公开(公告)号：WO2014065903A2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-01

申请号：PCT/US2013/049120

申请日：2013-07-02

Applicant: ARBITRON, INC.

Inventor： JAIN, Anand ,  STAVROPOULOS, John ,  NEUHAUSER, Alan ,  LYNCH, Wendell ,  KUZNETSOV, Vladimir ,  CRYSTAL, Jack ,  GISH, David

IPC: H04W24/00

CPC classification number: H04W48/04 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  H04M1/6008 ,  H04M1/7253 ,  H04N21/00

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for modifying operation of a portable processing device configured to scan for wireless signals under a first scan rate. As wireless signals are received in the portable processing device, characteristics of the wireless signals are analyzed, and if the characteristics match one or more characteristics, the operation of the portable processing device is modified. Under one exemplary embodiment, the first scan rate is modified to a second scan rate, where the second scan rate being different from the first. Under another exemplary embodiment, monitoring capabilities in the portable processing device are activated or modified to collect research data on media data. The characteristics may include identification information or messages/commands that are transmitted wirelessly.

Abstract translation: 一种用于修改便携式处理装置的操作的计算机实现的方法，其被配置为以第一扫描速率扫描无线信号。 随着在便携式处理装置中接收无线信号，分析无线信号的特性，并且如果特性匹配一个或多个特性，便可改变便携式处理装置的操作。 在一个示例性实施例下，将第一扫描速率修改为第二扫描速率，其中第二扫描速率与第一扫描速率不同。 在另一个示例性实施例中，便携式处理设备中的监控功能被激活或修改以收集关于媒体数据的研究数据。 特征可以包括无线发送的识别信息或消息/命令。

公开(公告)号：WO2013102017A1

公开(公告)日：2013-07-04

申请号：PCT/US2012/071969

申请日：2012-12-28

Applicant: ARBITRON, INC.

Inventor： STAVROPOULOS, John ,  JAIN, Anand ,  LYNCH, Wendell ,  KUZNETSOV, Vladimir ,  CRYSTAL, Jack ,  BOLLES, Jason ,  MCKENNA, John William ,  GISH, David ,  RICHARDSON, Mark ,  NEUHAUSER, Alan

IPC: H04M1/66

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绑定到收集器。 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：WO2014065931A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-01

申请号：PCT/US2013/054505

申请日：2013-08-12

Applicant: ARBITRON, INC.

Inventor： JAIN, Anand ,  STAVROPOULOS, John ,  NEUHAUSER, Alan ,  LYNCH, Wendell ,  KUZNETSOV, Vladimir ,  CRYSTAL, Jack ,  GISH, David

IPC: H04N7/16

CPC classification number: H04N21/2541 ,  G06F3/061 ,  G06F3/0659 ,  G06F3/067 ,  G06F3/165 ,  G10L19/018 ,  H04N21/233 ,  H04N21/26291 ,  H04N21/4394 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/4627 ,  H04N21/6405 ,  H04N21/6543 ,  H04N21/8166 ,  H04N21/8358

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for modifying operation of a media terminal device using characteristics of audio, wherein the characteristics may include ancillary code embedded in audio and/or audio signatures. When audio codes are read and/or signatures are extracted, they are processed to determine if they correspond to a predetermined characteristic that has a linked command. If correspondence is found, the command is executed to affect one or more operational layers of the media terminal device to modify at least one operational parameter.

Abstract translation: 一种用于使用音频特性修改媒体终端设备的操作的计算机实现的方法，其中所述特征可以包括嵌入在音频和/或音频签名中的辅助代码。 当提取音频代码和/或签名时，处理它们以确定它们是否对应于具有链接命令的预定特性。 如果发现对应关系，则执行命令以影响媒体终端设备的一个或多个操作层来修改至少一个操作参数。

公开(公告)号：WO2014065902A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-01

申请号：PCT/US2013/049089

申请日：2013-07-02

Applicant: ARBITRON, INC.

Inventor： STAVROPOULOS, John ,  JAIN, Anand ,  LYNCH, Wendell ,  KUZNETSOV, Vladimir ,  CRYSTAL, Jack ,  GISH, David ,  NEUHAUSER, Alan

IPC: H04N7/12

CPC classification number: G10L19/018 ,  H04H20/31 ,  H04H60/37 ,  H04H60/40 ,  H04H60/58 ,  H04H2201/50 ,  H04H2201/90

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for synchronizing devices that produce identifiable characteristics from audio media. A device receives audio and produces initial time data. Subsequent time data is received at a coupling interface from a portable device that has access to accurate time sources. The subsequent time data is processed to determine if it is more accurate than the initial time data. If so, the clock of the device is updated to reflect the second time data. The device then processes the audio media to generate at least one identifiable characteristic relating to the audio, which may include ancillary codes and/or audio signatures. The identifiable characteristics are then transmitted together with the subsequent time data for detection.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于同步从音频媒体产生可识别特征的装置的系统和方法。 设备接收音频并产生初始时间数据。 随后的时间数据在具有访问准确时间源的便携式设备的耦合接口处被接收。 处理后续时间数据以确定它是否比初始时间数据更准确。 如果是这样，则更新设备的时钟以反映第二次数据。 然后，该设备处理音频媒体以产生与音频相关的至少一个可识别特征，其可以包括辅助代码和/或音频签名。 然后将可识别特征与随后的检测时间数据一起传输。

公开(公告)号：WO2013090917A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-20

申请号：PCT/US2012/070163

申请日：2012-12-17

Applicant: ARBITRON, INC.

Inventor： JAIN, Anand ,  STAVROPOULOS, John ,  NEUHAUSER, Alan ,  LYNCH, Wendell ,  KUZNETSOV, Vladimir ,  CRYSTAL, Jack

IPC: H04H60/32

CPC classification number: H04L67/22 ,  H04B5/0031 ,  H04B5/0037 ,  H04B5/0068 ,  H04B5/0075 ,  H04L67/02 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W76/14

Abstract: A computer-implemented system and method for establishing media data exposure, where a media device, such as a computer, radio, television and the like, receive media data and produces research data from it. The research data may be based on computer-based or computer network-based characteristics, ancillary codes or audio signatures. As the research data is being produced, an inductive coupling is sought for nearby portable computer devices. Once a portable computing device inductively couples to the media device, information is transferred, allowing a system to determine and/or verify that specific users were exposed to particular media data.

Abstract translation: 用于建立媒体数据曝光的计算机实现的系统和方法，其中诸如计算机，无线电，电视等媒体设备从其接收媒体数据并产生研究数据。 研究数据可以基于基于计算机或计算机网络的特征，辅助代码或音频签名。 随着研究数据的制作，寻找附近便携式计算机设备的电感耦合。 一旦便携式计算设备感应地耦合到媒体设备，则传送信息，允许系统确定和/或验证特定用户被暴露于特定媒体数据。

公开(公告)号：WO2013082276A2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-06

申请号：PCT/US2012/067049

申请日：2012-11-29

Applicant: ARBITRON, INC.

Inventor： JAIN, Anand ,  STAVROPOULOS, John ,  NEUHAUSER, Alan ,  LYNCH, Wendell ,  KUZNETSOV, Vladimir ,  CRYSTAL, Jack

IPC: G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F21/32 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F21/316

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for identifying users of touch screens according to a touch/gesture profile. The profile includes stored electrical characteristics of contact with the touch screen. The profile is correlated with applications opened and/or accessed, along with any associated metadata, as well as media exposure data derived from audio received at the device. The correlated information may be used to confirm identification of one or more individuals using a device for audience measurement purposes.

Abstract translation: 公开了根据触摸/手势简档识别触摸屏用户的系统和方法。 简档包括与触摸屏接触的存储的电特性。 该配置文件与打开和/或访问的应用程序以及任何相关联的元数据以及从在设备处接收的音频导出的媒体曝光数据相关。 相关信息可以用于使用用于观众测量目的的设备来确认一个或多个个人的识别。

公开(公告)号：WO2014084928A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-05

申请号：PCT/US2013/054501

申请日：2013-08-12

Applicant: ARBITRON, INC.

Inventor： JAIN, Anand ,  STAVROPOULOS, John ,  NEUHAUSER, Alan ,  LYNCH, Wendell ,  KUZNETSOV, Vladimir ,  CRYSTAL, Jack

IPC: G01P15/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/02 ,  A61B5/1118 ,  A61B5/117 ,  A61B5/6898 ,  G06Q30/0201

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, including the detection of multiple devices being physically carried by one user. Gross motion strings may also be generated by devices and compared to see if strings match, thus suggesting multiple devices are being carried by one user.

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，包括检测由一个用户物理携带的多个设备 。 总体运动字符串也可能由设备生成，并进行比较以查看字符串是否匹配，从而表明一个用户正在携带多个设备。

公开(公告)号：WO2013090916A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-20

申请号：PCT/US2012/070162

申请日：2012-12-17

Applicant: ARBITRON, INC.

Inventor： JAIN, Anand ,  STAVROPOULOS, John ,  NEUHAUSER, Alan ,  LYNCH, Wendell ,  KUZNETSOV, Vladimir ,  CRYSTAL, Jack

IPC: H04B17/00

CPC classification number: H04L67/22 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W24/08 ,  H04W52/0245 ,  Y02D70/144 ,  Y02D70/164

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for establishing media data exposure for a computer processing device, where media data received in the computer processing device. The computer processing device pairs itself with a plurality of portable computing devices using a Bluetooth connection when media data is received. A signal strength characteristic of the Bluetooth connection is established in the computer processing device for each of the paired plurality of portable computing devices. Each signal strength characteristic with the received media data is then established to determine which signal strength characteristic is the strongest when the media data was received in the computer processing device.

Abstract translation: 一种用于为计算机处理设备建立媒体数据曝光的计算机实现的方法，其中在计算机处理设备中接收到媒体数据。 当接收到媒体数据时，计算机处理设备将自身与使用蓝牙连接的多个便携式计算设备配对。 对于成对的多个便携式计算设备中的每一个，在计算机处理设备中建立蓝牙连接的信号强度特性。 然后建立接收的媒体数据的每个信号强度特性，以确定当在计算机处理装置中接收到媒体数据时哪个信号强度特性最强。

公开(公告)号：WO2013082281A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-06

申请号：PCT/US2012/067054

申请日：2012-11-29

Applicant: ARBITRON, INC.

Inventor： JAIN, Anand ,  STAVROPOULOS, John ,  NEUHAUSER, Alan ,  LYNCH, Wendell ,  KUZNETSOV, Vladimir ,  CRYSTAL, Jack

IPC: G06F17/00

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简档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。