公开(公告)号：USRE44027E1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-19

申请号：US13072476

申请日：2011-03-25

Applicant: Hyek Seong Kweon

Inventor： Hyek Seong Kweon

IPC: H04N7/16 ,  G06F17/30 ,  G06F17/00 ,  G06F7/04 ,  G06F15/16

CPC classification number: H04N7/163 ,  H04H60/14 ,  H04H60/48 ,  H04H2201/80 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/4227 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/454 ,  H04N21/4751 ,  H04N21/4753 ,  H04N21/4755 ,  H04N21/4788

Abstract: A method and system prevents a potential viewer, such as a child, from viewing programming under certain conditions. For example, a programming receiver may be set up to prevent a child from viewing programming having a rating outside of an authorized rating limit, and/or from viewing programming during certain time periods, and/or from viewing any and all programming. When the child wishes to view a desired program, and the programming receiver determines that viewing is not permitted, the child is asked if they wish to seek permission from their parent or guardian to view the desired program. If so, an electronic request is made to a communication device, associated with the parent or guardian, such as a computer, personal digital assistant, cellular phone, or another television. The Request provides the parent with information regarding the desired program, and perhaps the identity of the requester. Hence, the parent can grant or deny permission to view the desired programming, from a remote location.

公开(公告)号：US08151293B1

公开(公告)日：2012-04-03

申请号：US10259273

申请日：2002-09-27

Applicant: Hubert E. Kolde ,  Michael J. Markman

Inventor： Hubert E. Kolde ,  Michael J. Markman

IPC: H04N7/10 ,  H04N5/445

CPC classification number: H04N21/6543 ,  H04H20/26 ,  H04H20/59 ,  H04H60/48 ,  H04H2201/80 ,  H04N21/4263

Abstract: A system for automatically tuning to a channel based on an event includes a tuner to tune to a first channel, an event table to associate an event with a second channel, and event detector to detect the event and to instruct the tuner to tune to the second channel in response to the event.

Abstract translation: 用于基于事件自动调谐到频道的系统包括调谐器以调谐到第一通道，将事件与第二通道相关联的事件表以及事件检测器以检测事件并指示调谐器调谐到 第二频道响应事件。

公开(公告)号：US20120023522A1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-26

申请号：US13188620

申请日：2011-07-22

Applicant: Bruce J. Anderson ,  Daniel A. Boulet ,  Daniel C. Wilson

Inventor： Bruce J. Anderson ,  Daniel A. Boulet ,  Daniel C. Wilson

IPC: H04N7/10

CPC classification number: H04N7/173 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0207 ,  G06Q30/0241 ,  G06Q30/0242 ,  G06Q30/0254 ,  G06Q30/0264 ,  G06Q30/0269 ,  G06Q30/0272 ,  G06Q30/0273 ,  G06Q40/00 ,  H04H20/103 ,  H04H20/106 ,  H04H20/18 ,  H04H20/22 ,  H04H20/26 ,  H04H20/31 ,  H04H20/33 ,  H04H20/38 ,  H04H20/40 ,  H04H60/06 ,  H04H60/13 ,  H04H60/16 ,  H04H60/17 ,  H04H60/27 ,  H04H60/32 ,  H04H60/33 ,  H04H60/37 ,  H04H60/375 ,  H04H60/40 ,  H04H60/43 ,  H04H60/45 ,  H04H60/46 ,  H04H60/47 ,  H04H60/51 ,  H04H60/63 ,  H04H60/66 ,  H04H60/82 ,  H04H60/97 ,  H04H2201/30 ,  H04H2201/70 ,  H04H2201/80 ,  H04L12/14 ,  H04L41/18 ,  H04L41/5054 ,  H04L41/509 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/2221 ,  H04N21/23424 ,  H04N21/2365 ,  H04N21/2407 ,  H04N21/252 ,  H04N21/2543 ,  H04N21/2547 ,  H04N21/25866 ,  H04N21/25883 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/262 ,  H04N21/26208 ,  H04N21/26216 ,  H04N21/26225 ,  H04N21/26233 ,  H04N21/2668 ,  H04N21/44016 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/4667 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/4756 ,  H04N21/6582 ,  H04N21/812

Abstract: Systems and methods are presented for insertion of assets into a stream of content (e.g., audio and/or video programming). Such assets may be targeted to network users separate from the surrounding content and deliveries thereof confirmed. Among other things, these systems and methods enable a new advertising paradigm based on guaranteed delivery of targeted commercial impressions. In this regard, the systems and methods generally provide assets with broadcast network programming (e.g., via actual insertion and/or switching to an asset channel) based on actual audience observations. For example, asset providers may wish to target assets for delivery according to specific audience classifications (e.g., gender, income level, locale, age, etc.). Programming providers, such as television programmers and radio programmers (e.g., standard tower broadcast radio and satellite radio), may receive information from broadcast network users and insert the assets into available bandwidth based on that information.

Abstract translation: 呈现用于将资产插入到内容流（例如，音频和/或视频节目）中的系统和方法。 此类资产可能针对与周边内容分开的网络用户，并确认其交付。 除此之外，这些系统和方法可以基于有针对性的商业印象的有保证的交付实现新的广告范例。 在这方面，系统和方法通常基于实际的观众观察来提供具有广播网络节目的资产（例如，经由实际插入和/或切换到资产信道）。 例如，资产提供商可能希望根据特定的受众分类（例如，性别，收入水平，地区，年龄等）将资产定位到交货。 诸如电视节目制作者和无线电节目制作者（例如，标准塔式广播无线电和卫星无线电）的编程提供者可以从广播网络用户接收信息，并且基于该信息将资产插入可用带宽。

公开(公告)号：US20110066748A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-17

申请号：US12946441

申请日：2010-11-15

Applicant: Jeyhan Karaoguz ,  James D. Bennett

Inventor： Jeyhan Karaoguz ,  James D. Bennett

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: H04L67/06 ,  H04H60/46 ,  H04H60/80 ,  H04H2201/80 ,  H04L12/2803 ,  H04L12/282 ,  H04L12/2834 ,  H04L29/06027 ,  H04L65/1073 ,  H04L65/4076 ,  H04L65/4084 ,  H04L67/306 ,  H04L67/325 ,  H04L67/327 ,  H04L2012/2841 ,  H04L2012/2849 ,  H04N7/163 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N7/18 ,  H04N21/2343 ,  H04N21/234363 ,  H04N21/2408 ,  H04N21/254 ,  H04N21/2541 ,  H04N21/2543 ,  H04N21/25435 ,  H04N21/25833 ,  H04N21/25875 ,  H04N21/26266 ,  H04N21/2668 ,  H04N21/2743 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/41422 ,  H04N21/4227 ,  H04N21/42684 ,  H04N21/4316 ,  H04N21/4331 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/43637 ,  H04N21/442 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/458 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/4627 ,  H04N21/4668 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/4751 ,  H04N21/4753 ,  H04N21/4755 ,  H04N21/4788 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/4821 ,  H04N21/4826 ,  H04N21/4828 ,  H04N21/4882 ,  H04N21/6125 ,  H04N21/6187 ,  H04N21/632 ,  H04N21/6582 ,  H04N21/6583 ,  H04N21/814 ,  H04N21/8146

Abstract: Systems having a user interface comprising a filtered view of media available for consumption are disclosed. An embodiment of the present invention may provide a first user with a view that enables consumption of only the available media that matches characteristics of a media filter. The characteristics of the media filter may be specified by a second user, and the second user may define the characteristics of the media filter remotely, via a communication network. The user interface may support separate media filters for each of a number of different users. Filter characteristics such as type of media channel, the language of any dialogue, an industry rating, an overall viewer rating, and the media format may be supported. The media filter characteristics may be applied not only to what is displayed on the user interface, but also the media available for selection via a remote control.

Abstract translation: 公开了具有包括可用于消费的媒体的过滤视图的用户界面的系统。 本发明的实施例可以向第一用户提供能够仅消耗与媒体过滤器的特征相匹配的可用媒体的视图。 媒体过滤器的特征可以由第二用户指定，并且第二用户可以经由通信网络远程定义媒体过滤器的特性。 用户界面可以为多个不同用户中的每一个支持单独的媒体过滤器。 可以支持诸如媒体频道的类型，任何对话的语言，行业评级，整体观众评级以及媒体格式的过滤特征。 媒体过滤器特征不仅可以应用于用户界面上显示的内容，还可以应用于可通过遥控器进行选择的媒体。

公开(公告)号：US07836196B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-16

申请号：US12185365

申请日：2008-08-04

Applicant: Jeyhan Karaoguz ,  James D. Bennett

Inventor： Jeyhan Karaoguz ,  James D. Bennett

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: H04L67/06 ,  H04H60/46 ,  H04H60/80 ,  H04H2201/80 ,  H04L12/2803 ,  H04L12/282 ,  H04L12/2834 ,  H04L29/06027 ,  H04L65/1073 ,  H04L65/4076 ,  H04L65/4084 ,  H04L67/306 ,  H04L67/325 ,  H04L67/327 ,  H04L2012/2841 ,  H04L2012/2849 ,  H04N7/163 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N7/18 ,  H04N21/2343 ,  H04N21/234363 ,  H04N21/2408 ,  H04N21/254 ,  H04N21/2541 ,  H04N21/2543 ,  H04N21/25435 ,  H04N21/25833 ,  H04N21/25875 ,  H04N21/26266 ,  H04N21/2668 ,  H04N21/2743 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/41422 ,  H04N21/4227 ,  H04N21/42684 ,  H04N21/4316 ,  H04N21/4331 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/43637 ,  H04N21/442 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/458 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/4627 ,  H04N21/4668 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/4751 ,  H04N21/4753 ,  H04N21/4755 ,  H04N21/4788 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/4821 ,  H04N21/4826 ,  H04N21/4828 ,  H04N21/4882 ,  H04N21/6125 ,  H04N21/6187 ,  H04N21/632 ,  H04N21/6582 ,  H04N21/6583 ,  H04N21/814 ,  H04N21/8146

Abstract: Systems having a user interface comprising a filtered view of media available for consumption are disclosed. An embodiment of the present invention may provide a first user with a view that enables consumption of only the available media that matches characteristics of a media filter. The characteristics of the media filter may be specified by a second user, and the second user may define the characteristics of the media filter remotely, via a communication network. The user interface may support separate media filters for each of a number of different users. Filter characteristics such as type of media channel, the language of any dialogue, an industry rating, an overall viewer rating, and the media format may be supported. The media filter characteristics may be applied not only to what is displayed on the user interface, but also the media available for selection via a remote control.

Abstract translation: 公开了具有包括可用于消费的媒体的过滤视图的用户界面的系统。 本发明的实施例可以向第一用户提供能够仅消耗与媒体过滤器的特征相匹配的可用媒体的视图。 媒体过滤器的特征可以由第二用户指定，并且第二用户可以经由通信网络远程地定义媒体过滤器的特性。 用户界面可以为多个不同用户中的每一个支持单独的媒体过滤器。 可以支持诸如媒体频道的类型，任何对话的语言，行业评级，整体观众评级以及媒体格式的过滤特征。 媒体过滤器特征不仅可以应用于用户界面上显示的内容，还可以应用于可通过遥控器进行选择的媒体。

公开(公告)号：US07647607B2

公开(公告)日：2010-01-12

申请号：US10481407

申请日：2002-07-11

Applicant: Toyoaki Unemura

Inventor： Toyoaki Unemura

IPC: H04N7/16 ,  H04N7/173 ,  G06F3/00

CPC classification number: H04N5/782 ,  H04H60/14 ,  H04H60/47 ,  H04H60/72 ,  H04H60/74 ,  H04H2201/80 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N7/0887 ,  H04N7/163 ,  H04N21/23614 ,  H04N21/4348 ,  H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/454 ,  H04N21/4542 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/4755 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/84

Abstract: First rating information, together with a television broadcasting signal, is transmitted, and second rating information, together with electronic program guide information, is transmitted. A controller extracts the first rating information from video data decoded by a video decoder, and extracts the second rating information from EPG data decoded by an EPG processor. At the time of reserving a program, it is judged whether or not the program can be reserved by restricting viewing on the basis of the second rating information, and the result of the judgment is displayed on a program reservation setting guide.

Abstract translation: 发送与电视广播信号一起的第一等级信息，并且发送第二评级信息以及电子节目指南信息。 控制器从由视频解码器解码的视频数据中提取第一评级信息，并从EPG处理器解码的EPG数据中提取第二评级信息。 在保留节目时，通过基于第二评级信息限制观看来判断节目是否可以保留，并且将判断结果显示在节目预约设置指南上。

公开(公告)号：US07546619B2

公开(公告)日：2009-06-09

申请号：US12177748

申请日：2008-07-22

Applicant: Bruce J. Anderson ,  Daniel A. Boulet ,  Daniel C. Wilson

Inventor： Bruce J. Anderson ,  Daniel A. Boulet ,  Daniel C. Wilson

IPC: H04N7/10 ,  H04N7/025

CPC classification number: H04N7/173 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0207 ,  G06Q30/0241 ,  G06Q30/0242 ,  G06Q30/0254 ,  G06Q30/0264 ,  G06Q30/0269 ,  G06Q30/0272 ,  G06Q30/0273 ,  G06Q40/00 ,  H04H20/103 ,  H04H20/106 ,  H04H20/18 ,  H04H20/22 ,  H04H20/26 ,  H04H20/31 ,  H04H20/33 ,  H04H20/38 ,  H04H20/40 ,  H04H60/06 ,  H04H60/13 ,  H04H60/16 ,  H04H60/17 ,  H04H60/27 ,  H04H60/32 ,  H04H60/33 ,  H04H60/37 ,  H04H60/375 ,  H04H60/40 ,  H04H60/43 ,  H04H60/45 ,  H04H60/46 ,  H04H60/47 ,  H04H60/51 ,  H04H60/63 ,  H04H60/66 ,  H04H60/82 ,  H04H60/97 ,  H04H2201/30 ,  H04H2201/70 ,  H04H2201/80 ,  H04L12/14 ,  H04L41/18 ,  H04L41/5054 ,  H04L41/509 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/2221 ,  H04N21/23424 ,  H04N21/2365 ,  H04N21/2407 ,  H04N21/252 ,  H04N21/2543 ,  H04N21/2547 ,  H04N21/25866 ,  H04N21/25883 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/262 ,  H04N21/26208 ,  H04N21/26216 ,  H04N21/26225 ,  H04N21/26233 ,  H04N21/2668 ,  H04N21/44016 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/4667 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/4756 ,  H04N21/6582 ,  H04N21/812

Abstract: A system and method is provided for use in connection with delivering content that is targeted to users of a broadcast network. In order to select content that is targeted to users of the broadcast network, signals are received from a plurality of customer premise equipment devices (CPEs) of the network users via a broadcast network interface. Based on the received signals, broadcast assets (e.g., programming, advertisements etc.) are selected from a collection of available asset options. Accordingly, at least a portion of the selected assets are inserted into a content stream of the broadcast network. Once the content stream is broadcast over a broadcast network interface, at least a portion of the selected assets area available for receipt by at least a portion of the CPEs. The CPEs generate reports regarding assets delivered such that asset providers can be billed based on guaranteed targeted impressions.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种系统和方法，用于与传送针对广播网络的用户的内容相关联。 为了选择针对广播网络的用户的内容，经由广播网络接口从网络用户的多个客户端设备设备（CPE）接收信号。 基于所接收的信号，从可用资产选项的集合中选择广播资产（例如，节目，广告等）。 因此，所选择的资产的至少一部分被插入到广播网络的内容流中。 一旦通过广播网络接口广播内容流，所选择的资产区域的至少一部分可供由至少一部分CPE接收。 CPE生成关于交付的资产的报告，以便可以根据有保证的目标印象来计费资产提供者。

公开(公告)号：US20090083785A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-26

申请号：US12234855

申请日：2008-09-22

Applicant: In Hwan Choi ,  Jong Yeul Suh ,  Chul Soo Lee ,  Jae Hyung Song ,  Jin Pil Kim

Inventor： In Hwan Choi ,  Jong Yeul Suh ,  Chul Soo Lee ,  Jae Hyung Song ,  Jin Pil Kim

IPC: H04N7/16 ,  H04L27/06

CPC classification number: H04H20/30 ,  H04H20/55 ,  H04H20/57 ,  H04H2201/80

Abstract: A digital broadcasting system and method of processing data therein are disclosed. A receiving system of the digital broadcasting system includes a baseband processor unit receiving a broadcast signal including mobile service data and main service data, the mobile service data configuring an RS frame, the RS frame including the mobile service data and at least one signaling information data describing rating information of the mobile service data, a management processor unit obtaining the rating information of the mobile service data by parsing the signaling information data from the RS frame, the management processor unit determining a presence or non-presence of a viewing restriction by comparing the obtained rating information of the mobile service data to viewing restriction rating information set by a user, and a presentation processor unit blocking the mobile service data if the viewing restriction of the mobile service data is determined.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种数字广播系统及其数据处理方法。 数字广播系统的接收系统包括接收包括移动业务数据和主业务数据的广播信号的基带处理器单元，配置RS帧的移动业务数据，包括移动业务数据的RS帧和至少一个信令信息数据 描述所述移动业务数据的等级信息，管理处理器单元通过从所述RS帧解析所述信令信息数据来获得所述移动业务数据的评级信息，所述管理处理器单元通过比较确定观看限制的存在或不存在 所获得的移动业务数据的评级信息与用户设置的观看限制评级信息，以及如果确定了移动业务数据的观看限制，则阻止移动业务数据的演示处理单元。

公开(公告)号：US07409457B2

公开(公告)日：2008-08-05

申请号：US10672253

申请日：2003-09-26

Applicant: Jeyhan Karaoguz ,  James D. Bennett

Inventor： Jeyhan Karaoguz ,  James D. Bennett

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: H04L67/06 ,  H04H60/46 ,  H04H60/80 ,  H04H2201/80 ,  H04L12/2803 ,  H04L12/282 ,  H04L12/2834 ,  H04L29/06027 ,  H04L65/1073 ,  H04L65/4076 ,  H04L65/4084 ,  H04L67/306 ,  H04L67/325 ,  H04L67/327 ,  H04L2012/2841 ,  H04L2012/2849 ,  H04N7/163 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N7/18 ,  H04N21/2343 ,  H04N21/234363 ,  H04N21/2408 ,  H04N21/254 ,  H04N21/2541 ,  H04N21/2543 ,  H04N21/25435 ,  H04N21/25833 ,  H04N21/25875 ,  H04N21/26266 ,  H04N21/2668 ,  H04N21/2743 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/41422 ,  H04N21/4227 ,  H04N21/42684 ,  H04N21/4316 ,  H04N21/4331 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/43637 ,  H04N21/442 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/458 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/4627 ,  H04N21/4668 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/4751 ,  H04N21/4753 ,  H04N21/4755 ,  H04N21/4788 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/4821 ,  H04N21/4826 ,  H04N21/4828 ,  H04N21/4882 ,  H04N21/6125 ,  H04N21/6187 ,  H04N21/632 ,  H04N21/6582 ,  H04N21/6583 ,  H04N21/814 ,  H04N21/8146

Abstract: Systems having a user interface comprising a filtered view of media available for consumption is disclosed. An embodiment of the present invention may provide a first user with a view that enables consumption of only the available media that matches characteristics of a media filter. The characteristics of the media filter may be specified by a second user, and the second user may define the characteristics of the media filter remotely, via a communication network. The user interface may support separate media filters for each of a number of different users. Filter characteristics such as type of media channel, the language of any dialogue, an industry rating, an overall viewer rating, and the media format may be supported. The media filter characteristics may be applied not only to what is displayed on the user interface, but also the media available for selection via a remote control.

Abstract translation: 公开了具有包括可用于消费的媒体的经过滤视图的用户界面的系统。 本发明的实施例可以向第一用户提供能够仅消耗与媒体过滤器的特征相匹配的可用媒体的视图。 媒体过滤器的特征可以由第二用户指定，并且第二用户可以经由通信网络远程定义媒体过滤器的特性。 用户界面可以为多个不同用户中的每一个支持单独的媒体过滤器。 可以支持诸如媒体频道的类型，任何对话的语言，行业评级，整体观众评级以及媒体格式的过滤特征。 媒体过滤器特征不仅可以应用于用户界面上显示的内容，还可以应用于可通过遥控器进行选择的媒体。

公开(公告)号：US20040128680A1

公开(公告)日：2004-07-01

申请号：US10672253

申请日：2003-09-26

Inventor： Jeyhan Karaoguz ,  James D. Bennett

IPC: H04N007/16

CPC classification number: H04L67/06 ,  H04H60/46 ,  H04H60/80 ,  H04H2201/80 ,  H04L12/2803 ,  H04L12/282 ,  H04L12/2834 ,  H04L29/06027 ,  H04L65/1073 ,  H04L65/4076 ,  H04L65/4084 ,  H04L67/306 ,  H04L67/325 ,  H04L67/327 ,  H04L2012/2841 ,  H04L2012/2849 ,  H04N7/163 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N7/18 ,  H04N21/2343 ,  H04N21/234363 ,  H04N21/2408 ,  H04N21/254 ,  H04N21/2541 ,  H04N21/2543 ,  H04N21/25435 ,  H04N21/25833 ,  H04N21/25875 ,  H04N21/26266 ,  H04N21/2668 ,  H04N21/2743 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/41422 ,  H04N21/4227 ,  H04N21/42684 ,  H04N21/4316 ,  H04N21/4331 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/43637 ,  H04N21/442 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/458 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/4627 ,  H04N21/4668 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/4751 ,  H04N21/4753 ,  H04N21/4755 ,  H04N21/4788 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/4821 ,  H04N21/4826 ,  H04N21/4828 ,  H04N21/4882 ,  H04N21/6125 ,  H04N21/6187 ,  H04N21/632 ,  H04N21/6582 ,  H04N21/6583 ,  H04N21/814 ,  H04N21/8146

Abstract: Systems having a user interface comprising a filtered view of media available for consumption is disclosed. An embodiment of the present invention may provide a first user with a view that enables consumption of only the available media that matches characteristics of a media filter. The characteristics of the media filter may be specified by a second user, and the second user may define the characteristics of the media filter remotely, via a communication network. The user interface may support separate media filters for each of a number of different users. Filter characteristics such as type of media channel, the language of any dialogue, an industry rating, an overall viewer rating, and the media format may be supported. The media filter characteristics may be applied not only to what is displayed on the user interface, but also the media available for selection via a remote control.

Abstract translation: 公开了具有包括可用于消费的媒体的经过滤视图的用户界面的系统。 本发明的实施例可以向第一用户提供能够仅消耗与媒体过滤器的特征相匹配的可用媒体的视图。 媒体过滤器的特征可以由第二用户指定，并且第二用户可以经由通信网络远程定义媒体过滤器的特性。 用户界面可以为多个不同用户中的每一个支持单独的媒体过滤器。 可以支持诸如媒体频道的类型，任何对话的语言，行业评级，整体观众评级以及媒体格式的过滤特征。 媒体过滤器特征不仅可以应用于用户界面上显示的内容，还可以应用于可通过遥控器进行选择的媒体。