摘要 |
A method of browsing contents using metadata and an electronic program guide system using the method, the method including displaying a plurality of search options included in metadata of content currently activated and receiving a search option selected by a user; searching for contents having metadata similar to the metadata of the currently activated content; displaying found contents and activating the content selected by the user from the found contents; and repeating the displaying of the search options, receiving of the search option selected by the user, the searching of the contents, the displaying of the found contents and activating of the content selected by the user until the user finds desired contents. Accordingly, users without specific programs to view can browse desired contents easily. In addition, the method and EPG system enables a user to flexibly browse a program by reflecting changes in the user's interest during browsing. |