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Columbia, MD, United States of America

Arbitron Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 40

% Expired Patents = 17.5

CIPO Patents = 4

EPO Patents = 10

Trademarks = 7

Forward Citations = 3,747

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29 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

James M Jensen (27 out of 39 patents)

Alan R Neuhauser (19 out of 78 patents)

Jack C Crystal (15 out of 46 patents)

4. Jack K Zhang (13 out of 27 patents)

5. Wendell D Lynch (13 out of 74 patents)

6. Eugene L Flanagan (8 out of 21 patents)

7. Daniel W Pugh (7 out of 9 patents)

8. Ronald S Kolessar (5 out of 7 patents)

9. Douglas J Visnius (4 out of 5 patents)

10. Michael M Perelshteyn (3 out of 4 patents)

11. Robert B Graybill (3 out of 6 patents)

12. Sayed Hassan (3 out of 5 patents)

13. Wayne Sabin (3 out of 5 patents)

14. Prasad V Kunchakarra (2 out of 10 patents)

15. John W Hebeler, Jr (2 out of 7 patents)

Core Competencies:

Research Data

Audience Measurement

Media Exposure

Bluetooth Signal

Data Gathering

Audio Signal Encoding

Market Research

Publication Usage

Remote Decoding

Proximity Detection

Media Data Usage

EAS Performance

40 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 8731906 - Systems and methods for gathering research data (2014-05-20),

2. 8572640 - Media data use measurement with remote decoding/pattern matching (2013-10-29),

3. 8538333 - Media exposure linking utilizing bluetooth signal characteristics (2013-09-17),

4. 8527320 - Methods and systems for initiating a research panel of persons operating under a group agreement (2013-09-03),

5. 8516500 - Media data usage measurement and reporting systems and methods (2013-08-20),

6. 8444180 - Gathering data concerning publication usage (2013-05-21),

7. 8260113 - Method and apparatus for encoding/decoding broadcast or recorded segments and monitoring audience exposure thereto (2012-09-04),

8. 8229469 - Methods and systems for mapping locations of wireless transmitters for use in gathering market research data (2012-07-24),

9. 8185351 - Methods and systems for testing ability to conduct a research operation (2012-05-22),

10. 8135606 - Gathering data concerning publication usage and exposure to products and/or presence in commercial establishment (2012-03-13),

11. 8098152 - Universal display exposure monitor using personal locator service (2012-01-17),

12. RE42627 - Encoding and decoding of information in audio signals (2011-08-15),

13. 8000677 - Ensuring EAS performance in audio signal encoding (2011-08-16),

14. 7962315 - Gathering data concerning publication usage (2011-06-14),

15. 7961881 - Apparatus and methods for including codes in audio signals (2011-06-14),

Company Overview

Arbitron Inc., based in Columbia, MD, specializes in research data gathering and media data measurement, focusing on audience measurement and market research. The company is known for its expertise in audio signal encoding and publication usage tracking, utilizing advanced technologies to analyze consumer behavior and preferences. Arbitron's innovative approaches include the exploration of Bluetooth signal characteristics and wireless transmitter mapping, providing valuable insights for media and advertising industries.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

40 Patents

#11 in Columbia, MD

#101 in Maryland

#8,618 in US

#17,048 in the World

Columbia, MD, United States of America

Arbitron Inc.

Forward Citations = 3,747

29 inventors:

James M Jensen (27 out of 39 patents)

Alan R Neuhauser (19 out of 78 patents)

Jack C Crystal (15 out of 46 patents)

4. Jack K Zhang (13 out of 27 patents)

5. Wendell D Lynch (13 out of 74 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Arbitron Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/arbitron

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]

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