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Dual communication link for satellite TV receiver

  • US 4,723,320 A
  • Filed: 03/28/1985
  • Issued: 02/02/1988
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/28/1985
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. In a satellite television receiver adapted for connection to an associated television monitor, said receiver having means for an operator to select for display on its associated television monitor the programming broadcast by one of a plurality of transponders from one of a plurality of satellites, said satellite receiver having an associated remote control, said remote control having means for an operator to select for display the programming being broadcast by one of a plurality of transponders from one of a plurality of satellites, said satellite television receiver selection means including a programmable microprocessor, the improvement comprising means to program said microprocessor to thereby inhibit access to a selected transponder of a selected satellite, said programming means including said remote control in cooperation with the receiver operator selection means so that both said remote control and said receiver operator selection means are required to program said receiver.

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