Methods and apparatus for identifying the source of a user selected signal via an intermediate frequency probe

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6523175
SERIAL NO

09365378

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A non-invasive or minimally invasive intermediate frequency (I.F.) probe is disclosed for use as part of a broadcast audience measurement system. The probe can be used both to acquire a representation of a tuned signal and to inject a recognition signal into a tuned signal. The probe is configurable for use with both analog (e.g., NTSC, PAL or SECAM) and digital (e.g., ATSC) television broadcasts. Optionally, when in the injection mode, the I.F. probe can be used with another sensor;to determine which of several inputs to a monitored receiver is providing the audio and/or video output(s) selected by an audience member.

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  • THE NIELSEN COMPANY (US), LLC;NIELSEN MEDIA RESEARCH, INC.

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Chan, Cheuk Wan Tarpon Springs, FL 7 296

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