Digital data insertion apparatus and methods for use with compressed audio/video data

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9900633
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14822608

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Methods and apparatus for inserting data a compressed data bitstream are disclosed. An example method includes inserting audience measurement data in a compressed bitstream by eliminating a first type of data within the compressed data bitstream, packing a second type of data to occupy a location within the compressed data bitstream from which the first type of data is eliminated, and inserting the audience measurement data in a predetermined location within the compressed data bitstream that is expanded as a result of the packing of the second type of data to form a modified compressed data bitstream. The example method also includes generating the ratings information based on the modified compressed data bitstream.

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Ramaswamy, Arun Tampa, US 262 10305
Srinivasan, Venugopal Tarpon Springs, US 207 5897

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