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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 05, 2013
Filed:
Aug. 06, 2009
Edward Reynolds, Anaheim, CA (US);
Edward Reynolds, Anaheim, CA (US);
Other;
Abstract
A system for collecting viewing data (or viewing habits) and automatically measuring the size of an audience viewing or watching a broadcast at any particular time is provided. In the system, a remote control device may be adapted to collect and manage the collection of the viewing data on television audiences, including requests for the data from third parties. The data may be collected using a remote control device and then transmitted to a remote computer where it may be stored and accumulated, so that over time, the viewing habits of the User may be identified. The remote control device may also be used to allow a User to interact with the television to order a product, monetize advertising, participate in an auction and/or rate a television program.