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Stored program pay-per-play

  • US 5,619,247 A
  • Filed: 02/24/1995
  • Issued: 04/08/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/24/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A stored video program pay-per-view system adapted for use with an associated display device, comprising:

  • means for selecting a video program to be received at a subscriber'"'"'s location, the viewing of the program having associated therewith a payment to a provider;

    means for locally storing one or more such programs at the subscriber'"'"'s without the subscriber incurring a viewing charge;

    means for receiving, locally storing and reviewing information representative of a previously stored program, and for selecting a program to be viewed on the display device; and

    means, in communication with the means for selecting a program to be viewed, for ensuring payment to the provider, such payment not being due until a particular program has been selected for viewing.

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