Interactive video distribution systems – Access control or blocking – Of specific program
Reissue Patent
2003-11-20
2010-12-07
Hsia, Sherrie (Department: 2622)
Interactive video distribution systems
Access control or blocking
Of specific program
C725S027000, C348S569000
Reissue Patent
active
RE041993
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for parental control of television programs. Program schedule information including program titles are stored in a memory and displayed on a monitor. Compressed code is entered for the programs to be blocked. Alternatively, one or more program titles are selected from the displayed program schedule information for blocking by a parental control circuitry connected to a controller.
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Kwoh Daniel S.
Mankovitz Roy J.
Yuen Henry C.
Gemstar Development Corporation
Hsia Sherrie
Ropes & Gray LLP
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