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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 31, 2019
Filed:
Jan. 30, 2019
Drive Time Metrics, Inc., Jamestown, RI (US);
Roderick MacKenzie, Ft. Lauderdale, FL (US);
Robert J. Maccini, Cumberland, RI (US);
Joseph V. Gallagher, Newport, RI (US);
Drive Time Metrics, Inc., Jamestown, RI (US);
Abstract
The invention provides a novel and unique system and method for cross channel in-vehicle media consumption measurement and analysis. Real-time measurement and analysis of all applicable forms of media that a driver or passenger may consume inside of an automobile can be achieved. This includes stored media such as DVDs, streaming media, internet video (including OTT programming), broadcast television utilizing ATSC 3.0, satellite television, use of social media platforms and office productivity programs, online chat, use of hands-free calling and other forms of video communication, including content routed to the In Vehicle Entertainment (IVE) system through integration with a smartphone, media player or other similar external Consumer Electronic (CE) device via wired or wireless connectivity, including but not limited to USB, BLUETOOTH, Wi-Fi, and the like, and also including integration platforms such as HULU, VIMEO, YOUTUBE, COX, COMCAST, VERIZON, NETFLIX, HBO, AMAZON PRIME, FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, TWITTER, SNAPCHAT and the like.