Philips Developing Channel Freeze Technology

[hhh222]

According to USA Today, Phillips is seeking patents on technology which will allow broadcasters to block skipping and apparently fast forwarding of all DVR's at any broadcaster's discression.

http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/techinnovations/2006-04-19-anti-ad-skipper_x.htm

 

[dfergie]

Being discussed here http://www.satelliteguys.us/showthread.php?t=63557

 

[ebonovic]

That should stop now... as you could pretty much kiss that product good bye... even if they are "giving" it away, customers will balk on it