Methods and systems for mapping locations of wireless transmitters for use in gathering market research data
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1. A method for mapping locations of wireless transmitters having associated transmitter representative data and positioned for detecting the presence of participants in market research, comprising:
- providing a portable device storing data representing locations within a research area relevant to the market research;
inputting transmitter location data in the portable device representing selected locations of the wireless transmitters relative to the research area; and
associating data representing each wireless transmitter with respective transmitter location data in the portable device.
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Abstract
Methods and systems are provided for mapping locations of wireless transmitters for use in gathering market research data. A layout map includes location data representing a plurality of locations within a market research area. Transmitter data representing respective ones of the wireless transmitters is provided and the transmitter data is associated with the location data.
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1. A method for mapping locations of wireless transmitters having associated transmitter representative data and positioned for detecting the presence of participants in market research, comprising:
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providing a portable device storing data representing locations within a research area relevant to the market research;
inputting transmitter location data in the portable device representing selected locations of the wireless transmitters relative to the research area; and
associating data representing each wireless transmitter with respective transmitter location data in the portable device. - View Dependent Claims (2)
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3. A system for mapping locations of wireless transmitters having transmitter representative data and positioned for detecting the presence of participants in market research, comprising:
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a portable device storing location data representing locations within a research area relevant to the market research; and
a processor within the portable device operative to associate the location data with data representing respective wireless transmitters positioned at the locations. - View Dependent Claims (4)
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5. A method for mapping locations of wireless transmitters used in market research, comprising:
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providing a layout map including location data representing a plurality of locations within a market research area;
providing transmitter data representing respective ones of the wireless transmitters; and
associating the transmitter data with the location data. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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