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" What is the v-chip? V-chip is a technology that was developed to essentially filter television content based on a ratings system. This ratings information is sent down the closed caption channel and recognized by electronics placed either in line with your antenna or inside a TV set or Set-Top box. Commencing last year, television manufacturers were ordered by the FCC to place v-chip capability in sets 13" or larger. All sets prior to 1999 do not have v-chip capability in them and require an external decoder box to operate. These external boxes are relatively expensive, about $80-$100 and are complex to install and setup. V-chip has been around for many years but has been a real hot potato, tossed around both the political circuit and broadcast industry. Many parents simply don`t like the v-chip because the setting of these ratings is totally out of their hands. There are still many programs not rated and even a few networks have elected not to provide the ratings data. If you are interested, we encourage you to check the ratings to various programs and see if you agree with them. You might be very surprised at how subjective this process can be. As with the weemote™, v-chip is not foolproof but the weemote™ gives YOU choice to decide which channels are appropriate for your child." More information on the v-chip can be found at: http://www.vchipeducation.org |
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| aus der Diskussion: | TC Unterhaltungselektronik AG - Börsengang - |
| Autor (Datum des Eintrages): | Miss LINUX (15.11.00 17:03:44) |
| Beitrag: | 95 von 103 (ID:2356451) |
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