System and method for displaying an electronic program guide

摘要

In a particular embodiment, a method of displaying an electronic program guide on a display device is disclosed. The method displays the electronic program guide including visual indicators related to a perceived user interest level associated with a plurality of programs that may be displayed. The method includes determining a user preference level for each of the plurality of programs within the electronic program guide and assigning a visual indicator having a visual treatment that corresponds to the user preference level. The user preference level is indicated in accordance with a visual metaphor. The method also includes displaying the electronic program guide including the visual indicators on the display device.