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Number: 725/6
Name: Interactive video distribution systems > Billing in video distribution system > Payment method or scheme > Card reader (e.g., reader for credit, debit, or smart card)
Description: Subject matter comprising means or steps for payment using a card reader device capable of performing transaction authorizations for the purchase of video programming or other services.


Patents under this class:
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Patent Number Title Of Patent Date Issued
7610392 Computer system and method for transmitting user status information Oct. 27, 2009
7590992 Universal methods and device for hand-held promotional opportunities Sep. 15, 2009
7539860 Single use user IDS May. 26, 2009
7492897 Conditional access system for broadcast digital television Feb. 17, 2009
7447783 Computer system and method for transmitting user status information Nov. 4, 2008
7394834 Common interface controller and method of descrambling transport stream channels Jul. 1, 2008
7386869 Broadcast and reception systems, and receiver/decoder and remote controller therefor Jun. 10, 2008
7366495 Prepaid reservation-based rating system Apr. 29, 2008
7366918 Configuring and managing resources on a multi-purpose integrated circuit card using a personal computer Apr. 29, 2008
7340758 Method and device for routing of specific data, particularly receiving rights, in a pay-TV terminal Mar. 4, 2008
7337259 Smart card virtual hub Feb. 26, 2008
7171565 Method and system for producing wise cards Jan. 30, 2007
RE39376 System for accessing amenities through a public telephone network Nov. 7, 2006
7134134 Electronic program guide hardware card Nov. 7, 2006
7047558 Secure terminal provided with a smart card reader designed to communicate with a server via an internet network May. 16, 2006
7003789 Television commerce payments Feb. 21, 2006
6978335 Smart card virtual hub Dec. 20, 2005
6970068 Apparatus and associated method for limiting access of information transferred between an electronic security device and a host device Nov. 29, 2005
6951029 Security device managed access to information Sep. 27, 2005
6948090 Method and apparatus for network identification Sep. 20, 2005
6753758 System and method for switching voltage Jun. 22, 2004
6424947 Distributed IRD system Jul. 23, 2002
6405369 Smart card chaining in pay television systems Jun. 11, 2002
6330021 Interactive television reception console Dec. 11, 2001
6275991 IR transmitter with integral magnetic-stripe ATM type credit card reader and method therefor Aug. 14, 2001
6091823 Transaction processing system utilizing teletext broadcasting system and terminal used in the transaction processing systems Jul. 18, 2000
6069672 Remote control for a receiver May. 30, 2000
6035329 Method of securing the playback of a DVD-ROM via triggering data sent via a cable network Mar. 7, 2000
6020912 Video-on-demand system Feb. 1, 2000
6011597 Signal receiving apparatus and signal receiving system Jan. 4, 2000
5973756 IR Transmitter with integral magnetic-stripe ATM type credit card reader & method therefor Oct. 26, 1999
5901339 Pay broadcasting system May. 4, 1999
5898680 System for providing location-specific data to a user Apr. 27, 1999
5894589 Interactive image display system Apr. 13, 1999
5880769 Interactive smart card system for integrating the provision of remote and local services Mar. 9, 1999
5870155 IR transmitter with integral magnetic-stripe credit card reader Feb. 9, 1999
5838314 Digital video services system with optional interactive advertisement capabilities Nov. 17, 1998
5828845 Interrupt-based system Oct. 27, 1998
5794115 Pay broadcasting system having a broadcasting station and a charging center Aug. 11, 1998
5625864 Interactive digital video services system with store and forward capabilities Apr. 29, 1997
5602581 Television receiver control box that contains a card reader mounted directly to a motherboard Feb. 11, 1997
5603078 Remote control device with credit card reading and transmission capabilities having multiple IR LEDs Feb. 11, 1997
5594935 Interactive image display system of wide angle images comprising an accounting system Jan. 14, 1997
5539450 Methods and systems for providing additional service applications in pay television Jul. 23, 1996
5537473 Video recorder system Jul. 16, 1996
5475740 System for accessing and paying for amenities using a telephone Dec. 12, 1995
5323448 System for accessing amenities through a public telephone network Jun. 21, 1994
5319454 CATV system enabling access to premium (pay per view) program events by bar code data entry Jun. 7, 1994
5173589 Process for instantaneous confirmation of actions in relation to television programs and device for use of the process Dec. 22, 1992
5105268 Community antenna broadcast system having an improved channel selecting system permitting purchase of a selected channel from a plurality of non-purchased channels Apr. 14, 1992

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