System and method for controlling video-on-demand content

摘要

A system for remotely controlling playback of VOD content is provided. The system comprises at least one receiving station for receiving and playing VOD content; and a control station for remotely controlling the VOD content over a communication network, the control station selectively transmitting a control signal to the at least one receiving station for controlling initiation of the VOD content. A method for remotely controlling content is also provided. The method comprises identifying at least one receiving station to control; transmitting a control signal over a communications network to the at least one receiving station; and controlling the content at the at least one receiving station.