The language filter sets will include country-specific versions to account for varying word usage. For example, the French language is used differently in France and in Canada. SurfWatch filtering technology and filter sets are embedded directly into the WebTV service, accessible via Internet units sold by Sony Electronics, Philips Consumer Electronics, Mitsubishi, Samsung and EchoStar. SurfWatch filtering provides this valuable option as part of our WebTV Network service. WebTV Network service allows subscribers to access the Internet through their television sets using WebTV Internet units sold at consumer electronic stores nationwide.
WebTV service is currently available in the U.S., Canada and Japan.
SurfWatch invented the technology that allows Internet users to block access to Web pages which may be offensive, inappropriate and even dangerous. That's why we're working with several companies that provide products and services that access the Net to embed filtering technology directly into the products. About SurfWatch SurfWatch invented the Internet content filtering market in January 1995 and continues to provide the only patented filtering technology today. In May 1998, SurfWatch introduced SurfWatch Professional Edition, enabling employers to manage their employees' use of the Internet to conserve bandwidth, improve productivity and reduce legal liability. Inc. Secure Learning, SurfWatch Professional Edition and SurfWatch Educational Edition are trademarks of Spyglass.