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Language information system

CA 1100880 A · Owner: Missan, Richard S. · Inventors: Orloff, Leslie; Missan, Richard S.

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A language information system in which a patron in a given location, such as at A play, on a train or bus or in, a hotel room, is provided with information or a running commentary or summary of an event taking place in a language of his choice. In a preferred embodiment of the invention the, patron can select any one of a number of languages which are pre-recorded on a magnetic tape. The starting and stopping of the tape is cued by action taking place during the event.

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  • Granted May 12, 1981. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended May 12, 1998.
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FiledFebruary 27, 1978
GrantedMay 12, 1981
Term endedMay 12, 1998
Patent numberCA 1100880 A
Classification (IPC)H04R3/12

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1979198119831985198719891991199319951997Application filedFeb 27, 1978Patent grantedMay 12, 1981Term endedMay 12, 1998

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