Interactive video distribution systems – Access control or blocking – Of specific program
Reexamination Certificate
2008-07-18
2011-12-27
Sheleheda, James R (Department: 2424)
Interactive video distribution systems
Access control or blocking
Of specific program
C725S050000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08087043
ABSTRACT:
A region rating table includes a number of rating dimensions and a number of rating levels. The rating dimensions may be identified by an index. Also, one or more rating level tags are added to the rating levels. The rating level tags identify each rating level within a rating dimension uniquely. The rating region table may be downloaded to the receiver for the user to set blocking preferences. A content advisory description may be specified. When content is received, it is analyzed to determine if it should be blocked based on the dimension index and the rating level tag. If the content is acceptable, it is not blocked, and if it is not acceptable, then it is blocked. Using the rating level tag to identify a rating level within a dimension allows changes to be made to the region rating table without creating unwanted blocking behavior and viewer confusion.
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Eyer Mark
Song Jae Hyung
Thomas Gomer
Sheleheda James R
Sony Corporation
Sony Electronics Inc.
Trellis IP Law Group, PC
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