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Number: 725/8
Name: Interactive video distribution systems > Billing in video distribution system > Having variable cost or free preview period
Description: Subject matter comprising means or steps for facilitating nonstandard or variable pricing based on the nature of a distributed or delivered video program or service.


Patents under this class:
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Patent Number Title Of Patent Date Issued
7603103 Banded billing and associated invoice generation for communication service Oct. 13, 2009
7546617 Credit based media presentation Jun. 9, 2009
7484656 Apparatus, system, and method for correlating a cost of media service to advertising exposure Feb. 3, 2009
7475244 Wireless communication device, portable terminal, communication control program and communication system Jan. 6, 2009
7389522 Device and method for receiving information and device and method for transmitting information Jun. 17, 2008
7367039 System and method for evaluating callback functionality in a satellite television network Apr. 29, 2008
7343614 Program delivery system for VOD Mar. 11, 2008
7340759 Systems and methods for adaptive pricing in a digital broadband delivery system Mar. 4, 2008
7310810 Broadcasting apparatus and method, receiving apparatus and method, and medium Dec. 18, 2007
7243364 Interactive entertainment network system and method for customizing operation thereof according to viewer preferences Jul. 10, 2007
7155736 Image transmission apparatus, image transmission system, and communication apparatus Dec. 26, 2006
7080042 Method of and a system for distributing digital contents Jul. 18, 2006
7065498 Supply of digital audio and video products Jun. 20, 2006
7039940 Method and system for distributing video content over a network May. 2, 2006
7010801 Video on demand system with parameter-controlled bandwidth deallocation Mar. 7, 2006
7010500 On-line subscription method Mar. 7, 2006
6892387 System and method for compensating viewer for viewing of designated channel with reduction of telephone charges May. 10, 2005
6888443 Information system for public transportation and corresponding communication method May. 3, 2005
6802077 Method for a pay-per-view referral Oct. 5, 2004
6671879 Method and apparatus for pay-per-view system Dec. 30, 2003
6606745 Method and system for communicating advertising and entertainment content and gathering consumer information Aug. 12, 2003
6434746 Accounting in an image transmission system based on a transmission mode and an accounting mode based on the transmission mode Aug. 13, 2002
6401243 Two-way information transmission system, two-way information transmission method, and subscriber terminal Jun. 4, 2002
6335737 Video display and selection on a graphical interface Jan. 1, 2002
6275988 Image transmission apparatus, image transmission system, and communication apparatus Aug. 14, 2001
6226444 Method and apparatus for recording program data without commercials May. 1, 2001
6157377 Method and apparatus for purchasing upgraded media features for programming transmissions Dec. 5, 2000
6061452 Secure media on demand system whereby charge is determined in part from the periodicity of an encryption key May. 9, 2000
6057872 Digital coupons for pay televisions May. 2, 2000
6020912 Video-on-demand system Feb. 1, 2000
5917537 Level 1 gateway for video dial tone networks Jun. 29, 1999
5909238 Image transmission system with billing based on the kind of MPEG frame transmitted Jun. 1, 1999
5850218 Inter-active program guide with default selection control Dec. 15, 1998
5838314 Digital video services system with optional interactive advertisement capabilities Nov. 17, 1998
5790172 Server apparatus, subscriber apparatus and information on demand system Aug. 4, 1998
5790170 Two-way information transmission system and two-way information transmission method Aug. 4, 1998
5699104 Broadcast channel lock system Dec. 16, 1997
5691915 Data transmission device Nov. 25, 1997
5619249 Telecasting service for providing video programs on demand with an interactive interface for facilitating viewer selection of video programs Apr. 8, 1997
5619247 Stored program pay-per-play Apr. 8, 1997
5610653 Method and system for automatically tracking a zoomed video image Mar. 11, 1997
5532735 Method of advertisement selection for interactive service Jul. 2, 1996
5530754 Video on demand Jun. 25, 1996
5446489 Cable television billing method Aug. 29, 1995
5367329 Accounting system in network for offering video programs Nov. 22, 1994
5311325 Method and apparatus for providing periodic subscription television services May. 10, 1994
5003384 Set-top interface transactions in an impulse pay per view television system Mar. 26, 1991
5001554 Terminal authorization method Mar. 19, 1991
4947244 Video selection and distribution system Aug. 7, 1990
4893248 Monitoring and reporting system for remote terminals Jan. 9, 1990

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