System and method for providing enhanced entertainment data on a set top box

摘要

Embodiments of the disclosed invention include an apparatus, method, and computer program product for providing enhanced entertainment data. For instance, in one embodiment, a computer implemented method for providing enhanced entertainment data includes receiving a request for additional information related to a selected show and displaying the additional information, which includes a list of selectable merchandise associated with the selected show, in response to the request. In one embodiment, the method presents information related to a selected merchandise and an option for a user to purchase the selected merchandise. The method may further include retrieving a billing address associated with a subscriber account associated with the user in response to receiving a purchase request for the selected merchandise and placing an order for the selected merchandise using the billing address. The method may also include billing the order as part of a monthly service charge to the user.

主权项

1. A method for providing enhanced entertainment data, the method comprising:
receiving, at a set top box, a request for additional information related to a selected show, the additional information including a cast list of the selected show; receiving a selection, from a user, of a cast member from the cast list; in response to the selection, adding the selected cast member to a favorites list; searching for future scheduled shows with which the selected cast member is associated; generating an electronic programming guide that identifies the future scheduled shows with which the selected cast member is associated; displaying the electronic programming guide to a user; responsive to identifying a show associated with the cast member on a channel that the user does not subscribe to, presenting an option for the user to upgrade the user's service to include the channel; displaying a list of selectable merchandise associated with the selected show or with the selected cast member; responsive to receiving a user selection of one of the selectable merchandise, presenting information related to a selected merchandise and an option for a user to purchase the selected merchandise; retrieving a billing address associated with a subscriber account associated with the user in response to receiving a purchase request for the selected merchandise; placing an order for the selected merchandise using the billing address; and billing the order as part of a monthly service charge to the user.