Methods and systems for non program applications for subscriber television

摘要

A CATV gaming system including a CATV network having a multiplicity of subscriber units each including a television, receiving apparatus for receiving gaming inputs from the multiplicity of subscriber units, transmitting apparatus for transmitting to the multiplicity of subscriber units information relating to gaming results and accounting apparatus for settling gaming debts and winnings via the CATV network. Other services, such as shopping may be provided.