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Automatic content recognition

What is automatic content recognition? A clear definition from the acoustics section of our glossary, with 12 related terms and further reading.

Definition of Automatic content recognition

Automatic content recognition (ACR) is a technology used to identify content played on a media device or presented within a media file. Devices with ACR can allow for the collection of content consumption information automatically at the screen or speaker level itself, without any user-based input or search efforts. This information may be collected for purposes such as personalized advertising, content recommendations, or sale to companies that aggregate customer data.

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What is Automatic content recognition?

Automatic content recognition (ACR) is a technology used to identify content played on a media device or presented within a media file.

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