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Optional verification of interactive television content

  • US 6,721,958 B1
  • Filed: 03/08/2000
  • Issued: 04/13/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/08/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of performing verification procedures on a selective basis, said method comprising:

  • receiving interactive television content in an interactive television receiver, wherein said interactive television content comprises a first portion which is trusted and a second portion which is not trusted;

    receiving a notification in said interactive television receiver, wherein said notification identifies said first portion of said interactive television content as being trusted content;

    said receiver performing one or more verification procedures relating to said second portion of said interactive television content; and

    said receiver inhibiting performance of said one or more verification procedures in relation to said first portion of said interactive television content in response to detecting said notification;

    wherein said notification includes a certificate associated with said first portion of said interactive television content.

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