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Ad network optimization system and method thereof

US8473346B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 1, 2009
Grant dateJun 25, 2013
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Expiry dateAug 5, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q30/0277
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for optimizing advertisements. To maximize revenue, a plurality of ad networks are tiered based on their pricing data, and more preferably, their cost per thousand impressions (CPM). Each tier includes a pricing data range. Periodically, the system increases and decreasing frequency caps for the plurality of ad networks to raise the plurality of ad networks to a higher tier. Frequency caps are increased for an ad network when the CPM for the ad network is above the CPM range for the ad network's tier. The frequency caps are decreased for the ad network when the CPM for the ad network is below the CPM range for the ad network's tier. For each ad network request received, the system traverses through the tiers of the plurality of ad networks for an ad network that is capable of serving an ad based on the ad network's frequency cap.

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