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Methods and systems for gathering market research data inside and outside commercial establishments

US7420464B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 29, 2005
Grant dateSep 2, 2008
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Expiry dateMar 29, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07C11/00
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods and systems for tracking movements of participants in a market research study, for example, outside retail establishments, are provided. The methods and systems employ portable monitors carried on the persons of the participants to gather location data.

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