Abstract: A method of determining the audio level of a network partner media player, wherein, when media playing on a terminal media player running on a terminal originates from an external media source, the method comprises obtaining activity information from the terminal, obtaining activity information from the terminal media player, obtaining activity information from an external source media player associated with the external media source, and analysing the activity information from the terminal, the activity information from the terminal media player, the activity information from the external media source media player, whereby the audio level of the network partner media player is determined.

Abstract: A method of determining the audio level of a network partner media player, wherein, when media playing on a terminal media player running on a terminal originates from an external media source, the method comprises obtaining activity information from the terminal, obtaining activity information from the terminal media player, obtaining activity information from an external source media player associated with the external media source, and analysing the activity information from the terminal, the activity information from the terminal media player, the activity information from the external media source media player, whereby the audio level of the network partner media player is determined.

Abstract: A metrics data management apparatus and method is disclosed comprising receiving event data of a series of events from a source, processing the event data into a format identifying the source and a session of each event; populating the event data relevant to a series of connected events of a single session into an event repository, and a session build module to determining a complete session from event data relevant to a series of connected events of a single session by a predetermined event.

Abstract: A method of determining whether media displayed on a web page in a web browser is visible comprising: determining whether the web page comprises at least one frame; and if the web page comprises at least one frame, using information relating to the activity of the media player to determine whether the media is visible.

Abstract: A method of determining whether media displayed on a web page in a web browser is visible comprising: determining whether the web page comprises at least one frame; and if the web page comprises at least one frame, using information relating to the activity of the media player to determine whether the media is visible.

Abstract: A method of determining whether media displayed on a web page in a web browser is visible comprising: determining whether the web page comprises at least one frame; and if the web page comprises at least one frame, using information relating to the activity of the media player to determine whether the media is visible.

Abstract: A method of quantifying the effectiveness of delivery of digital media content comprises identifying a group of instances of delivery of digital media content, calculating a plurality of metrics for the group, each metric indicative of a different aspect of effective delivery of the digital media content, and combining the calculated metrics into a single indicator of the effectiveness of the delivery of digital media content for the group. The group of instances can represent the delivery of digital media content by a particular supplier or a particular service of a particular supplier of digital media distribution services over a period of time. The metrics can be indicative of the proportion of the instances that were visible or audible to a viewer of the digital media content.

Abstract: The invention relates to a harness for attaching electronic apparatus to a beast. The harness is configured to be attached to a beast. The harness comprises a strap 12 formed at least in part of two strap members 30, 32, the two strap members being joined to each other at spaced apart locations 34, 36. The two strap members define a space 38 between the joins such that the space is capable of receiving electronic apparatus 40, 42.