EP0267039A2
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Video system and method for controlled videotaping
Assignee: Satellite Technology Services Inc
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Filing: 1987-11-05
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2007-11-05
Abstract
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 inhibited tape of the program. With this receiver, first run movies may be displayed on a tape or view basis without destroying the after-market for the film.
Inventors
- 👤 Edwin Thomas Horton
- 👤 Edward W. Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 11:48
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N5/00; H04N5/76; H04N5/91; H04N5/913; H04N2005/91307; H04N2005/91321; H04N2005/91357; H04N2005/91364
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A satellite television TVRO receiver for receiving encrypted premium TV programs and formatting said TV programs to control videotaping thereof, said programs being encoded to indicate that recording thereof is either permitted or not permitted, said receiver including: means to descramble the encrypted TV program; means to decode the program code and display same for operator selection; means to permit operator selection of a program code corresponding to either recording permitted or recording not permitted; means to format said TV program to permit a copy inhibited recording to be made thereof by insertion of a copy protection signal in response to operator selection of a program code corresponding to recording permitted; and means to format said TV program for viewing but to prevent taping thereof in response to operator selection of a program code corresponding to taping not permitted.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
A satellite television TVRO receiver for receiving encrypted premium TV programs and formatting said TV programs to control videotaping thereof, said programs being encoded to indicate that recording thereof is either permitted or not permitted, said receiver including: means to descramble the encrypted TV program; means to decode the program code and display same for operator selection; means to permit operator selection of a program code corresponding to either recording permitted or recording not permitted; means to format said TV program to permit a copy inhibited recording to be made thereof by insertion of a copy protection signal in response to operator selection of a program code corresponding to recording permitted; and means to format said TV program for viewing but to prevent taping thereof in response to operator selection of a program code corresponding to taping not permitted.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The receiver of Claim 1 further comprising means to generate billing information corresponding to the operator selected program code.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The receiver of Claim 2 further comprising means to alter said billing information in response to operator input of responses to pre-selected questions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The receiver of Claim 2 further comprising means to enable a VCR for recording of the TV program.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
96 words
A video reception system for receiving encrypted premium TV programs and formatting said TV programs to control videotaping thereof, said programs being encoded to indicate that recording thereof is either permitted or not permitted, said system comprising a receiver, the receiver including: means to descramble the encrypted TV program, means to decode the program code, means to permit operator selection of a program code, means to format said TV program to permit a copy inhibited recording to be made thereof (copy protected), and means to format said TV program for viewing but not taping thereof (anti-tape).
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
96 words
A video reception system for receiving encrypted premium TV programs and formatting said TV programs to control videotaping thereof, said programs being encoded to indicate that recording thereof is either permitted or not permitted, said system comprising a receiver, the receiver including: means to descramble the encrypted TV program, means to decode the program code, means to permit operator selection of a program code, means to format said TV program to permit a copy inhibited recording to be made thereof (copy protected), and means to format said TV program for viewing but not taping thereof (anti-tape).
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
The system of Claim 1 further comprising means to generate billing information corresponding to the operator selected program code and means to alter said billing information in response to operator input of responses to pre-selected questions.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of Claim 1 further comprising means to enable a VCR for recording of the TV program.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
147 words
A receiver for connection to a cable TV system, said receiver having means for receiving encrypted premium TV programs and formatting said TV programs to control videotaping thereof, said programs being encoded to indicate that recording thereof is either permitted or not permitted, said receiver including: means to descramble the encrypted TV program; means to decode the program code and display same for operator selection; means to permit operator selection of a program code corresponding to either recording permitted or recording not permitted; means to format said TV program to permit a copy inhibited recording to be made thereof by insertion of a copy protection signal in response to operator selection of a program code corresponding to recording permitted; and means to format said TV program for viewing but to prevent taping thereof in response to operator selection of a program code corresponding to taping not permitted.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
147 words
A receiver for connection to a cable TV system, said receiver having means for receiving encrypted premium TV programs and formatting said TV programs to control videotaping thereof, said programs being encoded to indicate that recording thereof is either permitted or not permitted, said receiver including: means to descramble the encrypted TV program; means to decode the program code and display same for operator selection; means to permit operator selection of a program code corresponding to either recording permitted or recording not permitted; means to format said TV program to permit a copy inhibited recording to be made thereof by insertion of a copy protection signal in response to operator selection of a program code corresponding to recording permitted; and means to format said TV program for viewing but to prevent taping thereof in response to operator selection of a program code corresponding to taping not permitted.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
66 words
A method for receiving and formatting encrypted television programs to control the videotaping thereof, said TV programs being encoded to indicate that recording thereof is either permitted or not permitted, said method comprising the steps of: descrambling the encrypted TV program; decoding the program code; selecting the desired code; and formatting said received TV program to permit viewing only or to permit a copy inhibited reproduction.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
66 words
A method for receiving and formatting encrypted television programs to control the videotaping thereof, said TV programs being encoded to indicate that recording thereof is either permitted or not permitted, said method comprising the steps of: descrambling the encrypted TV program; decoding the program code; selecting the desired code; and formatting said received TV program to permit viewing only or to permit a copy inhibited reproduction.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of Claim 9 further comprising the steps of generating billing information corresponding to the selected program code and altering the billing information in response to operator input of requested information.
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