Systems and methods for gathering research data
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1. A method for obtaining information from an audio signal in a portable device, the method comprising:
- receiving time domain audio data from the audio signal;
converting a portion of the time domain audio data to frequency domain data in the portable device, wherein the frequency domain data comprises a plurality of frequency bands of different sizes; and
processing the frequency domain data according to frequency band size to read an ancillary code and extract a signature from the converted portion.
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Abstract
Methods and systems are provided for gathering research data that includes information pertaining to audio signals received on a portable device, such as a cell phone. Frequency domain data is received or produced, a signature is extracted from the frequency domain data and an ancillary code is read from the frequency domain data.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for obtaining information from an audio signal in a portable device, the method comprising:
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receiving time domain audio data from the audio signal; converting a portion of the time domain audio data to frequency domain data in the portable device, wherein the frequency domain data comprises a plurality of frequency bands of different sizes; and processing the frequency domain data according to frequency band size to read an ancillary code and extract a signature from the converted portion. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A portable device configured to capture information from an audio signal, the portable device comprising:
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an input for receiving time domain audio data relating to the audio signal; and a processor operatively coupled to the input, wherein the processor is configured to convert a portion of the time domain audio data to frequency domain data in the portable device, wherein the frequency domain data comprises a plurality of frequency bands of different sizes, and wherein the processor is configured to process the frequency domain data according to frequency band size to read an ancillary code and extract a signature from the converted portion. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A method for obtaining information from an audio signal in a portable device, the method comprising:
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receiving time domain audio data relating to the audio signal; and performing a processing operation on the time domain audio data in the portable device to read an ancillary code and extract a signature within a time period, wherein the processing operation comprises converting the time domain audio data to frequency domain data for the time period, wherein the frequency domain data comprises a plurality of frequency bands of different sizes.
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