Patent ID: 8397261
Filing Date: 2013-03-12
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
1. A method for providing an interface to a user of a set-top box, the method comprising: at a first set-top box, prompting the user for selection of at least one user classification from a list of a plurality of user classifications, each user classification associated with a user interface; at the first set-top box, receiving an input indicating the selection of a first user classification; at the first set-top box, providing the associated user interface of the first user classification to the user; and at the first set-top box, receiving a command to modify one or more settings of a second user classification, the second user classification associated with a second set-top box located remotely form the first set-top box, the second user classification not associated with the first set-top box; wherein the first user classification of the plurality of user classifications controls a set of features available to the second classification of the plurality of user classifications.