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Method and apparatus for customizing a device with a smart card

  • US 5,835,864 A
  • Filed: 02/21/1996
  • Issued: 11/10/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/03/1991
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. Method for automatic programming of frequencies or channel numbers of a pay TV decoder, comprising the following steps:

  • coupling a smart card containing a frequency or channel number data table to a card reader coupled to said pay TV decoder;

    resetting said smart card;

    sending a table reference to said smart card;

    transmitting, according to the frequencies or channels to which access is allowed, data concerning said locally available frequencies or channel numbers from said smart card to said card reader; and

    storing the frequency or channel number data in memory means of said decoder using processor unit means coupled to said memory means and to said card reader for customizing said decoder.

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