公开(公告)号：WO2007070789A3

公开(公告)日：2008-02-14

申请号：PCT/US2006061917

申请日：2006-12-12

Applicant: NIELSEN MEDIA RES INC ,  RAMASWAMY ARUN

Inventor： RAMASWAMY ARUN

IPC: H04H9/00

CPC classification number: H04H20/31 ,  H04H20/63 ,  H04H60/40 ,  H04H60/41 ,  H04H2201/50 ,  H04N7/17309 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/475 ,  H04N21/4753 ,  H04N21/6181 ,  H04N21/658

Abstract: Example systems and methods to wirelessly meter audio/visual (A/V) devices are disclosed. A disclosed example method receives media content from an A/V source device, embeds a video overlay in the wirelessly received media content, and wirelessly transmits the media content and the video overlay to the wireless A/V device. The example method wirelessly receives audience identification information in response to the transmitted video overlay, and wirelessly receives audience behavior information.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于无线测量音视频（A / V）设备的示例系统和方法。 所公开的示例方法从A / V源设备接收媒体内容，将视频覆盖嵌入到无线接收的媒体内容中，并将媒体内容和视频覆盖无线传输到无线A / V设备。 示例性方法响应于所发送的视频覆盖而无线地接收观众识别信息，并且无线地接收观众行为信息。

公开(公告)号：WO2007146876A2

公开(公告)日：2007-12-21

申请号：PCT/US2007/070878

申请日：2007-06-11

Applicant: THE NIELSEN COMPANY ,  RAMASWAMY, Arun

Inventor： RAMASWAMY, Arun

IPC: H04N5/445 ,  G06F13/00 ,  G06F3/00

CPC classification number: H04H60/58 ,  H04H60/59 ,  H04H60/72 ,  H04N21/47 ,  H04N21/4884

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to meter content exposure using closed caption information are disclosed. An example method comprises developing a keyword database of terms based on program guide descriptive of programs for a given time period, generating one or more values representative of likelihoods that one or more respective media content was presented based on a comparison of closed caption text and the keyword database, collecting audience measurement data, and employing the one or more likelihood values to identify a set of reference data for comparison to the audience measurement data to identify presented content.

Abstract translation: 公开了使用隐藏字幕信息来测量内容曝光的方法和装置。 一种示例性方法包括：基于在给定时间段内描述节目的节目指南来开发术语的关键字数据库，基于隐藏字幕文本与所述视频文本的比较，生成代表表示一个或多个相应媒体内容的可能性的一个或多个值 收集观众测量数据，以及采用一个或多个似然值来识别用于与观众测量数据进行比较的一组参考数据，以识别呈现的内容。

公开(公告)号：WO2007126992A2

公开(公告)日：2007-11-08

申请号：PCT/US2007/007819

申请日：2007-03-27

Applicant: NIELSEN MEDIA RESEARCH, INC. ,  WRIGHT, David, H. ,  KAMAL, Nasser ,  HERRMANN, Jeff, L. ,  RAMASWAMY, Arun ,  MELLO, Brian

Inventor： WRIGHT, David, H. ,  KAMAL, Nasser ,  HERRMANN, Jeff, L. ,  RAMASWAMY, Arun ,  MELLO, Brian

IPC: H04J1/05

CPC classification number: H04N21/24 ,  H04H60/32 ,  H04H60/37 ,  H04H60/40 ,  H04H60/43 ,  H04H60/44 ,  H04H60/50 ,  H04H60/51 ,  H04H60/58 ,  H04H60/59 ,  H04H60/64 ,  H04H60/66 ,  H04H2201/90 ,  H04L67/22 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/2407 ,  H04N21/25841 ,  H04N21/25883 ,  H04N21/41407 ,  H04N21/42684 ,  H04N21/44209 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/4424 ,  H04N21/845 ,  H04W4/06

Abstract: Example methods, apparatus, systems, and articles of manufacture meter media content presented on a wireless communication device are disclosed. A disclosed example method receives media content via a wireless communication device. The media content is to be presented via the wireless communication device. First information is generated indicative of a media presentation mode of a media presentation application executed by the wireless communication device to present the media content. Second information is generated indicative of the media content presented via the wireless communication device. The first information is stored in association with the second information in the wireless communication device.

Abstract translation: 公开了在无线通信设备上呈现的示例性方法，设备，系统和制品计量媒体内容。 所公开的示例性方法经由无线通信设备接收媒体内容。 媒体内容将通过无线通信设备呈现。 产生指示由无线通信设备执行以呈现媒体内容的媒体呈现应用的媒体呈现模式的第一信息。 产生指示通过无线通信设备呈现的媒体内容的第二信息。 与无线通信设备中的第二信息相关联地存储第一信息。

公开(公告)号：WO2006055971A3

公开(公告)日：2007-06-14

申请号：PCT/US2005042561

申请日：2005-11-22

Applicant: NIELSEN MEDIA RES INC ,  RAMASWAMY ARUN

Inventor： RAMASWAMY ARUN

IPC: H04N7/16 ,  H04N9/00

CPC classification number: H04H60/40 ,  H04H60/44 ,  H04H60/58 ,  H04H2201/90 ,  H04N21/266 ,  H04N21/4325 ,  H04N21/44204 ,  H04N21/6582 ,  H04N21/835

Abstract: Method and apparatus for media source identification and time shifted media consumption measurements are disclosed. A disclosed method identifies a media source by generating first signature information based on media presented via a media delivery device and comprising the first signature information to second signature information. The second signature information is derived from a library of signature information local to the media delivery device. The disclosed method generates a collection of matching signature information based on the comparison of the first and second signature information, and identifies a source of the media presented via the media delivery device based on the collection of matching signature information.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于媒体源标识和时移介质消耗测量的方法和装置。 所公开的方法通过基于经由媒体传送设备呈现的媒体生成第一签名信息来识别媒体源，并且包括第一签名信息给第二签名信息。 第二签名信息从媒体传送设备本地的签名信息库导出。 所公开的方法基于第一和第二签名信息的比较来生成匹配签名信息的集合，并且基于匹配签名信息的收集来识别通过媒体传送设备呈现的媒体的源。

公开(公告)号：WO2007056624A2

公开(公告)日：2007-05-18

申请号：PCT/US2006/060115

申请日：2006-10-20

Applicant: NIELSEN MEDIA RESEARCH, INC. ,  MELLO, Brian, Scott ,  PELLETIER, Seth, Alan ,  FISCH, Perry, Joseph ,  MEARS, Paul ,  LUFF, Robert, A. ,  STOKES, Robert ,  RAMASWAMY, Arun ,  CONKLIN, Charles, Clinton

Inventor： MEARS, Paul ,  LUFF, Robert, A. ,  STOKES, Robert ,  RAMASWAMY, Arun ,  CONKLIN, Charles, Clinton

IPC: G11B5/09

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 method accesses a first data structure including metering information generated by at least one of first media presentation software executed by a personal computer or second media presentation software executed by a portable media presentation device. The metering information is associated with media presented by at least one of the first or second media presentation software. At least some of the metering information is then extracted from the first data structure and stored in a second data structure. The at least some of the metering information is then communicated from the second data structure to a data collection facility.

公开(公告)号：WO2006020560A3

公开(公告)日：2007-05-03

申请号：PCT/US2005028106

申请日：2005-08-09

Applicant: NIELSEN MEDIA RES INC ,  RAMASWAMY ARUN

Inventor： RAMASWAMY ARUN

IPC: H04N9/00 ,  H04H1/00 ,  H04H60/37 ,  H04H60/58 ,  H04H60/59 ,  H04N5/44 ,  H04N7/173

CPC classification number: H04N21/44008 ,  H04H60/37 ,  H04H60/58 ,  H04H60/59 ,  H04N5/4401 ,  H04N5/4403 ,  H04N5/775 ,  H04N5/783 ,  H04N5/85 ,  H04N7/17327 ,  H04N9/8042 ,  H04N9/8205 ,  H04N21/42646 ,  H04N21/436 ,  H04N21/4394 ,  H04N21/44204 ,  H04N21/44213 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/4781 ,  H04N21/6582

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to monitor audio/visual content from various sources are disclosed. An example method to monitor media content provided by a selected one of a plurality of media content sources for presentation by an information presenting device disclosed herein comprises determining first information based on a video signal corresponding to the monitored media content, determining second information based on an audio signal corresponding to the monitored media content, identifying the selected one of the plurality of media content sources based on a first classification decision resulting from one of the first information and the second information and a second classification decision resulting from the other of the first information and the second information, and identifying the monitored media content based on identification information associated with at least one of the video signal or the audio signal.

Abstract translation: 公开了从各种来源监视音频/视觉内容的方法和装置。 用于监视由多个媒体内容源中的所选择的媒体内容源提供的用于由本文公开的信息呈现设备呈现的媒体内容的示例性方法包括基于与所监视的媒体内容相对应的视频信号来确定第一信息，基于 与所监视的媒体内容相对应的音频信号，基于从所述第一信息和所述第二信息之一产生的第一分类决定来识别所述多​​个媒体内容源中的所选择的一个，以及由所述第一信息中的另一个产生的第二分类决定 和第二信息，并且基于与视频信号或音频信号中的至少一个相关联的识别信息来识别所监视的媒体内容。

公开(公告)号：WO2007048124A2

公开(公告)日：2007-04-26

申请号：PCT/US2006/060118

申请日：2006-10-20

Applicant: NIELSEN MEDIA RESEARCH, INC. ,  MEARS, Paul ,  LUFF, Robert, A. ,  STOKES, Robert ,  RAMASWAMY, Arun ,  CONKLIN, Charles, Clinton ,  MELLO, Brian, Scott ,  PELLETIER, Seth, Alan ,  FISCH, Perry, Joseph

Inventor： MEARS, Paul ,  LUFF, Robert, A. ,  STOKES, Robert ,  RAMASWAMY, Arun ,  CONKLIN, Charles, Clinton ,  MELLO, Brian, Scott ,  PELLETIER, Seth, Alan ,  FISCH, Perry, Joseph

IPC: G11B5/09

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 method accesses a first data structure including metering information generated by at least one of first media presentation software executed by a personal computer or second media presentation software executed by a portable media presentation device. The metering information is associated with media presented by at least one of the first or second media presentation software. At least some of the metering information is then extracted from the first data structure and stored in a second data structure. The at least some of the metering information is then communicated from the second data structure to a data collection facility.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于收集与由便携式和计算机媒体呈现设备呈现的媒体相关联的计量信息的示例性方法，设备和制造品。 公开的示例方法访问包括由个人计算机执行的第一媒体呈现软件或便携式媒体呈现设备执行的第二媒体呈现软件中的至少一个生成的计量信息的第一数据结构。 计量信息与由第一或第二媒体呈现软件中的至少一个呈现的媒体相关联。 然后从第一数据结构中提取至少一些计量信息并存储在第二数据结构中。 然后将至少一些计量信息从第二数据结构传送到数据收集设施。

公开(公告)号：WO2005107110A3

公开(公告)日：2007-04-19

申请号：PCT/US2005013765

申请日：2005-04-22

Applicant: NIELSEN MEDIA RES INC ,  RAMASWAMY ARUN ,  LUFF ROBERT A

Inventor： RAMASWAMY ARUN ,  LUFF ROBERT A

IPC: H04H1/00 ,  H04H60/37 ,  H04H60/40 ,  H04H60/45 ,  H04H60/59 ,  H04N7/173

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 privacy while determining viewing of video-on-demand programs are disclosed. An example method for monitoring a displayed VOD program disclosed herein comprises determining a first set of metering information (320) based on a first set of data collected at a subscriber site (312, 316), determining a second set of metering information (324) based on a second set of data reported by at least one of a VOD server (304) and a head-end, determining a third set of data based on the second set of data, and combining the first and third sets of metering information to credit the displayed VOD program (328).

Abstract translation: 公开了在确定观看视频点播节目时保持隐私的方法和装置。 用于监视本文公开的所显示的VOD程序的示例性方法包括基于在用户站点（312,316）处收集的第一组数据来确定第一组测量信息（320），确定第二组测量信息（324） 基于由VOD服务器（304）和头端中的至少一个报告的第二组数据，基于第二组数据确定第三组数据，并将第一和第三组计量信息合并到 信用显示的VOD程序（328）。

公开(公告)号：WO2006099612A2

公开(公告)日：2006-09-21

申请号：PCT/US2006/010015

申请日：2006-03-17

Applicant: NIELSEN MEDIA RESEARCH, INC. ,  LEE, Morris ,  MEARS, Paul ,  LUFF, Robert A. ,  RAMASWAMY, Arun ,  SEAGREN, Stanley F. ,  HEADLEY, Weston

Inventor： LEE, Morris ,  MEARS, Paul ,  LUFF, Robert A. ,  RAMASWAMY, Arun ,  SEAGREN, Stanley F. ,  HEADLEY, Weston

IPC: G06F17/40

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受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：WO2005107110A2

公开(公告)日：2005-11-10

申请号：PCT/US2005/013765

申请日：2005-04-22

Applicant: NIELSEN MEDIA RESEARCH, INC. ,  RAMASWAMY, Arun ,  LUFF, Robert, A.

Inventor： RAMASWAMY, Arun ,  LUFF, Robert, A.

IPC: H04H9/00

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 programs are disclosed. An example method for monitoring a displayed VOD program disclosed herein comprises determining a first set of metering information based on a first set of data collected at a subscriber site, determining a second set of metering information based on a second set of data reported by at least one of a VOD server and a head-end, determining a third set of data based on the second set of data, and combining the first and third sets of metering information to credit the displayed VOD program.

Abstract translation: 公开了在确定观看视频点播节目时保持观众隐私的方法和装置。 用于监视本文公开的所显示的VOD程序的示例性方法包括基于在用户站点收集的第一组数据来确定第一组计量信息，基于至少报告的第二组数据来确定第二组计量信息 VOD服务器和头端之一，基于第二组数据确定第三组数据，以及组合第一和第三组计量信息以授权所显示的VOD程序。