Device for detecting termination of connection to a programme to be paid for, received by a subscriber unit via an interactive remote distribution network

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PATENT NO 5267032
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07603759

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The device of the invention comprises, in the terminal (7) of each subscriber, a carrier wave generator which sends this wave to a distribution center (1) as long as the television of this terminal is operating, the absence of this wave being detected in the center by a circuit (4) which then sends a shadow channel to the subscriber. The deflecting of the subscriber's television to a source independent of the center can be done only after the sending of a shadow channel to this subscriber.

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THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICSKOLB WATT FRANCE

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Van, Cang Luc Pham Savigny Sur Orge, FR 1 5

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