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Method and apparatus for automatic selection and presentation of information

US7174029B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 2, 2001
Grant dateFeb 6, 2007
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 27, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S707/99948
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for the display of advertising information is provided wherein the system is able to sense the presence and obtain characteristics of individuals in the immediate environment of the display. The system then selects a specific informational content/program to improve the effectiveness of the display device based upon the obtained characteristics of one or more sensed individuals.

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