Universal methods and device for hand-held promotional opportunities
US7590992B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 14, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 28, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/8126
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system for auxiliary data detection. Data is received on a hand-held device from a display of a signal on a monitor. The signal is visually displayed on the monitor at a frequency. A modulated video signal is received on the hand-held device from a display device. The modulated video signal contains auxiliary data modulated within a video signal in a substantially invisible way. The modulated video signal is demodulated to obtain the auxiliary data. At least one of the data or the auxiliary data is processed to identify a promotional opportunity available through the hand-held device. The user of the hand-held device is notified of availability of the promotional opportunity through the hand-held device.
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