Interactive video distribution systems – Access control or blocking – Of specific program
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-10
2011-12-13
Tung, Kee M (Department: 2628)
Interactive video distribution systems
Access control or blocking
Of specific program
C725S030000, C725S034000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08079044
ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods for searching for available assets permitted by parental controls are disclosed. Search results may include assets similar to a reference asset, which may be an asset the user has requested, but which is locked by parental control settings in force on the user equipment. Assets may be ranked according to their similarity, or relevance, to the requested asset, and they may be accessed directly from the search results. Systems and methods for accessing edited or censored versions of the requested asset are also disclosed. An edited content source may store multiple versions of certain assets available in the media system. The appropriate version of the asset may be accessed and presented to the user automatically depending on the user's parental control settings.
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