Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for performing purchase transactions utilizing a broadcast-based device. In one embodiment, an online user interface is used to enter a plurality of user preferences that are then used to tailor what purchase options will be available to a client-side broadcast-based device. In another embodiment, product purchases may be made using a broadcast-based device, where the purchase transaction options and setting have been previously defined in an online environment. In yet another embodiment, the product purchase options presented are based on predetermined criteria, such as previous user activity.

Abstract: A system and method for presenting fantasy sports content with broadcast content is disclosed. One aspect of the invention is to provide a way for a user to customize and configure how fantasy-sports-related content is presented along with broadcast content. In one embodiment, an online user interface is used to set a plurality of user preferences and settings which tailors and formats the fantasy-sports-related content and services available via a client-side device. Another aspect of the invention is to present the customized fantasy-related content along with broadcasted content, such as a sporting event. In one embodiment, a user is able to view a broadcasted sporting event simultaneously with information relating to the user's fantasy team and players.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for performing purchase transactions utilizing a broadcast-based device. In one embodiment, an online user interface is used to enter a plurality of user preferences that are then used to tailor what purchase options will be available to a client-side broadcast-based device. In another embodiment, product purchases may be made using a broadcast-based device, where the purchase transaction options and setting have been previously defined in an online environment. In yet another embodiment, the product purchase options presented are based on predetermined criteria, such as previous user activity.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for providing and experiencing broadcast and non-broadcast content. One aspect of the invention is to provide a way for a user to customize available broadcast content, as well as available non-broadcast content and services. In one embodiment, an online user interface is used to set a plurality of user preferences and settings which tailors and formats the non-broadcast content and services available via a client-side device.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for providing and experiencing broadcast and non-broadcast content. One aspect of the invention is to provide a user with the ability to navigate a multimedia interface which simultaneously displays both broadcast and non-broadcast data. In one embodiment, a user is able to navigate television programming options, and selectively view detailed information on a selected programming option. In another embodiment, this detailed information includes at least one of critic information, actor information and related-content recommendations.

Abstract: A system and method for presenting fantasy sports content with broadcast content is disclosed. One aspect of the invention is to provide a way for a user to customize and configure how fantasy-sports-related content is presented along with broadcast content. In one embodiment, an online user interface is used to set a plurality of user preferences and settings which tailors and formats the fantasy-sports-related content and services available via a client-side device. Another aspect of the invention is to present the customized fantasy-related content along with broadcasted content, such as a sporting event. In one embodiment, a user is able to view a broadcasted sporting event simultaneously with information relating to the user's fantasy team and players.

Abstract: A system and method for providing a user interface is disclosed. In one embodiment, a system includes a user computer coupled to a data network to display a user interface usable to enter user preferences. The system may further include a server coupled to the data network to receive the user preferences from the user computer, and to generate non-broadcast content based on the user preferences. In one embodiment, the system further includes a broadcast-based client-side device, coupled to the network, to receive broadcast programming content from a broadcast source, and to receive the non-broadcast content from the server.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for auctioning utilizing a broadcast-based device is disclosed. In one embodiment, a user customizes auction-related non-broadcast content by providing user preferences and settings via an online user interface. This customized auction-related non-broadcast content then enables the user to participate in auctions using a broadcast-based client-side device. In one embodiment, the user preferences and settings include settings for various purchase options for the user, such as payment preferences and delivery preferences.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for performing purchase transactions utilizing a broadcast-based device. In one embodiment, an online user interface is used to enter a plurality of user preferences that are then used to tailor what purchase options will be available to a client-side broadcast-based device. In another embodiment, product purchases may be made using a broadcast-based device, where the purchase transaction options and setting have been previously defined in an online environment. In yet another embodiment, the product purchase options presented are based on predetermined criteria, such as previous user activity.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for providing and experiencing broadcast and non-broadcast content. One aspect of the invention is to provide content searching functionality for indirectly related content, and to enable user to view the indirectly related content that is found. For example, after entering a starting criterion and an ending criterion, one embodiment would conduct a content search that establishes an indirect relationship between the provided starting criterion and ending criterion. In one embodiment, this indirect relationship may be a series of movies in which at least one common actor has appeared.