FIELD: information technology.
SUBSTANCE: parametre, element or sub-element may be included in a service guide or other data fragment indicating the location within which the program, service or corresponding ESG fragment(s) may be broadcast. For example, a Cell ID may be indicated as an element or sub-element in an ESG fragment to indicate the location in which a program or service may be broadcast. Also, Cell IDs may be grouped to indicate a larger region in which to broadcast a program or service and corresponding ESG fragment(s) in a service guide.
EFFECT: standard method of providing information for determining location through varying communication systems.
29 cl, 6 dwg, 2 tbl
