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Ratings control method with temporary overridge capability and conflict resolution feature

A level and instruction technology, applied in the direction of selective content distribution, television, equipment, etc., can solve problems such as selection conflicts

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-07-20
INTERDIGITAL CE PATENT HLDG
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[0007] Although the overriding invention provides several methods for an administrator to override normal viewing restrictions, such as by modifying rating restrictions for a defined temporary period; an overriding for a single broadcast program; An overload for a specific time; an overload that allows funding beyond the normal limit for a specific day; and an overload that allows a supervised person to watch television for a different time limit, but it is hereby recognized that for system, selection of more than one overloaded option conflicts

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[0043] The present invention will be illustrated with respect to a preferred embodiment of the invention, but the invention should not be considered limited thereto. For example, a television receiver will be illustrated, but the invention is also applicable to other types of video processing systems, such as those with display devices, such as television sets, and those without display devices, such as direct broadcast satellite (DBS) receivers and video receivers (such as VCRs). In general, the present invention may be applied to systems, devices, or devices that allow and deny access to video or audio broadcasts or recordings using rating controls, financial restrictions, viewing time restrictions, and / or other criteria.

[0044] As shown in the block diagram in Figure 1, where a profile is active in the system, the standard availability test 11 is run by the processor 12 to determine initially whether the program is viewable 15 or not 17. The processor receives the curren...

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Abstract

Video processing system having a blocking system which prevents viewing or recording of programs which exceed ratings, spending, and / or view time limits set by a supervisor who has entered a password accepted by the control system, an override system for entering instructions to temporarily override ratings, spending, and / or view time limits, and / or to permit specific programs to be viewed, and a conflict resolution system for resolving conflicts between or among multiple instructions. Related apparatus and processor are also disclosed.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to systems for blocking viewing and recording of television programs that exceed a rating, funding, or viewing time limit, or other viewing limit, set by an administrator. Background technique [0002] A video signal processing system, such as a television tuner contained in a television, VCR, or cable box, adapted to be coupled to a display device, such as a picture tube, and containing circuitry and software designed to prevent viewing of programs containing Rating information below a level set by an administrator, or exceeding funding limits in pay program systems, are well known. The programmed processor allows an administrator with a password, usually a parent, to set a limit above or beyond which supervised persons, such as young children, cannot view the broadcast. [0003] A device or system provides controls that allow an administrator to prevent certain programs and / or scenes from being viewed and listened to ba...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(China)
IPC IPC(8): H04N7/167G06F12/14H04N7/16H04N21/45H04N21/454H04N21/475H04N21/84
CPCH04N21/4751H04N21/4532H04N7/165H04N21/4542H04N21/84H04N21/454H04N7/167
Inventor D·J·林奇
Owner INTERDIGITAL CE PATENT HLDG