Video apparatus generates display lock message for display on display device, when device is determined to be unauthorized for receiving copy protected video signal

摘要

A generation unit generates a display-lock message, when a display device connected to the apparatus is unauthorized to receive the copy protected video signal. The message is displayed in the display device for signaling the non-authorization of the device. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) broadcasting signal output apparatus; (2) broadcasting signal output method; (3) communication signal processing apparatus; (4) computer readable medium storing code for broadcasting signal output process.