Data processing: database and file management or data structures – Database and file access – Preparing data for information retrieval
Reexamination Certificate
2009-11-20
2011-12-20
Ehichioya, Fred I (Department: 2156)
Data processing: database and file management or data structures
Database and file access
Preparing data for information retrieval
C707S913000, C707S966000, C705S026100, C705S026500, C705S028000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08082255
ABSTRACT:
A process for creating a melded visual image to accompany a delivery of digital content. The melded image including at least a digital image associated with the digital content and a first placement image. The first placement image selected for delivery with the digital image in accordance with the execution of one or more rules concerning the digital content or the end user receiving the digital content. The melded image may contain constituent parts that have been altered such as changing the aspect ratio or transparency so that the digital image and the placement image can be displayed on a display screen associated with at least one class of player device that may play the digital content. The placement image may be part of an advertising campaign.
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“Thoughts on Music—Podington Bear” material obtained from www.podingtonbear.com/thoughtsonmusic.htm on Nov. 17, 2009 and believed to be the unabridged material referenced in the Feb. 23, 2007 posting. May be from on or before Feb. 23, 2007 (5 pgs).
“Be My Patron.” Obtained Nov. 17, 2009 from a link at the end of the “Thoughts on Music—Podington Bear” material described above (C-02). May be from on or before Feb. 23, 2007 (2 pgs).
Carlson, Jr. Edward J.
Hubbard Robert
Jernigan Steve
Vernon Ferol
Watts Andrew
Ehichioya Fred I
eMinor Incorporated
Flynn Kevin E.
Flynn IP Law
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