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Methods and apparatus to determine engagement levels of audience members

US10171869B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 11, 2016
Grant dateJan 1, 2019
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Expiry dateOct 6, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/44231
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and apparatus to determine engagement levels of audience members are disclosed. An example method includes capturing, with a sensor, image data depicting an environment in which a first media device is to present media. Analyzing the image data to determine whether the environment includes a second media device emanating a glow. When the environment includes the second media device emanating the glow, calculating an engagement for a person in the environment with respect to the first media device, the engagement being calculated based on a characteristic of the second media device emanating the glow.

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