Method and device for updating reception rights in a...

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2011-03-22

2011-03-22

Hirl, Joseph P (Department: 2426)

Interactive video distribution systems

Access control or blocking

C725S031000, C380S210000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07913272

ABSTRACT:
The invention refers to a method of updating a multi-operator reception system by administration (EMM) and updating messages between a subscriber management system and one or several decoders of pay television, being the functioning of the decoder dependent on the reception of administration (EMM) and updating messages of at least one preferential operator, this decoder having to pass into stand-by state under certain conditions.If the subscriber uses mostly an operator that does not require subscription rights, the decoder does not receive any more the necessary updating.To switch this decoder into the stand-by state, the method according to the invention carries out the following operations:switching of the reception to one or several preferential operators,receiving and processing of the messages of management of rights (EMM),determining of the end of a complete cycle of reception messages,switching to the stand-by state.

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