System and method for consolidating television rating systems

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6449766
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09471750

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A multimedia system is described that is capable of recognizing and performing functions based on an) number of rating systems such as the MPAA rating system or the U.S. television rating system. Specifically, the multimedia system stores a data structure representing information regarding each of the ratings in each of the rating systems. Once the rating of a multimedia program is determined, the multimedia system can use this information to perform functions such as providing to the user the information for education purposes, or such as blocking the program.

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  • MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC;WEBTV NETWORKS, INC.

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Fleming, Michael K Seattle, WA 38 1218

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