Google llc (20240119086). MEDIA COMSUMPTION HISTORY simplified abstract
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MEDIA COMSUMPTION HISTORY
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Matthew Sharifi of Kilchberg (CH)
MEDIA COMSUMPTION HISTORY - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240119086 titled 'MEDIA COMSUMPTION HISTORY
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes methods, systems, and apparatus for determining if a user has consumed a media item based on a request that includes an entity identifier associated with the media item.
- The system receives a request from a user with an entity identifier related to a media item.
- It checks a media consumption database to see if the user has indicated consuming the media item or an associated item.
- Based on the determination, the system provides a response indicating if the user has consumed the media item or an associated item.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in:
- Personalized content recommendations
- User engagement tracking in media platforms
Problems Solved
This technology helps in:
- Improving user experience by providing relevant content
- Enhancing user engagement by tracking media consumption accurately
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Tailored content suggestions for users
- Efficient tracking of user interactions with media items
Potential Commercial Applications
A potential commercial application of this technology could be in:
- Streaming platforms for personalized recommendations
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be:
- Media tracking tools used in digital marketing campaigns
Unanswered Questions
The system could potentially anonymize user data or provide opt-out options to address privacy concerns.
What measures are in place to ensure the accuracy of the data indicating user consumption of media items?
The system could use verification methods or cross-referencing with multiple data sources to ensure the accuracy of the consumption data.
Original Abstract Submitted
methods, systems, and apparatus for receiving, from a user, a request that includes an entity identifier associated with an entity that is referenced by one or more query terms of a search query, determining that the entity is identified in a media consumption database as a media item that has been indicated as consumed by the user or that the entity is associated with a media item that is identified in the media consumption database as a media item that has been indicated as consumed by the user, and based on the determination, providing a response to the request, the response including data indicating that the entity is a media item that has been indicated as consumed by the user or that the entity is associated with a media item that has been indicated as consumed by the user.
