公开(公告)号：US08752081B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-10

申请号：US13690652

申请日：2012-11-30

Applicant: Arun Ramaswamy ,  Charles C. Conklin ,  Wayne A. Olmsted ,  Karin Anne Johnson ,  Fred Martensen ,  Daniel Nelson ,  Alexander Topchy ,  Paul M. Mears

Inventor： Arun Ramaswamy ,  Charles C. Conklin ,  Wayne A. Olmsted ,  Karin Anne Johnson ,  Fred Martensen ,  Daniel Nelson ,  Alexander Topchy ,  Paul M. Mears

IPC: H04N7/16 ,  H04L29/08 ,  H04L12/66 ,  H04W4/02 ,  H04N21/442

CPC classification number: H04N21/44218 ,  H04L12/66 ,  H04L67/18 ,  H04L67/22 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/4394 ,  H04N21/44213 ,  H04N21/4432 ,  H04N21/4436 ,  H04N21/4524 ,  H04W4/02

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for multi-purpose metering are disclosed. An example method includes acquiring a rate of data transfer to/from the monitored location and comparing the acquired rate of data transfer to a threshold. The example method also includes setting at least one media monitoring device in a first bandwidth mode when the acquired rate of data transfer exceeds the threshold, and setting the at least one media monitoring device in a second bandwidth mode when the acquired rate of data transfer is below the threshold.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于多用途计量的方法和装置。 示例性方法包括获取到/从被监视位置的数据传输速率，并将所获取的数据传送速率与阈值进行比较。 所述示例方法还包括当所获取的数据传输速率超过所述阈值时，将至少一个媒体监视设备设置为第一带宽模式，并且当所获取的数据传输速率是第二带宽模式时，将所述至少一个媒体监视设备设置为第二带宽模式 低于门槛。

公开(公告)号：US08555304B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-08

申请号：US13526415

申请日：2012-06-18

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: H04H60/33

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. In an example method includes counting a first number of individuals proximate to a media presentation device, counting a second number of signals received from one or more portable devices, each of which is associated with a respective one of one or more monitored individuals, comparing the first number of individuals to the second number of signals, and determining a third number of unidentified ones of the individuals proximate to the media presentation device based on the comparison of the first number of individuals to the second number of signals.

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。 在一个示例性方法中包括计数靠近媒体呈现设备的第一数量的个体，对从一个或多个便携式设备接收的第二数量的信号进行计数，每个便携式设备与一个或多个被监控个体中的相应一个相关联， 基于所述第一数量个体与所述第二数量信号的比较，确定靠近所述媒体呈现装置的所述个体中的不明身份的第三数量的第一数量的第二数量的个体。

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：US20130174190A1

公开(公告)日：2013-07-04

申请号：US13690652

申请日：2012-11-30

Applicant: Arun Ramaswamy ,  Charles C. Conklin ,  Wayne A. Olmsted ,  Karin Johnson ,  Fred Martensen ,  Daniel Nelson ,  Alexander Topchy ,  Paul M. Mears

Inventor： Arun Ramaswamy ,  Charles C. Conklin ,  Wayne A. Olmsted ,  Karin Johnson ,  Fred Martensen ,  Daniel Nelson ,  Alexander Topchy ,  Paul M. Mears

IPC: H04N21/442

CPC classification number: H04N21/44218 ,  H04L12/66 ,  H04L67/18 ,  H04L67/22 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/4394 ,  H04N21/44213 ,  H04N21/4432 ,  H04N21/4436 ,  H04N21/4524 ,  H04W4/02

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for multi-purpose metering are disclosed. An example method includes acquiring a rate of data transfer to/from the monitored location and comparing the acquired rate of data transfer to a threshold. The example method also includes setting at least one media monitoring device in a first bandwidth mode when the acquired rate of data transfer exceeds the threshold, and setting the at least one media monitoring device in a second bandwidth mode when the acquired rate of data transfer is below the threshold.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于多用途计量的方法和装置。 示例性方法包括获取到/从被监视位置的数据传输速率，并将所获取的数据传送速率与阈值进行比较。 所述示例方法还包括当所获取的数据传输速率超过所述阈值时，将至少一个媒体监视设备设置为第一带宽模式，并且当所获取的数据传输速率是第二带宽模式时，将所述至少一个媒体监视设备设置为第二带宽模式 低于门槛。

公开(公告)号：US08225342B2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-17

申请号：US10970585

申请日：2004-10-21

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: H04H60/33

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. In an example method, a first media metering device associated with a media presentation device monitors for a presence of one or more other media metering devices and a monitoring operation of the first media metering device is halted based on the presence of the one or more other media metering devices.

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。 在示例性方法中，与媒体呈现设备相关联的第一媒体计量设备监视一个或多个其他媒体计量设备的存在，并且基于一个或多个其他媒体计量设备的存在来停止第一媒体计量设备的监视操作 介质计量装置。

公开(公告)号：US20110289523A1

公开(公告)日：2011-11-24

申请号：US13194657

申请日：2011-07-29

Applicant: Paul M. Mears ,  Arun Ramaswamy

Inventor： Paul M. Mears ,  Arun Ramaswamy

IPC: H04N7/16 ,  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：US07742737B2

公开(公告)日：2010-06-22

申请号：US10492471

申请日：2002-10-09

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: H04H9/00

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: Method and apparatus for identifying broadcast digital audio signals include structure and/or function whereby the digital audio signal is provided to processing structure which is configured to (i) identify a program-identifying code in the received digital audio signal, (ii) identify a program-identifying code in a decompressed received digital audio signal, (iii) identify a feature signature in the received digital audio signal, and (iv) identify a feature signature in the decompressed received digital audio signal. Preferably, such processing structure is disposed in a dwelling or a monitoring site in an audience measurement system, such as the Nielsen TV ratings system.

Abstract translation: 用于识别广播数字音频信号的方法和装置包括其中数字音频信号被提供给处理结构的结构和/或功能，处理结构被配置为（i）识别所接收的数字音频信号中的节目识别码，（ii） 解码接收的数字音频信号中的节目识别码，（iii）识别所接收的数字音频信号中的特征签名，以及（iv）识别解压缩的接收的数字音频信号中的特征签名。 优选地，这种处理结构被布置在诸如尼尔森电视评级系统的观众测量系统中的住宅或监视站点中。

公开(公告)号：US20140115616A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-24

申请号：US14137076

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.

公开(公告)号：US08166497B2

公开(公告)日：2012-04-24

申请号：US12035974

申请日：2008-02-22

Applicant: Paul M. Mears

Inventor： Paul M. Mears

IPC: H04H60/33

CPC classification number: H04H60/31 ,  H04H2201/90

Abstract: Example methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture to collect metering information associated with media presented media presentation devices are disclosed. A disclosed example system for collecting metering information includes a media meter to generate media monitoring information in response to media presented by a media presentation device. The example system also includes a peripheral memory device removably couplable by an audience member to the media meter to receive the media monitoring information.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于收集与媒体呈现的媒体呈现设备相关联的计量信息的示例性方法，设备和制品。 用于收集计量信息的公开的示例系统包括媒体计量器，以响应于由媒体呈现设备呈现的媒体来生成媒体监视信息。 该示例系统还包括外部存储器设备，其可由观众成员可移除地耦合到媒体计费器以接收媒体监视信息。

公开(公告)号：US07793316B2

公开(公告)日：2010-09-07

申请号：US10867190

申请日：2004-06-14

Applicant: Paul M. Mears ,  Arun Ramaswamy

Inventor： Paul M. Mears ,  Arun Ramaswamy

IPC: H04N7/16 ,  H04N17/00 ,  G06Q30/00 ,  G06F15/173

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。