Video system and method for controlled viewing and videotaping
US4945563A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 22, 1988 |
| Grant date | Jul 31, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N2005/91364
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A satellite TV or cable video receiver includes a decoder for decoding information embedded in a broadcasted TV program which can be utilized to permit an operator to select the program for viewing only, or viewing and the preparation of a copy of the program. In an alternate embodiment, the operator may also select and the receiver permit the preparation of a copy inhibited tape. With this receiver, first run movies may be displayed on a tape or view basis without destroying the after-market for the film.
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