Methods and apparatus to model on/off states of media presentation devices based on return path data
US10965989B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 10, 2019 |
| Grant date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 10, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04H60/66
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus to model on/off states of media presentation devices based on return path data are disclosed. An apparatus includes a distribution generator to: generate a first cumulative probability distribution indicative of actual durations of panel tuning segments; and generate a second cumulative probability distribution indicative of modeled durations of modeled tuning segments, the modeled tuning segments corresponding to modified lengths of the panel tuning segments. The apparatus also includes an RPD tuning information analyzer to analyze RPD tuning information reported from an RPD device. The apparatus further includes a set-on time calculator to estimate a set-on time for a media set associated with the RPD device, the set-on time indicative of a period of time when the media set is powered on, the set-on time estimated based on the RPD tuning information and the first and second cumulative probability distributions.
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