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Signature-based program identification apparatus and methods for use with digital broadcast systems

US8255938B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 2005
Grant dateAug 28, 2012
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Expiry dateNov 27, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04H2201/90
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Signature-based program identification apparatus and methods for use with digital audio and/or video systems are disclosed. The disclosed systems and methods develop signatures of digital audio and/or video content from a digital data stream at two or more sites and compare the signatures to one another to identify the content.

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