Interactive video distribution systems – Access control or blocking
Reexamination Certificate
2005-12-06
2005-12-06
Bui, Kieu-Oanh (Department: 2611)
Interactive video distribution systems
Access control or blocking
C725S029000, C725S086000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06973662
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus are provided for distributing programming. A first set of program segments is transmitted according to a schedule of programming. A second set of program segments is stored on a server, with at least one of the first set of program segments having a counterpart in the second set of program segments. A database is maintained that records user authorizations to program segments on the server. A request from a user for program control of a particular program segment is detected and a determination is made whether to grant program control to the user.
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Basawapatna Ganesh
Sabraw Martin F.
Sie John J.
Bui Kieu-Oanh
Starz Entertainment Group LLC
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