| 摘要 |
A system and method for limiting a user's access to watch content transmitted or broadcast to a multimedia display device. Specifically, the system enables an administrator to specify limitations on the multimedia display device, e.g., a television, which will limit a user's access. The limits may apply to the television or, to a specific user who has a user key that only allows the user to use the television depending on programmed controls. The limits may specify when the television may be shown, or how much time the television may shown within a period of time; and the limits may specify what services (channels) may be shown during specified times or how much time specified services may be shown within a period of time. The limits additionally specify what themes (event types) may be shown during specified times or how much time specified themes may be viewed by the user. The system enables recording of content according to the restrictions (content or time) to personal recording devices and is further able to restrict viewing access according to the user's age, the ratings of the event or program, or a combination thereof. |
