Method and system for identification of pay-per-view programming
US6664984B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 10, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 16, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 10, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/485
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system for designating and identifying individual programming that is available in a subscriber television system as a pay-per-view event. The identified programming includes programs that are not normally available for viewing by some subscribers or for which a subscriber has not subscribed. The programming can include an individual program, groups of programs, and non-pay-per-view channels. The subscriber can then elect to view the programming as a pay-per-view event.
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