Abstract: A user interface for a content distribution system is disclosed which allows a manager of an environment of TV sets to view which content is playing on individual TV sets, and to change, track and otherwise adjust the content. The invention advantageously provides these features without interfering with other TV sets' programming when another TV set is being adjusted, changes or tracked by the manager.

Abstract: Various implementations provide a block-based program guide screen. In one particular implementation, a request is received. The request is to present a program guide on a display. The program guide provides information about programs that are available on multiple channels. In response to receiving the request, a program guide screen is provided. At least a portion of the provided program guide screen is visually divided in both a horizontal direction and a vertical direction into multiple sections. The multiple sections each includes information about programs available on respective distinct channels. In another implementation, the program guide screen is generated and provided. In another implementation, a signal or signal structure includes a program guide screen section conveying the program guide screen.

Abstract: A user interface for a content distribution system is disclosed which allows a manager of an environment of TV sets to view which content is playing on individual TV sets, and to change, track and otherwise adjust the content. The invention advantageously provides these features without interfering with other TV sets' programming when another TV set is being adjusted, changes or tracked by the manager.