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System and method for targeting advertisements

US8949890B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 6, 2012
Grant dateFeb 3, 2015
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Expiry dateApr 6, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/44204
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and systems for performing targeted advertising are described. In particular, ads are targeted to users based on TV viewing behaviors. This is achieved by linking TV viewing behaviors to anonymous digital identifiers, such as online browser keys or cookies.

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