An Internet television program guide electronic-mail (e-mail) reminder
system is provided. The system allows a user at a multimedia system to
order and receive e-mail message reminders of scheduled television events
over the Internet. The user can order e-mail reminders after selecting a
program from the program listings or by supplying [a program title
directly] specific user program preferences without having to consult the
program listings. The user can specify when and how often the reminders
will be generated and received. If desired, the user can view a list of
all currently requested e-mail reminders. Entries can be added to the
list or the user can cancel a previously ordered reminder. The user can
order e-mail reminders for scheduled pay-per-view programs using the
system. The user can also have reminder information periodically updated
and available directly on the user's multimedia system.
