Method and apparatus for monitoring and limiting distribution of

Details Method and apparatus for monitoring and limiting distribution of Method and apparatus for monitoring and limiting distribution of

1994-10-05

1997-10-14

Harvey, David E.

Telecommunications

Audience survey or program distribution use accounting

348 3, 348 1, 348 7, 348 12, 348 13, 455 42, 455 51, H04N 773

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ABSTRACT:
Monitoring and limiting data distribution is accomplished when a request for transportation of distribution data is received. Upon receiving the request, an attempt is made to identify a data distributor (105-108). If the data distributor (105-108) is identified, the request is routed to the distributor, such that the distributor may route the requested data to a requesting unit (116). Each transportation of data to a user is monitored and compiled into data use information by a monitoring apparatus (103). This information is routed to a data owner (109), who, upon reviewing the information, may provide instructions for future data transmissions.

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