Motorola Mobility, Inc. v. Microsoft Corporation

Filing 129

MOTION in Limine Nos. 1-9 and Brief in Support Thereof by Motorola Mobility, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit, #2 Exhibit A to Affidavit in Support, #3 Exhibit B to Affidavit in Support, #4 Exhibit C to Affidavit in Support, #5 Exhibit D to Affidavit in Support, #6 Exhibit E to Affidavit in Support, #7 Exhibit F to Affidavit in Support, #8 Exhibit G to Affidavit in Support, #9 Exhibit H to Affidavit in Support, #10 Exhibit I to Affidavit in Support, #11 Exhibit J to Affidavit in Support, #12 Exhibit K to Affidavit in Support, #13 Exhibit L to Affidavit in Support, #14 Exhibit M to Affidavit in Support)(Mullins, Edward)

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‘901 Patent Infringement Contentions
Motorola’s infringing products (“Accused Devices”) include Motorola Broadband Media
Center set-top boxes with digital video recording (DVR) functionality and parental control
functionality, as well as associated software. The Accused Devices include the BMC9012 and
BMC9022D Moxi based set-top boxes and other set-top boxes incorporating hardware and/or
software that is substantially similar. The figures and illustrations in the infringement chart
below display the BMC9012 as an exemplary device.
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1. In a set top box having
a graphical user interface
including a display, a
method of controlling
access by a user to
programming content, the
method comprising the
steps of:

Each Accused Device is a set top box having a graphical user
interface and provides a method of controlling access by a user
to programming content.
By way of example, Figure 1-1 shows the Motorola device branded
as BMC9012.

Figure 1-1. User Guide BMC9012 BMC9022D Broadband Media
Center (2004), cover page.
This device is a set-top box. (See
http://broadband.motorola.com/consumers/products/BMC9012/
downloads/BMC9012_User_Guide.pdf)
The BMC9012 provides a method for controlling access by a user
to programming content.
See, e.g., “The Motorola Broadband Media Center (BMC) family of
products delivers digital video and audio, plus a whole new
experience in interactive cable television. … This guide introduces
you to the features and setup of your BMC. Refer to the Moxi
Viewer’s Guide to learn more about operating the BMC and some
of the advanced features these models provide.” User Guide
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BMC9012 BMC9022D Broadband Media Center (2004), p. 2.
“The Moxi remote allows you to access, control, and enjoy the
many features of your Media Center. You can also use this remote
as the primary remote for many brands of TVs and audio devices.
Instructions in this chapter show you how. Refer to the Moxi
Viewer’s Guide for explanations of the buttons.” User Guide,
BMC9012, BMC9022D Broadband Media Center (2004), p. 13.
The BMC9012 provides Parental Control settings. (See
http://broadband.motorola.com/consumers/products/bmc9012/
downloads/Moxi_ViewersGuide.pdf and
http://www.moxi.com/us/support/MC1/userguide_cable_4-1.pdf)
By way of example, the Moxi Viewer’s Guide provides: “When
you first install Moxi, Parental Controls are turned off. They turn
on automatically as soon as you add or change a Parental Control
setting. You can turn them off manually either temporarily or
indefinitely.” Moxi Viewer’s Guide, version 3.0 (2004), p. 36.

displaying guide data on
the display to the user,
wherein the guide data
describes the
programming content;

By way of example, the Moxi Media Center User Guide provides:
“The parental control functions provided by the media center are
robust. By setting a four-digit personal identification number
(PIN), you can lock programming by rating or channel.” Moxi
Media Center User Guide, software version 4.1 (2006), p. 35.
Each Accused Device displays guide data on the display to the
user; the guide data describes the programming content.
The BMC9012 displays guide data on the display to the user. The
guide data describes the programming content and includes
program title, program start time, program end time, channel, and
rating.
By way of example, the Moxi Viewer’s Guide provides an
illustration of the guide data that is displayed on the user’s
television. The guide data describes the programming content, such
as program title, program start time, program end time and channel.
Moxi Viewer’s Guide, version 3.0 (2004), p. 9.

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Figure 1-2. Moxi Viewer’s Guide, version 3.0 (2004), p. 9.
By way of example, the Moxi Media Center User Guide provides
an illustration of the guide data that is displayed on the user’s
television. The guide data describes the programming content, such
as program title, program start time, program end time, channel,
and rating. Moxi Media Center User Guide, software version 4.1
(2006), p. 10.

receiving input from the
user identifying one or
more portions of the
programming content to
be recorded;

Figure 1-3. Moxi Media Center User Guide, software version 4.1
(2006), p. 10.
Each Accused Device receives input from the user identifying
one or more portions of the programming content to be
recorded.
The BMC9012 receives input from the user identifying one or more
portions of the programming content to be recorded. The user can
identify the portion of the programming content to be recorded by
selecting the channels category on the horizontal band and scrolling
vertically through the list of channels.

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By way of example, the Moxi Viewer’s Guide provides:
“The Moxi Menu puts all your entertaining options into horizontal
and vertical bands that loop around so you never get lost. The
horizontal band contains the main categories of Channels (live TV)
and Recorded TV, plus exciting Moxi features such as Ticker,
Games, and More.” Moxi Viewer’s Guide, version 3.0 (2004), p. 5.
“Checking Channels. The Channels category provides the quickest
way to see what’s on now and what’s on next. …
To view the Channels category: Press the MOXI button on the
remote to bring up the Moxi Menu.
To see what’s on now: Press the up or down arrow buttons to scroll
through the vertical list.” Moxi Viewer’s Guide, version 3.0
(2004), p. 9.
“Getting to Know the Digital Video Recorder (DVR). Moxi makes
it more enjoyable to watch live or recorded TV. Using the Moxi
remote, you can pause, rewind, fast-forward, and replay the action.
You can also record and store up to 50 hours of programs. You can
record two shows at the same time or record one show while you
watch another.” Moxi Viewer’s Guide, version 3.0 (2004), p. 16.
By way of example, the Moxi Media Center User Guide provides:
“Navigating the Moxi Menu. The Moxi Menu works by filtering
TV programs and features into categories such as Channels,
Movies, Sports, Kids, and more. These category cards appear in the
horizontal band. The vertical band contains the list of choices for
that category.” Moxi Media Center User Guide, software version
4.1 (2006), p. 10.

determining if the one or
more portions of the
programming content
identified by the user are
locked; and

“Recording shows. To schedule a recording, highlight it in the
Moxi Menu, and then press the rec button (or simply press rec if
you are already watching the show). Alternatively, press OK, and
then choose one of the following recording options: Record once
… Record series … See all times ….” Moxi Media Center User
Guide, software version 4.1 (2006), p. 15.
Each Accused Device determines if one or more portions of the
programming content identified by the user are locked.
The BMC9012 determines if the one or more portions of the
programming content identified by the user are locked.

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By way of example, the Moxi Viewer’s Guide provides for locking
based on channels or ratings:
“Locking Certain Channels. When you lock a channel, a lock icon
appears by the channel whenever that channel appears in the Moxi
Menu or Flip Bar. Instead of the program title, the word ‘Locked’
appears.” Moxi Viewer’s Guide, ver. 3.0 (2004), p. 38.
“Parental Controls allow you to lock content based on movie
ratings set by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA)
and TV ratings set by the TV Parental Guidelines Monitoring
Board. When you lock a rating, Moxi also locks all levels above
the one you choose.” Moxi Viewer’s Guide, ver. 3.0 (2004), p. 39.

Figure 1-4. Moxi Viewer’s Guide, ver. 3.0 (2004), p. 39.
By way of example, the Moxi Media Center User Guide provides
for locking based on channels or rating: “Locking channels or
programs by rating: … Choose either TV Ratings, Movie Ratings
or Lock by Channel…. When you lock a rating, all ratings for more
mature audiences are also locked. For example, lock TVPG and
TV14 and TVMA are also locked.” Moxi Media Center User
Guide, software version 4.1 (2006), p. 36.

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refraining from displaying
a record button on the
display to the user if the
one or more portions of
the programming content
are locked.

Accused Devices

Figure 1-5. Moxi Media Center User Guide, software version 4.1
(2006), p. 36.
Each Accused Device refrains from displaying a record button
on the display to the user if the one or more portions of the
programming content are locked.
The BMC9012 refrains from displaying a record button on the
display to the user if the one or more portions of the programming
content are locked.
By way of example, the Moxi Viewer’s Guide provides an
illustration of the guide data that is displayed on the user’s
television when one or more portions of the programming content
are locked. The record button is not displayed to the user.

Figure 1-6. Moxi Viewer’s Guide, ver. 3.0 (2004), p. 41.
By way of example, the Moxi Media Center User Guide provides
an illustration of the guide data that is displayed on the user’s
television when one or more portions of the programming content
are locked. The record button is not displayed to the user.

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Figure 1-7. Moxi Media Center User Guide, software version 4.1
(2006), p. 37.
In contrast, when the programming content is not locked, the
BMC9012 displays record options to the user.
By way of example, the Moxi Viewer’s Guide provides: “Moxi
makes recording your favorite shows and series easy. Just select
the ones you want to record and Moxi records them when they’re
broadcast.” Moxi Viewer’s Guide, ver. 3.0 (2004), p. 19.

Figure 1-8. Moxi Viewer’s Guide, ver. 3.0 (2004), p. 19.
By way of example, the Moxi Media Center User Guide provides:
“Recording shows. To schedule a recording, highlight it in the
Moxi Menu, and then press the rec button (or simply press rec if
you are already watching the show). Alternatively, press OK, and
then choose one of the following recording options: Record once
… Record series … See all times ….” Moxi Media Center User
Guide, software version 4.1 (2006), p. 15.

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2. A method as defined in
claim 1, further
comprising the steps of:
receiving, at the set top
box, the guide information
describing the
programming content;

Accused Devices

Figure 1-9. Moxi Media Center User Guide, software version 4.1
(2006), p. 16.
Each Accused Device receives, at the set top box, guide
information describing the programming content.
The BMC9012 receives, at the set top box, the guide information
describing the programming content. The guide information
includes program title, program start time, program end time,
channel, and rating.
By way of example, the Moxi Viewer’s Guide provides an
illustration of guide information that is received by the set top box
and displayed on the user’s television. The guide information
describes the programming content, such as program title, program
start time, program end time, and channel. Moxi Viewer’s Guide,
version 3.0 (2004), p. 9.

Figure 2-1. Moxi Viewer’s Guide, version 3.0 (2004), p. 9.
By way of example, the Moxi Media Center User Guide provides
an illustration of guide information that is received by the set top

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box and displayed on the user’s television. The guide information
describes the programming content, such as program title, program
start time, program end time, channel, and rating. Moxi Media
Center User Guide, software version 4.1 (2006), p. 10.

receiving input from the
user selecting a portion of
the guide information; and

Figure 2-2. Moxi Media Center User Guide, software version 4.1
(2006), p. 10.
Each Accused Device receives input from the user selecting a
portion of the guide information.
The BMC9012 receives input from the user selecting a portion of
the guide information, such as a rating.
By way of example, the Moxi Viewer’s Guide provides: “Parental
Controls allow you to lock content based on movie ratings set by
the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) and TV
ratings set by the TV Parental Guidelines Monitoring Board. When
you lock a rating, Moxi also locks all levels above the one you
choose.” Moxi Viewer’s Guide, ver. 3.0 (2004), p. 39.

Figure 2-3. Moxi Viewer’s Guide, ver. 3.0 (2004), p. 39.

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By way of example, the Moxi Media Center User Guide provides:
“Locking channels or programs by rating: … Choose either TV
Ratings, Movie Ratings or Lock by Channel…. When you lock a
rating, all ratings for more mature audiences are also locked. For
example, lock TVPG and TV14 and TVMA are also locked.” Moxi
Media Center User Guide, software version 4.1 (2006), p. 36.

Figure 2-4. Moxi Media Center User Guide, software version 4.1
(2006), p. 36.
enabling a lock on the
Each Accused Device enables a lock on the portion of the
portion of the
programming content such that the portion of the
programming content such programming content is locked according to the portion of the
that the portion of the
guide information selected by the user.
programming content is
locked according to the
The BMC9012 enables a lock on the portion of the programming
content such that the portion of the programming content is locked
portion of the guide
information selected by
according to the portion of the guide information selected by the
the user.
user. If, for example, the user selects to lock by rating, the
BMC9012 locks programming with the selected rating and above.
By way of example, the Moxi Viewer’s Guide provides: “Parental
Controls allow you to lock content based on movie ratings set by
the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) and TV
ratings set by the TV Parental Guidelines Monitoring Board. When
you lock a rating, Moxi also locks all levels above the one you
choose.” Moxi Viewer’s Guide, ver. 3.0 (2004), p. 39.

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Figure 2-5. Moxi Viewer’s Guide, ver. 3.0 (2004), p. 39.
By way of example, the Moxi Media Center User Guide provides:
“Locking channels or programs by rating: … Choose either TV
Ratings, Movie Ratings or Lock by Channel…. When you lock a
rating, all ratings for more mature audiences are also locked. For
example, lock TVPG and TV14 and TVMA are also locked.” Moxi
Media Center User Guide, software version 4.1 (2006), p. 36.

3. A method as defined in
claim 1, wherein the guide
information comprises at
least one of: program title,
program start time;
program end time;
program duration;
channel; rating, and
content identifier.

Figure 2-6. Moxi Media Center User Guide, software version 4.1
(2006), p. 36.
Each Accused Device has guide information, which comprises
at least one of program title, program start time, program end
time, program duration, channel, rating, and content identifier.
The BMC9012 has guide information, including program title,
program start time, program end time, channel and rating.
By way of example, the Moxi Viewer’s Guide provides an
illustration of guide information that is displayed on the user’s
television. The guide information includes program title, program

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start time, program end time, and channel. Moxi Viewer’s Guide,
ver. 3.0 (2004), p. 14.

Figure 3-1. Moxi Viewer’s Guide, ver. 3.0 (2004), p. 14.
By way of example, the Moxi Media Center User Guide provides
an illustration of guide information that is displayed on the user’s
television. The guide information includes program title, program
start time, program end time, channel, and rating. Moxi Media
Center User Guide, software version 4.1 (2006), p. 10.

5. A method as defined in
claim 1, wherein the step
of selecting a portion of
the guide information
further comprises the step
of identifying at least one
channel in the
programming content to

Figure 3-2. Moxi Media Center User Guide, software version 4.1
(2006), p. 10.
Each Accused Device receives input from the user identifying at
least one channel in the programming content to be locked.
The BMC9012 receives input from the user identifying at least one
channel in the programming content to be locked.
By way of example, the Moxi Viewer’s Guide provides: “Locking
Certain Channels. When you lock a channel, a lock icon appears by

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be locked.

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that channel whenever that channel appears in the Moxi Menu or
Flip Bar. Instead of a program title, the word ‘Locked’ appears.”
Moxi Viewer’s Guide, ver. 3.0 (2004), p. 38.

Figure 5-1. Moxi Viewer’s Guide, ver. 3.0 (2004), p. 41.
By way of example, the Moxi Media Center User Guide provides:
“Choose either TV Ratings, Movie Ratings, or Lock by Channel.
Each card contains a list of the rating system or a list of channels.
Scroll to the format or channel you want to control.” Moxi Media
Center User Guide, software version 4.1 (2006), p. 36.

6. A method as defined in
claim 1, wherein the step
of selecting a portion of
the guide information
further comprises the step
of identifying at least one
rating.

Figure 5-2. Moxi Media Center User Guide, software version 4.1
(2006), p. 37.
Each Accused Device receives input from the user identifying at
least one rating.
The BMC9012 receives input from the user identifying at least one
rating to be locked.
By way of example, the Moxi Viewer’s Guide provides: “Parental
Controls allow you to lock content based on movie ratings set by
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the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) and TV
ratings set by the TV Parental Guidelines Monitoring Board. When
you lock a rating, Moxi also locks all levels above the one you
choose.” Moxi Viewer’s Guide, ver. 3.0 (2004), p. 39.

Figure 6-1. Moxi Viewer’s Guide, ver. 3.0 (2004), p. 39.
By way of example, the Moxi Media Center User Guide provides:
“Locking channels or programs by rating: … Choose either TV
Ratings, Movie Ratings or Lock by Channel…. When you lock a
rating, all ratings for more mature audiences are also locked. For
example, lock TVPG and TV14 and TVMA are also locked.” Moxi
Media Center User Guide, software version 4.1 (2006), p. 36.

8. A method as defined in
claim 1, further
comprising the step of
preventing the locked
portion of the

Figure 6-2. Moxi Media Center User Guide, software version 4.1
(2006), p. 36.
Each Accused Device prevents the locked portion of the
programming content from being accessed.
The BMC9012 prevents the locked portion of the programming
content from being accessed. The guide data displays the word

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programming content
from being accessed.

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“Locked” and a lock symbol instead of the program title.
By way of example, the Moxi Viewer’s Guide provides: “Locking
Certain Channels. When you lock a channel, a lock icon appears by
that channel whenever that channel appears in the Moxi Menu or
Flip Bar. Instead of a program title, the word ‘Locked’ appears.”
Moxi Viewer’s Guide, ver. 3.0 (2004), p. 38.

Figure 8-1. Moxi Viewer’s Guide, ver. 3.0 (2004), p. 41.
By way of example, the Moxi Media Center User Guide provides:
“Choose either TV Ratings, Movie Ratings, or Lock by Channel.
Each card contains a list of the rating system or a list of channels.
Scroll to the format or channel you want to control.” Moxi Media
Center User Guide, software version 4.1 (2006), p. 36.

9. A method as defined in
claim 1, further
comprising the step of
preventing a user from

Figure 8-2. Moxi Media Center User Guide, software version 4.1
(2006), p. 37.
Each Accused Device prevents a user from recording the locked
portion of the programming content.
The BMC9012 prevents the locked portion of the programming
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recording the locked
portion of the
programming content.

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content from being accessed. The record button and other record
options are not displayed to the user.
By way of example, the Moxi Viewer’s Guide provides an
illustration of the guide data that is displayed on the user’s
television when one or more portions of the programming content
are locked. The record button is not displayed to the user.

Figure 9-1. Moxi Viewer’s Guide, ver. 3.0 (2004), p. 41.
By way of example, the Moxi Media Center User Guide provides
an illustration of the guide data that is displayed on the user’s
television when one or more portions of the programming content
are locked. The record button is not displayed to the user.

11. A method as defined
in claim 1, further
comprising the steps of:
temporarily disabling the

Figure 9-2. Moxi Media Center User Guide, software version 4.1
(2006), p. 37.
Each Accused Device temporarily disables the lock on the
locked portion of the programming content until occurrence of
an event.

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lock on the locked portion
of the programming
content until an
occurrence of an event;
and

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The BMC9012 allows the user to temporarily disable the lock on
the locked portion of the programming content until occurrence of
an event, such as the expiration of a period of time.
By way of example, the Moxi Viewer’s Guide provides: “When
you unlock a show, you turn off all parental controls for the fourhour period – not just for that show. To turn them back on sooner,
go to Parental Controls, press OK, enter your PIN, and then select
On.” Moxi Viewer’s Guide, version 3.0 (2004), p. 41.
By way of example, the Moxi Media Center User Guide provides:
“Turning off parental controls
1. Press OK on any locked program.
2. Enter your PIN to unlock all programming temporarily or
choose more options to only unlock the current channel. …
Setting the unlock timer
While configuring parental controls, you can specify how long to
leave parental controls unlocked.
1. In the Settings category, scroll to the Parental Controls card, and
then press OK.
2. Choose settings.
3. Scroll left to the Set Relock Timer card, and then press OK.
4. Enter your PIN, if prompted.
5. Choose the unlock duration of between one and six hours (see
figure 37). This option appears anytime you unlock parental
controls.” Moxi Media Center User Guide, software version 4.1
(2006), p. 37.

Figure 11-1. Moxi Media Center User Guide, software version 4.1
(2006), p. 38.
re-enabling the lock on the Each Accused Device re-enables the lock on the locked portion
locked portion of the
of the programming content upon the occurrence of the event.
programming content
upon the occurrence of the The BMC9012 re-enables the lock on the locked portion of the
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programming content upon the occurrence of the event. When the
four-hour period or the user-selected unlock duration expires, the
parental control settings are re-engaged.
By way of example, the Moxi Viewer’s Guide provides: “When
you unlock a show, you turn off all parental controls for the fourhour period – not just for that show. To turn them back on sooner,
go to Parental Controls, press OK, enter your PIN, and then select
On.” Moxi Viewer’s Guide, version 3.0 (2004), p. 41.
By way of example, the Moxi Media Center User Guide provides:
“While configuring parental controls, you can specify how long to
leave parental controls unlocked.” Moxi Media Center User Guide,
software version 4.1 (2006), p. 37.

22. A method as defined
in claim 1, further
comprising the steps of:
receiving input from the
user identifying a portion
of the programming
content,

Figure 11-2. Moxi Media Center User Guide, software version 4.1
(2006), p. 38.
Each Accused Device receives input from the user identifying a
portion of the programming content.
The BMC9012 receives input from the user identifying a portion of
the programming content. The user can identify the portion of the
programming content by selecting the channels category on the
horizontal band and scrolling vertically through the list of channels.
By way of example, the Moxi Viewer’s Guide provides:
“The Moxi Menu puts all your entertaining options into horizontal
and vertical bands that loop around so you never get lost. The
horizontal band contains the main categories of Channels (live TV)
and Recorded TV, plus exciting Moxi features such as Ticker,
Games, and More.” Moxi Viewer’s Guide, version 3.0 (2004), p. 5.
“Checking Channels. The Channels category provides the quickest
way to see what’s on now and what’s on next. …
To view the Channels category: Press the MOXI button on the
remote to bring up the Moxi Menu.
To see what’s on now: Press the up or down arrow buttons to scroll

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through the vertical list.” Moxi Viewer’s Guide, version 3.0
(2004), p. 9.
By way of example, the Moxi Media Center User Guide provides:

wherein the portion of the
programming content is
locked, and

“Navigating the Moxi Menu. The Moxi Menu works by filtering
TV programs and features into categories such as Channels,
Movies, Sports, Kids, and more. These category cards appear in the
horizontal band. The vertical band contains the list of choices for
that category.” Moxi Media Center User Guide, software version
4.1 (2006), p. 10.
Each Accused Device allows a portion of the programming
content to be locked.
The BMC9012 allows a portion of the programming content to be
locked.
By way of example, the Moxi Viewer’s Guide provides an
illustration of the guide data that is displayed on the user’s
television when a portion of the programming content is locked.

Figure 22-1. Moxi Viewer’s Guide, ver. 3.0 (2004), p. 41.
By way of example, the Moxi Media Center User Guide provides
an illustration of the guide data that is displayed on the user’s
television when a portion of the programming content is locked.

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Figure 22-2. Moxi Media Center User Guide, software version 4.1
(2006), p. 37.
wherein the lock
Each Accused Device allows the lock associated with the
associated with the portion portion of the programming content to be one of a channel lock
of the programming
and a rating lock.
content is one of a channel
lock and a rating lock;
The BMC9012 allows the user to lock the portion of the
programming content using a channel lock or a rating lock.
By way of example, the Moxi Viewer’s Guide provides for locking
based on channels or ratings:
“Locking Certain Channels. When you lock a channel, a lock icon
appears by the channel whenever that channel appears in the Moxi
Menu or Flip Bar. Instead of the program title, the word ‘Locked’
appears.” Moxi Viewer’s Guide, ver. 3.0 (2004), p. 38.
“Parental Controls allow you to lock content based on movie
ratings set by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA)
and TV ratings set by the TV Parental Guidelines Monitoring
Board. When you lock a rating, Moxi also locks all levels above
the one you choose.” Moxi Viewer’s Guide, ver. 3.0 (2004), p. 39.

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Figure 22-3. Moxi Viewer’s Guide, ver. 3.0 (2004), p. 39.
By way of example, the Moxi Media Center User Guide provides
for locking based on channels or rating: “Locking channels or
programs by rating: … Choose either TV Ratings, Movie Ratings
or Lock by Channel…. When you lock a rating, all ratings for more
mature audiences are also locked. For example, lock TVPG and
TV14 and TVMA are also locked.” Moxi Media Center User
Guide, software version 4.1 (2006), p. 36.

unlocking a channel of the
portion of the
programming content if
the lock is the channel
lock; unlocking a program
of the portion of the
programming content if
the lock is the rating lock;
and

Figure 22-4. Moxi Media Center User Guide, software version 4.1
(2006), p. 36.
Each Accused Device unlocks a channel of the portion of the
programming content if the lock is the channel lock and
unlocks a program of the portion of the programming content if
the lock is rating lock.
The BMC9012 allows the user to unlock a channel if the channel is
locked, and to unlock a program if the lock is a rating lock.
By way of example, the Moxi Viewer’s Guide provides: “When

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you unlock a show, you turn off all parental controls for the fourhour period – not just for that show.” Moxi Viewer’s Guide,
version 3.0 (2004), p. 41.

enabling the lock upon an
occurrence of an event.

By way of example, the Moxi Media Center User Guide provides:
“Turning off parental controls
1. Press OK on any locked program.
2. Enter your PIN to unlock all programming temporarily or
choose more options to only unlock the current channel.” Moxi
Media Center User Guide, software version 4.1 (2006), p. 37.
Each Accused Device re-enables the lock on the locked portion
of the programming content upon the occurrence of the event.
The BMC9012 re-enables the lock on the locked portion of the
programming content upon the occurrence of the event. When the
four-hour period or the user-selected unlock duration expires, the
parental control settings are re-engaged.
By way of example, the Moxi Viewer’s Guide provides: “When
you unlock a show, you turn off all parental controls for the fourhour period – not just for that show. To turn them back on sooner,
go to Parental Controls, press OK, enter your PIN, and then select
On.” Moxi Viewer’s Guide, version 3.0 (2004), p. 41.
By way of example, the Moxi Media Center User Guide provides:
“While configuring parental controls, you can specify how long to
leave parental controls unlocked.” Moxi Media Center User Guide,
software version 4.1 (2006), p. 37.

23. A method as defined
in claim 22, wherein the
step of unlocking a
channel further comprises
the step of unlocking all
programs within the
channel.

Figure 22-5. Moxi Media Center User Guide, software version 4.1
(2006), p. 38.
Each Accused Device unlocks all programs within the channel.
The BMC9012 allows the user to unlock all programs within a
channel if the channel is locked.
By way of example, the Moxi Viewer’s Guide provides: “When
you unlock a show, you turn off all parental controls for the four-

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hour period – not just for that show.” Moxi Viewer’s Guide,
version 3.0 (2004), p. 41.

25. A method as defined
in claim 22, wherein the
step of enabling the lock
occurs automatically.

By way of example, the Moxi Media Center User Guide provides:
“Turning off parental controls
1. Press OK on any locked program.
2. Enter your PIN to unlock all programming temporarily or
choose more options to only unlock the current channel.” Moxi
Media Center User Guide, software version 4.1 (2006), p. 37.
Each Accused Device enables the lock automatically.
The BMC9012 enables the lock automatically, upon expiration of
the four-hour period or the user-selected unlock duration.
By way of example, the Moxi Viewer’s Guide provides: “When
you unlock a show, you turn off all parental controls for the fourhour period – not just for that show.” Moxi Viewer’s Guide,
version 3.0 (2004), p. 41.
By way of example, the Moxi Media Center User Guide provides:
“While configuring parental controls, you can specify how long to
leave parental controls unlocked.” Moxi Media Center User Guide,
software version 4.1 (2006), p. 37.

27. For a set top box
having a graphical user
interface including a
display, a computer
program product
comprising one or more
computer readable media
carrying computer
executable instructions
that implement a method
of controlling access by a
user to programming

Figure 25-1. Moxi Media Center User Guide, software version 4.1
(2006), p. 38.
Each Accused Device is a set top box having a graphical user
interface and includes a computer program product with one or
more computer readable media carrying computer executable
instructions that implement a method of controlling access by a
user to programming content.
By way of example, Figure 27-1 shows the Motorola device
branded as BMC9012.

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content, the method
comprising steps of:

Figure 27-1. User Guide BMC9012 BMC9022D Broadband Media
Center (2004), cover page.
This device is a set-top box. (See
http://broadband.motorola.com/consumers/products/BMC9012/
downloads/BMC9012_User_Guide.pdf)
The BMC9012 has computer readable media carrying computer
executable instructions to implement a method for controlling
access by a user to programming content.
See, e.g., “The Motorola Broadband Media Center (BMC) family of
products delivers digital video and audio, plus a whole new
experience in interactive cable television. … This guide introduces
you to the features and setup of your BMC. Refer to the Moxi
Viewer’s Guide to learn more about operating the BMC and some
of the advanced features these models provide.” User Guide
BMC9012 BMC9022D Broadband Media Center (2004), p. 2.
“The Moxi remote allows you to access, control, and enjoy the
many features of your Media Center. You can also use this remote
as the primary remote for many brands of TVs and audio devices.
Instructions in this chapter show you how. Refer to the Moxi
Viewer’s Guide for explanations of the buttons.” User Guide,
BMC9012, BMC9022D Broadband Media Center (2004), p. 13.
The BMC9012 provides Parental Control settings. (See
http://broadband.motorola.com/consumers/products/bmc9012/
downloads/Moxi_ViewersGuide.pdf and
http://www.moxi.com/us/support/MC1/userguide_cable_4-1.pdf)
By way of example, the Moxi Viewer’s Guide provides: “When
you first install Moxi, Parental Controls are turned off. They turn
on automatically as soon as you add or change a Parental Control
setting. You can turn them off manually either temporarily or
indefinitely.” Moxi Viewer’s Guide, version 3.0 (2004), p. 36.

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displaying guide data on
the display to the user,
wherein the guide data
describes the
programming content;

Accused Devices
By way of example, the Moxi Media Center User Guide provides:
“The parental control functions provided by the media center are
robust. By setting a four-digit personal identification number
(PIN), you can lock programming by rating or channel.” Moxi
Media Center User Guide, software version 4.1 (2006), p. 35.
Each Accused Device includes a computer program product
with one or more computer readable media carrying computer
executable instructions to display guide data on the display to
the user; the guide data describes the programming content.
The BMC9012 has computer readable media carrying computer
executable instructions to display guide data on the display to the
user. The guide data describes the programming content and
includes program title, program start time, program end time,
channel, and rating.
By way of example, the Moxi Viewer’s Guide provides an
illustration of the guide data that is displayed on the user’s
television. The guide data describes the programming content, such
as program title, program start time, program end time and channel.
Moxi Viewer’s Guide, version 3.0 (2004), p. 9.

Figure 27-2. Moxi Viewer’s Guide, version 3.0 (2004), p. 9.
By way of example, the Moxi Media Center User Guide provides
an illustration of the guide data that is displayed on the user’s
television. The guide data describes the programming content, such
as program title, program start time, program end time, channel,
and rating. Moxi Media Center User Guide, software version 4.1
(2006), p. 10.

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receiving input from the
user identifying one or
more portions of the
programming content to
be recorded;

Accused Devices

Figure 27-3. Moxi Media Center User Guide, software version 4.1
(2006), p. 10.
Each Accused Device includes a computer program product
with one or more computer readable media carrying computer
executable instructions to receive input from the user
identifying one or more portions of the programming content to
be recorded.
The BMC9012 has computer readable media carrying computer
executable instructions to receive input from the user identifying
one or more portions of the programming content to be recorded.
The user can identify the portion of the programming content to be
recorded by selecting the channels category on the horizontal band
and scrolling vertically through the list of channels.
By way of example, the Moxi Viewer’s Guide provides:
“The Moxi Menu puts all your entertaining options into horizontal
and vertical bands that loop around so you never get lost. The
horizontal band contains the main categories of Channels (live TV)
and Recorded TV, plus exciting Moxi features such as Ticker,
Games, and More.” Moxi Viewer’s Guide, version 3.0 (2004), p. 5.
“Checking Channels. The Channels category provides the quickest
way to see what’s on now and what’s on next. …
To view the Channels category: Press the MOXI button on the
remote to bring up the Moxi Menu.
To see what’s on now: Press the up or down arrow buttons to scroll
through the vertical list.” Moxi Viewer’s Guide, version 3.0
(2004), p. 9.
“Getting to Know the Digital Video Recorder (DVR). Moxi makes
it more enjoyable to watch live or recorded TV. Using the Moxi
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remote, you can pause, rewind, fast-forward, and replay the action.
You can also record and store up to 50 hours of programs. You can
record two shows at the same time or record one show while you
watch another.” Moxi Viewer’s Guide, version 3.0 (2004), p. 16.
By way of example, the Moxi Media Center User Guide provides:
“Navigating the Moxi Menu. The Moxi Menu works by filtering
TV programs and features into categories such as Channels,
Movies, Sports, Kids, and more. These category cards appear in the
horizontal band. The vertical band contains the list of choices for
that category.” Moxi Media Center User Guide, software version
4.1 (2006), p. 10.

determining if the one or
more portions of the
programming content
identified by the user are
locked; and

“Recording shows. To schedule a recording, highlight it in the
Moxi Menu, and then press the rec button (or simply press rec if
you are already watching the show). Alternatively, press OK, and
then choose one of the following recording options: Record once
… Record series … See all times ….” Moxi Media Center User
Guide, software version 4.1 (2006), p. 15.
Each Accused Device includes a computer program product
with one or more computer readable media carrying computer
executable instructions to determine if one or more portions of
the programming content identified by the user are locked.
The BMC9012 has computer readable media carrying computer
executable instructions to determine if the one or more portions of
the programming content identified by the user are locked.
By way of example, the Moxi Viewer’s Guide provides for locking
based on channels or ratings:
“Locking Certain Channels. When you lock a channel, a lock icon
appears by the channel whenever that channel appears in the Moxi
Menu or Flip Bar. Instead of the program title, the word ‘Locked’
appears.” Moxi Viewer’s Guide, ver. 3.0 (2004), p. 38.
“Parental Controls allow you to lock content based on movie
ratings set by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA)
and TV ratings set by the TV Parental Guidelines Monitoring
Board. When you lock a rating, Moxi also locks all levels above
the one you choose.” Moxi Viewer’s Guide, ver. 3.0 (2004), p. 39.

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Figure 27-4. Moxi Viewer’s Guide, ver. 3.0 (2004), p. 39.
By way of example, the Moxi Media Center User Guide provides
for locking based on channels or rating: “Locking channels or
programs by rating: … Choose either TV Ratings, Movie Ratings
or Lock by Channel…. When you lock a rating, all ratings for more
mature audiences are also locked. For example, lock TVPG and
TV14 and TVMA are also locked.” Moxi Media Center User
Guide, software version 4.1 (2006), p. 36.

Figure 27-5. Moxi Media Center User Guide, software version 4.1
(2006), p. 36.

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refraining from displaying
a record button on the
display to the user if the
one or more portions of
the programming content
are locked.

Each Accused Device includes a computer program product
with one or more computer readable media carrying computer
executable instructions to refrain from displaying a record
button on the display to the user if the one or more portions of
the programming content are locked.
The BMC9012 has computer readable media carrying computer
executable instructions to refrain from displaying a record button on
the display to the user if the one or more portions of the
programming content are locked.
By way of example, the Moxi Viewer’s Guide provides an
illustration of the guide data that is displayed on the user’s
television when one or more portions of the programming content
are locked. The record button is not displayed to the user.

Figure 27-6. Moxi Viewer’s Guide, ver. 3.0 (2004), p. 41.
By way of example, the Moxi Media Center User Guide provides
an illustration of the guide data that is displayed on the user’s
television when one or more portions of the programming content
are locked. The record button is not displayed to the user.

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Figure 27-7. Moxi Media Center User Guide, software version 4.1
(2006), p. 37.
In contrast, when the programming content is not locked, the
BMC9012 displays record options to the user.
By way of example, the Moxi Viewer’s Guide provides: “Moxi
makes recording your favorite shows and series easy. Just select
the ones you want to record and Moxi records them when they’re
broadcast.” Moxi Viewer’s Guide, ver. 3.0 (2004), p. 19.

Figure 27-8. Moxi Viewer’s Guide, ver. 3.0 (2004), p. 19.
By way of example, the Moxi Media Center User Guide provides:
“Recording shows. To schedule a recording, highlight it in the
Moxi Menu, and then press the rec button (or simply press rec if
you are already watching the show). Alternatively, press OK, and
then choose one of the following recording options: Record once
… Record series … See all times ….” Moxi Media Center User
Guide, software version 4.1 (2006), p. 15.

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Figure 27-9. Moxi Media Center User Guide, software version 4.1
(2006), p. 16.
28. A computer program
product as defined in
claim 27, the method
further comprising steps
of: tuning, at the set top
box, to a program of a
channel;

Each Accused Device includes a computer program product
with one or more computer readable media carrying computer
executable instructions to tune, at the set top box, to a program
of a channel.
The BMC9012 has computer readable media carrying computer
executing instructions to tune, at the set top box, to a program of a
channel.
By way of example, the Moxi Viewer’s Guide provides:
“The Moxi Menu puts all your entertaining options into horizontal
and vertical bands that loop around so you never get lost. The
horizontal band contains the main categories of Channels (live TV)
and Recorded TV, plus exciting Moxi features such as Ticker,
Games, and More.” Moxi Viewer’s Guide, version 3.0 (2004), p. 5.
“Checking Channels. The Channels category provides the quickest
way to see what’s on now and what’s on next. …
To view the Channels category: Press the MOXI button on the
remote to bring up the Moxi Menu.
To see what’s on now: Press the up or down arrow buttons to scroll
through the vertical list.” Moxi Viewer’s Guide, version 3.0
(2004), p. 9.
By way of example, the Moxi Media Center User Guide provides:
“Navigating the Moxi Menu. The Moxi Menu works by filtering
TV programs and features into categories such as Channels,
Movies, Sports, Kids, and more. These category cards appear in the
horizontal band. The vertical band contains the list of choices for
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if the channel is locked by
the lock: determining if
the user is authorized to
unlock the lock; and

that category.” Moxi Media Center User Guide, software version
4.1 (2006), p. 10.
Each Accused Device includes a computer program product
with one or more computer readable media carrying computer
executable instructions that, if the channel is locked by the lock,
determine if the user is authorized to unlock the lock.
The BMC9012 has computer readable media carrying computer
executable instructions that, if the channel is locked by the lock,
determines if the user is authorized to unlock the lock. The
BMC9012 determines if the user is authorized by prompting the
user to enter the PIN.
By way of example, the Moxi Viewer’s Guide provides: “In the
Moxi Menu, locked shows and channels are listed as Locked.
When you tune to a locked show or channel, Moxi displays a black
screen and the Flip Bar, and prompts you to enter your PIN to
watch the show.” Moxi Viewer’s Guide, version 3.0 (2004), p. 41.

unlocking the channel
until an occurrence of an
event; and

By way of example, the Moxi Media Center User Guide provides:
“Turning off parental controls
1. Press OK on any locked program.
2. Enter your PIN to unlock all programming temporarily or
choose more options to only unlock the current channel.” Moxi
Media Center User Guide, software version 4.1 (2006), p. 37.
Each Accused Device includes a computer program product
with one or more computer readable media carrying computer
executable instructions to unlock the channel until an
occurrence of an event.
The BMC9012 has computer readable media carrying computer
executable instructions to unlock the channel until occurrence of an
event, such as the expiration of a period of time.
By way of example, the Moxi Viewer’s Guide provides: “When
you unlock a show, you turn off all parental controls for the fourhour period – not just for that show. To turn them back on sooner,
go to Parental Controls, press OK, enter your PIN, and then select
On.” Moxi Viewer’s Guide, version 3.0 (2004), p. 41.
By way of example, the Moxi Media Center User Guide provides:
“Turning off parental controls
1. Press OK on any locked program.

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2. Enter your PIN to unlock all programming temporarily or
choose more options to only unlock the current channel. …
Setting the unlock timer
While configuring parental controls, you can specify how long to
leave parental controls unlocked.
1. In the Settings category, scroll to the Parental Controls card, and
then press OK.
2. Choose settings.
3. Scroll left to the Set Relock Timer card, and then press OK.
4. Enter your PIN, if prompted.
5. Choose the unlock duration of between one and six hours (see
figure 37). This option appears anytime you unlock parental
controls.” Moxi Media Center User Guide, software version 4.1
(2006), p. 37.

if the program is locked
by the lock: determining if
the user is authorized to
unlock the lock; and

Figure 28-1. Moxi Media Center User Guide, software version 4.1
(2006), p. 38.
Each Accused Device includes a computer program product
with one or more computer readable media carrying computer
executable instructions that, if the program is locked by the
lock, determine if the user is authorized to unlock the lock.
The BMC9012 has computer readable media carrying computer
executable instructions that, if the program is locked by the lock,
determines if the user is authorized to unlock the lock. The
BMC9012 determines if the user is authorized by prompting the
user to enter the PIN.
By way of example, the Moxi Viewer’s Guide provides: “In the
Moxi Menu, locked shows and channels are listed as Locked.
When you tune to a locked show or channel, Moxi displays a black
screen and the Flip Bar, and prompts you to enter your PIN to
watch the show.” Moxi Viewer’s Guide, version 3.0 (2004), p. 41.

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unlocking the program
until the occurrence of the
event.

Accused Devices
By way of example, the Moxi Media Center User Guide provides:
“Turning off parental controls
1. Press OK on any locked program.
2. Enter your PIN to unlock all programming temporarily or
choose more options to only unlock the current channel.” Moxi
Media Center User Guide, software version 4.1 (2006), p. 37.
Each Accused Device includes a computer program product
with one or more computer readable media carrying computer
executable instructions to unlock the program until an
occurrence of an event.
The BMC9012 has computer readable media carrying computer
executable instructions to unlock the program until occurrence of an
event, such as the expiration of a period of time.
By way of example, the Moxi Viewer’s Guide provides: “When
you unlock a show, you turn off all parental controls for the fourhour period – not just for that show. To turn them back on sooner,
go to Parental Controls, press OK, enter your PIN, and then select
On.” Moxi Viewer’s Guide, version 3.0 (2004), p. 41.
By way of example, the Moxi Media Center User Guide provides:
“Turning off parental controls
1. Press OK on any locked program.
2. Enter your PIN to unlock all programming temporarily or
choose more options to only unlock the current channel. …
Setting the unlock timer
While configuring parental controls, you can specify how long to
leave parental controls unlocked.
1. In the Settings category, scroll to the Parental Controls card, and
then press OK.
2. Choose settings.
3. Scroll left to the Set Relock Timer card, and then press OK.
4. Enter your PIN, if prompted.
5. Choose the unlock duration of between one and six hours (see
figure 37). This option appears anytime you unlock parental
controls.” Moxi Media Center User Guide, software version 4.1
(2006), p. 37.

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29. A method as defined
in claim 28, wherein the
step of unlocking the
channel further comprises
the step of unlocking each
program of the channel
until the occurrence of the
event.

Accused Devices

Figure 28-2. Moxi Media Center User Guide, software version 4.1
(2006), p. 38.
Each Accused Device includes a computer program product
with one or more computer readable media carrying computer
executable instructions to unlock each program of the channel
until the occurrence of the event.
The BMC9012 has computer readable media carrying computer
executable instructions to unlock each of the channel program until
occurrence of an event, such as the expiration of a period of time.
By way of example, the Moxi Viewer’s Guide provides: “When
you unlock a show, you turn off all parental controls for the fourhour period – not just for that show. To turn them back on sooner,
go to Parental Controls, press OK, enter your PIN, and then select
On.” Moxi Viewer’s Guide, version 3.0 (2004), p. 41.
By way of example, the Moxi Media Center User Guide provides:
“Turning off parental controls
1. Press OK on any locked program.
2. Enter your PIN to unlock all programming temporarily or
choose more options to only unlock the current channel. …
Setting the unlock timer
While configuring parental controls, you can specify how long to
leave parental controls unlocked.
1. In the Settings category, scroll to the Parental Controls card, and
then press OK.
2. Choose settings.
3. Scroll left to the Set Relock Timer card, and then press OK.
4. Enter your PIN, if prompted.
5. Choose the unlock duration of between one and six hours (see
figure 37). This option appears anytime you unlock parental
controls.” Moxi Media Center User Guide, software version 4.1
(2006), p. 37.
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31. A method as defined
in claim 28, further
comprising the step or
restoring the lock on the
channel upon the
occurrence of the event.

Accused Devices

Figure 29-1. Moxi Media Center User Guide, software version 4.1
(2006), p. 38.
Each Accused Device includes a computer program product
with one or more computer readable media carrying computer
executable instructions to restore the lock on the channel upon
the occurrence of the event.
The BMC9012 has computer readable media carrying computer
executable instructions to restore the lock on the channel upon the
occurrence of the event. When the four-hour period or the userselected unlock duration expires, the parental control settings are
restored.
By way of example, the Moxi Viewer’s Guide provides: “When
you unlock a show, you turn off all parental controls for the fourhour period – not just for that show. To turn them back on sooner,
go to Parental Controls, press OK, enter your PIN, and then select
On.” Moxi Viewer’s Guide, version 3.0 (2004), p. 41.
By way of example, the Moxi Media Center User Guide provides:
“While configuring parental controls, you can specify how long to
leave parental controls unlocked.” Moxi Media Center User Guide,
software version 4.1 (2006), p. 37.

33. A computer program
product as defined in

Figure 31-1. Moxi Media Center User Guide, software version 4.1
(2006), p. 38.
Each Accused Device includes a computer program product
with one or more computer readable media carrying computer
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comprising steps of:
receiving, at the set top
box, the guide information
describing the
programming content;

Accused Devices
executable instructions to receive, at the set top box, the guide
information describing the programming content.
The BMC9012 has computer readable media carrying computer
executable instructions to receive, at the set top box, the guide
information describing the programming content. The guide
information includes program title, program start time, program end
time, channel, and rating.
By way of example, the Moxi Viewer’s Guide provides an
illustration of guide information that is received by the set top box
and displayed on the user’s television. The guide information
describes the programming content, such as program title, program
start time, program end time, and channel. Moxi Viewer’s Guide,
version 3.0 (2004), p. 9.

Figure 33-1. Moxi Viewer’s Guide, version 3.0 (2004), p. 9.
By way of example, the Moxi Media Center User Guide provides
an illustration of guide information that is received by the set top
box and displayed on the user’s television. The guide information
describes the programming content, such as program title, program
start time, program end time, channel, and rating. Moxi Media
Center User Guide, software version 4.1 (2006), p. 10.

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receiving input from the
user selecting a portion of
the guide information; and

Accused Devices

Figure 33-2. Moxi Media Center User Guide, software version 4.1
(2006), p. 10.
Each Accused Device includes a computer program product
with one or more computer readable media carrying computer
executable instructions to receive input from the user selecting
a portion of the guide information.
The BMC9012 has computer readable media carrying computer
executable instructions to receive input from the user selecting a
portion of the guide information, such as a rating.
By way of example, the Moxi Viewer’s Guide provides: “Parental
Controls allow you to lock content based on movie ratings set by
the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) and TV
ratings set by the TV Parental Guidelines Monitoring Board. When
you lock a rating, Moxi also locks all levels above the one you
choose.” Moxi Viewer’s Guide, ver. 3.0 (2004), p. 39.

Figure 33-3. Moxi Viewer’s Guide, ver. 3.0 (2004), p. 39.
By way of example, the Moxi Media Center User Guide provides:
“Locking channels or programs by rating: … Choose either TV

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Ratings, Movie Ratings or Lock by Channel…. When you lock a
rating, all ratings for more mature audiences are also locked. For
example, lock TVPG and TV14 and TVMA are also locked.” Moxi
Media Center User Guide, software version 4.1 (2006), p. 36.

Figure 33-4. Moxi Media Center User Guide, software version 4.1
(2006), p. 36.
enabling a lock on the
Each Accused Device includes a computer program product
portion of the
with one or more computer readable media carrying computer
programming content such executable instructions to enable a lock on the portion of the
that the portion of the
programming content such that the portion of the
programming content is
programming content is locked according to the portion of the
locked according to the
guide information selected by the user.
portion of the guide
information selected by
The BMC9012 has computer readable media carrying computer
the user.
executable instructions to enable a lock on the portion of the
programming content such that the portion of the programming
content is locked according to the portion of the guide information
selected by the user. If, for example, the user selects to lock by
rating, the BMC9012 locks programming with the selected rating
and above.
By way of example, the Moxi Viewer’s Guide provides: “Parental
Controls allow you to lock content based on movie ratings set by
the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) and TV
ratings set by the TV Parental Guidelines Monitoring Board. When
you lock a rating, Moxi also locks all levels above the one you
choose.” Moxi Viewer’s Guide, ver. 3.0 (2004), p. 39.

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Figure 33-5. Moxi Viewer’s Guide, ver. 3.0 (2004), p. 39.
By way of example, the Moxi Media Center User Guide provides:
“Locking channels or programs by rating: … Choose either TV
Ratings, Movie Ratings or Lock by Channel…. When you lock a
rating, all ratings for more mature audiences are also locked. For
example, lock TVPG and TV14 and TVMA are also locked.” Moxi
Media Center User Guide, software version 4.1 (2006), p. 36.

35. A computer program
product as defined in
claim 27, the method
further comprising steps
of: receiving input from
the user identifying a
portion of the
programming content,

Figure 33-6. Moxi Media Center User Guide, software version 4.1
(2006), p. 36.
Each Accused Device includes a computer program product
with one or more computer readable media carrying computer
executable instructions to receive input from the user
identifying a portion of the programming content.
The BMC9012 has computer readable media carrying computer
executable instructions to receive input from the user identifying a
portion of the programming content. The user can identify the
portion of the programming content by selecting the channels
category on the horizontal band and scrolling vertically through the

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list of channels.
By way of example, the Moxi Viewer’s Guide provides:
“The Moxi Menu puts all your entertaining options into horizontal
and vertical bands that loop around so you never get lost. The
horizontal band contains the main categories of Channels (live TV)
and Recorded TV, plus exciting Moxi features such as Ticker,
Games, and More.” Moxi Viewer’s Guide, version 3.0 (2004), p. 5.
“Checking Channels. The Channels category provides the quickest
way to see what’s on now and what’s on next. …
To view the Channels category: Press the MOXI button on the
remote to bring up the Moxi Menu.
To see what’s on now: Press the up or down arrow buttons to scroll
through the vertical list.” Moxi Viewer’s Guide, version 3.0
(2004), p. 9.
By way of example, the Moxi Media Center User Guide provides:

wherein the portion of the
programming content is
locked, and

“Navigating the Moxi Menu. The Moxi Menu works by filtering
TV programs and features into categories such as Channels,
Movies, Sports, Kids, and more. These category cards appear in the
horizontal band. The vertical band contains the list of choices for
that category.” Moxi Media Center User Guide, software version
4.1 (2006), p. 10.
Each Accused Device includes a computer program product
with one or more computer readable media carrying computer
executable instructions to allow a portion of the programming
content to be locked.
The BMC9012 has computer readable media carrying computer
executable instructions to allow a portion of the programming
content to be locked.
By way of example, the Moxi Viewer’s Guide provides an
illustration of the guide data that is displayed on the user’s
television when a portion of the programming content is locked.

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Figure 35-1. Moxi Viewer’s Guide, ver. 3.0 (2004), p. 41.
By way of example, the Moxi Media Center User Guide provides
an illustration of the guide data that is displayed on the user’s
television when a portion of the programming content is locked.

Figure 35-2. Moxi Media Center User Guide, software version 4.1
(2006), p. 37.
wherein the lock
Each Accused Device includes a computer program product
associated with the portion with one or more computer readable media carrying computer
of the programming
executable instructions to allow the lock associated with the
content is one of a channel portion of the programming content to be one of a channel lock
lock and a rating lock;
and a rating lock.
The BMC9012 has computer readable media carrying computer
executable instructions to allow the user to lock the portion of the
programming content using a channel lock or a rating lock.
By way of example, the Moxi Viewer’s Guide provides for locking
based on channels or ratings:

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“Locking Certain Channels. When you lock a channel, a lock icon
appears by the channel whenever that channel appears in the Moxi
Menu or Flip Bar. Instead of the program title, the word ‘Locked’
appears.” Moxi Viewer’s Guide, ver. 3.0 (2004), p. 38.
“Parental Controls allow you to lock content based on movie
ratings set by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA)
and TV ratings set by the TV Parental Guidelines Monitoring
Board. When you lock a rating, Moxi also locks all levels above
the one you choose.” Moxi Viewer’s Guide, ver. 3.0 (2004), p. 39.

Figure 35-3. Moxi Viewer’s Guide, ver. 3.0 (2004), p. 39.
By way of example, the Moxi Media Center User Guide provides
for locking based on channels or rating: “Locking channels or
programs by rating: … Choose either TV Ratings, Movie Ratings
or Lock by Channel…. When you lock a rating, all ratings for more
mature audiences are also locked. For example, lock TVPG and
TV14 and TVMA are also locked.” Moxi Media Center User
Guide, software version 4.1 (2006), p. 36.

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unlocking a channel of the
portion of the
programming content if
the lock is the channel
lock; unlocking a program
of the portion of the
programming content if
the lock is the rating lock;
and.

Accused Devices
Figure 35-4. Moxi Media Center User Guide, software version 4.1
(2006), p. 36.
Each Accused Device includes a computer program product
with one or more computer readable media carrying computer
executable instructions to unlock a channel of the portion of the
programming content if the lock is the channel lock and unlock
a program of the portion of the programming content if the
lock is rating lock.
The BMC9012 has computer readable media carrying computer
executable instructions to unlock a channel if the channel is locked,
and to unlock a program if the lock is a rating lock.
By way of example, the Moxi Viewer’s Guide provides: “When
you unlock a show, you turn off all parental controls for the fourhour period – not just for that show.” Moxi Viewer’s Guide,
version 3.0 (2004), p. 41.

enabling the lock upon an
occurrence of an event

By way of example, the Moxi Media Center User Guide provides:
“Turning off parental controls
1. Press OK on any locked program.
2. Enter your PIN to unlock all programming temporarily or
choose more options to only unlock the current channel.” Moxi
Media Center User Guide, software version 4.1 (2006), p. 37.
Each Accused Device includes a computer program product
with one or more computer readable media carrying computer
executable instructions to enable the lock on the locked portion
of the programming content upon the occurrence of an event.
The BMC9012 has computer readable media carrying computer
executable instructions to enable the lock on the locked portion of
the programming content upon the occurrence of the event. When
the four-hour period or the user-selected unlock duration expires,
the parental control settings are enabled.
By way of example, the Moxi Viewer’s Guide provides: “When
you unlock a show, you turn off all parental controls for the fourhour period – not just for that show. To turn them back on sooner,
go to Parental Controls, press OK, enter your PIN, and then select
On.” Moxi Viewer’s Guide, version 3.0 (2004), p. 41.
By way of example, the Moxi Media Center User Guide provides:
“While configuring parental controls, you can specify how long to

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leave parental controls unlocked.” Moxi Media Center User Guide,
software version 4.1 (2006), p. 37.

Figure 35-5. Moxi Media Center User Guide, software version 4.1
(2006), p. 38.

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