Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a system and a method (i.e. utility) for use in connection with delivering content that is targeted to users of a broadcast network.SOLUTION: A utility is provided for inserting targeted content into a broadcast content stream on the basis at least in part of information associated with content of the programming that will be provided via a broadcast network. One or more textual fields associated with the programming are monitored (2004) or otherwise reviewed. Based on the textual information from the at least one textual field of the programming, targeted content or 'assets' are identified (2008) (i.e. from a collection of assets) that have at least partially matching textual constraints. At least one of the identified assets is then inserted (2010) into a content stream of the broadcast network and provided in conjunction with the programming.
Abstract:
Systems and methods are presented for insertion of assets into a stream of content (e.g., audio and/or video programming). Such assets may be targeted to network users separate from the surrounding content and deliveries thereof confirmed. Among other things, these systems and methods enable a new advertising paradigm based on guaranteed delivery of targeted commercial impressions. In this regard, the systems and methods generally provide assets with broadcast network programming (e.g., via actual insertion and/or switching to an asset channel) based on actual audience observations. For example, asset providers may wish to target assets for delivery according to specific audience classifications (e.g., gender, income level, locale, age, etc.). Programming providers, such as television programmers and radio programmers (e.g., standard tower broadcast radio and satellite radio), may receive information from broadcast network users and insert the assets into available bandwidth based on that information.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a new advertising paradigm based on guaranteed delivery of targeted commercial impressions.SOLUTION: The systems and methods generally provide assets with broadcast programs (e.g., via actual insertion and/or switching to an asset channel) on the basis of actual audience observations. For example, asset providers may wish to target assets for delivery according to specific audience classifications (e.g., gender, income level, locale, age, etc.). Programming providers, such as television programmers and radio programmers (e.g., standard tower broadcast radio and satellite radio), receive information from broadcast network users (107) and insert the assets into available bandwidth on the basis of that information.
Abstract:
A system and method is provided for use in connection with delivering content that is targeted to users of a broadcast network. In order to select content that is targeted to users of the broadcast network, signals are received from a plurality of customer premise equipment devices (CPEs) of the network users via a broadcast network interface. Based on the received signals, broadcast assets (e.g., programming, advertisements etc.) are selected from a collection of available asset options. Accordingly, at least a portion of the selected assets are inserted into a content stream of the broadcast network. Once the content stream is broadcast over a broadcast network interface, at least a portion of the selected assets area available for receipt by at least a portion of the CPEs. The CPEs generate reports regarding assets delivered such that asset providers can be billed based on guaranteed targeted impressions.