Interactive video distribution systems – Access control or blocking – Of specific program
Reexamination Certificate
2007-06-26
2010-02-02
Kelley, Christopher (Department: 2424)
Interactive video distribution systems
Access control or blocking
Of specific program
C725S025000, C725S026000, C725S027000, C725S029000, C725S030000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07657904
ABSTRACT:
A program viewing control apparatus includes: a detection unit for detecting rating information regarding a viewing lock level of contents, which is added to data of the contents; a storing unit for storing rating information regarding the viewing lock level; a control unit for locking the contents based on comparison between the rating information detected by the detection unit and the rating information stored in the storing unit; a selection unit for inputting a selection signal for selecting whether to limit viewing of the contents or not when contents video based on data of the contents is displayed on a display section; and an update unit for updating the rating information stored in the storing unit based on the selection signal inputted from the selection unit.
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Japanese Office Action dated Apr. 15, 2008 with English translation (Four (4) pages).
Baig Sahar A
Crowell & Moring LLP
Funai Electric Co. Ltd.
Kelley Christopher
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