Interactive video distribution systems – Use surveying or monitoring
Reexamination Certificate
2006-08-29
2006-08-29
Srivastava, Vivek (Department: 2611)
Interactive video distribution systems
Use surveying or monitoring
C725S017000, C725S019000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07100181
ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods for determining whether a television is on and in as near proximity are provided. An example system includes a sensor, an analog-to-digital converter, and a digital signal processor. The digital signal processor processes a set of digital audio samples detected by the sensor to determine if the sensor is in near proximity to a television in an on state.
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Nelson Daniel
Peiffer John C.
Srinivasan Venugopal
Grossman & Flight LLC
Lonsberry Hunter B.
Nielsen Media Research, Inc.
Srivastava Vivek
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