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Universal interactive set-top controller for downloading and playback of information and entertainment services

  • US 5,640,453 A
  • Filed: 08/11/1994
  • Issued: 06/17/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/11/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An interactive control system for the downloading and playback of information and entertainment services from one or more network distribution centers, said one or more network distribution centers providing information and entertainment signals selected from video and audio programs, video catalogs, and data files, said interactive control system comprising:

  • a controller circuit,a data distribution circuit controlled by said controller circuit, a data processor circuit controlled by said controller circuit,a plurality of interface connector circuits,a first of said interface connector circuits for connecting said data distribution circuit to a display device under control of said controller,a second of said interface connector circuits for connecting said data distribution circuit to a storage device through said data processor and under control of said controller circuit, andwherein said information and entertainment signals are encrypted and said data processor decrypts said information and entertainment signals stored in said storage device and transmits decrypted information and entertainment signals to said display device through aid data distribution circuit and wherein said encrypted information and entertainment signals incorporate an identification (ID) header and said processor being for recording the number of times and other data concerning playback of the information and entertainment signals by a subscriber and transmitting same to said network distribution center.

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