Patent ID: 9615114
Date: 2017-04-04
CPC Classifications: G06Q,H04H,H04N,Y10S

Claim:
1. A method for media metering by a portable device, the method comprising: executing, with a processor of the portable device, media metering software downloaded onto the portable device; halting execution of the media metering software in response to determining that the portable device is being used for a native purpose; in response to determining that the portable device is not being used for a native purpose, continuing execution of the media metering software to monitor a media signal output by a media presentation device separate from the portable device; after continuing execution of the media metering software, determining whether an amount of power available for powering the device is sufficient to continue execution of the media metering software; and in response to determining that the amount of power available for powering the device is not sufficient to continue execution of the media metering software, causing execution of the media metering software to sleep for a first interval of time.