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Re: Mp3-decoders also patented?



On Wed, Oct 24, 2001 at 01:35:42AM +0200, Marcelo E. Magallon wrote:
>  It.  Fraunhofer is an institute (or society, whatever -- Fraunhofer
>  Society for advancement of applied Research), not a person.  The
>  relevant patent number is US5579430.

But does it cover decoding? From everything I've heard, it only covers
encoding, and Fraunhofer is making idle threats about decoding.

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