Method for providing programming distribution

Interactive video distribution systems – Access control or blocking

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C725S029000, C725S086000

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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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