broadcast signal.
PCT/US2003/010038 2002-04-09 2003-04-02 A system and method for coordinating interactive television programs WO2003088640A2 (en)

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