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Method and apparatus for controlling display of content signals

  • US 6,976,265 B1
  • Filed: 10/08/1998
  • Issued: 12/13/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/08/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for controlling display of content signals, the method comprises the steps of:

  • a) receiving a content signal in a graphics controller, the content signal includes at least one of video, audio, and text content and at least one associated content control indicator;

    b) comparing the at least one associated content control indicator with at least one content control setting;

    c) receiving the content signal in a tuner;

    when the at least one associated content control indicator compares unfavorably to the at least one content control setting;

    d) generating a scramble control signal in the graphics controller;

    e) providing the scramble control signal to at least one of a video scrambler and an audio scrambler;

    f) scrambling at least a portion of the at least one of video, audio, and text content to produce scrambled content in the graphics controller; and

    g) providing the scrambled content to a content rendering device.

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