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To: gdichaz who wrote (2831)	10/31/1999 11:00:00 AM
From: Kayaker	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 13582

Don't wi-Lan's patents apply only for fixed wireless, not mobile? Some info on that at the Wi-Lan site: "Wi-LAN expects to license its technology to a variety of interested parties who are using or plan to use MC-DSSS, including the cellular equipment and component manufacturers and cellular service providers." wilan.com And they have a darn nice Hedy Lamarr page too: wilan.com

To: gdichaz who wrote (2831)	10/31/1999 9:20:00 PM
From: P2V	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 13582

Hi Chaz, I'm an Expert on Absolutely Nuthin' .... 1. I beleive Gregg, that's why I'm holding on (real tight!) to my Qualcomm shares. 2. I decided to jump onto Wi-Lan after I closely monitored their Conference Call, and then also questioned Hatim on the Wi-Lan thread. I am quite sure they are attempting to follow a business plan which is very similar to Qualcomm's, and they will be careful not to compete with potential ASIC customers. I am also pleased that they have hired one (or 2 ?) people from Nortel, to help them to execute their business plan. Essentially they are concerned with an IEEE 811 specification which I believe was created specifically for their fixed wireless W-OFDM technology. They also are working with Philips on a fixed Set Top Box, which uses the 1394 specification as well. Philips will also manufacture their ASICS, which may be used in fixed, movable, or mobile devices. Regarding the patent -- I believe that it has to do with Pseudo Random Codes (pulses) which are used to impress Audio Content (voice) onto a radio frequency carrier (signal). (IE MODULATE that carrier) Just a note regarding the term "Pseudo Random" -- It seems that computer progams cannot create "True Random Numbers", so we use the impressive term "Pseudo Random" Finally , IMHO Any radio frequency carrier signal , whether it's produced by a "fixed black box", or a "movable black box" , or a "mobile black box" can be modulated by this (or just about any other) method. And for some reason, this form of audio "modulation" currently applies to mobile W-CDMA specifications only. (( That AINT Qualcomm's problem, is it ? )) I have no idea what the resolution of the IPR debates will be, but I am pleased that they have been giving Wi-Lan some much needed exposure. Best regards, Mardy .