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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5904620 | Apparatus and method for playing computer games via a telecommunication network An apparatus for networking computer games in a centrally located game storage accessed by remote game key pads comprising a keypad interface for receiving game control data from the key pad, the game control data being frequency modulated with a center f... | 05/18/1999 |
| 5570415 | Video programming and storage control using the telephone network This invention relates to a multi-function, hand-held, wireless, remote control apparatus for television viewer use. An apparatus that permits the viewer to use the public telephone network, to control the selection and distribution of television entertai... | 10/29/1996 |