Broadcast Signal Reward Issuance via Discrete Code Detection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current methods lack a technique to provide incentives, such as discount coupons, to audience members for tuning into specific program signal sources in a convenient, prompt, and controllable manner, with adequate value and ease of redemption.

Innovation Solution

Encoding a programming signal with discrete code signals that are detected to issue rewards automatically when predetermined criteria are met, allowing for easy modification and control of reward issuance criteria, and enabling immediate redemption.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If traditional audience measurement methods (paper and pencil diaries) are used, then measurement capability is provided, but convenience and promptness of reward issuance are poor

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveconvenience of reward issuanceVSAvoidtime delay in reward issuance

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces manual mechanical recording methods (paper and pencil diaries) with an automated electronic system that detects broadcast signals and automatically issues rewards. The system uses electronic code detection in broadcast signals to trigger immediate reward dispensing, eliminating manual intervention and time delays associated with traditional measurement methods.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The reward system operates autonomously by detecting broadcast signals and automatically dispensing rewards without requiring manual recording or intervention. The system self-manages the entire process from audience measurement to reward issuance, improving both convenience and speed compared to traditional manual methods.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

2Extent of automation

If manual audience measurement methods are used, then measurement capability is provided, but automation and control precision are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveautomation of reward issuanceVSAvoidprecision of reward criteria control

Core Design Contradiction:

Extent of automationVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces manual measurement and recording processes with an automated electronic system that precisely controls reward issuance criteria. The system uses electronic detection and processing to accurately measure audience engagement and automatically dispense rewards based on predefined criteria, achieving both high automation and precise control.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The system incorporates feedback mechanisms where broadcast signal detection continuously monitors audience engagement levels. This real-time feedback enables the system to automatically adjust and control reward issuance precision based on actual audience behavior, improving both automation extent and criteria control accuracy.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

3Adaptability or versatility

If program providers offer incentives to increase audience size, then audience engagement is improved, but system complexity and control difficulty increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveflexibility of reward criteria modificationVSAvoidcomplexity of reward system

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a dynamic reward system where criteria can be easily modified and adjusted based on changing program needs and audience targets. The electronic system allows flexible configuration of reward parameters without requiring complex reconfiguration of the entire system, achieving adaptability while maintaining manageable complexity through modular design.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS8555305B2Incentive rewards obtainable automatically by an audience tuned to a broadcast

Publication Date: 2013.10.08 WINMORE

AI summary

Providing a reward as an incentive for a person to become an audience member of at least one program being performed by reproduction equipment. A programming signal used for broadcasting the program with a programming signal source is encoded with discrete code signals, such that a preset number of the code signals occur within a given period of time, to produce an output signal which is broadcast. The broadcast output signal is received, and the code signals therein are detected. The number of the code signals detected while the person is an audience member of the at least one program is compared with predetermined reward issuance criteria. A reward is issued when the reward issuance criteria are met by the number of detected code signals.