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TV People Meter: Monitoring What You Watch

Posted by michael on from the judge-judy-and-matlock dept.

bj3g2j writes "CNN has an interesting article about the People Meter that is built by Arbitron. It seems that the device is portable and picks up on signals sent from the TV (and/or radio) to determine what people are watching. This is supposed to improve the accuracy of tracking viewer habits. The best quote is that 'it includes a motion detector to verify someone is actually wearing it.' Lots of motion while sitting on the couch? Interesting concept in light of the recent ruling in California."

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  1. Re:Like TV detector vans in Britain? by dattaway · · Score: 3, Insightful

    Silly big brother and his vans. Well, these "television detector" vans may have to deal with computer monitors now:

    is that a licensed copy of Windows he is running?
    is that a DVD or a home video?
    just a screensaver?
    or is that a TV card?

    You are being watched. Your silence is appreciated.

  2. Here's a question for ya by rebelcool · · Score: 3, Insightful
    Who are YOU to dictate what I should and shouldn't do? Who are YOU to say I shouldn't participate in this if I so choose?

    Nerd hypocrisy at its finest. "Don't you tell me what to do because I know what's best for you!"

    And you wonder why nobody pays attention to the attitudes of the slashdot mind.

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