Patent · US Active

Targeted advertising

US9241200B2 · kind B2 · utility

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22Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 11, 2011
Grant dateJan 19, 2016
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Expiry dateDec 6, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/84
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A distribution system of programs and ads includes transmitting one or more ad channels to user devices. An ad channel includes ads and ratings that indicate a likelihood of interest of a user for an ad. The ratings are calculated based on ad profiles and user profiles. A user device selects ads to play during an ad insertion period of a program based on the rating.

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