Method for displaying graphics
CA 2219702 C · Owner: Nortel Networks Limited · Inventors: Gordon, Ian R.
Overview
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A system and method for displaying text and graphics is provided. A subset of character codes from a character set are reserved to be associated with remotely redefinable pixel matrix definitions. After a connection to a remote server is made, pixel definitions are downloaded either interactively or in a script. Several of the pixel matrix definitions may be combined so as to display a graphic image.
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- Filed October 30, 1997 and granted December 9, 2003. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended October 30, 2017.
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