Abstract: A method is given for presentation of a multimedia software package, that comprises multiple assets, which can be presented in various combinations in a dialogue with a person involved. In particular, the method uses an explicit information structure description, in which multiple multimedia building blocks are being linked in accordance with an information model that is especially tailored towards a particular application domain. The information model allows expressing in the information structure description of dependency relations stating or implying that certain parts of the multimedia software package should be accessed before other parts. Also, the information model is being expanded with softwared facilities, using which the information structure description is accessible to said person involved, who as a user person can also directly access all multimedia building blocks.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for receiving a multitude of programs which may be classified by a first and a second attribute. For example, a program may be classified by a channel name and a program category. The apparatus is capable of defining one or more user profiles which comprise ratings for some or all combinations of values of the first and the second attribute. Thus, a user can supply preferences in a very precise way. The user profile influences the behavior of various components, such as the zap function and the electronic program guide.

Abstract: An arrangement for storing an information signal in a main memory (36) and retrieving the information signal from said main memory includes the memory (36), an input buffer memory (35a) and an output buffer memory (35b). The input buffer memory and the output buffer memory are combined into one single buffer memory (35).