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Network linking using index modulated on data

  • US 7,437,430 B2
  • Filed: 03/06/2002
  • Issued: 10/14/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/18/1993
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of connecting a user computing device to one of a plurality of remote computers available for communication over a network comprising:

  • a) reading an audio signal to obtain an index encoded therein;

    b) accessing a database with the index, the database comprising a plurality of records that link an index to a pointer which identifies a remote computer on the network;

    c) obtaining a pointer from the database with at least reference to the index; and

    d) using the pointer to establish communication with the remote computer identified thereby.

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