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Intelligent multimedia set-top control method and apparatus in which billing signals are communicated to an information network upon presentation of downloaded media programs

  • US 5,654,747 A
  • Filed: 12/29/1994
  • Issued: 08/05/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/29/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for communicating on a pay-per-view basis multimedia programs from a source information network to a local set-top control means having local storage means, the communication method comprising the steps of:

  • providing a source information network selection menu of at least one media program;

    communicating to the source information network a readiness control signal indicating local storage means readiness to receive a media program;

    transmitting the media program to the local set-top control means;

    storing the transmitted media program on the local storage means; and

    communicating to the source information network a billing signal in response to presentation of the stored media program.

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