公开(公告)号：US20100268540A1

公开(公告)日：2010-10-21

申请号：US12425464

申请日：2009-04-17

Applicant: Taymoor Arshi ,  Anand Jain ,  William K. Krug ,  Wendell Lynch ,  Alan R. Neuhauser ,  John Stavropoulos ,  Michael Tenbrock

Inventor： Taymoor Arshi ,  Anand Jain ,  William K. Krug ,  Wendell Lynch ,  Alan R. Neuhauser ,  John Stavropoulos ,  Michael Tenbrock

IPC: G06Q10/00 ,  G10L19/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0637 ,  G06Q30/02

Abstract: An audio beacon system, apparatus and method for collecting information on a panelist's exposure to media. An audio beacon is configured as on-device encoding technology that is operative in a panelist's processing device (e.g., cell phone, PDA, PC) to enable the device to encode and/or process media data and acoustically transmit it for a predetermined period of time. The acoustically transmitted data is received and processed by a portable audience measurement device, such as Arbitron's Personal People Meter™ (“PPM”), or other specially equipped portable device to enable audience measurement systems to achieve higher levels of detail on panel member activity and greater association of measurement devices to their respective panelists.

Abstract translation: 一种用于收集关于小组成员对媒体曝光的信息的音频信标系统，装置和方法。 音频信标被配置为在小组成员的处理设备（例如，蜂窝电话，PDA，PC）中操作的设备上编码技术，以使设备能够对媒体数据进行编码和/或处理，并在 时间。 声学传输的数据由便携式观众测量设备（例如Arbitron's Personal People Meter™（“PPM”））或其他特别配备的便携式设备接收和处理，以使观众测量系统能够在面板成员活动上实现更高水平的细节， 测量设备与他们各自的小组成员的联系更大。

公开(公告)号：US09386069B2

公开(公告)日：2016-07-05

申请号：US13338479

申请日：2011-12-28

Applicant: John Stavropoulos ,  Anand Jain ,  Wendell Lynch ,  Vladimir Kuznetsov ,  Jack Crystal ,  Jason Bolles ,  William John McKenna ,  David Gish ,  Mark Richardson ,  Alan Neuhauser

Inventor： John Stavropoulos ,  Anand Jain ,  Wendell Lynch ,  Vladimir Kuznetsov ,  Jack Crystal ,  Jason Bolles ,  William John McKenna ,  David Gish ,  Mark Richardson ,  Alan Neuhauser

IPC: G06F15/16 ,  H04L29/08 ,  H04L29/06

CPC classification number: H04L67/02 ,  H04L63/0428 ,  H04L63/08

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for securely transferring research data relating to media exposure data, such as radio, television, streaming media and the Internet. A plurality of portable computing devices seek and bond to a collector via Bluetooth in a specific area, such as a household. The collector authenticates itself with each of the portable computing devices and vice versa where the collector arranges a secure research data transfer session with each respective device using exchanged authentication files. As each secure session is made, each portable computing device transmits stored research data during the session.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于安全地传送与媒体曝光数据相关的研究数据（诸如无线电，电视，流媒体和因特网）的系统和方法。 多个便携式计算设备通过蓝牙在诸如家庭的特定区域中寻找并结合到收集器。 集线器对每个便携式计算设备进行认证，反之亦然，其中收集器使用交换的认证文件与每个相应的设备安排研究数据传输会话。 随着每个安全会话的进行，每个便携式计算设备在会话期间发送存储的研究数据。

公开(公告)号：US20130138386A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-30

申请号：US13307634

申请日：2011-11-30

Applicant: Anand Jain ,  John Stavropoulos ,  Alan Neuhauser ,  Wendell Lynch ,  Vladimir Kuznetsov ,  Jack Crystal

Inventor： Anand Jain ,  John Stavropoulos ,  Alan Neuhauser ,  Wendell Lynch ,  Vladimir Kuznetsov ,  Jack Crystal

IPC: G06F15/00 ,  G01P15/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/02

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for identifying users of portable user devices according to one or more accelerometer profiles created for a respective user. During a media session, the portable computing device collects media exposure data, while at the same time, collects data from the accelerometer and compares it to the user profile. The comparison authenticates the user and determines the physical activity the user is engaged in. Additional data may be collected from the portable computing device to determine one or more operational conditions of the device itself. Accelerometer data may also be used to determine probabilities that one or more users were actually exposed to a media event.

Abstract translation: 公开了根据为相应用户创建的一个或多个加速度计轮廓来识别便携式用户设备的用户的系统和方法。 在媒体会话期间，便携式计算设备收集媒体曝光数据，同时从加速度计收集数据并将其与用户简档进行比较。 比较验证用户并确定用户所参与的身体活动。可以从便携式计算设备收集附加数据，以确定设备本身的一个或多个操作条件。 加速度计数据也可用于确定一个或多个用户实际暴露于媒体事件的概率。

公开(公告)号：US20130138231A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-30

申请号：US13307649

申请日：2011-11-30

Applicant: William John McKenna ,  John Stavropoulos ,  Alan Neuhauser ,  Jason Bolles ,  John Kelly ,  Wendell Lynch

Inventor： William John McKenna ,  John Stavropoulos ,  Alan Neuhauser ,  Jason Bolles ,  John Kelly ,  Wendell Lynch

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: H04H20/31 ,  G10L19/018 ,  H04H60/37

Abstract: Apparatus, system and method for accessing supplementary data on a device capable of receiving multimedia are disclosed. After multimedia is received, ancillary code is detected from an audio portion of the multimedia. The ancillary code includes a plurality of code symbols arranged in a plurality of layers in a predetermined time period, wherein data associated with the supplementary data is arranged in at least one of the plurality of layers. Supplementary data is accessed using the data associated with the supplementary data.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于在能够接收多媒体的设备上访问补充数据的装置，系统和方法。 在接收多媒体之后，从多媒体的音频部分检测辅助码。 辅助代码包括在预定时间段内以多层布置的多个代码符号，其中与辅助数据相关联的数据被布置在多个层中的至少一个层中。 使用与补充数据相关联的数据访问补充数据。

公开(公告)号：US20120245978A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-27

申请号：US13341453

申请日：2011-12-30

Applicant: ANAND JAIN ,  JOHN STAVROPOULOS ,  ALAN NEUHAUSER ,  VLADIMIR KUZNETSOV ,  JACK CRYSTAL ,  WENDELL LYNCH

Inventor： ANAND JAIN ,  JOHN STAVROPOULOS ,  ALAN NEUHAUSER ,  VLADIMIR KUZNETSOV ,  JACK CRYSTAL ,  WENDELL LYNCH

IPC: G06Q30/02

CPC classification number: G06Q30/02

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for providing contextual information to research data relating to media exposure. Ambient fingerprints are formed on a device, where the fingerprints are used to establish a logical location where media exposure took place. The ambient signatures are alternately combined with monitored data to provide more robust data sets for contextual processing.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于提供上下文信息以研究与媒体曝光有关的数据的系统和方法。 在设备上形成环境指纹，其中指纹用于建立发生媒体曝光的逻辑位置。 环境签名交替地与监视的数据组合以提供用于上下文处理的更强大的数据集。