Viewing limit controls

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2002-11-19

2008-12-09

Miller, John W. (Department: 2623)

Interactive video distribution systems

Access control or blocking

Time dependent

C725S087000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07464392

ABSTRACT:
A system for controlling the viewing of programs at a user location having one or more viewing devices. The system comprises a viewing control system, which is adapted to count a number of viewings of a program during a time period, determine whether the number of viewings exceeds a viewing limit for the time period, and prevent further viewings of the program if the number of viewings exceeds the viewing limit for the time period.

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