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Control of Access to Data Using a Wireless Home Entertainment Hub

  • US 20080066093A1
  • Filed: 11/27/2006
  • Published: 03/13/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/07/2006
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of controlling access to program data presented to a user in a home entertainment system using a wireless home entertainment hub, the method comprising:

  • (a) obtaining from an identification device an identification of the user at the wireless home entertainment hub;

    (b) retrieving a profile for the user, wherein the profile includes a list of restrictions on program data accessible by the user;

    (c) receiving a request to access the program data from the user;

    (d) comparing the program data requested by the user with the list of restrictions on program data accessible by the user; and

    (e) denying access to the program data requested by the user if the program data requested by the user is matched with an item on the list of restrictions.

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