GB2327837B - Providing enhanced content with broadcast video - Google Patents

Providing enhanced content with broadcast video

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GB2327837B
GB2327837B GB9814514A GB9814514A GB2327837B GB 2327837 B GB2327837 B GB 2327837B GB 9814514 A GB9814514 A GB 9814514A GB 9814514 A GB9814514 A GB 9814514A GB 2327837 B GB2327837 B GB 2327837B
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broadcast video
providing enhanced
enhanced content
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Laura J Butler
George M Moore
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Microsoft Corp
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    • H04N21/858Linking data to content, e.g. by linking an URL to a video object, by creating a hotspot
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  • Two-Way Televisions, Distribution Of Moving Picture Or The Like (AREA)
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US08/902,005 US20020007493A1 (en) 1997-07-29 1997-07-29 Providing enhanced content with broadcast video
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