Joseph P Gallagher

US Patent:

20160100018, Apr 7, 2016

Filed:

Oct 1, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/872497

Inventors:

- Providence RI, US
Michelle Avary - Menlo Park CA, US
Robert J. Maccini - Cumberland RI, US
Joseph V. Gallagher - Newport RI, US

International Classification:

H04L 29/08
H04L 12/26

Abstract:

The invention provides a novel and unique system and method for cross channel in-vehicle media consumption measurement and analysis. Real-time measurement and analysis of all applicable forms of media that a driver or passenger may consume inside of an automobile can be achieved. This includes AM/FM radio, Satellite Digital Audio Radio Service (SDARS), stored media such as CDs, MP3s & DVDs, streaming media, internet radio, audio books, podcasts, text-to-speech content, use of hands-free calling and other forms of audio, including content routed to the In Vehicle Entertainment (IVE) system through integration with a smartphone, media player or other similar external Consumer Electronic (CE) device via wired or wireless connectivity, including but not limited to USB, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and the like, and also including integration platforms such as Apple CarPlay, Google Android Auto, Harman Aha Radio, Panasonic Aupeo, Pioneer Zypr, Ford Sync, MirrorLink, Airbiquity Choreo, and the like).