US Patent No: 4,945,563
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Video system and method for controlled viewing and videotaping
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Jul 31, 1990
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Sep 22, 1988
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07/247,844
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Abstract
A satellite TV or cable video receiver includes a decoder for decoding information embedded in a broadcasted TV program which can be utilized to permit an operator to select the program for viewing only, or viewing and the preparation of a copy of the program. In an alternate embodiment, the operator may also select and the receiver permit the preparation of a copy inhibited tape. With this receiver, first run movies may be displayed on a tape or view basis without destroying the after-market for the film.
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