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Method and apparatus for collecting viewer survey data and for providing compensation for same

US8239889B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 30, 2009
Grant dateAug 7, 2012
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Expiry dateFeb 19, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/812
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

To address the requirements described above, a method, apparatus, article of manufacture, and a memory structure for providing advertisements with a media program transmitted to a user computer. The method permits the user to provide survey responses in exchange for viewing a media program with fewer advertisement, and permits the user to manage the survey responses.

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