SET-TOP-BOX WITH INTEGRATED ENCODER/DECODER FOR AUDIENCE MEASUREMENT
First Claim
1. A method for encoding media in a set-top-box, comprising the steps of:
- receiving media at the set-top-box input;
processing the received media to produce an audio component; and
encoding the audio component with a message comprising one or more symbols, each of said symbols comprising a plurality of substantially single-frequency code components, and wherein the message is masked within the audio component.
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Abstract
Systems and methods are disclosed for encoding audio in a set-top box that is invoked by a user when listening to a broadcast audio signal from a radio, TV, streaming or other audio device. A detection and identification system comprising an audio encoder is integrated in a set-top box, where detection and identification of media is realized. The encoding automatically identifies characteristics of the media (e.g., the source of a particular piece of material) by embedding an inaudible code within the content. This code contains information about the content that can be decoded by a machine, but is not detectable by human hearing. The embedded code may be used to provide programming information to the view or audience measurement date to the provider.
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18 Claims
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1. A method for encoding media in a set-top-box, comprising the steps of:
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receiving media at the set-top-box input; processing the received media to produce an audio component; and encoding the audio component with a message comprising one or more symbols, each of said symbols comprising a plurality of substantially single-frequency code components, and wherein the message is masked within the audio component. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A system for encoding media, comprising:
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a set-top-box comprising an input, where the input is configured to receive media; a processor, operatively coupled to the input, for processing the received media to produce an audio component; and an encoder, operatively coupled to the processor, for coding the audio component with a message comprising one or more symbols, each of said symbols comprising a plurality of substantially single-frequency code components, and wherein the message is masked within the audio component. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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