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Systems and methods for subscriber authentication

  • US 9,247,197 B2
  • Filed: 04/02/2007
  • Issued: 01/26/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/18/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A subscriber authentication system comprising:

  • an encoder coupled to a source of video signals and a source of subscriber data that is operable to generate encoded video signals having at least a portion of the subscriber data encoded thereon, wherein the subscriber data encoded on the encoded video signals are imperceptible to a viewer during presentation of the encoded video signals to the viewer; and

    an authentication indicating apparatus that is operable to receive the encoded video signals and to decode the encoded video signals that are received to determine an authentication status to at least one of confirm a level of service, validate a level of service, or substantiate a level of service in the video signals that the viewer is authorized to receive using the subscriber data, wherein the authentication indicating apparatus comprises one or more indicating devices positioned on an exterior portion of the apparatus that provide an observable indication of the authentication status for the subscriber.

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