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2011-01-18

2011-01-18

Saltarelli, Dominic D (Department: 2421)

Interactive video distribution systems

Billing in video distribution system

Having variable cost or free preview period

C725S088000, C725S091000, C725S100000, C386S349000

Reissue Patent

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RE042053

ABSTRACT:
An information on demand system provides a user of a terminal (subscriber) information through a network such as CATV such that the user pays an adequate charge to a server (information provider). According to the information on demand system, the received information can be recorded in a recording medium under control of the terminal equipment. Cases in which 1) the subscriber merely watches a program on a television receiver and; 2) the subscriber records the program and watches it by reproducing the recorded information at another time are distinguished and the subscriber is charged a different amount by the server accordingly.

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