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Research data gathering with a portable monitor and a stationary device

US8738763B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 6, 2007
Grant dateMay 27, 2014
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Expiry dateNov 6, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04H2201/90
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods of gathering data concerning a location of an audience member proximate to a content presentation are provided. A stationary device is proximate to the content presentation. A portable monitor is carried by or with the person of an audience member. Location data is obtained by communicating data from the portable monitor to the stationary device, or from the stationary device to the portable monitor, or by comparing data gathered by both the stationary device and the portable monitor.

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