VORRICHTUNG UND VERFAHREN ZUR VERTEILUNG VON PROGRAMMEMPFEHLUNGEN MITTELS DIGITALER SET-TOP BOXEN

摘要

An apparatus and method for sharing recommended program information using set-top boxes (110,...,180) are provided. The apparatus includes a plurality of set-top boxes capable of transmitting and receiving recommended program information and a server for generating a set-top box list for the plurality of set-top boxes. A user is provided with the recommended program information which is matched with the user's taste by making the plurality of set-top boxes a community through a network and then allowing users to recommend programs among the plurality of set-top boxes.