Systems and methods for deducing user information from input device behavior

Abstract

User selections entered in the media application or any user input device behavior with user devices may be recorded as clickstream data. The clickstream data may be used to deduce information about the user or a media item being consumed. A user may be profiled based on his or her input device behavior using a plurality of time-stamped indicators. A degree of user interest may be determined based on a time period between the time-stamped indicators, the number of time-stamped indicators within a period of time, and/or a type of user action.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]This invention relates generally to interactive media guidance applications, and more particularly, to systems and methods for deducing user information from input device behavior.[0002]Users can generally consume media via a variety of media devices. During the consumption of media or interaction with media devices, user behavior may be tracked by one or more applications or components that can capture and communicate clickstream information. A clickstream may be a recording or a log of user selections or activity on a media device such as during the consumption of a media item or during the interaction with a media application. Analysis of clickstream data points may be performed to assess media use, including: user media preferences, media usage trends and patterns, audience measurements and / or characteristics, usage of certain features with a media device or applications running on the media device. The analysis of clickstream data remains an are...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

[0007]The present application discloses systems and methods that address deficiencies in the prior art by determining user and / or media content characteristics based on clickstream data gathered from one or more media devices that are associated with one or more media users.

Problems solved by technology

However, various problems continue to exist related to clickstream data.

For example, there is a lack of quality specifications that define exactly which clicks to capture from a remote controller, mouse, or other input device.

There are also technical challenges caused by limited bandwidth which has hobbled clickstream deployment and analysis.

However, raw stream data is limited in the types of information provided.

However, such anecdotal data can be noisy because the user may have pressed a button by mistake.

In addition, single data points may not be as informative as data observed or aggregated over time.

However, labeled content is expensive and time consuming to create and maintain because human editors are typically required to physically view the content to categorize (i.e., label) it.

These methods are costly and time consuming.

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