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Remote control system for audio and video content

  • US 6,591,420 B1
  • Filed: 08/25/1999
  • Issued: 07/08/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/25/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A system for distributing a program and controlling its release or play, said system comprising:

  • a program distribution center adapted to distribute multiple copies of a program, said program including a blocking component that prevents said program from being played;

    a release signal generator that selectively generates a release/control signal; and

    a plurality of receivers, each receiver including a detector for detecting said release/control signal and a player for playing said program by using said release/control signal to disable said blocking component;

    wherein all the receivers receive said release/control signal simultaneously.

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