Video system and method for controlled viewing and videotaping

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 4945563
SERIAL NO

07247844

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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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ECHOSTAR ENGINEERING CORPORATION5702 S SANTA FE DRIVE LITTLETON CO 80120

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Horton, Edwin T Ballwin, MO 9 494
Smith, Edward W Lake Arrowhead, CA 14 538

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