摘要 |
<p>Systems, method and apparatus are described for reducing unauthorized usage in a television distribution system (106). A television receiver (104) communicates with base stations (202A, 202B, 202C) of a wireless communication network (112). Based on the communications with the base station, the television receiver identifies its location and transmits the location information to a data collection system (110) through the wireless communication network. The data collection system utilizes the location information to identify unauthorized uses of the television receiver.</p> |