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Method and apparatus for using a single password set in an integrated television system

US7568208B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 12, 2000
Grant dateJul 28, 2009
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Expiry dateJun 1, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N5/46
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for controlling access to programing that is available from multiple programming sources. One embodiment is an integrated terrestrial and satellite television system having a single password set such that a user can enter a single password to activate both satellite and terrestrial television components of the system.

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