Interactive video distribution systems – Access control or blocking – Access via pin or password
Reexamination Certificate
2005-07-26
2005-07-26
Miller, John (Department: 2614)
Interactive video distribution systems
Access control or blocking
Access via pin or password
C725S011000, C725S028000, C725S029000, C725S040000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06922843
ABSTRACT:
A system with parental control features is provided. The system may be switched between single account control and multiple account control. Each account may have a program control code and a purchase control code. A user may set parental control criteria for controlling access to programming for each account. A user may set purchase control criteria for controlling purchasing for each account. The system may remove a block on parentally-controlled activity when an authorized user enters an appropriate purchase or program control code. Every activity that matches any of the parental control criteria may be blocked and authorized user login may be required. The system may provide a selectable bypass locks feature. The system may present targeted advertising based on which code was entered last. The system may track account usage and provide information related to usage.
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Ellis Michael D.
Herrington W. Benjamin
Knudson Edward B.
Beliveau Scott
Fish & Neave IP Group of Ropes & Gray LLP
Miller John
United Video Properties, Inc.
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