System and method for monitoring blocked content

Details System and method for monitoring blocked content System and method for monitoring blocked content

2002-06-20

2010-10-19

Pendleton, Brian T (Department: 2425)

Interactive video distribution systems

Program, message, or commercial insertion or substitution

Specific to individual user or household

C725S035000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07818764

ABSTRACT:
A method for monitoring termination of blocked content. After unwanted content is blocked using substitution, user channel selection, or otherwise, a number of methods are available for monitoring blocked content and choosing content for presentation after the blocked content ends. Default content may be automatically presented. Default content includes content that was being presented prior to blocking, or any user selected default content. The user may opt to continue viewing substitute content. A termination notification may be generated, whereby the user the notified that blocked content is terminated, or will terminate imminently. One type of termination notification includes a prompt enabling the user to select among possible content to switch to.

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