公开(公告)号：US20120191231A1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-26

申请号：US13396390

申请日：2012-02-14

Applicant: Avery Li-Chun Wang

Inventor： Avery Li-Chun Wang

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G11B27/28 ,  G06F16/632 ,  G06F16/683 ,  G06F16/7834 ,  H04H60/37 ,  H04H2201/90

Abstract: Methods and systems for identifying content in a data stream by a client device are provided. The methods may include receiving at the client device a signature file that is indicative of one or more features extracted from media content and information identifying the media content. The method may also include based on a comparison with the signature file, the client device performing a content identification of received media content rendered by a media rendering source. The client device may receive a set of signature files based on any number of factors including a physical location of the client device, a network address of the client device, a previous content recognition request of the client device, a genre preference, an artist preference, and a user profile.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于由客户端设备识别数据流中的内容的方法和系统。 所述方法可以包括在客户端设备处接收指示从媒体内容提取的一个或多个特征的标签文件和标识媒体内容的信息。 该方法还可以包括基于与签名文件的比较，客户端设备执行由媒体呈现源呈现的接收到的媒体内容的内容标识。 客户端设备可以基于任何数量的因素来接收一组签名文件，包括客户端设备的物理位置，客户端设备的网络地址，客户端设备的先前内容识别请求，类型偏好，艺术家偏好 和用户配置文件。

公开(公告)号：US08205237B2

公开(公告)日：2012-06-19

申请号：US11977202

申请日：2007-10-23

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 media work may be associated with an action by (a) extracting features from the media work, (b) determining an identification of the media work, based on the features extracted, using a sub-linear time search, such as an approximate nearest neighbor search for example, and (c) determining an action based on the identification of the media work determined. The media work may be an audio work. The features extracted from the work may include (A) a frequency decomposition of a signal of the audio work, (B) information samples of the audio work, (C) average intensities of sampled windows of the audio work, and/or (D) information from frequencies of the audio work.

Abstract translation: 媒体作品可以通过以下方式与动作相关联：（a）从媒体作品中提取特征，（b）使用亚线性时间搜索（例如近似最近的），基于所提取的特征来确定媒体作品的标识 邻居搜索，以及（c）基于确定的媒体工作的识别来确定动作。 媒体工作可能是音频作品。 从工作中提取的特征可以包括（A）音频工作的信号的频率分解，（B）音频工作的信息采样，（C）音频工作的采样窗口的平均强度和/或（D ）来自音频工作频率的信息。

公开(公告)号：US20110314486A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-22

申请号：US13222828

申请日：2011-08-31

Applicant: Daozheng Lu ,  Paul C. Kempter ,  William A. Feininger

Inventor： Daozheng Lu ,  Paul C. Kempter ,  William A. Feininger

IPC: H04H60/32

CPC classification number: H04N7/165 ,  H04H60/37 ,  H04H60/39 ,  H04H60/45 ,  H04H60/58 ,  H04H60/82 ,  H04H2201/90 ,  H04N21/4392 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/658 ,  H04N21/812

Abstract: A television audience measurement system measures viewing of a television program viewed on digital television located in a statistically selected site by (i) retrieving an audience measurement data packet from a television set in order to identify the television program, (ii) detecting an audio code embedded in the television program in order to identify the television program, (iii) extracting an audio signature from the television program in order to identify the television program, (iv) identifying the television program through use of a software agent, and (v) selecting at least one of the retrieving means, the detecting means, the extracting means, and the software agent in order to identify the television program.

Abstract translation: 电视观众测量系统通过（i）从电视机中检索观众测量数据分组以便识别电视节目，（ii）检测音频代码，测量在位于统计选择的站点中的数字电视上观看的电视节目的观看次数 嵌入在电视节目中以识别电视节目，（iii）从电视节目中提取音频签名以识别电视节目，（iv）通过使用软件代理识别电视节目，以及（v） 选择检索装置，检测装置，提取装置和软件代理中的至少一个，以识别电视节目。

公开(公告)号：US20110280408A1

公开(公告)日：2011-11-17

申请号：US13192191

申请日：2011-07-27

Applicant: Fernando D. Falcon

Inventor： Fernando D. Falcon

IPC: H04R29/00

CPC classification number: H04R29/00 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  H04H20/31 ,  H04H60/31 ,  H04H60/37 ,  H04H60/58 ,  H04H2201/50 ,  H04H2201/90

Abstract: A device, system and method for enabling the measuring of audiences to media consumed through the use of digital media terminals. An example disclosed herein includes a loop-back device that allows the production/extraction of content identification information from media items rendered by a digital media terminal that can be seamlessly and homogenously implemented in a wide variety of media distribution platforms and devices, including Internet and mobile networks.

Abstract translation: 一种用于使得能够通过使用数字媒体终端消费的媒体来测量观众的设备，系统和方法。 本文公开的示例包括回送设备，其允许从数字媒体终端呈现的媒体项目生成/提取内容识别信息，该媒体项目可以无缝地和均匀地实现在各种各样的媒体分发平台和设备中，包括因特网和 手机网络。

公开(公告)号：US20110231882A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-22

申请号：US13121198

申请日：2009-09-02

Applicant: Gang Wang ,  Jozef Pieter Van Gassel ,  Jaap Andre Haitsma

Inventor： Gang Wang ,  Jozef Pieter Van Gassel ,  Jaap Andre Haitsma

IPC: H04N7/18

CPC classification number: H04H60/80 ,  H04H60/43 ,  H04H60/58 ,  H04H60/59 ,  H04H2201/90

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of communicating between two devices, wherein these devices receive a signal requesting a second device to play a first broadcast audio/video content being played by a first device. The method comprises a step of generating a fingerprint of the first broadcast audio/video content being played on said first device and a series of fingerprints of a series of broadcast audio/video contents received by the second device; and a step of identifying said first broadcast audio/video content from said series of broadcast audio/video contents in accordance with said fingerprint of the first broadcast audio/video content and said series of fingerprints.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种在两个设备之间通信的方法，其中这些设备接收请求第二设备的信号来播放由第一设备正在播放的第一广播音频/视频内容。 该方法包括：生成在所述第一设备上正在播放的第一广播音频/视频内容的指纹和由第二设备接收的一系列广播音频/视频内容的一系列指纹的步骤; 以及根据第一广播音频/视频内容和所述一系列指纹的所述指纹，从所述一系列广播音频/视频内容中识别所述第一广播音频/视频内容的步骤。

公开(公告)号：US20110179447A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-21

申请号：US13077511

申请日：2011-03-31

Applicant: David H. Harkness ,  Daozheng Lu ,  William A. Feininger ,  Craig M. Smithpeters

Inventor： David H. Harkness ,  Daozheng Lu ,  William A. Feininger ,  Craig M. Smithpeters

IPC: H04N7/10

CPC classification number: H04H20/28 ,  H04H20/14 ,  H04H20/93 ,  H04H60/37 ,  H04H60/40 ,  H04H60/43 ,  H04H60/56 ,  H04H2201/90 ,  H04N21/44204 ,  H04N21/6582 ,  H04N21/8352

Abstract: A detection apparatus includes a meter to record a media link embedded in a first program tuned by a tuner. The media link is activatable to retrieve content different from the first program from a content provider. The content is different from the first program to be presented to a user. The media link is broadcast with at least the first program and a second program different from the first program such that the media link does not uniquely identify either the first program, the second program or a tuned station. The apparatus further includes a program identifier to activate the media link to retrieve the content from the content provider to facilitate identification of the program.

Abstract translation: 检测装置包括用于记录嵌入在由调谐器调谐的第一程序中的媒体链路的仪表。 可以激活媒体链接以从内容提供商检索与第一节目不同的内容。 内容与要呈现给用户的第一个程序不同。 媒体链路至少与第一节目广播，第二节目与第一节目不同，使得媒体链路不唯一地标识第一节目，第二节目或调谐台。 该装置还包括程序标识符，用于激活媒体链接以从内容提供者检索内容以便于识别节目。

公开(公告)号：US20100333126A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-30

申请号：US12823374

申请日：2010-06-25

Applicant: Henry B. Wheeler ,  Daozheng Lu

Inventor： Henry B. Wheeler ,  Daozheng Lu

IPC: H04N7/16

CPC classification number: H04H60/39 ,  H04H60/41 ,  H04H60/56 ,  H04H2201/90 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04N21/235 ,  H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/6582 ,  H04N21/8352

Abstract: A system identifies which of first and second signal sources is supplying a program signal to a monitored receiver. The first and second signal sources and the monitored receiver are located in a household. The system extracts a reference program signature representative of an output of the monitored receiver and first and second source program signatures representative of an output of the first and second signal sources. The system identifies which of the first and second signal sources is a source of the program signal in response to the reference program signature and the first and second source program signatures.

Abstract translation: 系统识别第一和第二信号源中的哪一个正向受监视的接收机提供节目信号。 第一和第二信号源和受监控的接收器位于家庭中。 系统提取表示监视的接收机的输出的参考程序签名，以及表示第一和第二信号源的输出的第一和第二源程序签名。 响应于参考程序签名和第一和第二源程序签名，系统识别第一和第二信号源中的哪一个是程序信号的源。

公开(公告)号：US20100299689A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-25

申请号：US12847805

申请日：2010-07-30

Applicant: Paul M. Mears ,  Arun Ramaswamy

Inventor： Paul M. Mears ,  Arun Ramaswamy

IPC: H04N7/16 ,  H04N17/00 ,  G06Q10/00

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：US20100199296A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-05

申请号：US12757755

申请日：2010-04-09

Applicant: Morris Lee ,  Daniel Nelson ,  Weston Headley

Inventor： Morris Lee ,  Daniel Nelson ,  Weston Headley

IPC: H04N7/16

CPC classification number: H04N21/43615 ,  G08C2201/91 ,  H04H60/31 ,  H04H60/52 ,  H04H2201/90 ,  H04N7/16 ,  H04N21/25866 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/4131 ,  H04N21/44213 ,  H04N21/44218 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/6582 ,  H04N21/8352

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture for using location information to manage spillover in an audience monitoring system are disclosed. In an example method, a first location signal and a second location signal are received substantially simultaneously at a portable metering device. The first location signal is emitted via a first device located at a first location and includes a first signal characteristic associated with the first location. The second location signal is emitted via a second device located at a second location and includes a second signal characteristic associated with the second location. The first location signal or the second location signal is selected based on the first and second signal characteristics. Media monitoring information is generated based on the selected signal.

Abstract translation: 公开了使用位置信息来管理观众监视系统中的溢出的方法，装置和制品。 在示例性方法中，基本上同时在便携式计量装置处接收第一位置信号和第二位置信号。 第一位置信号经由位于第一位置的第一设备发射，并且包括与第一位置相关联的第一信号特征。 第二位置信号经由位于第二位置处的第二设备发射，并且包括与第二位置相关联的第二信号特性。 基于第一和第二信号特性来选择第一位置信号或第二位置信号。 基于选择的信号生成媒体监视信息。

公开(公告)号：US20100198380A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-05

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: G06F17/00

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被接收为未压缩; 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。