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Wanted: NeoMedia Technologies, Inc

Description: A system and method for using identification codes to access particular computers on a network, including the use of bar codes to lookup information about products via a network.

Patent Name: System and method for automatic access of a remote computer over a network
Patent Number: 6,199,048
Critical Date: June 20, 1995

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