公开(公告)号：US08768003B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-01

申请号：US13430342

申请日：2012-03-26

Applicant: Francis Gavin McMillan

Inventor： Francis Gavin McMillan

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  G01R31/28

CPC classification number: H04N21/44204 ,  G06F17/30038 ,  G06F17/30109 ,  H04H20/14 ,  H04H60/56 ,  H04H2201/90 ,  H04N21/44008 ,  H04N21/84

Abstract: Media monitoring using multiple types of signatures is disclosed. An example media monitoring method disclosed herein comprises processing signatures of a first type to monitor media presented by a media device until a first one of the signatures of the first type is determined to match a reference signature of the first type, the reference signature of the first type being associated with first reference media, and processing signatures of a second type to monitor the media presented by the media device after the first one of the signatures of the first type is determined to match the reference signature of the first type and until a number of signatures of the second type is determined not to match corresponding reference signatures of the second type, the reference signatures of the second type being associated with the first reference media.

Abstract translation: 公开了使用多种类型的签名的媒体监视。 本文公开的示例媒体监控方法包括处理第一类型的签名以监视由媒体设备呈现的媒体，直到确定第一类型的签名中的第一个符合第一类型的参考签名， 第一类型与第一参考媒体相关联，以及处理第二类型的签名以在第一类型的第一签名被确定为匹配第一类型的参考签名之后监视由媒体设备呈现的媒体，直到 确定第二类型的签名数目不匹配第二类型的对应参考签名，第二类型的参考签名与第一参考媒体相关联。

公开(公告)号：US08700657B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-15

申请号：US13473319

申请日：2012-05-16

Applicant: Kenneth J. Frett ,  Jan Besehanic

Inventor： Kenneth J. Frett ,  Jan Besehanic

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: H04L67/22 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0241 ,  H04H60/37 ,  H04H60/40 ,  H04H60/44 ,  H04H60/64 ,  H04H60/66 ,  H04H2201/50 ,  H04H2201/90

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus to monitor media presentations are disclosed. An example method includes identifying a media presentation device associated with a Domain Name Service (DNS) query based on a public Internet Protocol (IP) address that originated the DNS query and a destination address of the DNS query. A media source is identified based on a domain name requested in the DNS query. Identification of the media presented in association with the DNS query based on at least one of tagging data and metering data is attempted. A panelist associated with the media presentation device is credited with exposure to the identified media from the media source via the media presentation device when the media is identified. The panelist associated with the media presentation device is credited with exposure to media from the media source via the media presentation device when the media is not identified.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于监视媒体呈现的系统，方法和装置。 示例性方法包括基于发起DNS查询的公共因特网协议（IP）地址和DNS查询的目的地地址来识别与域名服务（DNS）查询相关联的媒体呈现设备。 基于DNS查询中请求的域名来识别媒体源。 尝试基于标签数据和测量数据中的至少一个与DNS查询相关联地呈现的媒体的标识。 当媒体被识别时，与媒体呈现设备相关联的小组成员被记录为通过媒体呈现设备从媒体源接收所识别的媒体。 当媒体未被识别时，与媒体呈现设备相关联的小组成员被记录为通过媒体呈现设备从媒体源接触媒体。

公开(公告)号：US20140040929A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-06

申请号：US14047971

申请日：2013-10-07

Applicant: Paul M. Mears ,  Arun Ramaswamy ,  Venugopal Srinivasan ,  Dan Nelson ,  Kevin K. Deng ,  John Peiffer

Inventor： Paul M. Mears ,  Arun Ramaswamy ,  Venugopal Srinivasan ,  Dan Nelson ,  Kevin K. Deng ,  John Peiffer

IPC: H04N21/475

CPC classification number: H04N21/4758 ,  H04H60/31 ,  H04H60/33 ,  H04H60/37 ,  H04H60/45 ,  H04H60/56 ,  H04H2201/90 ,  H04N21/442

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to collect audience information associated with a media presentation are described herein. An example method includes detecting, at a base meter located in proximity to a media presentation device, registration information from a portable metering device within proximity of the base meter, the registration information identifying a user associated with the portable metering device. A content identifier associated with media presented by the media presentation device is determined. A polling query is sent to the portable metering device for presentation to the user. A response to the polling query, the registration information, and the content identifier are communicated to a data collection facility.

Abstract translation: 本文描述了收集与媒体呈现相关联的受众信息的方法和装置。 示例性方法包括在位于媒体呈现设备附近的基本计量器处检测来自便携式计量设备在基本计量表附近的注册信息，该注册信息标识与便携式计量设备相关联的用户。 确定与由媒体呈现设备呈现的媒体相关联的内容标识符。 轮询查询被发送到便携式计量装置以呈现给用户。 对轮询查询，注册信息和内容标识符的响应被传送到数据收集设施。

公开(公告)号：US08640179B1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-28

申请号：US13338079

申请日：2011-12-27

Applicant: Ingemar J. Cox

Inventor： Ingemar J. Cox

IPC: H04N7/173

CPC classification number: H04N21/812 ,  G06F17/30017 ,  G06F17/30023 ,  G06F17/30026 ,  G06F17/30038 ,  G06F17/30047 ,  G06F17/30241 ,  G06F17/30256 ,  G06F17/30268 ,  G06F17/30277 ,  G06F17/3028 ,  G06F17/30554 ,  G06F17/30598 ,  G06F17/30823 ,  G06F17/30864 ,  G06F17/30867 ,  G06F17/30887 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0256 ,  G06Q30/0277 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  G06Q30/0625 ,  G06Q40/12 ,  H04H60/37 ,  H04H60/58 ,  H04H60/59 ,  H04H2201/90 ,  H04L43/16 ,  H04L61/256 ,  H04L65/4076 ,  H04L65/601 ,  H04L67/02 ,  H04L67/1095 ,  H04M1/72583 ,  H04N21/23418 ,  H04N21/2407 ,  H04N21/25841 ,  H04N21/43 ,  H04N21/4394 ,  H04N21/44008 ,  H04N21/47815 ,  H04N21/4788 ,  H04N21/6125 ,  H04N21/84 ,  H04N21/8586

Abstract: A computer-implemented method including the steps of maintaining, by a computer system including at least one computer, a database in which is stored first data related to identification of one or more works and second data related to information corresponding to each of the one or more works as identified by the first data. Extracted features of a work to be identified are obtained. The work is identified by comparing the extracted features of the work with the first data in the database using a non-exhaustive neighbor search. The information corresponding to the identified work is determined based on the second data in the database. The determined information is associated with the identified work.

Abstract translation: 一种计算机实现的方法，包括以下步骤：通过包括至少一个计算机的计算机系统维护其中存储有与一个或多个作品的识别有关的第一数据的数据库和与所述一个或多个作品中的每一个相关的信息相关的第二数据 更多的作品是由第一个数据确定的。 获得要识别的作品的抽取特征。 通过使用非穷尽邻域搜索将提取的工作特征与数据库中的第一个数据进行比较来识别工作。 基于数据库中的第二数据确定与所识别的工作相对应的信息。 所确定的信息与所识别的工作相关联。

公开(公告)号：US20140020007A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-16

申请号：US14027964

申请日：2013-09-16

Applicant: Paul M. Mears ,  Arun Ramaswamy

Inventor： Paul M. Mears ,  Arun Ramaswamy

IPC: H04N21/442

CPC classification number: H04N21/25808 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0203 ,  G06Q30/0245 ,  H04H60/37 ,  H04H60/40 ,  H04H60/43 ,  H04H60/44 ,  H04H60/56 ,  H04H60/58 ,  H04H60/59 ,  H04H2201/50 ,  H04H2201/90 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04N21/241 ,  H04N21/252 ,  H04N21/25866 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/4223 ,  H04N21/4394 ,  H04N21/44008 ,  H04N21/44204 ,  H04N21/44213 ,  H04N21/44218 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/4667 ,  H04N21/6332 ,  H04N21/6582 ,  H04N21/8352 ,  H04N21/8358

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to adaptively gather audience information data are disclosed. The disclosed methods and apparatus monitor system factor(s) and select one or more sensors from a plurality of sensors positioned to gather audience measurement data based on the monitored factor(s). Thus, the disclosed methods and apparatus adapt to the conditions they face by selecting an amount and/or type of audience measurement data they gather.

Abstract translation: 公开了适应性地收集观众信息数据的方法和装置。 所公开的方法和装置监测系统因素，并且从多个传感器中选择一个或多个传感器，所述多个传感器被定位成基于所监视的因子来收集观众测量数据。 因此，所公开的方法和装置通过选择他们收集的观众测量数据的数量和/或类型来适应他们所面临的条件。

公开(公告)号：US08600531B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-03

申请号：US12266380

申请日：2008-11-06

Applicant: Alexander Pavlovich Topchy ,  Arun Ramaswamy ,  Venugopal Srinivasan

Inventor： Alexander Pavlovich Topchy ,  Arun Ramaswamy ,  Venugopal Srinivasan

IPC: G06F17/00 ,  H04R29/00

CPC classification number: H04N21/8358 ,  G06F17/30743 ,  G10L25/48 ,  G11B27/28 ,  H04H60/37 ,  H04H60/58 ,  H04H60/66 ,  H04H2201/90 ,  H04N21/442

Abstract: Signaturing methods and apparatus as described. In one example, a signaturing method includes capturing an audio signal, applying a first window function to a portion of the captured audio signal to produce a first windowed audio block, applying a second window function to the portion of the captured audio signal to produce a second windowed audio block, determining a first characteristic of a band of frequencies in the first windowed audio block, determining a second characteristic of the band of frequencies in the second windowed audio block, comparing the first characteristic to the second characteristic, and assigning a signature bit representative of the portion of the captured audio signal based on the comparison of the first characteristic and the second characteristic. Other examples are described.

Abstract translation: 所述的标记方法和装置。 在一个示例中，签名方法包括捕获音频信号，将第一窗口功能应用于所捕获的音频信号的一部分以产生第一加窗音频块，将第二窗口功能应用于所捕获的音频信号的该部分以产生 确定第一窗口化音频块中的频带的第一特性，确定第二窗口化音频块中的频带的第二特性，将第一特征与第二特性进行比较，以及分配签名 基于第一特性和第二特性的比较，代表捕获的音频信号的部分的位。 描述其他示例。

公开(公告)号：US08548373B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-01

申请号：US12760712

申请日：2010-04-15

Applicant: John C. Peiffer ,  Michael A. Hicks ,  David H. Wright ,  Paul M. Mears ,  Venugopal Srinivasan ,  Daozheng Lu ,  Paul C. Kempter

Inventor： John C. Peiffer ,  Michael A. Hicks ,  David H. Wright ,  Paul M. Mears ,  Venugopal Srinivasan ,  Daozheng Lu ,  Paul C. Kempter

IPC: H04H60/44

CPC classification number: H04H60/59 ,  H04H60/37 ,  H04H60/58 ,  H04H2201/90 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/235 ,  H04N21/4331 ,  H04N21/4394 ,  H04N21/44213 ,  H04N21/812 ,  H04N21/8352

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for identifying a digital audio signal are described. An example apparatus for identifying a digital audio signal includes an input to receive the digital audio signal, which includes data from a broadcast or a stored digital program signal. The example apparatus also includes a detector to receive the digital audio signal from the input and determine whether the received digital audio signal is uncompressed as received at the input; a decoder to receive the digital audio signal from the detector when the digital audio signal is compressed as received at the input and identify any first program-identifying code in an auxiliary field of the compressed digital audio signal; and a code reader to receive the digital audio signal from the detector when the digital audio signal is uncompressed as received at the input and receive the digital audio signal from a decompressor when the digital audio signal is compressed as received at the input. Additionally, the code reader is to identify any second program-identifying code in a decompressed or uncompressed portion of the digital audio signal when the first program-identifying code is not identified in the auxiliary field or when the digital audio signal is uncompressed as received at the input.

Abstract translation: 描述用于识别数字音频信号的方法和装置。 用于识别数字音频信号的示例性装置包括用于接收包括来自广播或存储的数字节目信号的数据的数字音频信号的输入。 该示例设备还包括一个检测器，用于从输入端接收数字音频信号，并确定接收到的数字音频信号是否在输入端接收到的未被压缩; 解码器，当数字音频信号被压缩成在输入处接收时，从检测器接收数字音频信号，并识别压缩数字音频信号的辅助字段中的任何第一节目识别码; 以及代码阅读器，当数字音频信号在输入端被接收时未被压缩时从检测器接收数字音频信号，并且当数字音频信号在输入端被接收时从解压缩器接收数字音频信号。 另外，当第一节目识别码在辅助字段中未识别时或当数字音频信号未被压缩为如在第一节目识别码处被接收时，代码阅读器将识别数字音频信号的解压缩或未压缩部分中的任何第二节目识别码 输入。

公开(公告)号：US20130251189A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-26

申请号：US13430342

申请日：2012-03-26

Applicant: Francis Gavin McMillan

Inventor： Francis Gavin McMillan

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: H04N21/44204 ,  G06F17/30038 ,  G06F17/30109 ,  H04H20/14 ,  H04H60/56 ,  H04H2201/90 ,  H04N21/44008 ,  H04N21/84

Abstract: Media monitoring using multiple types of signatures is disclosed. An example media monitoring method disclosed herein comprises processing signatures of a first type to monitor media presented by a media device until a first one of the signatures of the first type is determined to match a reference signature of the first type, the reference signature of the first type being associated with first reference media, and processing signatures of a second type to monitor the media presented by the media device after the first one of the signatures of the first type is determined to match the reference signature of the first type and until a number of signatures of the second type is determined not to match corresponding reference signatures of the second type, the reference signatures of the second type being associated with the first reference media.

Abstract translation: 公开了使用多种类型的签名的媒体监视。 本文公开的示例媒体监控方法包括处理第一类型的签名以监视由媒体设备呈现的媒体，直到确定第一类型的签名中的第一个符合第一类型的参考签名， 第一类型与第一参考媒体相关联，以及处理第二类型的签名以在第一类型的第一签名被确定为匹配第一类型的参考签名之后监视由媒体设备呈现的媒体，直到 确定第二类型的签名数目不匹配第二类型的对应参考签名，第二类型的参考签名与第一参考媒体相关联。

公开(公告)号：US08539520B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-17

申请号：US12623143

申请日：2009-11-20

Applicant: Fernando D. Falcon

Inventor： Fernando D. Falcon

IPC: H04H60/32 ,  H04H60/33 ,  H04H20/14

CPC classification number: H04H60/56 ,  H04H2201/90

Abstract: An audience measurement system generates signatures of unknown pieces of content viewed by panel members, and generates multiplexed reference signatures of known pieces of content. The signatures of the unknown pieces of content are stored and transmitted to a central processing site, where they are compared with the reference signatures for their identification. A signature comparator finds matches between the signatures of the unknown and the known contents.

Abstract translation: 观众测量系统生成由小组成员观看的未知片段的签名，并生成已知内容片段的多路复用参考签名。 未知的内容片段的签名被存储并发送到中央处理站点，在那里它们与用于识别的参考签名进行比较。 签名比较器发现未知的签名和已知内容的签名之间的匹配。

公开(公告)号：US20130178966A1

公开(公告)日：2013-07-11

申请号：US13345942

申请日：2012-01-09

Applicant: Geir Magnusson, JR. ,  Riley Joseph Berton

Inventor： Geir Magnusson, JR. ,  Riley Joseph Berton

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G06K9/00744 ,  G06F16/683 ,  H04H60/372 ,  H04H60/58 ,  H04H2201/90 ,  H04N21/233 ,  H04N21/4882 ,  H04N21/6582 ,  H04N21/8106 ,  H04N21/8352

Abstract: A method of identifying a media program from its associated audio signal comprising dividing a portion of the range of human-audible frequencies in a quasi-logarithmic fashion into a plurality of spectral bands; recording a segment of predetermined length from the audio signal at a predetermined interval to obtain a plurality of analog audio samples, the predetermined interval being a fraction of the predetermined length; converting each analog audio sample to a plurality of digital audio samples at a first sampling rate; creating a frequency domain representation of each digital audio sample; determining spectral energy within each spectral band for each digital audio sample; reflecting whether the spectral energy within each spectral band went up between adjacent ones of the plurality of digital samples as a Boolean array; and representing the audio signal with a predetermined number of Boolean arrays. A confidence score for each value can then be calculated.

Abstract translation: 一种从其相关联的音频信号中识别媒体节目的方法，包括以准对数方式将人类可听频率范围的一部分划分成多个频谱带; 以预定间隔从所述音频信号记录预定长度的段以获得多个模拟音频样本，所述预定间隔是所述预定长度的一部分; 将每个模拟音频样本以第一采样率转换为多个数字音频样本; 创建每个数字音频样本的频域表示; 确定每个数字音频样本的每个频谱带内的频谱能量; 反映每个光谱带内的光谱能量是否作为布尔阵列在多个数字样本中相邻的数字样本之间上升; 并用预定数量的布尔数组表示音频信号。 然后可以计算每个值的置信度。