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2. patents on the electronic staple and paper clip

  1. use First Virtual to record a charge each time new staples or paper clips are made.
  2. to reduce transmission charges, electronic staples should be bought in boxes of 5000. Reference: Apple's "bento" technology?
  3. electonic staples should have a standard "size and shape" so a supply of staples could be used be used by several programs.

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