System and method for managing access to TV channels and shows
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United States of America Patent
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Jul 31, 2003
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Jan 31, 2002
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Jan 31, 2002
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A system and method is provided for controlling selection of channels and shows for viewing. A program selection device, such as a set top box, is programmed to maintain a channel list and a show list, with the channel list containing for each of a plurality of channels the allowed and actual time of viewing and the show list containing for each show the allowed and actual time of viewing. The show list may also include a rating value for each show. The channel list and show list are accessed for selectively controlling whether or not a particular channel or show is to be presented for viewing by a user.
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