Patent ID: 8356337
Filing Date: 2013-01-15
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A method of controlling access to multimedia programs distributed by a digital television content provider, the method comprising: receiving a request from a user to access a multimedia program that is blocked from the user according to at least one predetermined parameter, wherein the multimedia program contains digital television content; in response to receiving the request from the user, generating a user interface that enables the user to choose a media item for inclusion with an electronic permission slip, wherein choices in the user interface for the media item include text and audio; sending the electronic permission slip to a remote electronic device associated with an administrator, wherein the electronic permission slip includes: wherein the electronic permission slip prompts the administrator for approval data indicative of whether the administrator grants permission for the user to access the multimedia program; receiving an indication of the approval data; and determining user access to the multimedia program based on the approval data.