The present invention provides messaging capabilities in conjunction with functionality for viewing and interacting with a plurality of content items t in a television environment. According to one embodiment, a method for providing one or more content items to a user comprises setting a context for...http://www.google.com/patents/US20060271997?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20060271997 - Framework for delivering a plurality of content and providing for interaction with the same in a television environment