Viewer discretion television program control system

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1994-05-04

1996-08-27

Buczinski, Stephen C.

Television

Special applications

Manufacturing

380 20, H04N 7167

Patent

active

055505759

ABSTRACT:
A viewer discretion television program control system including devices and methods for controlling access to television viewing, especially by children. It includes provision for storing suitability ratings for each program receivable by a television set, allocation of personal identification numbers to each of a plurality of potential viewers (e.g., children), and individual allocations of permissible viewing time and program content, all under the control of a local authority such as a parent or guardian.

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