System and method for controlling video-on-demand content
First Claim
1. A system for remotely controlling playback of VOD content, comprising:
- at least one receiving station for receiving and playing VOD content; and
a control station for remotely controlling the VOD content over a communication network, the control station selectively transmitting a control signal to the at least one receiving station for controlling initiation of the VOD content.
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Abstract
A system for remotely controlling playback of VOD content is provided. The system comprises at least one receiving station for receiving and playing VOD content; and a control station for remotely controlling the VOD content over a communication network, the control station selectively transmitting a control signal to the at least one receiving station for controlling initiation of the VOD content. A method for remotely controlling content is also provided. The method comprises identifying at least one receiving station to control; transmitting a control signal over a communications network to the at least one receiving station; and controlling the content at the at least one receiving station.
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43 Claims
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1. A system for remotely controlling playback of VOD content, comprising:
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at least one receiving station for receiving and playing VOD content; and
a control station for remotely controlling the VOD content over a communication network, the control station selectively transmitting a control signal to the at least one receiving station for controlling initiation of the VOD content. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 39, 40, 41, 42)
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10. A system for transmitting and controlling VOD content, comprising:
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at least one receiving station for playing VOD content, the at least one receiving station comprising a downloading module for downloading the VOD content, and at least one storage means for storing the VOD content;
a control station for transmitting the VOD content, the control station comprising a transmission module for transmitting the VOD content over a communications network, and a controlling module for selectively controlling the transmitted VOD content once it is received at the at least one receiving station. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A system for initiating on-demand administration of video content, comprising:
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a receiving station having control means for controlling video content; and
a control station for interacting with the control means to remotely administer the video content. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A method for remotely controlling content, comprising:
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identifying at least one receiving station to control;
transmitting a control signal over a communications network to the at least one receiving station; and
controlling the content at the at least one receiving station. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24)
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25. A method for controlling VOD content stored at a receiving station, comprising:
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receiving a control signal over a communications network from a control station; and
allowing the control signal to control stored VOD content. - View Dependent Claims (26, 27, 28, 29)
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30. A system for remotely controlling VOD, comprising:
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means for transmitting VOD content to at least one receiving station; and
means for remotely controlling the VOD content once it is received by the receiving station. - View Dependent Claims (31, 32, 33, 34, 35)
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36. A method for controlling VOD content stored at a receiving station, comprising:
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sending a control signal over a communications network to a receiving station; and
controlling stored VOD content via the control signal.
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37. A system for controlling VOD content stored at a receiving station, comprising:
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means for sending a control signal over a communications network to a receiving station; and
means for controlling stored VOD content via the control signal.
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38. A system for controlling VOD content stored at a receiving station, comprising:
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means for receiving a control signal over a communications network from a control station; and
means for allowing the control signal to control stored VOD content.
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43. The system of claim wherein data relating to the VOD content is transmitted of the Public-Switched Telephone Network (PSTN).
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