Method of gathering and utilizing demographic information from request-based media delivery system
June 21, 2019. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesMethod and apparatus for providing demographically targeted television commercials System and method for transmission of programming on demand Apparatus and methods for accessing information relating to radio and television programs Computer system for enabling radio listeners/television watchers to obtain advertising information System and method for estimating characteristics of broadcast radio audiences System and method for distributing multi-media presentations in a computer network System and method for scheduling broadcast of and access to video programs and other data using customer profiles Interactive audio transmission receiving and playback system Programmable radio subscription system for receiving selectively defined information Interactive audiovisual distribution system InventorApplicationNo. 337808 filed on 06/21/1999US Classes:725/35, Based on demographics or geographical area725/32, PROGRAM, MESSAGE, OR COMMERCIAL INSERTION OR SUBSTITUTION725/36, Insertion of local commercial or local program at headend or network affiliate725/46, Based on personal preference, profile, or viewing history (e.g., to produce redacted listing)725/61Interactive program selectionExaminersPrimary: Faile, AndrewAssistant: Tran, Huan Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesH04N 007/10H04N 007/025 H04N 005/445 G06F 003/00 G06F 013/00 AbstractA method of automatically delivering media based on audience requests. The method statistically identifies the most requested media content and assembles a play list from individual media segments in a catalog database. Demographic information gathered from the audience requests is used to dynamically insert commercial media segments into the play list. Demographically linked news and weather updates may also digitally recorded and interspersed between requested media segments.Field of SearchManual entry (e.g., using keypad or by written response)PROGRAM, MESSAGE, OR COMMERCIAL INSERTION OR SUBSTITUTION Emergency warning Based on demographics or geographical area Insertion of local commercial or local program at headend or network affiliate Based on personal preference, profile, or viewing history (e.g., to produce redacted listing) Commercial or advertisement Interactive program selection REMOTE DATA ACCESSING Using interconnected networks Accessing a remote server NETWORK COMPUTER CONFIGURING Market analysis, demand forecasting or surveying Job performance analysis Voting or election arrangement Transportation facility access (e.g., fare, toll, parking) Distribution or redemption of coupon, or incentive or promotion program | |
