公开(公告)号：US09083988B1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-14

申请号：US13346577

申请日：2012-01-09

Applicant: Simon Michael Rowe

Inventor： Simon Michael Rowe

IPC: H04H60/32 ,  H04H60/33 ,  H04N21/23

CPC classification number: H04N21/23 ,  H04N21/42203 ,  H04N21/43637 ,  H04N21/4394 ,  H04N21/441 ,  H04N21/44222

Abstract: A system, computer-readable storage medium storing at least one program, and a computer-implemented method for identifying viewers of a television set is presented. An audio signal received by a microphone of the television metering device is monitored, the audio signal corresponding to audio of a television program presented on the television set and at least one audio tone generated by at least one audio transmitter of at least one viewer of the television set. The audio signal is analyzed to determine an identifier for the television program being presented on the television set and to identify an audio tone generated by an audio transmitter of a viewer. An identifier of the viewer associated with the audio tone is determined. An identifier for television metering device, the identifier for the television program, and the identifier of the viewer is transmitted to a server.

Abstract translation: 提出了存储至少一个程序的系统，计算机可读存储介质以及用于识别电视机的观看者的计算机实现的方法。 监视由电视计量装置的麦克风接收的音频信号，对应于在电视机上呈现的电视节目的音频的音频信号以及由至少一个音频发送器产生的至少一个音频音调 电视机。 分析音频信号以确定正在呈现在电视机上的电视节目的标识符，并且识别由观看者的音频发送器产生的音频音调。 确定与音频音调相关联的观众的标识符。 电视计量装置的标识符，电视节目的标识符和观众的标识符被发送到服务器。

公开(公告)号：US20140122690A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-01

申请号：US13660781

申请日：2012-10-25

Applicant: Simon Michael Rowe

Inventor： Simon Michael Rowe

IPC: H04L12/26

CPC classification number: G06F17/30867 ,  H04L63/08 ,  H04L63/10

Abstract: A method for associating a web event with a member of a group of users is implemented at a first computing device, the method including: receiving a data access request from a second computing device; examining the data access request to determine whether the second computing device provides a user login service; if the second computing device provides the user login service: causing the second computing device to collect personal information and authorization from the user of the second computing device using the user login service; receiving the user's personal information and authorization from the second computing device; and associating the data access request with the user's personal information in accordance with the user's authorization; and otherwise, associating the data access request with an identifier of the second computing device.

Abstract translation: 在第一计算设备处实现用于将web事件与一组用户的成员相关联的方法，所述方法包括：从第二计算设备接收数据访问请求; 检查所述数据访问请求以确定所述第二计算设备是否提供用户登录服务; 如果所述第二计算设备提供所述用户登录服务，则使得所述第二计算设备使用所述用户登录服务从所述第二计算设备的用户收集个人信息和授权; 从第二计算设备接收用户的个人信息和授权; 并根据用户的授权将数据访问请求与用户的个人信息相关联; 否则，将数据访问请求与第二计算设备的标识符相关联。

公开(公告)号：US20130347016A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-26

申请号：US13531413

申请日：2012-06-22

Applicant: Simon Michael Rowe

Inventor： Simon Michael Rowe

IPC: H04N21/23

CPC classification number: H04N21/252 ,  H04N21/25866 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/4753 ,  H04N21/4758 ,  H04N21/6125

Abstract: A computer system for determining TV viewership information for one or more TV panelists is provided, the computer system having memory to store programs and one or more processors for executing the one or more programs. The programs include instructions for: receiving TV broadcast information from a TV metering device, wherein the TV broadcast information identifies a current status of a TV in a household and an associated timestamp; receiving TV panelist status information from a first login/logout device that is different from the TV metering device, wherein the TV panelist status information identifies a viewership status of the TV panelist and an associated timestamp; and correlating the TV broadcast information with the TV panelist status information in accordance with their respective timestamps to determine a relationship between the TV panelist and a respective TV program currently broadcasted by the TV in the household.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于确定一个或多个TV小组成员的电视观看信息的计算机系统，所述计算机系统具有存储程序的存储器和用于执行所述一个或多个节目的一个或多个处理器。 该节目包括用于从电视计费装置接收TV广播信息的指令，其中TV广播信息识别家庭中TV的当前状态和相关联的时间戳; 从与所述电视计量装置不同的第一登录/注销装置接收电视小组成员状态信息，其中，所述TV小组成员状态信息标识所述TV小组成员的观众状态和相关联的时间戳; 以及根据其各自的时间戳将电视广播信息与TV小组成员状态信息相关联，以确定TV小组成员和家庭中当前由TV广播的各个电视节目之间的关系。

公开(公告)号：US20130290101A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-31

申请号：US13456114

申请日：2012-04-25

Applicant: Nick Salvatore ARINI ,  Simon Michael ROWE ,  Ken KRIEGER

Inventor： Nick Salvatore ARINI ,  Simon Michael ROWE ,  Ken KRIEGER

IPC: G06Q30/02

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0207 ,  G06Q30/0251

Abstract: A method, and a corresponding system, provides for media-enabled delivery of coupons. The method includes providing a trigger for an advertisement, with the advertisement provided in a media stream for display to a viewer on a media display device. Activation of the trigger displays an option for acquiring a coupon. The method further includes receiving a coupon generation request from the viewer of the advertisement; receiving an identity of the media display device and metadata related to a display of the advertisement; determining eligibility for generation and delivery of the coupon; and if eligible, determining a coupon delivery option, and delivering the coupon.

Abstract translation: 一种方法和相应的系统提供了能够传送媒体的优惠券交付。 该方法包括提供用于广告的触发器，其中提供在媒体流中的广告用于向媒体显示设备上的观众显示。 激活触发器将显示一个获取优惠券的选项。 该方法还包括从广告的观众接收优惠券生成请求; 接收媒体显示设备的身份和与广告的显示有关的元数据; 确定优惠券的发放和交付资格; 如果有资格，确定优惠券交付选项，并交付优惠券。

公开(公告)号：US20130067070A1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-14

申请号：US13231805

申请日：2011-09-13

Applicant: Simon Michael Rowe

Inventor： Simon Michael Rowe

IPC: G06F15/173

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0201 ,  G06Q30/0241

Abstract: A server computer receives web request events corresponding to web requests issued by users. Each web request event includes: a cookie that identifies the user computer that originated the corresponding web request; an IP address corresponding to the user computer; and a date/time stamp indicating when the corresponding web request was received at a web server. The server stores the web request events. The server selects a subset of the web request events, all of which are associated with the same cookie. Then the server computes a geographical location corresponding to the user computer, where the computation uses the IP address associated with the web request event. The server determines the local time and day of week corresponding to the web request. The server then classifies the user computer based, at least in part, on a usage pattern corresponding to the web request events in the subset.

Abstract translation: 服务器计算机接收与用户发布的Web请求对应的Web请求事件。 每个Web请求事件包括：识别发起相应web请求的用户计算机的cookie; 与用户计算机对应的IP地址; 以及指示在web服务器上何时接收到相应的web请求的日期/时间戳。 服务器存储Web请求事件。 服务器选择一个Web请求事件的子集，所有这些都与相同的cookie相关联。 然后，服务器计算对应于用户计算机的地理位置，其中计算使用与web请求事件相关联的IP地址。 服务器确定与Web请求对应的本地时间和星期几。 然后，服务器至少部分地基于与子集中的web请求事件相对应的使用模式来对用户计算机进行分类。

公开(公告)号：US07508977B2

公开(公告)日：2009-03-24

申请号：US10793850

申请日：2004-03-08

Applicant: Alexander Ralph Lyons ,  Simon Michael Rowe ,  Richard Ian Taylor ,  Jane Haslam

Inventor： Alexander Ralph Lyons ,  Simon Michael Rowe ,  Richard Ian Taylor ,  Jane Haslam

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G06K9/32 ,  G06F3/04845 ,  G06T7/55 ,  G06T7/73 ,  G06T17/10 ,  G06T2200/08 ,  G06T2207/30244

Abstract: A method of generating model data representative of a model in a three-dimensional space of an object from input signals representative of a set of images of the object taken from a plurality of respective camera positions includes the steps of displaying a model image derived from the model data and having a plurality of primitives for viewing by a user, receiving at least one primitive selection signal responsive to user actuation of an input whereby each primitive selection signal identifies a respective selected primitive of the model, and defining a plurality of virtual cameras in the three dimensional space having positions and look directions relative to the model which correspond substantially to those of the respective actual cameras relative to the object. Additional steps include evaluating which of the virtual cameras is an optimum virtual camera for generating a view of the selected primitives, identifying from the camera images a first camera image of the plurality of camera images taken from a camera position corresponding to that of the optimum virtual camera, and determining from the camera images a second camera image as being suitable for matching features in the first camera image and displaying the second camera image for comparison by the user with the first camera image.

Abstract translation: 从代表从多个摄像机位置拍摄的对象的图像的输入信号生成代表对象的三维空间中的模型的模型数据的方法包括以下步骤：显示从 模型数据并且具有用于用户观看的多个图元，响应于用户对输入的动作接收至少一个基本选择信号，由此每个基元选择信号识别模型的相应选择的基元，并且定义多个虚拟相机 所述三维空间具有相对于所述模型的位置和外观方向，所述位置和外观方向基本上对应于相对于所述物体的相应实际照相机的位置和外观方向。 附加步骤包括评估哪些虚拟相机是用于生成所选择的图元的视图的最佳虚拟相机，从相机图像识别从相对于最佳虚拟图像的相机位置拍摄的多个相机图像的第一相机图像 相机，并且从相机图像确定第二相机图像适合于匹配第一相机图像中的特征并且显示第二相机图像以供用户与第一相机图像进行比较。

公开(公告)号：US07139767B1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-21

申请号：US09519178

申请日：2000-03-06

Applicant: Michael James Taylor ,  Simon Michael Rowe

Inventor： Michael James Taylor ,  Simon Michael Rowe

IPC: G06F17/00 ,  G06F7/00

CPC classification number: G06F17/30244 ,  Y10S707/99943 ,  Y10S707/99945

Abstract: Three-dimensional computer model data, moving image data or still image data showing at least one person is stored in an archive database 126, 703, 850, 1303, together with additional information to improve the searching and retrieval of data therefrom. The additional information includes view parameter data 512, 1040 which defines at whom or what each person is looking during each predetermined period of time or image. Text data 504, 1020 which comprises words associated with the person, and viewing histogram data 540 which, for each period of text data defines the percentage of time that the speaking person spent looking at each other person or object, may also be stored.

Abstract translation: 显示至少一个人的三维计算机模型数据，运动图像数据或静止图像数据与附加信息一起存储在归档数据库126,703,850,1303中，以改进对数据的搜索和检索。 附加信息包括视图参数数据512,1040，其定义在每个预定时间段或图像期间每个人在哪个人或什么人看起来。 文本数据504,1020，其包括与该人相关联的单词，以及观看直方图数据540，其对于每个文本数据周期定义说话人花费在其他人或物体上观看的时间的百分比也可以被存储。

公开(公告)号：US06867772B2

公开(公告)日：2005-03-15

申请号：US10164435

申请日：2002-06-10

Applicant: Aaron William Christopher Kotcheff ,  Adam Michael Baumberg ,  Alexander Ralph Lyons ,  Simon Michael Rowe

Inventor： Aaron William Christopher Kotcheff ,  Adam Michael Baumberg ,  Alexander Ralph Lyons ,  Simon Michael Rowe

IPC: G06F17/50 ,  G06T1/00 ,  G06T17/20 ,  G06T17/40 ,  G06T15/00

CPC classification number: G06T17/20

Abstract: A 3D computer model of an object is generated by calculating the intersections of polyhedra. Each polyhedron defines a volume of 3D space containing at least part of the object. The 3D points of intersection of the planar faces of the polyhedra are calculated and each point is labeled with the planar faces which meet thereat. The points are connected to form a polygon mesh using the labels to determine which points should be connected together. In calculating the points, a volume containing the object is subdivided into parts, each part is tested against the polyhedra and then discarded, subdivided further, or the point of intersection of planar faces within the volume part is calculated. A volume part is discarded if it is outside at least one polyhedron. The volume part is subdivided into further parts if it is intersected by more than a predetermined number of polyhedra faces.

Abstract translation: 通过计算多面体的交点生成对象的3D计算机模型。 每个多面体定义一个包含至少部分对象的3D空间的体积。 计算多面体平面的三维点交点，每个点用与其相符的平面贴标。 这些点被连接以形成使用标签的多边形网格，以确定哪些点应该连接在一起。 在计算点时，将包含对象的卷细分为部分，每个部分针对多面体进行测试，然后进一步丢弃，细分，或计算卷部分内平面的交点。 如果外部至少有一个多面体，则会丢弃卷部分。 如果它与多于预定数量的多面体面相交，则体积部分被细分为另外的部分。

公开(公告)号：US06647146B1

公开(公告)日：2003-11-11

申请号：US09129080

申请日：1998-08-05

Applicant: Allan Joseph Davison ,  Jane Haslam ,  Alexander Ralph Lyons ,  Simon Michael Rowe ,  Richard Ian Taylor

Inventor： Allan Joseph Davison ,  Jane Haslam ,  Alexander Ralph Lyons ,  Simon Michael Rowe ,  Richard Ian Taylor

IPC: G06K948

CPC classification number: G06T7/564 ,  G01B11/24

Abstract: In an apparatus and method for creating a three-dimensional model of an object, images of the object taken from different, unknown positions are processed to identify the points in the images which correspond to the same point on the actual object (that is “matching” points), the matching points are used to determine the relative positions from which the images were taken, and the matching points and calculated positions are used to calculate points in a three-dimensional space representing points on the object. A number of different techniques are used to identify the matching points, and a number of solutions are calculated and tested for the relative positions. Edges in an image are identified by first identifying corner points in the image and then identifying edges between the corner points on the basis of edge orientation values of pixels, the edges are processed in strength order to remove cross-overs, the images sub-divided into regions by connecting points at the ends of the edges on the basis of the edge strengths, and matching points within corresponding regions in two or more images are identified.

Abstract translation: 在用于创建对象的三维模型的装置和方法中，处理从不同的未知位置拍摄的对象的图像以识别图像中对应于实际对象上的相同点的点（即，“匹配 “点），使用匹配点来确定拍摄图像的相对位置，并且使用匹配点和计算的位置来计算表示对象上的点的三维空间中的点。 使用许多不同的技术来识别匹配点，并且针对相对位置计算和测试多个解决方案。 通过首先识别图像中的角点并且基于像素的边缘取向值来识别角点之间的边缘来识别图像中的边缘，边缘被强制处理以去除交叉，图像被分割 通过基于边缘强度在边缘的端部处连接点来区分，并且识别两个或更多个图像中的对应区域内的匹配点。

公开(公告)号：US09392310B2

公开(公告)日：2016-07-12

申请号：US14342343

申请日：2012-08-28

Applicant: Yaroslav Volovich ,  Raimundo Mirisola ,  Simon Michael Rowe ,  Nick Arini ,  Andrew Gildfind ,  Ant Oztaskent ,  Iain Merrick

Inventor： Yaroslav Volovich ,  Raimundo Mirisola ,  Simon Michael Rowe ,  Nick Arini ,  Andrew Gildfind ,  Ant Oztaskent ,  Iain Merrick

IPC: H04N21/258 ,  H04N21/25 ,  H04N21/254 ,  H04N21/231 ,  H04N21/2665 ,  H04N21/426 ,  H04N21/442 ,  H04N21/658 ,  H04H60/31 ,  H04H60/66 ,  H04N21/2543

CPC classification number: H04N21/258 ,  H04H60/31 ,  H04H60/66 ,  H04N21/23103 ,  H04N21/23116 ,  H04N21/25 ,  H04N21/254 ,  H04N21/2543 ,  H04N21/25808 ,  H04N21/25866 ,  H04N21/2665 ,  H04N21/42684 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/6582

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for collecting and managing TV viewership data from multiple TV metering data providers is disclosed. The method includes: receiving an event log file at a distributed computer system that includes multiple computers; dynamically selecting one or more computers according to a predefined sharding function; at each of the selected computers: allocating a set of compressed event records, which corresponds to a subset of the event log file, at predetermined locations within the memory of the computer; and in accordance with a predefined schedule, replicating the compressed event records from a respective one of the selected computers to one or more other computers of the distributed system such that there are at least two replicas of any event record on at least two computers of the distributed computer system.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于从多个电视计量数据提供者收集和管理电视观看数据的计算机实现的方法。 该方法包括：在包括多台计算机的分布式计算机系统中接收事件日志文件; 根据预定义的分片功能动态地选择一个或多个计算机; 在每个所选择的计算机上：在计算机的存储器内的预定位置处分配对应于事件日志文件的子集的一组压缩事件记录; 并且根据预定义的时间表，将压缩的事件记录从所选择的计算机中的相应一个计算机复制到所述分布式系统的一个或多个其他计算机，使得在所述计算机的至少两个计算机上存在至少两个任何事件记录的副本 分布式计算机系统。