METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR NOTIFICATION ON A BROADCAST DEVICE

摘要

A system and method for alerting a viewer of a broadcast of a program. In one embodiment, prior to broadcast, a signal is received indicating viewer interest in the program. The system retrieves program information for the program of interest and stores the program information in a calendar at the day/time of broadcast. Approximately when the day/time of broadcast occurs, the system issues a notification to the viewer of the occurrence of the broadcast.