Methods and Systems for Clock Correction and/or Synchronization for Audio Media Measurement Systems

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APP PUB NO 20140114456A1
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13657275

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Systems and methods are disclosed for synchronizing devices that produce identifiable characteristics from audio media. A device receives audio and produces initial time data. Subsequent time data is received at a coupling interface from a portable device that has access to accurate time sources. The subsequent time data is processed to determine if it is more accurate than the initial time data. If so, the clock of the device is updated to reflect the second time data. The device then processes the audio media to generate at least one identifiable characteristic relating to the audio, which may include ancillary codes and/or audio signatures. The identifiable characteristics are then transmitted together with the subsequent time data for detection.

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THE NIELSEN COMPANY (US) LLC150 NORTH MARTINGALE ROAD SCHAUMBURG IL 60173

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Crystal, Jack Owings Mills, US 26 638
Gish, David Riverdale, US 45 422
Jain, Anand Ellicott City, US 47 1410
Kuznetsov, Vladimir Ellicott City, US 89 920
Lynch, Wendell East Lansing, US 48 1633
Neuhauser, Alan Silver Spring, US 53 1455
Stavropoulos, John Edison, US 64 1485

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