Methods, systems and computer program products for data gathering in a digital and hard copy document environment
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1. A method in a computing system, comprising:
- receiving scan information of portions of a plurality of paper documents as generated by scanners operated by a plurality of users;
searching digital content using the received scan information; and
determining a readership value for components of the paper document based on the search.
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Abstract
A system for easily determining viewership of articles or ads in printed publications and using the determined viewership to determine author compensation, ad rates, or other historical or demographic related information is described. The system receives scan information of portions of a number of paper documents that is generated by scanners operated by a number of users. The system searches digital content using the received scan information, and determines a readership value for components of the paper document based upon the search.
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1. A method in a computing system, comprising:
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receiving scan information of portions of a plurality of paper documents as generated by scanners operated by a plurality of users;
searching digital content using the received scan information; and
determining a readership value for components of the paper document based on the search. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A computer-based system, comprising:
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a memory for storing information associated with a plurality of paper documents;
a processor coupled to the memory, the processor comprising;
a component for receiving scan information of portions of the plurality of paper documents as generated by scanners operated by a plurality of users;
a component for searching the stored information using the received scan information; and
a component for determining a readership value for components of the paper document based on the search. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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27. A computer program product residing on a computer-readable medium for performing a method, the method comprising:
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receiving scan information of portions of a plurality of paper documents as generated by scanners operated by a plurality of users;
searching digital content using the received scan information; and
determining a readership value for components of the paper document based on the search. - View Dependent Claims (28, 29, 30)
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