Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a system and method to manage television information. The method includes receiving at least one user television viewing preference via an Internet site of a public network. The method also includes associating a user account with a set-top box device. The method also includes transmitting the at least one user television viewing preference to the set-top box device via a private network supporting an Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) system.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a system and method of providing web-based content. The method can include receiving at least one user preference via a user account of a public data network, where the at least one user preference indicates at least one type of content available via the public data network. The method can also include generating a user interface, where the user interface includes the type of content indicated by the at least one user preference. The method can also include associating the user account with a set-top box device and transmitting the user interface to the set-top box device via an Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) system.

Abstract: A display device comprising a first window displaying a first content item and a second window displaying a second content item is disclosed. The first content item is displayed through use of a first communication path having a first bandwidth. The second content item is displayed through use of a second communication path having a second bandwidth that is less than the first bandwidth.