Interactive video distribution systems – Access control or blocking
Reexamination Certificate
2006-08-08
2006-08-08
Beliveau, Scott (Department: 2614)
Interactive video distribution systems
Access control or blocking
C725S027000, C725S028000, C725S029000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07089576
ABSTRACT:
Video processing system having a blocking system which prevents viewing or recording of programs which exceed ratings, spending, and/or view time limits set by a supervisor who has entered a password accepted by the control system, an override system for entering instructions to temporarily override ratings, spending, and/or view time limits, and/or to permit specific programs to be viewed, and a conflict resolution system for resolving conflicts between or among multiple instructions. Related apparatus and processor are also disclosed.
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Beliveau Scott
Laks Joseph J.
Shedd Robert D.
Thomson Licensing
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