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Pager with mask for database update

  • US 5,345,227 A
  • Filed: 06/11/1993
  • Issued: 09/06/1994
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/15/1987
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for disseminating modifications to a database stored in a plurality of receivers, comprising the steps of:

  • transmitting a mask code and mask data;

    storing in said receivers a mask indicating positions in said database where said mask data is to be written;

    examining a received message to detect said mask code; and

    writing, in response to said mask code, said mask data at said positions indicated by said mask.

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