Set top terminal for organizing program options available in television delivery system

作者: John S. Hendricks

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关键词: User profileSIGNAL (programming language)User informationComputer scienceSet (abstract data type)PreferenceWorld Wide WebSelection (linguistics)Electronic program guideTerminal (electronics)

摘要: A set top terminal is disclosed for creating a favorites menu of television programs available viewing, based on user's preferences. The receives signal from an operations center, extracts individual the signal, and sends one or more to display, selection by user. generates interactive electronic program guide programs. narrows list those most likely interest stores user information, including general demographic information viewing preference information. may be received directly user, example querying Alternatively, it learned tracking habits. include, example, frequently-watched channels, programs, related content. stored in profile. Using identifies that closely match identified then generated display television.