Dynamic event information table schedule window

DETAILED DESCRIPTION A system and method for acquiring and storing schedule event information in an interactive television system is disclosed.
The schedule event information for each event may include, for example, the event start time and date, its duration and additional event description.
A method of the present invention generally includes creating a window defined by a start time and date and duration.
The schedule event information is stored for events having a start time and date within the window.
The method further includes automatically moving the window forward relative to the start time and date at a specified interval.
The window may be further defined by a list of services.
A system of the present invention generally includes a processor for creating a window defined by a start time and date and a duration and a memory device for storing schedule event information for events having a start time and date within the window.
The processor is operable to move the window forward relative to the start time and date at a specified interval.
In another aspect of the invention, a computer program product generally includes computer code that creates a window defined by a start time and date and a duration and computer code that stores the schedule event information for events having a start time and date within the window.
The product further includes a computer code that automatically moves the window forward relative to the start time and date at a specified interval and a computer readable medium that stores the computer code.
The processor is also operable to modify the window to change the start time and date.
The above is a brief description of some deficiencies in the prior art and advantages of the present invention.
Other features, advantages, and embodiments of the invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the following description, drawings, and claims.