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Prevention of pirate television/pay TV
Author(s)
Charles, Trevor
Date Issued
1994
Type
Thesis
Publisher
Cape Technikon
Abstract
This thesis, “ Prevention of Pirate TV/Pay TV ", implements a
method whereby television viewing could possibly be controlled by
payment. Each television set would have a microcontroller board
with a unique preprogrammed security code and a display installed
and a remote control (ram card). The remote control is programmed
with the desired viewing dates and security codes by the authority
in charge by using the programming unit. A cash transaction then
takes place.
The client has 24 hours to download this information into the
television's microcontroller before it becomes useless. Software
checks occur to determine downloading with a successful download,
the TV set is switched on. When the end date occurs, the TV set
switches off and the displayed dates are cleared from the display.
The 'Licence Due' light emitting diode comes on. For the
television to be switched on, the above procedure must be
repeated.
Any calender duration maybe programmed for the viewing dates.
method whereby television viewing could possibly be controlled by
payment. Each television set would have a microcontroller board
with a unique preprogrammed security code and a display installed
and a remote control (ram card). The remote control is programmed
with the desired viewing dates and security codes by the authority
in charge by using the programming unit. A cash transaction then
takes place.
The client has 24 hours to download this information into the
television's microcontroller before it becomes useless. Software
checks occur to determine downloading with a successful download,
the TV set is switched on. When the end date occurs, the TV set
switches off and the displayed dates are cleared from the display.
The 'Licence Due' light emitting diode comes on. For the
television to be switched on, the above procedure must be
repeated.
Any calender duration maybe programmed for the viewing dates.
Additional information
Thesis (Masters Diploma (Electrical Engineering)--Cape Technikon, Cape Town,1994
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