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Method and apparatus for selecting devices on a data bus

EP 1497976 B1 · Applicant: Thomson Licensing

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  • Filed April 22, 2003 and granted June 14, 2006. A European patent lasts at most 20 years from filing, so its term ended April 22, 2023.
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FiledApril 22, 2003
PublishedJanuary 19, 2005
GrantedJune 14, 2006
Term endedApril 22, 2023
Application numberEP 03719879
Classification (CPC)H04N21/47 +2 more

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2004200620082010201220142016201820202022Application filedApril 22, 2003PublishedJan 19, 2005Patent grantedJune 14, 2006Term endedApril 22, 2023

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