WO2006123318A3 - System and method for limiting access to multimedia programming - Google Patents

System and method for limiting access to multimedia programming Download PDF

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WO2006123318A3
WO2006123318A3 PCT/IB2006/051614 IB2006051614W WO2006123318A3 WO 2006123318 A3 WO2006123318 A3 WO 2006123318A3 IB 2006051614 W IB2006051614 W IB 2006051614W WO 2006123318 A3 WO2006123318 A3 WO 2006123318A3
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Krzysztof L Godzwon
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Koninkl Philips Electronics Nv
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Krzysztof L Godzwon
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Abstract

A system and method for limiting a user's access to watch content transmitted or broadcast to a multimedia display device. Specifically, the system enables an administrator to specify limitations on the multimedia display device, e.g., a television, which will limit a user's access. The limits may apply to the television or, to a specific user who has a user key that only allows the user to use the television depending on programmed controls. The limits may specify when the television may be shown, or how much time the television may shown within a period of time; and the limits may specify what services (channels) may be shown during specified times or how much time specified services may be shown within a period of time. The limits additionally specify what themes (event types) may be shown during specified times or how much time specified themes may be viewed by the user. The system enables recording of content according to the restrictions (content or time) to personal recording devices and is further able to restrict viewing access according to the user's age, the ratings of the event or program, or a combination thereof.
PCT/IB2006/051614 2005-05-20 2006-05-19 System and method for limiting access to multimedia programming WO2006123318A2 (en)

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