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Information storage and information transmission media with parental control
Assignee: Toshiba Corp
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Filing: 1996-04-10
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Granted: 1998-09-22
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Expires: 2016-04-10
Abstract
Abstract Parental information of a video program recorded on an optical disk is always checked in a disk player. Even if a jump of laser beam tracing of an optical head erroneously occurs due to shocks or vibrations, the content of parental information assigned to the destination of optical head jumping is checked, to thereby achieve an accurate parental control of selective restriction for the video whose reproduction or presentation is restricted by the parental information.
Inventors
- 👤 Tomoaki Kurano
- 👤 Hideki Mimura
- 👤 Shinichi Kikuchi
- 👤 Kazuhiko Taira
- 👤 Takeshi Hagio
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 01:40
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B23/00; G11B23/28; G11B23/283; G11B23/284; G11B19/00; G11B19/02; G11B20/00; G11B20/00086; G11B20/00137; G11B20/00159; G11B27/00; G11B27/02; G11B27/031; G11B27/034; G11B27/10; G11B27/102; G11B27/105; G11B27/19; G11B27/28; G11B27/30; G11B27/3027; G11B27/32; G11B27/327; G11B27/329; H; H04; H04N; H04N9/00; H04N9/79; H04N9/80; H04N9/82; H04N9/8205; H04N9/8227; G11B2220/00; G11B2220/20; G11B2220/25; G11B2220/2537; G11B2220/2562; G11B7/00; G11B7/007; G11B7/00745; H04N5/00; H04N5/76; H04N5/765; H04N5/84; H04N5/85; H04N9/804; H04N9/8042; H04N9/806; H04N9/8063; H04N9/8211; H04N9/8216; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S707/00; Y10S707/99931; Y10S707/99939
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 170
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A recording medium comprising: a data area recording at least one prescribed data piece, the data area having a hierarchical structure including one or more sequences, each sequence including one or more programs, each program including one or more cells, and each cell including one or more packs, and a management area recording restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data piece, the management area including management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells and the packs in the data area, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a oath from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
A recording medium comprising: a data area recording at least one prescribed data piece, the data area having a hierarchical structure including one or more sequences, each sequence including one or more programs, each program including one or more cells, and each cell including one or more packs, and a management area recording restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data piece, the management area including management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells and the packs in the data area, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a oath from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The medium of claim 1, wherein the restriction information includes one or more parental levels each defining a degree of restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data piece.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The medium of claim 1, wherein the data area includes another data piece which can be reproduced or presented in place of the prescribed data being restricted by the restriction information.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
125 words
A recording medium comprising: a data area having a hierarchical structure including one or more sequences, each sequence including one or more programs, each program including one or more cells, and each cell including one or more packs, and a management area including management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells and the packs in the data area, wherein the data area records at least one prescribed data piece as well as first restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data piece, the management area including second restriction information having higher and lower levels that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a oath from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
125 words
A recording medium comprising: a data area having a hierarchical structure including one or more sequences, each sequence including one or more programs, each program including one or more cells, and each cell including one or more packs, and a management area including management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells and the packs in the data area, wherein the data area records at least one prescribed data piece as well as first restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data piece, the management area including second restriction information having higher and lower levels that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a oath from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
The medium of claim 4, wherein at least one of the first and second restriction information includes one or more parental levels, each defining a degree of restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data piece.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
The medium of claim 4, wherein the data area includes another data piece which can be reproduced or presented in place of the prescribed data being restricted by at least one of the first and second restriction information.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
159 words
A recording medium having a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein one or more prescribed data pieces are recorded in some of the packs, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data pieces of at least one sequence unit in the data area is also recorded in the management area, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
159 words
A recording medium having a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein one or more prescribed data pieces are recorded in some of the packs, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data pieces of at least one sequence unit in the data area is also recorded in the management area, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
159 words
A recording medium having a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein one or more prescribed data pieces are recorded in some of the packs, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data pieces of at least one cell unit in the data area is also recorded in the management area, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
159 words
A recording medium having a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein one or more prescribed data pieces are recorded in some of the packs, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data pieces of at least one cell unit in the data area is also recorded in the management area, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
183 words
A recording medium having a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more video title sets, each video title set includes one or more video object sets, each video object set includes one or more video objects, each video object includes one or more cells, each cell includes one or more video object units, and each video object unit includes one or more packs, wherein one or more video data pieces are recorded in some of the packs, wherein management information for managing the video object sets, the video objects, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the video data pieces in the data area is also recorded in the management area, the restriction including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
183 words
A recording medium having a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more video title sets, each video title set includes one or more video object sets, each video object set includes one or more video objects, each video object includes one or more cells, each cell includes one or more video object units, and each video object unit includes one or more packs, wherein one or more video data pieces are recorded in some of the packs, wherein management information for managing the video object sets, the video objects, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the video data pieces in the data area is also recorded in the management area, the restriction including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
185 words
A recording medium having a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more video title sets, each video title set includes one or more video object sets, each video object set includes one or more video objects, each video object includes one or more cells, each cell includes one or more video object units, and each video object unit includes one or more packs, wherein one or more video data pieces are recorded in some of the packs, wherein first restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the video data pieces in the data area is also recorded in the packs, and wherein management information for managing the video object sets, the video objects, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, the management area including second restriction information having higher and lower levels that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
185 words
A recording medium having a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more video title sets, each video title set includes one or more video object sets, each video object set includes one or more video objects, each video object includes one or more cells, each cell includes one or more video object units, and each video object unit includes one or more packs, wherein one or more video data pieces are recorded in some of the packs, wherein first restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the video data pieces in the data area is also recorded in the packs, and wherein management information for managing the video object sets, the video objects, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, the management area including second restriction information having higher and lower levels that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
187 words
A recording medium having a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more video title sets, each video title set includes one or more video object sets, each video object set includes one or more video objects, each video object includes one or more cells, each cell includes one or more video object units, and each video object unit includes one or more packs, wherein one or more video data pieces are recorded in some of the packs, wherein management information for managing the video object sets, the video objects, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the video data pieces in units of the video object unit is also recorded in the management area, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
187 words
A recording medium having a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more video title sets, each video title set includes one or more video object sets, each video object set includes one or more video objects, each video object includes one or more cells, each cell includes one or more video object units, and each video object unit includes one or more packs, wherein one or more video data pieces are recorded in some of the packs, wherein management information for managing the video object sets, the video objects, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the video data pieces in units of the video object unit is also recorded in the management area, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
187 words
A recording medium having a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data are includes one or more video title sets, each video title set includes one or more video object sets, each video object includes one or more video objects, each video object includes one or more cells, each cell includes one or more video object units and each video object unit includes one or more packs, wherein one or more video data pieces are recorded in some of the packs, wherein first restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the video data pieces in unit of the video object unit is also recorded in the packs, and wherein management information for managing the video object sets, the video objects, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, the management area including second restriction information having higher and lower levels that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
187 words
A recording medium having a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data are includes one or more video title sets, each video title set includes one or more video object sets, each video object includes one or more video objects, each video object includes one or more cells, each cell includes one or more video object units and each video object unit includes one or more packs, wherein one or more video data pieces are recorded in some of the packs, wherein first restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the video data pieces in unit of the video object unit is also recorded in the packs, and wherein management information for managing the video object sets, the video objects, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, the management area including second restriction information having higher and lower levels that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
159 words
A recording medium having a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data are includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, each cell includes one or more packs, wherein one or more prescribed data pieces are recorded at the data area in unit of the packs, wherein first restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data pieces is also recorded in the data area in unit of the packs, and wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, the management area including second restriction information having higher and lower levels that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
159 words
A recording medium having a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data are includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, each cell includes one or more packs, wherein one or more prescribed data pieces are recorded at the data area in unit of the packs, wherein first restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data pieces is also recorded in the data area in unit of the packs, and wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, the management area including second restriction information having higher and lower levels that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
165 words
A recording medium having a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data are includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, each cell includes one or more packs, wherein one or more prescribed data pieces are recorded in some of the packs, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data pieces of at least one sequence unit and of at least one cell unit in the data area is also recorded in the management area, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
165 words
A recording medium having a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data are includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, each cell includes one or more packs, wherein one or more prescribed data pieces are recorded in some of the packs, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data pieces of at least one sequence unit and of at least one cell unit in the data area is also recorded in the management area, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
188 words
A recording medium having a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein one or more prescribed data pieces are recorded at the data area in unit of the packs, wherein first restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data pieces is also recorded in the data area in unit of the packs, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein second restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data pieces of a least one sequence unit in the data area is also recorded in the management area, the second restriction information having higher and lower levels that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
188 words
A recording medium having a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein one or more prescribed data pieces are recorded at the data area in unit of the packs, wherein first restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data pieces is also recorded in the data area in unit of the packs, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein second restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data pieces of a least one sequence unit in the data area is also recorded in the management area, the second restriction information having higher and lower levels that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
189 words
A recording medium having a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein one or more prescribed data pieces are recorded at the data area in unit of the packs, wherein first restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data pieces is also recorded in the data area in unit of the packs, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein second restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data pieces of at least one cell unit in the data area is also recorded in the management are, the second restriction information having higher and lower levels that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
189 words
A recording medium having a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein one or more prescribed data pieces are recorded at the data area in unit of the packs, wherein first restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data pieces is also recorded in the data area in unit of the packs, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein second restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data pieces of at least one cell unit in the data area is also recorded in the management are, the second restriction information having higher and lower levels that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
195 words
A recording medium having a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein one or more prescribed data pieces are recorded at the data area in unit of the packs, wherein first restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data pieces is also recorded in the data area in unit of the packs, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein second restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data pieces of at least one sequence unit and of at least one cell unit in the data area is also recorded in the management area, the second restriction information having higher and lower levels that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
195 words
A recording medium having a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein one or more prescribed data pieces are recorded at the data area in unit of the packs, wherein first restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data pieces is also recorded in the data area in unit of the packs, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein second restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data pieces of at least one sequence unit and of at least one cell unit in the data area is also recorded in the management area, the second restriction information having higher and lower levels that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
154 words
A recording medium comprising: a data area having a hierarchical structure including one or more sequences, each sequence including one or more programs, each program including one or more cells, and each cell including one or more packs, and a management area including management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells and the packs in the data area, wherein the data area records at least one video/computer image data piece, and at least one audio data piece which can be reproduced when the video/computer image data piece is reproduced or presented, and wherein the management area records restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the video/computer image data piece and the audio data piece, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
154 words
A recording medium comprising: a data area having a hierarchical structure including one or more sequences, each sequence including one or more programs, each program including one or more cells, and each cell including one or more packs, and a management area including management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells and the packs in the data area, wherein the data area records at least one video/computer image data piece, and at least one audio data piece which can be reproduced when the video/computer image data piece is reproduced or presented, and wherein the management area records restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the video/computer image data piece and the audio data piece, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
150 words
A recording medium comprising: a data area having a hierarchical structure including one or more sequences, each sequence including one or more programs, each program including one or more cells, and each cell including one or more packs, and a management area including management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells and the packs in the data area, wherein the data area records at least one video/computer image data piece, at least one audio data piece which can be reproduced when the video/computer image data piece is reproduced or presented, and first restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the video/computer image data piece and the audio data piece, the management area including second restriction information having higher and lower levels that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
150 words
A recording medium comprising: a data area having a hierarchical structure including one or more sequences, each sequence including one or more programs, each program including one or more cells, and each cell including one or more packs, and a management area including management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells and the packs in the data area, wherein the data area records at least one video/computer image data piece, at least one audio data piece which can be reproduced when the video/computer image data piece is reproduced or presented, and first restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the video/computer image data piece and the audio data piece, the management area including second restriction information having higher and lower levels that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
199 words
A recording medium having a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein at least one of a video/computer image data piece and a combination of the video/computer image data piece with an audio data piece is recorded in any of the packs, where the audio data piece can be reproduced when the video/computer image data piece is reproduced or presented, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the video/computer image data piece and audio data piece of at least one sequence unit in the data area is also recorded in the management area, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
199 words
A recording medium having a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein at least one of a video/computer image data piece and a combination of the video/computer image data piece with an audio data piece is recorded in any of the packs, where the audio data piece can be reproduced when the video/computer image data piece is reproduced or presented, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the video/computer image data piece and audio data piece of at least one sequence unit in the data area is also recorded in the management area, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
198 words
A recording medium having a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein at least one of a video/computer image data piece and a combination of the video/computer image data piece with an audio data piece is recorded in any of the packs, where the audio data piece can be reproduced when the video/computer image data is reproduced or presented, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the video/computer image data piece and audio data piece of at least one cell unit in the data area is also recorded in the management area, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
198 words
A recording medium having a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein at least one of a video/computer image data piece and a combination of the video/computer image data piece with an audio data piece is recorded in any of the packs, where the audio data piece can be reproduced when the video/computer image data is reproduced or presented, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the video/computer image data piece and audio data piece of at least one cell unit in the data area is also recorded in the management area, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
186 words
A recording medium having a management area and a data area, wherein the data are is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein at least one of a video/computer image data piece and a combination of the video/computer image data piece with an audio data piece is recorded in any of the packs, where the audio data piece can be reproduced when the video/computer image data is reproduced or presented, wherein first restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the video/computer image data piece and the audio data piece is also recorded, and wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, the management area including second restriction having higher and lower levels that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
186 words
A recording medium having a management area and a data area, wherein the data are is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein at least one of a video/computer image data piece and a combination of the video/computer image data piece with an audio data piece is recorded in any of the packs, where the audio data piece can be reproduced when the video/computer image data is reproduced or presented, wherein first restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the video/computer image data piece and the audio data piece is also recorded, and wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, the management area including second restriction having higher and lower levels that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
204 words
A recording medium having a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein at least one of a video/computer image data piece and a combination of the video/computer image data piece with an audio data piece is recorded in any of the packs, where the audio data piece can be reproduced when the video/computer image data is reproduced or presented, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the video/computer image data piece and audio data piece of at least one sequence unit and of least one cell unit in the data area is also recorded in the management area, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
204 words
A recording medium having a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein at least one of a video/computer image data piece and a combination of the video/computer image data piece with an audio data piece is recorded in any of the packs, where the audio data piece can be reproduced when the video/computer image data is reproduced or presented, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the video/computer image data piece and audio data piece of at least one sequence unit and of least one cell unit in the data area is also recorded in the management area, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
220 words
A recording medium having a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein at least one of a video/computer image data piece and a combination of the video/computer image data piece with an audio data piece is recorded in any of the packs, where the audio data piece can be reproduced when the video/computer image data is reproduced or presented, wherein first restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the video/computer image data piece and audio data piece is also recorded, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein second restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the video/computer image data piece and audio data piece of at least one sequence unit in the data area is also recorded in the management area, the second restriction information having higher and lower levels that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
220 words
A recording medium having a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein at least one of a video/computer image data piece and a combination of the video/computer image data piece with an audio data piece is recorded in any of the packs, where the audio data piece can be reproduced when the video/computer image data is reproduced or presented, wherein first restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the video/computer image data piece and audio data piece is also recorded, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein second restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the video/computer image data piece and audio data piece of at least one sequence unit in the data area is also recorded in the management area, the second restriction information having higher and lower levels that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
220 words
A recording medium having a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein at least one of a video/computer image data piece and a combination of the video/computer image data piece with an audio data piece is recorded in any of the packs, where the audio data piece can be reproduced when the video/computer image data is reproduced or presented, wherein first restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the video/computer image data piece and audio data piece is also recorded, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein second restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the video/computer image data piece and audio data piece of at least one sequence unit in the data area is also recorded in the management area, the second restriction information having higher and lower levels that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
220 words
A recording medium having a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein at least one of a video/computer image data piece and a combination of the video/computer image data piece with an audio data piece is recorded in any of the packs, where the audio data piece can be reproduced when the video/computer image data is reproduced or presented, wherein first restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the video/computer image data piece and audio data piece is also recorded, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein second restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the video/computer image data piece and audio data piece of at least one sequence unit in the data area is also recorded in the management area, the second restriction information having higher and lower levels that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
220 words
A recording medium having a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein at least one of a video/computer image data piece and a combination of the video/computer image data piece with an audio data piece is recorded in any of the packs, where the audio data piece can be reproduced when the video/computer image data is reproduced or presented, wherein first restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the video/computer image data piece and audio data piece is also recorded, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein second restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the video/computer image data piece and audio data piece of at least one sequence unit in the data area is also recorded in the management areas the second restriction information having higher and lower levels that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
220 words
A recording medium having a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein at least one of a video/computer image data piece and a combination of the video/computer image data piece with an audio data piece is recorded in any of the packs, where the audio data piece can be reproduced when the video/computer image data is reproduced or presented, wherein first restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the video/computer image data piece and audio data piece is also recorded, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein second restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the video/computer image data piece and audio data piece of at least one sequence unit in the data area is also recorded in the management areas the second restriction information having higher and lower levels that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
151 words
A recording medium comprising: a data area having a hierarchical structure including one or more sequences, each sequence including one or more programs, each program including one or more cells, and each cell including one or more packs, and a management area including management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells and the packs in the data area, wherein the data area records at least one main data piece, and at least one auxiliary data piece which can be reproduced when the main data piece is reproduced or presented, and wherein the management area records restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the main data piece and the auxiliary data piece, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
151 words
A recording medium comprising: a data area having a hierarchical structure including one or more sequences, each sequence including one or more programs, each program including one or more cells, and each cell including one or more packs, and a management area including management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells and the packs in the data area, wherein the data area records at least one main data piece, and at least one auxiliary data piece which can be reproduced when the main data piece is reproduced or presented, and wherein the management area records restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the main data piece and the auxiliary data piece, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
147 words
A recording medium comprising: a data area having a hierarchical structure including one or more sequences, each sequence including one or more programs, each program including one or more cells, and each cell including one or more packs, and a management area including management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells and the packs in the data area, wherein the data area records at least one main data piece, at least one auxiliary data piece which can be reproduced when the main data piece is reproduced or presented, and first restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the main data piece and the auxiliary data piece, the management area including second restriction information, having higher and lower levels that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
147 words
A recording medium comprising: a data area having a hierarchical structure including one or more sequences, each sequence including one or more programs, each program including one or more cells, and each cell including one or more packs, and a management area including management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells and the packs in the data area, wherein the data area records at least one main data piece, at least one auxiliary data piece which can be reproduced when the main data piece is reproduced or presented, and first restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the main data piece and the auxiliary data piece, the management area including second restriction information, having higher and lower levels that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
188 words
A recording medium having a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein at least one of a main data piece and a combination of the main data piece with an auxiliary data piece, where the auxiliary data piece can be reproduced when the main data piece is reproduced or presented, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the main data piece and auxiliary data piece of at least one sequence unit in the data area is also recorded in the management area, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
188 words
A recording medium having a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein at least one of a main data piece and a combination of the main data piece with an auxiliary data piece, where the auxiliary data piece can be reproduced when the main data piece is reproduced or presented, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the main data piece and auxiliary data piece of at least one sequence unit in the data area is also recorded in the management area, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
188 words
A recording medium having a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein at least one of a main data piece and a combination of the main data piece with an auxiliary data piece, where the auxiliary data piece can be reproduced when the main data piece is reproduced or presented, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the main data piece and auxiliary data piece of at least one cell unit in the data area is also recorded in the management area, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
188 words
A recording medium having a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein at least one of a main data piece and a combination of the main data piece with an auxiliary data piece, where the auxiliary data piece can be reproduced when the main data piece is reproduced or presented, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the main data piece and auxiliary data piece of at least one cell unit in the data area is also recorded in the management area, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
152 words
A recording medium having a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein at least one of a main data piece and a combination of the main data piece with an auxiliary data piece, where the auxiliary data piece can be reproduced when the main data piece is reproduced or presented, wherein restriction information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
152 words
A recording medium having a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein at least one of a main data piece and a combination of the main data piece with an auxiliary data piece, where the auxiliary data piece can be reproduced when the main data piece is reproduced or presented, wherein restriction information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
194 words
A recording medium having a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein at least one of a main data piece and a combination of the main data piece with an auxiliary data piece, where the auxiliary data piece can be reproduced when the main data piece is reproduced or presented, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the main data piece and auxiliary data piece of at least one sequence unit and of at least one cell unit in the data area is also recorded in the management area, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a Path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
194 words
A recording medium having a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein at least one of a main data piece and a combination of the main data piece with an auxiliary data piece, where the auxiliary data piece can be reproduced when the main data piece is reproduced or presented, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the main data piece and auxiliary data piece of at least one sequence unit and of at least one cell unit in the data area is also recorded in the management area, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a Path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 61
Independent Claim
35 words
The medium of any of claims 18-21 and 27-32 wherein the restriction information includes one or more parental levels, each parental level defining a degree of restricting reproduction or presentation of the recorded data piece.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
209 words
A recording medium having a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein at least one of a main data piece and a combination of the main data piece with an auxiliary data piece, where the auxiliary data piece can be reproduced when the main data piece is reproduced or presented, wherein first restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the main data piece and auxiliary data piece is also recorded, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein second restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the main data piece and auxiliary data piece of at least one sequence unit in the data area is also recorded in the management area, the second restriction information having higher and lower levels that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 63
Dependent Claim
209 words
A recording medium having a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein at least one of a main data piece and a combination of the main data piece with an auxiliary data piece, where the auxiliary data piece can be reproduced when the main data piece is reproduced or presented, wherein first restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the main data piece and auxiliary data piece is also recorded, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein second restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the main data piece and auxiliary data piece of at least one sequence unit in the data area is also recorded in the management area, the second restriction information having higher and lower levels that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 64
Dependent Claim
209 words
A recording medium having a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein at least one of a main data piece and a combination of the main data piece with an auxiliary data piece, where the auxiliary data piece can be reproduced when the main data piece is reproduced or presented, wherein first restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the main data piece and auxiliary data piece is also recorded, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein second restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the main data piece and auxiliary data piece of at least one cell unit in the data area is also recorded in the management area, the second restriction information having higher and lower levels that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 65
Dependent Claim
209 words
A recording medium having a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein at least one of a main data piece and a combination of the main data piece with an auxiliary data piece, where the auxiliary data piece can be reproduced when the main data piece is reproduced or presented, wherein first restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the main data piece and auxiliary data piece is also recorded, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein second restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the main data piece and auxiliary data piece of at least one cell unit in the data area is also recorded in the management area, the second restriction information having higher and lower levels that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 66
Independent Claim
43 words
The medium of any of claims 22-26, 34 and 35, wherein at least one of the first and second restriction information includes one or more parental levels, each parental level defining a degree of restricting reproduction or presentation of the recorded data piece.
Claim 67
Dependent Claim
191 words
A recording medium having a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell include one or more packs, wherein at least one of a main data piece and a combination of the main data piece with an auxiliary data piece, where the auxiliary data piece can be reproduced when the main data piece is reproduced or presented, wherein first restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the main data piece and auxiliary data piece is also recorded, wherein second restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the main data piece and auxiliary data piece of at least one sequence unit and of at least one cell unit in the data area is also recorded in the management area, the second restriction information having higher and lower levels that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 68
Dependent Claim
191 words
A recording medium having a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell include one or more packs, wherein at least one of a main data piece and a combination of the main data piece with an auxiliary data piece, where the auxiliary data piece can be reproduced when the main data piece is reproduced or presented, wherein first restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the main data piece and auxiliary data piece is also recorded, wherein second restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the main data piece and auxiliary data piece of at least one sequence unit and of at least one cell unit in the data area is also recorded in the management area, the second restriction information having higher and lower levels that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 69
Independent Claim
130 words
A system for broadcasting or communicating information comprising: a data area having a hierarchical structure including one or more sequences, each sequence including one or more programs, each program including one or more cells, and each cell including one or more packs, and a management area including management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells and the packs in the data area, wherein the data area records at least one prescribed data piece, and wherein the management area records restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data piece, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established by tracing a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 70
Independent Claim
130 words
A system for broadcasting or communicating information comprising: a data area having a hierarchical structure including one or more sequences, each sequence including one or more programs, each program including one or more cells, and each cell including one or more packs, and a management area including management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells and the packs in the data area, wherein the data area records at least one prescribed data piece, and wherein the management area records restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data piece, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established by tracing a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 71
Dependent Claim
29 words
The system of claim 38, wherein the restriction information includes one or more parental levels each defining a degree of restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data piece.
Claim 72
Dependent Claim
31 words
The system of claim 38, wherein the data area includes another data piece which can be reproduced or presented in place of the prescribed data being restricted by the restriction information.
Claim 73
Independent Claim
128 words
A system for broadcasting or communicating information comprising: a data area having a hierarchical structure including one or more sequences, each sequence including one or more programs, each program including one or more cells, and each cell including one or more packs, the data area recording at least one prescribed data piece, and a management area including management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells and the packs in the data area, wherein the management area records restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data piece, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established by tracing a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 74
Independent Claim
128 words
A system for broadcasting or communicating information comprising: a data area having a hierarchical structure including one or more sequences, each sequence including one or more programs, each program including one or more cells, and each cell including one or more packs, the data area recording at least one prescribed data piece, and a management area including management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells and the packs in the data area, wherein the management area records restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data piece, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established by tracing a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 75
Dependent Claim
29 words
The system of claim 41, wherein the restriction information includes one or more parental levels each defining a degree of restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data piece.
Claim 76
Dependent Claim
31 words
The system of claim 41, wherein the data area includes another data piece which can be reproduced or presented in place of the prescribed data being restricted by the restriction information.
Claim 77
Independent Claim
163 words
A system for broadcasting or communicating information including a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein one or more prescribed data pieces are recorded in some of the packs, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data pieces of at least one sequence unit in the data area is also recorded in the management area, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 78
Independent Claim
163 words
A system for broadcasting or communicating information including a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein one or more prescribed data pieces are recorded in some of the packs, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data pieces of at least one sequence unit in the data area is also recorded in the management area, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 79
Independent Claim
163 words
A system for broadcasting or communicating information including a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein one or more prescribed data pieces are recorded in some of the packs, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data pieces of at least one cell unit in the data area is also recorded in the management area, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 80
Independent Claim
163 words
A system for broadcasting or communicating information including a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein one or more prescribed data pieces are recorded in some of the packs, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data pieces of at least one cell unit in the data area is also recorded in the management area, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 81
Independent Claim
188 words
A system for broadcasting or communicating information including a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more video title sets, each video title set includes one or more video object sets, each video object set includes one or more video objects, each video object includes one or more cells, each cell includes one or more video object units, and each video object unit includes one or more packs, wherein one or more video data pieces are recorded in some of the packs, wherein management information for managing the video objects sets, the video objects, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the video data pieces in the data area is also recorded in the management area, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 82
Independent Claim
188 words
A system for broadcasting or communicating information including a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more video title sets, each video title set includes one or more video object sets, each video object set includes one or more video objects, each video object includes one or more cells, each cell includes one or more video object units, and each video object unit includes one or more packs, wherein one or more video data pieces are recorded in some of the packs, wherein management information for managing the video objects sets, the video objects, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the video data pieces in the data area is also recorded in the management area, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 83
Independent Claim
187 words
A system for broadcasting or communicating information including a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more video title sets, each video title set includes one or more video object sets, each video object set includes one or more video objects, each video object includes one or more cells, each cell includes one or more video object units, and each video object unit includes one or more packs, wherein one or more video data pieces are recorded in some of the packs, wherein restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the video data pieces in the data area is also recorded in the packs, and wherein management information for managing the video object sets, the video objects, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 84
Independent Claim
187 words
A system for broadcasting or communicating information including a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more video title sets, each video title set includes one or more video object sets, each video object set includes one or more video objects, each video object includes one or more cells, each cell includes one or more video object units, and each video object unit includes one or more packs, wherein one or more video data pieces are recorded in some of the packs, wherein restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the video data pieces in the data area is also recorded in the packs, and wherein management information for managing the video object sets, the video objects, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 85
Independent Claim
191 words
A system for broadcasting or communicating information including a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more video title sets, each video title set includes one or more video object sets, each video object set includes one or more video objects, each video object includes one or more cells, each cell includes one or more video object units, and each video object unit includes one or more packs, wherein one or more video data pieces are recorded in some of the packs, wherein management information for managing the video object sets, the video objects, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the video data pieces in unit of the video object unit is also recorded in the management area, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 86
Independent Claim
191 words
A system for broadcasting or communicating information including a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more video title sets, each video title set includes one or more video object sets, each video object set includes one or more video objects, each video object includes one or more cells, each cell includes one or more video object units, and each video object unit includes one or more packs, wherein one or more video data pieces are recorded in some of the packs, wherein management information for managing the video object sets, the video objects, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the video data pieces in unit of the video object unit is also recorded in the management area, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 87
Independent Claim
190 words
A system for broadcasting or communicating information including a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more video title sets, each video title set includes one or more video object sets, each video object set includes one or more video objects, each video object includes one or more cells, each cell includes one or more video object units, and each video object unit includes one or more packs, wherein one or more video data pieces are recorded in some of the packs, wherein restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the video data pieces in unit of the video object unit is also recorded in the packs, and wherein management information for managing the video object sets, the video objects, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 88
Independent Claim
190 words
A system for broadcasting or communicating information including a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more video title sets, each video title set includes one or more video object sets, each video object set includes one or more video objects, each video object includes one or more cells, each cell includes one or more video object units, and each video object unit includes one or more packs, wherein one or more video data pieces are recorded in some of the packs, wherein restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the video data pieces in unit of the video object unit is also recorded in the packs, and wherein management information for managing the video object sets, the video objects, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 89
Independent Claim
162 words
A system for broadcasting or communicating information including a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein one or more prescribed data pieces are recorded at the data area in unit of the packs, wherein restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data pieces is also recorded in the data area in unit of the packs, and wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 90
Independent Claim
162 words
A system for broadcasting or communicating information including a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein one or more prescribed data pieces are recorded at the data area in unit of the packs, wherein restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data pieces is also recorded in the data area in unit of the packs, and wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 91
Independent Claim
169 words
A system for broadcasting or communicating information including a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein one or more prescribed data pieces are recorded in some of the packs, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data pieces of at least one sequence unit and of at least one cell unit in the data area is recorded in the management area, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 92
Independent Claim
169 words
A system for broadcasting or communicating information including a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein one or more prescribed data pieces are recorded in some of the packs, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data pieces of at least one sequence unit and of at least one cell unit in the data area is recorded in the management area, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 93
Independent Claim
192 words
A system for broadcasting or communicating information including a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein one or more prescribed data pieces are recorded at the data area in unit of the packs, wherein first restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data pieces is also recorded in the data area in unit of the packs, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein second restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data pieces of at least one cell unit in the data area is recorded in the management area, the second restriction information having higher and lower levels that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 94
Independent Claim
192 words
A system for broadcasting or communicating information including a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein one or more prescribed data pieces are recorded at the data area in unit of the packs, wherein first restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data pieces is also recorded in the data area in unit of the packs, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein second restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data pieces of at least one cell unit in the data area is recorded in the management area, the second restriction information having higher and lower levels that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 95
Independent Claim
192 words
A system for broadcasting or communicating information including a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein one or more prescribed data pieces are recorded at the data area in unit of the packs, wherein first restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data pieces is also recorded in the data area in unit of the packs, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein second restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data pieces of at least one cell unit in the data area is recorded in the management area, the second restriction information having higher and lower levels that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 96
Independent Claim
192 words
A system for broadcasting or communicating information including a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein one or more prescribed data pieces are recorded at the data area in unit of the packs, wherein first restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data pieces is also recorded in the data area in unit of the packs, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein second restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data pieces of at least one cell unit in the data area is recorded in the management area, the second restriction information having higher and lower levels that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 97
Independent Claim
199 words
A system for broadcasting or communicating information including a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein one or more prescribed data pieces are recorded at the data area in unit of the packs, wherein first restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data pieces is also recorded in the data area in unit of the packs, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein second restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data pieces of at least one sequence unit and of at least one cell unit in the data area is recorded in the management area, the second restriction information having higher and lower levels that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 98
Independent Claim
199 words
A system for broadcasting or communicating information including a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein one or more prescribed data pieces are recorded at the data area in unit of the packs, wherein first restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data pieces is also recorded in the data area in unit of the packs, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein second restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data pieces of at least one sequence unit and of at least one cell unit in the data area is recorded in the management area, the second restriction information having higher and lower levels that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 99
Independent Claim
157 words
A system for broadcasting or communicating information comprising: a data area having a hierarchical structure including one or more sequences, each sequence including one or more programs, each program including one or more cells, and each cell including one or more packs, and a management area including management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells and the packs in the data area, wherein the data area records at least one video/computer image data piece, and at least one audio data piece which can be reproduced when the video/computer image data piece is reproduced or presented, and wherein the management area records restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the video/computer image data piece and audio data piece, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 100
Independent Claim
157 words
A system for broadcasting or communicating information comprising: a data area having a hierarchical structure including one or more sequences, each sequence including one or more programs, each program including one or more cells, and each cell including one or more packs, and a management area including management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells and the packs in the data area, wherein the data area records at least one video/computer image data piece, and at least one audio data piece which can be reproduced when the video/computer image data piece is reproduced or presented, and wherein the management area records restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the video/computer image data piece and audio data piece, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 101
Independent Claim
123 words
A system for broadcasting or communicating information including a management area and a data area, wherein at least one video/computer image data piece is recorded in the data area, wherein at least one audio data piece, which can be reproduced when the video/computer image data piece is reproduced or presented is also recorded in the data area, and wherein first restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the video/computer image data piece and audio data piece is also recorded in the data area, the management area including second restriction information having a higher and lower levels that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 102
Independent Claim
123 words
A system for broadcasting or communicating information including a management area and a data area, wherein at least one video/computer image data piece is recorded in the data area, wherein at least one audio data piece, which can be reproduced when the video/computer image data piece is reproduced or presented is also recorded in the data area, and wherein first restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the video/computer image data piece and audio data piece is also recorded in the data area, the management area including second restriction information having a higher and lower levels that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 103
Independent Claim
203 words
A system for broadcasting or communicating information including a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein at least one of a video/computer image data piece and a combination of the video/computer image data piece with an audio data piece is recorded in any of the packs, where the audio data piece can be reproduced when the video/computer image data piece is reproduced or presented, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the video/computer image data piece and audio data piece of at least one sequence unit in the data area is also recorded in the management area, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 104
Independent Claim
203 words
A system for broadcasting or communicating information including a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein at least one of a video/computer image data piece and a combination of the video/computer image data piece with an audio data piece is recorded in any of the packs, where the audio data piece can be reproduced when the video/computer image data piece is reproduced or presented, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the video/computer image data piece and audio data piece of at least one sequence unit in the data area is also recorded in the management area, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 105
Independent Claim
203 words
A system for broadcasting or communicating information including a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein at least one of a video/computer image data piece and a combination of the video/computer image data piece with an audio data piece is recorded in any of the packs, where the audio data piece can be reproduced when the video/computer image data piece is reproduced or presented, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the video/computer image data piece and audio data piece of at least one cell unit in the data area is also recorded in the management area, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 106
Independent Claim
203 words
A system for broadcasting or communicating information including a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein at least one of a video/computer image data piece and a combination of the video/computer image data piece with an audio data piece is recorded in any of the packs, where the audio data piece can be reproduced when the video/computer image data piece is reproduced or presented, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the video/computer image data piece and audio data piece of at least one cell unit in the data area is also recorded in the management area, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 107
Independent Claim
192 words
A system for broadcasting or communicating information including a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein at least one of a video/computer image data piece and a combination of the video/computer image data piece with an audio data piece is recorded in any of the packs, where the audio data piece can be reproduced when the video/computer image data piece is reproduced or presented, wherein first restriction infuriation for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the video/computer image data piece and audio data piece is also recorded, and wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, the management area including second restriction information having a higher and lower levels that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 108
Independent Claim
192 words
A system for broadcasting or communicating information including a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein at least one of a video/computer image data piece and a combination of the video/computer image data piece with an audio data piece is recorded in any of the packs, where the audio data piece can be reproduced when the video/computer image data piece is reproduced or presented, wherein first restriction infuriation for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the video/computer image data piece and audio data piece is also recorded, and wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, the management area including second restriction information having a higher and lower levels that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 109
Independent Claim
203 words
A system for broadcasting or communicating information including a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein at least one of a video/computer image data piece and a combination of the video/computer image data piece with an audio data piece is recorded in any of the packs, where the audio data piece can be reproduced when the video/computer image data piece is reproduced or presented, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the video/computer image data piece and audio data piece of at least one sequence unit in the data area is also recorded in the management area, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 110
Independent Claim
203 words
A system for broadcasting or communicating information including a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein at least one of a video/computer image data piece and a combination of the video/computer image data piece with an audio data piece is recorded in any of the packs, where the audio data piece can be reproduced when the video/computer image data piece is reproduced or presented, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the video/computer image data piece and audio data piece of at least one sequence unit in the data area is also recorded in the management area, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 111
Independent Claim
226 words
A system for broadcasting or communicating information including a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein at least one of a video/computer image data piece and a combination of the video/computer image data piece with an audio data piece is recorded in any of the packs, where the audio data piece can be reproduced when the video/computer image data piece is reproduced or presented, wherein first restriction infuriation for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the video/computer image data piece and audio data piece is also recorded, and wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein second restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the video/computer image data piece and audio data piece of at least one cell unit in the data area is also recorded in the management area, the second restriction information having higher and lower levels that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 112
Independent Claim
226 words
A system for broadcasting or communicating information including a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein at least one of a video/computer image data piece and a combination of the video/computer image data piece with an audio data piece is recorded in any of the packs, where the audio data piece can be reproduced when the video/computer image data piece is reproduced or presented, wherein first restriction infuriation for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the video/computer image data piece and audio data piece is also recorded, and wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein second restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the video/computer image data piece and audio data piece of at least one cell unit in the data area is also recorded in the management area, the second restriction information having higher and lower levels that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 113
Independent Claim
225 words
A system for broadcasting or communicating information including a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein at least one of a video/computer image data piece and a combination of the video/computer image data piece with an audio data piece is recorded in any of the packs, where the audio data piece can be reproduced when the video/computer image data piece is reproduced or presented, wherein first restriction infuriation for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the video/computer image data piece and audio data piece is also recorded, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein second restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the video/computer image data piece and audio data piece of at least one cell unit in the data area is also recorded in the management area, the second restriction information having higher and lower levels that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 114
Independent Claim
225 words
A system for broadcasting or communicating information including a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein at least one of a video/computer image data piece and a combination of the video/computer image data piece with an audio data piece is recorded in any of the packs, where the audio data piece can be reproduced when the video/computer image data piece is reproduced or presented, wherein first restriction infuriation for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the video/computer image data piece and audio data piece is also recorded, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein second restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the video/computer image data piece and audio data piece of at least one cell unit in the data area is also recorded in the management area, the second restriction information having higher and lower levels that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 115
Independent Claim
225 words
A system for broadcasting or communicating information including a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein at least one of a video/computer image data piece and a combination of the video/computer image data piece with an audio data piece is recorded in any of the packs, where the audio data piece can be reproduced when the video/computer image data piece is reproduced or presented, wherein first restriction infuriation for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the video/computer image data piece and audio data piece is also recorded, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein second restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the video/computer image data piece and audio data piece of at least one cell unit in the data area is also recorded in the management area, the second restriction information having higher and lower levels that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 116
Independent Claim
225 words
A system for broadcasting or communicating information including a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein at least one of a video/computer image data piece and a combination of the video/computer image data piece with an audio data piece is recorded in any of the packs, where the audio data piece can be reproduced when the video/computer image data piece is reproduced or presented, wherein first restriction infuriation for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the video/computer image data piece and audio data piece is also recorded, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein second restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the video/computer image data piece and audio data piece of at least one cell unit in the data area is also recorded in the management area, the second restriction information having higher and lower levels that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 117
Independent Claim
155 words
A system for broadcasting or communicating information comprising: a data area having a hierarchical structure including one or more sequences, each sequence including one or more programs, each program including one or more cells, and each cell including one or more packs, and a management area including management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells and the packs in the data area, wherein the data area records at least one main data piece, and at least one auxiliary data piece which can be produced when the main data piece is reproduced or presented, and wherein the management area records restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the main data piece and the auxiliary data piece, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 118
Independent Claim
155 words
A system for broadcasting or communicating information comprising: a data area having a hierarchical structure including one or more sequences, each sequence including one or more programs, each program including one or more cells, and each cell including one or more packs, and a management area including management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells and the packs in the data area, wherein the data area records at least one main data piece, and at least one auxiliary data piece which can be produced when the main data piece is reproduced or presented, and wherein the management area records restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the main data piece and the auxiliary data piece, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 119
Independent Claim
151 words
A system for broadcasting or communicating information comprising: a data area having a hierarchical structure including one or more sequences, each sequence including one or more programs, each program including one or more cells, and each cell including one or more packs, and a management area including management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells and the packs in the data area, wherein the data area records at least one main data piece, at least one auxiliary data piece which can be reproduced when the main data piece is reproduced or presented, and first restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the main data piece and the auxiliary data piece, the management area including second restriction information having higher and lower levels that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 120
Independent Claim
151 words
A system for broadcasting or communicating information comprising: a data area having a hierarchical structure including one or more sequences, each sequence including one or more programs, each program including one or more cells, and each cell including one or more packs, and a management area including management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells and the packs in the data area, wherein the data area records at least one main data piece, at least one auxiliary data piece which can be reproduced when the main data piece is reproduced or presented, and first restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the main data piece and the auxiliary data piece, the management area including second restriction information having higher and lower levels that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 121
Independent Claim
206 words
A system for broadcasting or communicating information including a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein at least one of a main data piece and a combination of the main data piece with an auxiliary data piece, where the auxiliary data piece can be reproduced when the main data piece is reproduced or presented, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein first restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the main data piece and auxiliary data piece is also recorded, and wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, the management area including second restriction information having a higher and lower levels that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 122
Independent Claim
206 words
A system for broadcasting or communicating information including a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein at least one of a main data piece and a combination of the main data piece with an auxiliary data piece, where the auxiliary data piece can be reproduced when the main data piece is reproduced or presented, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein first restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the main data piece and auxiliary data piece is also recorded, and wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, the management area including second restriction information having a higher and lower levels that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 123
Dependent Claim
188 words
A recording medium having a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein at least one of a main data piece and a combination of the main data piece with an auxiliary data piece, where the auxiliary data piece can be reproduced when the main data piece is reproduced or presented, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the main data piece and auxiliary data piece of at least one cell unit in the data area is also recorded in the management area, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 124
Dependent Claim
188 words
A recording medium having a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein at least one of a main data piece and a combination of the main data piece with an auxiliary data piece, where the auxiliary data piece can be reproduced when the main data piece is reproduced or presented, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the main data piece and auxiliary data piece of at least one cell unit in the data area is also recorded in the management area, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 125
Independent Claim
180 words
A system for broadcasting or communicating information including a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein at least one of a main data piece and a combination of the main data piece with an auxiliary data piece, where the auxiliary data niece can be reproduced when the main data piece is reproduced or presented, wherein first restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the main data piece and auxiliary data piece is also recorded, and wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, the management area including second restriction information having higher and lower levels that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 126
Independent Claim
180 words
A system for broadcasting or communicating information including a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein at least one of a main data piece and a combination of the main data piece with an auxiliary data piece, where the auxiliary data niece can be reproduced when the main data piece is reproduced or presented, wherein first restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the main data piece and auxiliary data piece is also recorded, and wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, the management area including second restriction information having higher and lower levels that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 127
Independent Claim
199 words
A system for broadcasting or communicating information including a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein at least one of a main data piece and a combination of the main data piece with an auxiliary data piece, where the auxiliary data piece can be reproduced when the main data piece is reproduced or presented, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the main data piece and auxiliary data piece of at least one sequence unit and of at least one cell unit in the data area is also recorded in the management area, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 128
Independent Claim
199 words
A system for broadcasting or communicating information including a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein at least one of a main data piece and a combination of the main data piece with an auxiliary data piece, where the auxiliary data piece can be reproduced when the main data piece is reproduced or presented, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the main data piece and auxiliary data piece of at least one sequence unit and of at least one cell unit in the data area is also recorded in the management area, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 129
Independent Claim
213 words
A system for broadcasting or communicating information including a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein at least one of a main data piece and a combination of the main data piece with an auxiliary data piece, where the auxiliary data piece can be reproduced when the main data piece is reproduced or presented, wherein first restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the main data piece and auxiliary data piece is also recorded, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein second restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the main data piece and auxiliary data piece of at least one sequence unit in the data area is also recorded in the management area, the second restriction information including higher and lower levels that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 130
Independent Claim
213 words
A system for broadcasting or communicating information including a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein at least one of a main data piece and a combination of the main data piece with an auxiliary data piece, where the auxiliary data piece can be reproduced when the main data piece is reproduced or presented, wherein first restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the main data piece and auxiliary data piece is also recorded, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein second restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the main data piece and auxiliary data piece of at least one sequence unit in the data area is also recorded in the management area, the second restriction information including higher and lower levels that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 131
Independent Claim
220 words
A system for broadcasting or communicating information including a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein at least one of a main data piece and a combination of the main data piece with an auxiliary data piece, where the auxiliary data piece can be reproduced when the main data piece is reproduced or presented, wherein first restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the main data piece and auxiliary data piece is also recorded, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein second restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the main data piece and auxiliary data piece of at least one sequence unit and of at least one cell unit in the data area is also recorded in the management area, the second restriction information including higher and lower levels that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 132
Independent Claim
220 words
A system for broadcasting or communicating information including a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein at least one of a main data piece and a combination of the main data piece with an auxiliary data piece, where the auxiliary data piece can be reproduced when the main data piece is reproduced or presented, wherein first restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the main data piece and auxiliary data piece is also recorded, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein second restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the main data piece and auxiliary data piece of at least one sequence unit and of at least one cell unit in the data area is also recorded in the management area, the second restriction information including higher and lower levels that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 133
Independent Claim
220 words
A system for broadcasting or communicating information including a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein at least one of a main data piece and a combination of the main data piece with an auxiliary data piece, where the auxiliary data piece can be reproduced when the main data piece is reproduced or presented, wherein first restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the main data piece and auxiliary data piece is also recorded, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein second restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the main data piece and auxiliary data piece of at least one sequence unit and of at least one cell unit in the data area is also recorded in the management area, the second restriction information including higher and lower levels that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 134
Independent Claim
220 words
A system for broadcasting or communicating information including a management area and a data area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure such that the data area includes one or more sequences, each sequence includes one or more programs, each program includes one or more cells, and each cell includes one or more packs, wherein at least one of a main data piece and a combination of the main data piece with an auxiliary data piece, where the auxiliary data piece can be reproduced when the main data piece is reproduced or presented, wherein first restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the main data piece and auxiliary data piece is also recorded, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area is recorded in the management area, and wherein second restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the main data piece and auxiliary data piece of at least one sequence unit and of at least one cell unit in the data area is also recorded in the management area, the second restriction information including higher and lower levels that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 135
Independent Claim
39 words
The system of any of claims 55, 57, 58, 60, 64, 66, 67 and 69 wherein the restriction information includes one or more parental levels, each defining a degree of restricting reproduction or presentation of the recorded data piece.
Claim 136
Independent Claim
47 words
The system of any of claims 56, 59, 61-63, 65, 68 and 70-72, wherein at least one of the first and second restriction information is includes one or more parental levels, each parental level defining a degree of restricting reproduction or presentation of the recorded data piece.
Claim 137
Dependent Claim
206 words
A recording apparatus for recording prescribed data in a recording medium having a management area and a data area, said apparatus comprising: supplying means for supplying the prescribed data; encoding means for encoding the prescribed data supplied from said supplying means; generating means for generating first and second restriction information for restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data; and means for recording the prescribed data encoded by said encoding means in the data area of said recording medium, and for selectively recording the first restriction information generated by said generating means in the management area of said recording medium in correspondence with the prescribed data, where the data area of the recording medium has a hierarchical structure including one or more sequences, each sequence including one or more programs, each program including one or more cells, and each cell including one or more packs, and where the management area includes management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells and the packs in the data area, the management area including the second restriction information having higher and lower levels, that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 138
Dependent Claim
206 words
A recording apparatus for recording prescribed data in a recording medium having a management area and a data area, said apparatus comprising: supplying means for supplying the prescribed data; encoding means for encoding the prescribed data supplied from said supplying means; generating means for generating first and second restriction information for restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data; and means for recording the prescribed data encoded by said encoding means in the data area of said recording medium, and for selectively recording the first restriction information generated by said generating means in the management area of said recording medium in correspondence with the prescribed data, where the data area of the recording medium has a hierarchical structure including one or more sequences, each sequence including one or more programs, each program including one or more cells, and each cell including one or more packs, and where the management area includes management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells and the packs in the data area, the management area including the second restriction information having higher and lower levels, that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 139
Dependent Claim
35 words
The apparatus of claim 75, wherein at least one of the first and second restriction information includes one or more parental levels, each defining a degree of restricting reproduction or presentation of the recorded data.
Claim 140
Dependent Claim
38 words
The apparatus of claim 75, wherein the data area includes another data piece which can be reproduced or presented in place of the prescribed data being restricted by at least one of the first and second restriction information.
Claim 141
Dependent Claim
267 words
A recording apparatus for recording prescribed data on a recording medium having a data area and a management area, said data area being formed of a hierarchical structure in which the data area is provided for one or more programs, each program is constituted by one or more cells, and each cell is constituted by one or more packs to which the prescribed data is recorded, and said management area being formed of management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs of the data area, said apparatus comprising: means for supplying the prescribed data; means for encoding the prescribed data supplied from said supplying means; means for creating first and second restriction information for restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data of at least one sequence unit, of at least one cell unit, or of one or more pack units; and means for recording the prescribed data encoded by said encoding means in the data area of said recording medium according to said hierarchical structure constituted by the sequences, programs, cells, and packs, for selectively recording the first restriction information in the data area of said recording medium in unit of the packs, and for selectively recording the second restriction information created by said creating means in the management area of said recording medium corresponding to at least one sequence unit and at least one cell unit, the second restriction information having higher and lower levels that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 142
Dependent Claim
267 words
A recording apparatus for recording prescribed data on a recording medium having a data area and a management area, said data area being formed of a hierarchical structure in which the data area is provided for one or more programs, each program is constituted by one or more cells, and each cell is constituted by one or more packs to which the prescribed data is recorded, and said management area being formed of management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs of the data area, said apparatus comprising: means for supplying the prescribed data; means for encoding the prescribed data supplied from said supplying means; means for creating first and second restriction information for restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data of at least one sequence unit, of at least one cell unit, or of one or more pack units; and means for recording the prescribed data encoded by said encoding means in the data area of said recording medium according to said hierarchical structure constituted by the sequences, programs, cells, and packs, for selectively recording the first restriction information in the data area of said recording medium in unit of the packs, and for selectively recording the second restriction information created by said creating means in the management area of said recording medium corresponding to at least one sequence unit and at least one cell unit, the second restriction information having higher and lower levels that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 143
Dependent Claim
288 words
A recording apparatus for video data on a recording medium having a data area and a management area, said data area being formed of a hierarchical structure in which the data area is provided for a video object set, constituted by one or more video objects, each video object is constituted by one or more cells, each cell is constituted by one or more video object units, each video object unit is constituted by one or more packs to which various video data pieces are recorded, and said management area being formed of management information for managing the video object set, video objects, cells, and video object units in the data area, said apparatus comprising: means for supplying the video data; means for encoding the video data supplied from said supplying means; means for creating first and second restriction information for restricting reproduction or presentation of the video data of at least one video object set, of at least one cell, of at least one video object unit, or of one or more packs; and means for recording the video data encoded by said encoding means in the data area of said recording medium according to said hierarchical structure, for selectively recording the first restriction information in the data area of said recording medium in unit of the packs, and for selectively recording the second restriction information created by said creating means in the management area of said recording medium corresponding to at least one video object set and at least one cell unit, the second restriction information having higher and lower levels that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 144
Dependent Claim
288 words
A recording apparatus for video data on a recording medium having a data area and a management area, said data area being formed of a hierarchical structure in which the data area is provided for a video object set, constituted by one or more video objects, each video object is constituted by one or more cells, each cell is constituted by one or more video object units, each video object unit is constituted by one or more packs to which various video data pieces are recorded, and said management area being formed of management information for managing the video object set, video objects, cells, and video object units in the data area, said apparatus comprising: means for supplying the video data; means for encoding the video data supplied from said supplying means; means for creating first and second restriction information for restricting reproduction or presentation of the video data of at least one video object set, of at least one cell, of at least one video object unit, or of one or more packs; and means for recording the video data encoded by said encoding means in the data area of said recording medium according to said hierarchical structure, for selectively recording the first restriction information in the data area of said recording medium in unit of the packs, and for selectively recording the second restriction information created by said creating means in the management area of said recording medium corresponding to at least one video object set and at least one cell unit, the second restriction information having higher and lower levels that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 145
Dependent Claim
36 words
The apparatus of claim 78 or 79, wherein at least one of first and second restriction information includes one or more parental levels, each defining a degree of restricting reproduction or presentation of the recorded data.
Claim 146
Dependent Claim
39 words
The apparatus of claim 78 or 79, wherein the data area includes another data which can be reproduced or presented in place of the recorded data being restricted by at least one of the first and second restriction information.
Claim 147
Dependent Claim
200 words
A recording apparatus for recording prescribed data in a recording medium having a management area and a data area, said apparatus comprising: supplying means for supplying the prescribed data; encoding means for encoding the prescribed data supplied from said supplying means; generating means for generating first and second restriction information for restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data; and means for recording the prescribed data encoded by said encoding means in the data area of said recording medium, and for selectively recording the first restriction information generated by said generating means in the data area of said recording medium, where the data area of said recording medium has a hierarchical structure including one or more sequences, each sequence including one or more programs, each program including one or more cells, and each cell including one or more packs, and where the management area includes management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells and the packs in the data area, the management area including the second restriction information having higher and lower levels that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 148
Dependent Claim
200 words
A recording apparatus for recording prescribed data in a recording medium having a management area and a data area, said apparatus comprising: supplying means for supplying the prescribed data; encoding means for encoding the prescribed data supplied from said supplying means; generating means for generating first and second restriction information for restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data; and means for recording the prescribed data encoded by said encoding means in the data area of said recording medium, and for selectively recording the first restriction information generated by said generating means in the data area of said recording medium, where the data area of said recording medium has a hierarchical structure including one or more sequences, each sequence including one or more programs, each program including one or more cells, and each cell including one or more packs, and where the management area includes management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells and the packs in the data area, the management area including the second restriction information having higher and lower levels that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 149
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus of claim 82, wherein the restriction information includes one or more parental levels, each defining a degree of restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data.
Claim 150
Dependent Claim
173 words
A recording method for recording prescribed data in a recording medium having a management area and a data area, the data area having a hierarchical structure including one or more sequences, each sequence including one or more programs, each program including one or more cells, and each cell including one or more packs, the management area including management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells and the packs in the data area, said method comprising the steps of: supplying the prescribed data; encoding the supplied prescribed data; generating restriction information for restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data; recording the encoded prescribed data to the data area of said recording medium, and selectively recording the restriction information to the management area of said recording medium in correspondence with the recording of the prescribed data, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 151
Dependent Claim
173 words
A recording method for recording prescribed data in a recording medium having a management area and a data area, the data area having a hierarchical structure including one or more sequences, each sequence including one or more programs, each program including one or more cells, and each cell including one or more packs, the management area including management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells and the packs in the data area, said method comprising the steps of: supplying the prescribed data; encoding the supplied prescribed data; generating restriction information for restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data; recording the encoded prescribed data to the data area of said recording medium, and selectively recording the restriction information to the management area of said recording medium in correspondence with the recording of the prescribed data, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 152
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of claim 84, wherein the restriction information includes one ore more parental levels, each defining a degree of restricting reproduction or presentation of the recorded data.
Claim 153
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method of claim 84, wherein the data area includes another data piece which can be reproduced or presented in place of the prescribed data being restricted by the restriction information.
Claim 154
Dependent Claim
241 words
A reproduction apparatus for reproducing recorded data from a recording medium having a data area and a management area, the data area having a hierarchical structure including one or more sequences, each sequence including one or more programs, each program including one or more cells, and each cell including one or more packs, the management area including management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells and the packs in the data area, said data area recording at least one prescribed data, and said management area recording restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data in the data area, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information, said apparatus comprising: means for reading the prescribed data from the data area of said recording medium and for reading the restriction information from the management area of said recording medium; means for inhibiting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data read by said reading means when reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data is inhibited by the restriction information read by said reading means; and means for converting the prescribed data read by said reading means into a reproduction output when reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data is not inhibited by the restriction information read by said reading means.
Claim 155
Dependent Claim
241 words
A reproduction apparatus for reproducing recorded data from a recording medium having a data area and a management area, the data area having a hierarchical structure including one or more sequences, each sequence including one or more programs, each program including one or more cells, and each cell including one or more packs, the management area including management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells and the packs in the data area, said data area recording at least one prescribed data, and said management area recording restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data in the data area, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information, said apparatus comprising: means for reading the prescribed data from the data area of said recording medium and for reading the restriction information from the management area of said recording medium; means for inhibiting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data read by said reading means when reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data is inhibited by the restriction information read by said reading means; and means for converting the prescribed data read by said reading means into a reproduction output when reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data is not inhibited by the restriction information read by said reading means.
Claim 156
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus of claim 87, wherein the restriction information includes one or more parental levels, each defining a degree of restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data.
Claim 157
Dependent Claim
331 words
A reproduction apparatus for reproducing prescribed data from a recording medium having a data area and a management area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure in which the data area is provided for one or more sequences, each sequence is constituted by one or more programs, each program is constituted by one or more cells, and each cell is constituted by one or more packs, wherein the prescribed data is recorded to the data area in unit of packs, wherein first restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data of the packs is recorded to the data area, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area are recorded to the management area, and wherein second restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data of at least one sequence unit in the data area is recorded to the management area, the second restriction information including higher and lower levels that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information said apparatus comprising: means for reading the prescribed data in the data area of said recording medium according to said hierarchical structure, for reading the restriction information of the data area in unit of packs, and for reading the restriction information of the management area corresponding to at least one sequence unit and at least one cell unit; first inhibition means for, when reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data is inhibited by the restriction information read by said reading means corresponding to at least one sequence unit, inhibiting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data of the corresponding at least one sequence unit; and means for converting the prescribed data read by said reading means into a reproduction output when reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data is not inhibited by said first inhibition means.
Claim 158
Dependent Claim
331 words
A reproduction apparatus for reproducing prescribed data from a recording medium having a data area and a management area, wherein the data area is formed of a hierarchical structure in which the data area is provided for one or more sequences, each sequence is constituted by one or more programs, each program is constituted by one or more cells, and each cell is constituted by one or more packs, wherein the prescribed data is recorded to the data area in unit of packs, wherein first restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data of the packs is recorded to the data area, wherein management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells, and the packs in the data area are recorded to the management area, and wherein second restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data of at least one sequence unit in the data area is recorded to the management area, the second restriction information including higher and lower levels that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established based on a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information said apparatus comprising: means for reading the prescribed data in the data area of said recording medium according to said hierarchical structure, for reading the restriction information of the data area in unit of packs, and for reading the restriction information of the management area corresponding to at least one sequence unit and at least one cell unit; first inhibition means for, when reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data is inhibited by the restriction information read by said reading means corresponding to at least one sequence unit, inhibiting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data of the corresponding at least one sequence unit; and means for converting the prescribed data read by said reading means into a reproduction output when reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data is not inhibited by said first inhibition means.
Claim 159
Dependent Claim
81 words
The apparatus of claim 89, further comprising: second inhibition means for, when reproduction of the prescribed data is inhibited by the first or second restriction information read by said reading means in at least one cell unit, inhibiting reproduction of the video data of the corresponding at least one cell unit, wherein said converting means converts the prescribed data into the reproduction output when reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data is not inhibited by said first and second inhibition means.
Claim 160
Dependent Claim
77 words
The apparatus of claim 90, wherein when reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data in unit of sequence is inhibited by said first inhibition means, first substitution data recorded in the data area in unit of sequence is reproduced or presented, and when reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data in unit of cell is inhibited by said second inhibition means, second substitution data recorded in the data area in unit of cell is reproduced or presented.
Claim 161
Dependent Claim
79 words
The apparatus of claim 90, further comprising: third inhibition means for, when reproduction of or presentation the prescribed data is inhibited by the first or second restriction information read by said reading means in unit of packs, inhibiting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data of the corresponding packs, wherein said converting means converts the prescribed data into the reproduction output when reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data is not inhibited by said first to third inhibition means.
Claim 162
Dependent Claim
112 words
The apparatus of claim 92, wherein when reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data in unit of sequence is inhibited by said first inhibition means, first substitution data recorded in the data area in unit of sequence is reproduced or presented, when reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data in unit of cell is inhibited by said second inhibition means, second substitution data recorded in the data area in unit of cell is reproduced or presented, and when reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data in unit of packs is inhibited by said third inhibition means, third substitution data recorded in the data area in unit of packs is reproduced or presented.
Claim 163
Independent Claim
40 words
The apparatus of any of claims 89, 90 and 92 wherein at least one of the first and second restriction information includes one or more parental levels, each defining a degree of restriction reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data.
Claim 164
Independent Claim
219 words
A method for reproducing recorded data from a recording medium having a data area and a management area, the data area having a hierarchical structure including one or more sequences, each sequence including one or more programs, each program including one or more cells, and each cell including one or more packs, the management area including management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells and the packs in the data area, said data area recording at least one prescribed data, and said management area recording restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data in the data area, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established by tracing a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information, said method comprising the steps of: reading the prescribed data from the data area of said recording medium; reading the restriction information from the management area of said recording medium; inhibiting reproduction or presentation of the read prescribed data when reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data is inhibited by the restriction information read; and converting the read prescribed data into a reproduction output when reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data is not inhibited by the restriction information read.
Claim 165
Independent Claim
219 words
A method for reproducing recorded data from a recording medium having a data area and a management area, the data area having a hierarchical structure including one or more sequences, each sequence including one or more programs, each program including one or more cells, and each cell including one or more packs, the management area including management information for managing the sequences, the programs, the cells and the packs in the data area, said data area recording at least one prescribed data, and said management area recording restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data in the data area, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established by tracing a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information, said method comprising the steps of: reading the prescribed data from the data area of said recording medium; reading the restriction information from the management area of said recording medium; inhibiting reproduction or presentation of the read prescribed data when reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data is inhibited by the restriction information read; and converting the read prescribed data into a reproduction output when reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data is not inhibited by the restriction information read.
Claim 166
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of claim 95, wherein the restriction information includes one or more parental levels, each defining a degree of restricting reproduction or presentation of the recorded data.
Claim 167
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method of claim 95, wherein when reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data is restricted by the restriction information, substitution data recorded in the data area is reproduced or presented.
Claim 168
Dependent Claim
133 words
A recording medium comprising: a data area recording at least one prescribed data piece, the data area being formed of a hierarchical structure including a volume, the volume including at least one title set, each title set including at least one program chain, each program chain including data search information and presentation control information, and a management area recording restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data piece, the management area including management information for managing the volume, title sets, program chains, data search information and presentation control information of the data area, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established by tracing a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 169
Dependent Claim
133 words
A recording medium comprising: a data area recording at least one prescribed data piece, the data area being formed of a hierarchical structure including a volume, the volume including at least one title set, each title set including at least one program chain, each program chain including data search information and presentation control information, and a management area recording restriction information for selectively restricting reproduction or presentation of the prescribed data piece, the management area including management information for managing the volume, title sets, program chains, data search information and presentation control information of the data area, the restriction information including a higher level and a lower level that constitute a hierarchical structure, parental hierarchy being established by tracing a path from the higher level restriction information to the lower level restriction information.
Claim 170
Dependent Claim
25 words
A recording medium as recited by claim 98, wherein restriction information is assigned to the title set and the program chain of the data area.
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