Electronic programme guides and service information

Some basic concepts about electronic programme guides and what Philips is doing in the area are explained, followed by a more detailed explanation of some key components needed in such a system. By way of example, some aspects of the Philips system are highlighted, both on the receiver and the transmitter side. Special attention is given to the constraining character of the digital video broadcast environment; some challenging problems for the design of an electronic programme guide in such environments are explained, and solutions are sketched.