Methods and systems for gathering market research data inside and outside commercial establishments
US7420464B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 29, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 2, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 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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