RESTRICTING ACCESS TO CONTENT
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1. A method of restricting content accessed through a media access point, the method comprising:
- selecting content permissible for access through the access point; and
limiting the access point to the permissible content such that the access point is disabled from presenting non-permissible content.
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Abstract
A method and system generally directed towards limiting access to content. The access may be limited as a function of permissible and impermissible content. An access point may be provided with permissible and impermissible content, such as from a media content provider, and controlled to limit access to the permissible content.
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1. A method of restricting content accessed through a media access point, the method comprising:
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selecting content permissible for access through the access point; and limiting the access point to the permissible content such that the access point is disabled from presenting non-permissible content. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 19)
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14. A method of limiting playback of media content available form a media content provider, the method comprising:
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associating a playlist with a media access point used to playback the media content; and if a restricted access program of the media access point is engaged, limiting the media access point to playback of the media content specified in the playlist.
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18. A system for restricting access to content associated with a media content provider, the system comprising:
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an access point configured for accessing the content; an electronic programming guide (EPG) having menus associated with selecting content permissible for access through the access point; and wherein the access point is configured to limit access to the permissible content if a content control feature is enabled. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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