METHODS AND APPARATUS TO SELECTIVELY REPORT MEDIA DETECTIONS IN REAL-TIME

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APP PUB NO 20160094876A1
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14500336

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Methods and apparatus to selectively report media detections in real-time are disclosed. An example apparatus includes memory to store a media identifier corresponding to media designated for real-time reporting; a detector to obtain media identifying information from a presentation generated by a media presentation device at a presentation time; and a reporter to, when (1) the obtained media identifying information corresponds to the stored media identifier and (2) the presentation time indicates that the presentation is live, convey a detection indication to a collection facility without delay, and when (1) the obtained media identifying information does not correspond to the stored media identifier or (2) the presentation time indicates that the presentation is not live, designate the detection indication for a delayed conveyance to the collection facility.

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THE NIELSEN COMPANY (US) LLC85 BROAD STREET NEW YORK NY 10004

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Nelson, Daniel Tampa, US 152 2658
Ramaswamy, Arun Tampa, US 262 10305

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