System for processing programs and program content rating information derived from multiple broadcast sources
US6529526B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 12, 1998 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N9/8227
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system processes packetized program information, from different broadcast sources, containing programs and program specific information including associated content rating data. A program specific parameter of a desired program is selected based on its source from equivalent parameters from alternative broadcast sources. The desired program is processed for display, recording or playback using the selected program specific parameter. The selected program specific parameter may comprise a content rating that is mapped to a different program content rating system and used in multi-level validation of authorization to access the desired program.
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