| 摘要 |
There is provided a communication network ( 10 ) operable to search for programme content. The network ( 10 ) is distinguished in that it comprises: (a) a plurality of mutually interconnected network nodes ( 100, 110 ) susceptible to storing programme data content and at least one of electronic programme guides (EPG) and associated meta-data thereat; (b) at least one user-operable node ( 20 ) coupled to the network ( 10 ), the at least one user-operable node ( 20 ) including user-interfacing means ( 30, 50 ) for receiving instructions from a user ( 60 ) and presenting results to the user ( 60 ). The network ( 10 ) is arranged such that: (c) the plurality of network nodes ( 100 ) and/or the at least one user-operable node ( 20 ) are operable to access electronic programme guide (EPG) data and/or associated metadata providing a record of at least previous programme data content communicated within the network ( 10 ); (d) the network ( 10 ) is operable to present one or more electronic programme guides (EPG) to the user ( 60 ) for generating therefrom a search request susceptible to utilizing meta-data associated with the one or more electronic programme guides (EPG) for use in identifying corresponding data content available in the network ( 10 ); and (e) the at least one user-operable node ( 20 ) is operable to receive data content thereat corresponding to the search request. |
