Interactive video distribution systems – Access control or blocking – Of specific program
Reexamination Certificate
2006-07-26
2010-12-28
Koenig, Andrew Y (Department: 2423)
Interactive video distribution systems
Access control or blocking
Of specific program
C725S029000, C725S027000, C348S836000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07861257
ABSTRACT:
A method and an apparatus for displaying the viewing time and TV ratings based on a viewer grade, wherein information on the TV ratings and viewing time is indicated using lamps provided in the external case of the display apparatus. The display apparatus includes an information-analysis unit that analyzes the viewer grade based on user information inputted by a user of the display apparatus and TV ratings by extracting program information from signals broadcasted by a broadcasting station, a ratings-comparison unit that compares the viewer grade with the TV ratings, and a lamp-control unit that lights lamps according to the comparison result.
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Choi Seung-eok
Jin Young-kyu
Park Sang-hyun
Koenig Andrew Y
Mendoza Junior O
Samsung Electronics Co,. Ltd.
Sughrue & Mion, PLLC
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