Media playback system and method for monitoring usage of media contents
US9077858B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 18, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 7, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 5, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N5/85
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
There is provided a media playback system for monitoring usage of a plurality of media contents. The system includes a memory configured to store an analytic log file corresponding to each of the plurality of media contents. The system also includes a processor. The processor is configured to identify the analytic log file corresponding to one of the plurality of media contents. The processor is further configured to collect data relating to a plurality of events. At least one of the plurality of events relates to the usage of one of the plurality of media contents. The processor is further configured to store at least one of the plurality of events in the analytic log file. In addition, the processor is configured to send the analytic log file to a remote network server if the network connection has been detected.
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