GB2326503A - T.V. licensing system - Google Patents

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GB2326503A
GB2326503A GB9711147A GB9711147A GB2326503A GB 2326503 A GB2326503 A GB 2326503A GB 9711147 A GB9711147 A GB 9711147A GB 9711147 A GB9711147 A GB 9711147A GB 2326503 A GB2326503 A GB 2326503A
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Thomas Dolby James
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04N—PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION
    • H04N7/00—Television systems
    • H04N7/16—Analogue secrecy systems; Analogue subscription systems
    • H04N7/162—Authorising the user terminal, e.g. by paying; Registering the use of a subscription channel, e.g. billing
    • H04N7/163—Authorising the user terminal, e.g. by paying; Registering the use of a subscription channel, e.g. billing by receiver means only

Abstract

In a T.V. licensing system intended to replace a paper-based system a potential viewer purchases a smart card which is valid for a predetermined time period. Insertion of a valid card into a television receiver unscrambles a picture signal so that a clear picture is displayed. An invalid card will give a scrambled picture.

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THE LUNA 2.000. T.V. LICENSING SYSTEM SMART CARD The Luna 2,000, System was originally thought of in 1994 Before Digital T.V. Network was originally Advertised publically.
Original object of Invention a System to Control Payment of T.V. License other than existing T.V. License bills. (Paper Form).
This System Works Similar to existing Sky T.V. equipment by working on the Fact it is Controlled by Smart Card but Differs from Copywrighted Patented B Sky B Cable Network as it only Controls UVHF T.V. Signal Transmissions in No Wav Does it Broadcast extra T.V.
Stations it effects in Coming Signals only.
The object of the System is by monthly payment for the Luna 2,000 License Smart Card pays for your T.V. License For Video Audio equipment the Viewer owns by doing this a clear Visible T.V. Transmission is permitable non payment of Smart Card meaning Your not Covered by T.V. License Scrambles picture Quality So your T.V. Video equipment is un operational Untill License fee is payed.
Originally this idea was put forward to Government Bodied run Organisation The Millenium Commission but due to Lack of their Budget Cost price for this System 250 million pounds Based on 235 million Households Unfortunately they Declined and the Luna 2,000 System was never made originally thought of to Abolish T.V. Detector Vans to Same Goverment + G.P.O. D.T.I millions of Pounds which they are losing per annum due to T.V. License Dodgers (evaders) Enclosed is official paper work after Confirming Dates this will Confirm that this idea Listed was 1 st thought of in 1994 not recently.
23rd Dav of Mav 1997 I the Undersigned: : Thomas Dolby James Sole (Invention Holder) Conclusion Method Payment of Existing T.V. License Bill Via Sattelite T.V. Network.
Witness Christine Mary Boyle (Witness)

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  1. CLAIMS A Plastic Smart Card which operates off Magnetic Stripe which is inserted into Decoder fixed into T.V. Monitor Screen.
    The Card when operated Controls VH VHl Signals on Monitor Screen to turn picture from Scrambled to Visible Screen for payment of T.V. Licensing Bill instead of paper Bill existing.
    Luna 2,000 is the Name and the Design for this Unique in Design Smart Card.
GB9711147A 1997-05-31 1997-05-31 T.V. licensing system Withdrawn GB2326503A (en)

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Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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GB2170635A (en) * 1984-11-07 1986-08-06 Direct Broadcast Satellite Com Decoder apparatus
US4751732A (en) * 1984-07-06 1988-06-14 Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba Broadcasting system
US4993066A (en) * 1987-02-26 1991-02-12 Jenkins Henry H Method for television scrambling
EP0436472A1 (en) * 1990-01-03 1991-07-10 EDICO S.r.l. System for transmitting and receiving television signals

Patent Citations (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4751732A (en) * 1984-07-06 1988-06-14 Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba Broadcasting system
GB2170635A (en) * 1984-11-07 1986-08-06 Direct Broadcast Satellite Com Decoder apparatus
US4993066A (en) * 1987-02-26 1991-02-12 Jenkins Henry H Method for television scrambling
US4993066C1 (en) * 1987-02-26 2001-04-24 Techsearch L L C Method for television scrambling
EP0436472A1 (en) * 1990-01-03 1991-07-10 EDICO S.r.l. System for transmitting and receiving television signals

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