Interactive video distribution systems – Access control or blocking – Access via pin or password
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-23
2011-08-23
Shang, Annan Q (Department: 2424)
Interactive video distribution systems
Access control or blocking
Access via pin or password
C725S047000, C348S553000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08006260
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for exercising access control over television programs using a parental control user interface that has different functions is provided. The method requires a password to enter into a master mode for obtaining access to all the functions of the parental control user interface. Once in the master mode, the user may enter a criterion for blocking a television program from being viewed or recorded or the user can override an already blocked television program.If a user, not in the master mode, attempts to watch or record a program that meets the blocking criterion and the program does not meet the overriding criterion, a prompt is provided to the user to enter the password. Upon entering a correct password, the program is unblocked.
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