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To: pompsander who wrote (6406)	3/31/2004 9:39:56 AM
From: NY Stew	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 6516

Yes, Gemstar does have some IPR here. You can look over at QCOM's BREW website and see that they've been working together for at least 3 years ... perhaps more, how quick time passes. This seems somewhat impractical to me. To navigate through several hundred channels on roughly 3 square inches is cumbersome at best. It might be more worthwhile to purchase a spring-loaded flip-top model and set it next to your swimming pool ... it is neither a PVR (IPR aside) nor a diving board. Regards Stew

To: pompsander who wrote (6406)	3/31/2004 10:38:33 AM
From: NY Stew	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 6516

Pomp, I shouldn't have made light of this IPG methodology ... a foolish frame of mind. The same method, and ones similar, was a concern for me a few years back after Philip's came out with its Pronto (actually purchased one which demonstrated my concern) and a Sony executive's comment (vague, nonetheless disturbing) on a guide via a remote device with screen. It's also crossed my mind that Henry initially acquired the two e-book companies as additional defense because of certain IP in this remote access area together with its existing patents. It is indeed something to keep an eye on although I believe that Gemstar is both armed and prepared to respond if this form of competition ever truly materializes. Presently, it is comforting to witness the company becoming focused once again to the market at-hand. Regards Stew