Methods and apparatus to adaptively select sensor(s) to gather audience measurement data based on a variable system factor and a quantity of data collectible by the sensors
US8020179B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 30, 2010 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 30, 2030 |
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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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