V-Chip plus +: in-guide user interface apparatus and method for programmable blocking of television and other viewable programming, such as for parental control of a television receiver

摘要

A system for restricting access to television programs comprising an input for accepting cursor movement and selection commands. In one embodiment, the system displays a list of television viewers to be selected to limit their television program viewing based on a selecting blocking criterion. The system further includes means for blocking or allowing viewing of television programs based on time or dollar allowance when a selection command is entered into the input.