Measurement Mayhem

Nielsen has filed nine patent infringement lawsuits against its competitors since 2021

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VideoAmp24-Feb2Focuses on data that can detect “phantom viewing”: when the set-top box is on but the TV is not.
ACRCloud22-Oct4Generating signatures based on audio content, as well as detecting exposure to and enhanced information related to that content.
HyphaMetrics21-Nov1Pertains to functionality that automatically turns off in-home meters when the viewing device is off.
TVision*21-Nov2Two related patents that identify the demographics of those viewing the screen being monitored and the associated ads.
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Source: Published reports and court documents. *One of the TVision lawsuits was dismissed in 2023.