AN INTERFACE FOR PURCHASING PRODUCTS IN A BROADCAST PROGRAMMING NETWORK

摘要

An apparatus for saving commerce information in a broadcast programming network includes a communications device capable of being tuned to receive any of multiple broadcast video programming reception channels. The communications device is also capable of receiving commerce information, including a list identifying a plurality of available products. A processor is provided to display the list on a display screen simultaneously with the broadcast video programming being received. An input device enables a user to select one or more items from the displayed list of products and to store the one or more selected items for retrieval and use at a later time.