Methods and apparatus for audience data collection and analysis in a content delivery network
US9693103B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 13, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 2, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/812
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for collection and processing of data relating to users of a content-delivery network. In one embodiment, the content delivery network is a cable or satellite or HFCu network, and the apparatus includes an architecture for routinely harvesting, parsing, processing, and storing data relating to the activities of the users (e.g., subscribers) of the network. In one variant, at least portions of the data are anonymized to protect subscriber privacy.
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