Methods and apparatus to adaptively select sensor(s) to gather audience measurement data based on a variable system factor and a quantity of data collectable by the sensors
US7793316B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 14, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 7, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 24, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04H2201/90
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus to adaptively gather audience information data are disclosed. The disclosed methods and apparatus monitor system factor(s) and select one or more sensors from a plurality of sensors positioned to gather audience measurement data based on the monitored factor(s). Thus, the disclosed methods and apparatus adapt to the conditions they face by selecting an amount and/or type of audience measurement data they gather.
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