GB2469235B - Method and apparatus for obtaining media over a communications network - Google Patents
Method and apparatus for obtaining media over a communications networkInfo
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- GB2469235B GB2469235B GB1011137.5A GB201011137A GB2469235B GB 2469235 B GB2469235 B GB 2469235B GB 201011137 A GB201011137 A GB 201011137A GB 2469235 B GB2469235 B GB 2469235B
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PCT/EP2008/051186 WO2009095080A1 (en) | 2008-01-31 | 2008-01-31 | Method and apparatus for obtaining media over a communications network |
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