Gathering data concerning publication usage
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1. A method of gathering data concerning usage of a publication by a person, comprising:
- detecting forces associated with flexing a page of a publication to produce raw data extending over time; and
processing the raw data to produce usage data characterizing a manner of usage of the publication by a person.
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Abstract
Methods and systems for measuring and gathering data relating to publication usage by participants in publication readership studies. Some methods and systems employ portable monitors carried by participants of the studies along with publications fitted with various devices, such as piezoelectric transducers, RFID tags and others devices and circuits.
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12 Claims
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1. A method of gathering data concerning usage of a publication by a person, comprising:
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detecting forces associated with flexing a page of a publication to produce raw data extending over time; and
processing the raw data to produce usage data characterizing a manner of usage of the publication by a person. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A system for gathering data concerning usage of a publication by a person, comprising:
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a transducer in or on the publication operative to detect forces associated with flexing a page of a publication to produce raw data extending over time; and
a processor in or on the publication operative to process the raw data to produce usage data characterizing a manner of usage of the publication by a person. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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