公开(公告)号：US20140115617A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-24

申请号：US14137190

申请日：2013-12-20

Applicant: Morris Lee ,  Paul M. Mears ,  Robert A. Luff ,  Arun Ramaswamy ,  Stanley F. Seagren ,  Weston P. Headley

Inventor： Morris Lee ,  Paul M. Mears ,  Robert A. Luff ,  Arun Ramaswamy ,  Stanley F. Seagren ,  Weston P. Headley

IPC: H04N21/442

CPC classification number: H04N21/44204 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  H04H60/33 ,  H04H60/52 ,  H04N21/4394 ,  H04N21/44218 ,  H04N21/44222

Abstract: Example methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture determine compliance with usage guidelines of an audience measurement system. Initially, location information associated with an audience member is obtained. It is then determined whether the audience member is in compliance with the usage guidelines based on the location information. Media monitoring information corresponding to the location information is then tagged as non-compliant if the audience member is not in compliance with the usage guidelines.

Abstract translation: 示例性方法，设备和制品决定了遵守观众测量系统的使用指南。 最初，获得与受众成员相关联的位置信息。 然后，根据位置信息确定观众成员是否符合使用指南。 如果观众成员不符合使用指南，则与位置信息对应的媒体监控信息随后被标记为不符合规定。

公开(公告)号：US20140104435A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-17

申请号：US14141641

申请日：2013-12-27

Applicant: Robert A. Luff ,  Weston P. Headley

Inventor： Robert A. Luff ,  Weston P. Headley

IPC: H04N17/00

CPC classification number: H04N17/00 ,  H04N7/17309 ,  H04N19/00 ,  H04N21/2343 ,  H04N21/234309 ,  H04N21/2383 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/4348 ,  H04N21/4382 ,  H04N21/44222

Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and articles of manufacture for media monitoring are disclosed. In particular, the example apparatus, methods, and articles of manufacture determine a media source type associated with a media signal and select an encoding or decoding mode based on the media source type. An encoding operation encodes the media signal using the selected encoding mode and a decoding operation decodes the media signal using the selected decoding mode.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于介质监测的装置，方法和制品。 具体地，示例性装置，方法和制品确定与媒体信号相关联的媒体源类型，并且基于媒体源类型选择编码或解码模式。 编码操作使用所选择的编码模式对媒体信号进行编码，并且解码操作使用所选择的解码模式解码媒体信号。

公开(公告)号：US20130152117A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-13

申请号：US13762025

申请日：2013-02-07

Applicant: Arun Ramaswamy ,  Robert A. Luff

Inventor： Arun Ramaswamy ,  Robert A. Luff

IPC: H04N21/442

CPC classification number: H04N21/442 ,  H04H20/14 ,  H04H60/372 ,  H04H60/40 ,  H04H60/43 ,  H04H60/45 ,  H04H60/58 ,  H04H60/59 ,  H04H60/64 ,  H04H2201/90 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04N21/254 ,  H04N21/25866 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/6582 ,  H04N21/8352

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to maintain audience privacy while determining viewing of video-on-demand (VOD) programs are disclosed. An example method disclosed herein comprises obtaining subscriber metering data from a site metering device monitoring presentation of VOD content at a first subscriber site, obtaining server metering data from a VOD server, the server metering data including identification information for a plurality of subscriber sites to identify particular VOD content provided uniquely to each of the subscriber sites, the identification information manipulated to preserve anonymity of the plurality of subscriber sites, manipulating at least a portion of the subscriber metering data to determine a first manipulated identifier to identify the first subscriber site, and using the first manipulated identifier to cross-reference the manipulated identification information included in the server metering data to merge the subscriber metering data and the portion of the server metering data uniquely associated with the first subscriber site.

Abstract translation: 公开了在确定观看视频点播（VOD）节目时保持观众隐私的方法和装置。 本文公开的示例性方法包括从站点计量设备获取用户测量数据，监视在第一用户站点处的VOD内容的呈现，从VOD服务器获取服务器计量数据，所述服务器计量数据包括用于多个订户站点的标识信息，以识别 为每个用户站点唯一地提供的特定VOD内容，被操纵以保护多个用户站点的匿名性的识别信息，操纵用户测量数据的至少一部分以确定用于识别第一用户站点的第一操作标识符，以及 使用第一操作标识符来交叉引用包括在服务器测量数据中的操纵标识信息，以合并用户测量数据和与第一用户站点唯一相关联的服务器计量数据的部分。

公开(公告)号：US08381241B2

公开(公告)日：2013-02-19

申请号：US12769163

申请日：2010-04-28

Applicant: Arun Ramaswamy ,  Robert A. Luff

Inventor： Arun Ramaswamy ,  Robert A. Luff

IPC: H04H60/33 ,  H04H60/32

CPC classification number: H04N21/442 ,  H04H20/14 ,  H04H60/372 ,  H04H60/40 ,  H04H60/43 ,  H04H60/45 ,  H04H60/58 ,  H04H60/59 ,  H04H60/64 ,  H04H2201/90 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04N21/254 ,  H04N21/25866 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/6582 ,  H04N21/8352

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to maintain audience privacy while determining viewing of video-on-demand (VOD) programs are disclosed. An example method disclosed herein comprises obtaining subscriber metering data from a site metering device monitoring presentation of VOD content at a first subscriber site, obtaining server metering data from a VOD server, the server metering data including identification information for a plurality of subscriber sites to identify particular VOD content provided uniquely to each of the subscriber sites, the identification information manipulated to preserve anonymity of the plurality of subscriber sites, manipulating at least a portion of the subscriber metering data to determine a first manipulated identifier to identify the first subscriber site, and using the first manipulated identifier to cross-reference the manipulated identification information included in the server metering data to merge the subscriber metering data and the portion of the server metering data uniquely associated with the first subscriber site.

Abstract translation: 公开了在确定观看视频点播（VOD）节目时保持观众隐私的方法和装置。 本文公开的示例性方法包括从站点计量设备获取用户测量数据，监视在第一用户站点处的VOD内容的呈现，从VOD服务器获取服务器计量数据，所述服务器计量数据包括用于多个订户站点的标识信息，以识别 为每个用户站点唯一地提供的特定VOD内容，被操纵以保护多个用户站点的匿名性的识别信息，操纵用户测量数据的至少一部分以确定用于识别第一用户站点的第一操作标识符，以及 使用第一操作标识符来交叉引用包括在服务器测量数据中的操纵标识信息，以合并用户测量数据和与第一用户站点唯一相关联的服务器计量数据的部分。

公开(公告)号：US20100082499A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-01

申请号：US12414289

申请日：2009-03-30

Applicant: Robert A. Luff

Inventor： Robert A. Luff

IPC: G06Q50/00 ,  G06Q10/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/04 ,  G06Q30/018 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q50/06 ,  Y02P90/84

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus to generate an energy consumption index are disclosed. In one described example, a method to generate an energy consumption index is disclosed, the method including measuring resources consumed at a home associated with a first person and calculating a home energy value indicative of the resources consumed at the home and measuring resources consumed by the person while located outside the home and calculating an out of home energy value indicative of the resources consumed by the person while located outside the home. The example method further includes identifying goods purchased by the person and calculating a purchase energy value indicative of the resources associated with the purchased goods, and generating an energy consumption index associated with the person based on the home energy value, the out of home energy value, and the purchase energy value.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于产生能量消耗指数的系统，方法和装置。 在一个所描述的示例中，公开了一种生成能量消耗指数的方法，所述方法包括测量在与第一人相关联的家庭消耗的资源，以及计算指示在家庭消耗的资源的家庭能量值， 位于家庭外面的人，并计算出指示在位于家庭外部的人所消耗的资源的家庭能量值。 该示例方法还包括识别由人购买的商品并计算指示与购买商品相关联的资源的购买能量值，并且基于家庭能量值生成与该人相关联的能量消耗指数，家庭外能量值 ，以及购买能源价值。

公开(公告)号：US20080270172A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-30

申请号：US12166955

申请日：2008-07-02

Applicant: Robert A. Luff ,  John W. Buonasera ,  Stanley F. Seagren

Inventor： Robert A. Luff ,  John W. Buonasera ,  Stanley F. Seagren

IPC: G06Q99/00 ,  G01S13/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/02

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for using radar to monitor audiences in media environments are described. An example method of identifying media exposure acquires radar information associated with a person in a media environment, determines a location of the person in the media environment based on the radar information, and identifies media exposure based on the location of the person

Abstract translation: 描述了使用雷达监测媒体环境中的观众的方法和设备。 识别媒体曝光的示例性方法获取与媒体环境中的人相关联的雷达信息，基于雷达信息确定媒体环境中的人的位置，并且基于该人的位置来识别媒体曝光

公开(公告)号：US08914819B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-16

申请号：US12106040

申请日：2008-04-18

Applicant: Paul M. Mears ,  Robert A. Luff ,  Robert Joel Stokes ,  Arun Ramaswamy ,  Charles Clinton Conklin ,  Brian Scott Mello ,  Seth Alan Pelletier ,  Perry Joseph Fisch

Inventor： Paul M. Mears ,  Robert A. Luff ,  Robert Joel Stokes ,  Arun Ramaswamy ,  Charles Clinton Conklin ,  Brian Scott Mello ,  Seth Alan Pelletier ,  Perry Joseph Fisch

IPC: H04H60/56 ,  G11B27/32 ,  H04N21/442 ,  H04N21/235 ,  H04H60/59 ,  H04H60/37 ,  H04N21/258 ,  H04N21/81 ,  H04N21/435 ,  G11B27/36 ,  H04N21/658 ,  H04H60/58 ,  H04N21/414 ,  H04H60/31 ,  H04N21/439 ,  H04N21/44

CPC classification number: H04N21/44218 ,  G06F17/3002 ,  G11B27/322 ,  G11B27/36 ,  H04H60/31 ,  H04H60/37 ,  H04H60/58 ,  H04H60/59 ,  H04H2201/90 ,  H04L67/10 ,  H04N21/235 ,  H04N21/2541 ,  H04N21/25883 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/41407 ,  H04N21/4223 ,  H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/4394 ,  H04N21/44008 ,  H04N21/44204 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/4627 ,  H04N21/6125 ,  H04N21/6582 ,  H04N21/6587 ,  H04N21/8193 ,  H04N21/8358 ,  H04R3/00 ,  H04R2420/05 ,  H04R2420/09

Abstract: Example methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture to collect metering information associated with media presented by portable and computer media presentation devices are disclosed. A disclosed example apparatus includes a headset configured to be communicatively coupled to a media presentation device and a speaker coupled to the headset and configured to emit audio based on audio information received from the media presentation device. The example apparatus also includes a metering information generator coupled to the headset and configured to be communicatively coupled to the media presentation device to receive the audio information and generate metering information associated with the received audio information.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于收集与由便携式和计算机媒体呈现装置呈现的媒体相关联的计量信息的示例性方法，装置和制品。 所公开的示例性设备包括被配置为通信地耦合到媒体呈现设备的耳机，以及耦合到耳机并被配置为基于从媒体呈现设备接收的音频信息发射音频的扬声器。 该示例设备还包括耦合到耳机并被配置为通信地耦合到媒体呈现设备以接收音频信息并生成与所接收的音频信息相关联的测量信息的计量信息发生器。

公开(公告)号：US08549552B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-01

申请号：US12611757

申请日：2009-11-03

Applicant: Arun Ramaswamy ,  Fred Martensen ,  Robert A. Luff ,  Kendall Shirilla

Inventor： Arun Ramaswamy ,  Fred Martensen ,  Robert A. Luff ,  Kendall Shirilla

IPC: H04N7/16

CPC classification number: H04R29/00 ,  H04R2499/13

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to monitor media exposure in vehicles are disclosed. An example implementation includes collecting audience measurement data with a media monitoring device fixed in a vehicle and transmitting the audience measurement data from the media monitoring device to a shuttle located within the vehicle, the shuttle being incapable of collecting audience measurement data independent of the media monitoring device.

公开(公告)号：US08181848B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-22

申请号：US12064565

申请日：2006-09-01

Applicant: Wayne Asa Olmsted ,  Charles Clinton Conklin ,  Michael Alan Hicks ,  Robert A. Luff

Inventor： Wayne Asa Olmsted ,  Charles Clinton Conklin ,  Michael Alan Hicks ,  Robert A. Luff

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/02 ,  G06K19/07327 ,  G06Q10/06375 ,  G06Q30/0201

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for metering printed media are disclosed. A disclosed example apparatus comprises a first radio frequency identification (RFID) tag to adhere to a first leaflet of a printed media at a first location; a second RFID tag to adhere to a second leaflet of the printed media at a second location of the second leaflet, the first and second locations being substantially a same location; and a first RFID absorber to adhere to a third leaflet of the printed media such that, when the printed media is positioned to expose the first and the third leaflets, the second RFID tag is inactive, and such that, when the printed media is positioned to expose the second and the third leaflets, the first RFID tag is inactive.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于计量印刷媒体的方法和装置。 所公开的示例性设备包括第一射频识别（RFID）标签，以在第一位置附着到打印介质的第一传单上; 第二RFID标签，以在所述第二传单的第二位置附着到所述打印介质的第二传单上，所述第一和第二位置基本上是相同的位置; 以及第一RFID吸收器，其粘附到所述印刷介质的第三传单上，使得当所述打印介质定位成暴露所述第一和第三传单时，所述第二RFID标签是无效的，并且使得当所述打印介质被定位时 为了暴露第二和第三传单，第一RFID标签是无效的。

公开(公告)号：US08170886B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-01

申请号：US12414289

申请日：2009-03-30

Applicant: Robert A. Luff

Inventor： Robert A. Luff

IPC: G06Q10/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/04 ,  G06Q30/018 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q50/06 ,  Y02P90/84

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus to generate an energy consumption index are disclosed. In one described example, a method to generate an energy consumption index is disclosed, the method including measuring resources consumed at a home associated with a first person and calculating a home energy value indicative of the resources consumed at the home and measuring resources consumed by the person while located outside the home and calculating an out of home energy value indicative of the resources consumed by the person while located outside the home. The example method further includes identifying goods purchased by the person and calculating a purchase energy value indicative of the resources associated with the purchased goods, and generating an energy consumption index associated with the person based on the home energy value, the out of home energy value, and the purchase energy value.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于产生能量消耗指数的系统，方法和装置。 在一个所描述的示例中，公开了一种生成能量消耗指数的方法，所述方法包括测量在与第一人相关联的家庭消耗的资源，以及计算指示在家庭消耗的资源的家庭能量值， 位于家庭外面的人，并计算出指示在位于家庭外部的人所消耗的资源的家庭能量值。 该示例方法还包括识别由人购买的商品并计算指示与购买商品相关联的资源的购买能量值，并且基于家庭能量值生成与该人相关联的能量消耗指数，家庭外能量值 ，以及购买能源价值。