Patents by Inventor Babar Zafar
Babar Zafar has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11558692Abstract: A first device includes one or more processors and memory storing one or more programs configured to be executed by the one or more processors. The one or more programs include instructions for receiving, from a second device, audio mix information for a first audio item and receiving, from the second device, an indication that the first audio item is to be mixed with a second audio item distinct from the first audio item. In response to the indication, the one or more programs include instructions for transmitting to the second device an audio stream including the first audio item and the second audio item mixed in accordance with the audio mix information.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2020Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: Spotify ABInventors: Par Mikael Bohrarper, Sten Garmark, Niklas Martin Gustavsson, John Fredrik Wilhelm Noren, Gustav Söderström, Babar Zafar
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Patent number: 11349897Abstract: This disclosure concerns the providing of media, and more particularly to the streaming of media. In one example embodiment of a method for streaming an audio content item to an electronic device, the method comprises: receiving a first data message comprising instructions from an electronic device to return a preview segment associated with a selected audio content item, the preview segment being a portion of the selected audio content item; retrieving said selected audio content item from a first storage; analyzing audio content of the retrieved audio content item to locate a portion of the selected audio content item to be used as the preview segment; extracting the located portion of the selected audio content item from the retrieved audio content item; and transmitting the extracted portion of the selected audio content item unencrypted to the electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2020Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: Spotify ABInventors: Ardit Bajraktari, Luc Succes, Tristan Jehan, Bror Simon Hofverberg, Niklas Martin Gustavsson, Pär Mikael Bohrarper, Babar Zafar
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Publication number: 20210281625Abstract: This disclosure concerns the providing of media, and more particularly to the streaming of media. In one example embodiment of a method for streaming an audio content item to an electronic device, the method comprises: receiving a first data message comprising instructions from an electronic device to return a preview segment associated with a selected audio content item, the preview segment being a portion of the selected audio content item; retrieving said selected audio content item from a first storage; analyzing audio content of the retrieved audio content item to locate a portion of the selected audio content item to be used as the preview segment; extracting the located portion of the selected audio content item from the retrieved audio content item; and transmitting the extracted portion of the selected audio content item unencrypted to the electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2020Publication date: September 9, 2021Inventors: Ardit Bajraktari, Luc Succes, Tristan Jehan, Bror Simon Hofverberg, Niklas Martin Gustavsson, Pär Mikael Bohrarper, Babar Zafar
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Publication number: 20200374625Abstract: A first device includes one or more processors and memory storing one or more programs configured to be executed by the one or more processors. The one or more programs include instructions for receiving, from a second device, audio mix information for a first audio item and receiving, from the second device, an indication that the first audio item is to be mixed with a second audio item distinct from the first audio item. In response to the indication, the one or more programs include instructions for transmitting to the second device an audio stream including the first audio item and the second audio item mixed in accordance with the audio mix information.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2020Publication date: November 26, 2020Inventors: Par Mikael BOHRARPER, Sten GARMARK, Niklas Martin GUSTAVSSON, John Fredrik Wilhelm NOREN, Gustav SÖDERSTRÖM, Babar ZAFAR
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Patent number: 10812557Abstract: This disclosure concerns the providing of media, and more particularly to the streaming of media. In one example embodiment of a method for streaming an audio content item to an electronic device, the method comprises: receiving a first data message comprising instructions from an electronic device to return a preview segment associated with a selected audio content item, the preview segment being a portion of the selected audio content item; retrieving said selected audio content item from a first storage; analyzing audio content of the retrieved audio content item to locate a portion of the selected audio content item to be used as the preview segment; extracting the located portion of the selected audio content item from the retrieved audio content item; and transmitting the extracted portion of the selected audio content item unencrypted to the electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2019Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: SPOTIFY ABInventors: Ardit Bajraktari, Luc Succes, Tristan Jehan, Bror Simon Hofverberg, Niklas Martin Gustavsson, Pär Mikael Bohrarper, Babar Zafar
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Patent number: 10721556Abstract: Audio mix information is received from a plurality of users. Mix rules are determined from the audio mix information from the plurality of users, wherein the mix rules include a first mix rule associated with a first audio item. The first mix rule relates to an overlap of the first audio item with another audio item. The first mix rule is made available to one or more clients. After making the first mix rule available, an indication, from a respective client device, that the first audio item is to be mixed with a second audio item at the respective client device in accordance with the first mix rule is received. In response to the indication, a specification of the first mix rule is transmitted to the respective client device to be applied by the respective client device to generate a transition between the first audio item and the second item.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2018Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: Spotify ABInventors: Par Mikael Bohrarper, Sten Garmark, Niklas Martin Gustavsson, John Fredrik Wilhelm Noren, Gustav Söderström, Babar Zafar
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Publication number: 20190246204Abstract: Audio mix information is received from a plurality of users. Mix rules are determined from the audio mix information from the plurality of users, wherein the mix rules include a first mix rule associated with a first audio item. The first mix rule relates to an overlap of the first audio item with another audio item. The first mix rule is made available to one or more clients. After making the first mix rule available, an indication, from a respective client device, that the first audio item is to be mixed with a second audio item at the respective client device in accordance with the first mix rule is received. In response to the indication, a specification of the first mix rule is transmitted to the respective client device to be applied by the respective client device to generate a transition between the first audio item and the second item.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2018Publication date: August 8, 2019Inventors: Par Mikael Bohrarper, Sten Garmark, Niklas Martin Gustavsson, John Fredrik Wilhelm Noren, Gustav Söderström, Babar Zafar
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Publication number: 20190215355Abstract: This disclosure concerns the providing of media, and more particularly to the streaming of media. In one example embodiment of a method for streaming an audio content item to an electronic device, the method comprises: receiving a first data message comprising instructions from an electronic device to return a preview segment associated with a selected audio content item, the preview segment being a portion of the selected audio content item; retrieving said selected audio content item from a first storage; analyzing audio content of the retrieved audio content item to locate a portion of the selected audio content item to be used as the preview segment; extracting the located portion of the selected audio content item from the retrieved audio content item; and transmitting the extracted portion of the selected audio content item unencrypted to the electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2019Publication date: July 11, 2019Inventors: Ardit Bajraktari, Luc Succes, Tristan Jehan, Bror Simon Hofverberg, Niklas Martin Gustavsson, Pär Mikael Bohrarper, Babar Zafar
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Patent number: 10291880Abstract: A component for controlling playback of digital media objects using a single control input receives, from a server, a plurality of feature vectors, each feature vector representing one of a plurality of media objects, and receives one or more skip requests from the single control input. In response to a first skip request, the component selects a feature vector from among the plurality of feature vectors and instructs a media object playback device to playback a media object represented by the selected feature vector. In response to a second or successive skip request, the component selects another feature vector from among the plurality of feature vectors that is a distance away from the previously selected feature vector and instructs the media object playback device to playback another media object represented by the selected other feature vector.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2017Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: Spotify ABInventors: Tristan Jehan, Miguel Pereira Durão Luís, Babar Zafar
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Patent number: 10237320Abstract: This disclosure concerns the providing of media, and more particularly to the streaming of media. In one example embodiment of a method for streaming an audio content item to an electronic device, the method comprises: receiving a first data message comprising instructions from an electronic device to return a preview segment associated with a selected audio content item, the preview segment being a portion of the selected audio content item; retrieving said selected audio content item from a first storage; analyzing audio content of the retrieved audio content item to locate a portion of the selected audio content item to be used as the preview segment; extracting the located portion of the selected audio content item from the retrieved audio content item; and transmitting the extracted portion of the selected audio content item unencrypted to the electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2015Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: SPOTIFY ABInventors: Ardit Bajraktari, Luc Succes, Tristan Jehan, Bror Simon Hofverberg, Niklas Martin Gustavsson, Pär Mikael Bohrarper, Babar Zafar
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Patent number: 10165357Abstract: Audio mix information is received from a plurality of users. Mix rules are determined from the audio mix information from the plurality of users, wherein the mix rules include a first mix rule associated with a first audio item. The first mix rule relates to an overlap of the first audio item with another audio item. The first mix rule is made available to one or more clients. After making the first mix rule available, an indication, from a respective client device, that the first audio item is to be mixed with a second audio item at the respective client device in accordance with the first mix rule is received. In response to the indication, a specification of the first mix rule is transmitted to the respective client device to be applied by the respective client device to generate a transition between the first audio item and the second item.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2018Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: Spotify ABInventors: Par Mikael Bohrarper, Sten Garmark, Niklas Martin Gustavsson, John Fredrik Wilhelm Noren, Gustav Söderström, Babar Zafar
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Publication number: 20180167726Abstract: Audio mix information is received from a plurality of users. Mix rules are determined from the audio mix information from the plurality of users, wherein the mix rules include a first mix rule associated with a first audio item. The first mix rule relates to an overlap of the first audio item with another audio item. The first mix rule is made available to one or more clients. After making the first mix rule available, an indication, from a respective client device, that the first audio item is to be mixed with a second audio item at the respective client device in accordance with the first mix rule is received. In response to the indication, a specification of the first mix rule is transmitted to the respective client device to be applied by the respective client device to generate a transition between the first audio item and the second item.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2018Publication date: June 14, 2018Inventors: Par Mikael Bohrarper, Sten Garmark, Niklas Martin Gustavsson, John Fredrik Wilhelm Noren, Gustav Söderström, Babar Zafar
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Publication number: 20180054592Abstract: A component for controlling playback of digital media objects using a single control input receives, from a server, a plurality of feature vectors, each feature vector representing one of a plurality of media objects, and receives one or more skip requests from the single control input. In response to a first skip request, the component selects a feature vector from among the plurality of feature vectors and instructs a media object playback device to playback a media object represented by the selected feature vector. In response to a second or successive skip request, the component selects another feature vector from among the plurality of feature vectors that is a distance away from the previously selected feature vector and instructs the media object playback device to playback another media object represented by the selected other feature vector.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2017Publication date: February 22, 2018Inventors: Tristan Jehan, Miguel Pereira Durão Luís, Babar Zafar
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Patent number: 9883284Abstract: Systems and methods for mixing music are disclosed. Audio mix information is received from a plurality of users. Mix rules are determined from the audio mix information from the plurality of users, wherein the mix rules include a first mix rule associated with a first audio item. The first mix rule relates to an overlap of the first audio item with another audio item. The first mix rule is made available to one or more clients. In some implementations, making the first mix rule available to the one or more clients includes transmitting, to the first client, information enabling the first client to playback a transition between the first audio item and the second audio item in accordance with the first mix rule.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2014Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: Spotify ABInventors: Par Mikael Bohrarper, Sten Garmark, Niklas Martin Gustavsson, John Fredrik Wilhelm Noren, Gustav Söderström, Babar Zafar
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Publication number: 20170366780Abstract: A component for controlling playback of digital media objects using a single control input receives, from a server, a plurality of feature vectors, each feature vector representing one of a plurality of media objects, and receives one or more skip requests from the single control input. In response to a first skip request, the component selects a feature vector from among the plurality of feature vectors and instructs a media object playback device to playback a media object represented by the selected feature vector. In response to a second or successive skip request, the component selects another feature vector from among the plurality of feature vectors that is a distance away from the previously selected feature vector and instructs the media object playback device to playback another media object represented by the selected other feature vector.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2017Publication date: December 21, 2017Inventors: Tristan Jehan, Miguel Pereira Durão Luís, Babar Zafar
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Patent number: 9843764Abstract: A component for controlling playback of digital media objects using a single control input receives, from a server, a plurality of feature vectors, each feature vector representing one of a plurality of media objects, and receives one or more skip requests from the single control input. In response to a first skip request, the component selects a feature vector from among the plurality of feature vectors and instructs a media object playback device to playback a media object represented by the selected feature vector. In response to a second or successive skip request, the component selects another feature vector from among the plurality of feature vectors that is a distance away from the previously selected feature vector and instructs the media object playback device to playback another media object represented by the selected other feature vector.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2017Date of Patent: December 12, 2017Assignee: Spotify ABInventors: Tristan Jehan, Miguel Pereira Duräo Luís, Babar Zafar
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Patent number: 9729816Abstract: A component for controlling playback of digital media objects using a single control input receives, from a server, a plurality of feature vectors, each feature vector representing one of a plurality of media objects, and receives one or more skip requests from the single control input. In response to a first skip request, the component selects a feature vector from among the plurality of feature vectors and instructs a media object playback device to playback a media object represented by the selected feature vector. In response to a second or successive skip request, the component selects another feature vector from among the plurality of feature vectors that is a distance away from the previously selected feature vector and instructs the media object playback device to playback another media object represented by the selected other feature vector.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2016Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: SPOTIFY ABInventors: Tristan Jehan, Miguel Pereira Durão Luis, Babar Zafar
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Publication number: 20170024092Abstract: A system and method for playback of media content, for example music, video, or other media content. A media device having a media playback application and including a touch-sensitive user interface can be adapted to display a visual array of media options, for example as a grid or list of card elements. Each media option can be associated with one or more media content items that can be streamed to and/or played on the device. The system can determine a selected card element, or media options that are proximate to a selected point or region of the visual array, and play or crossfade media content as appropriate. In accordance with various embodiments, additional features can be provided that improve user interaction, for example the use of audible notifications, media caching, or touch menus.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventors: Dariusz Dziuk, Babar Zafar, Niklas Gustavsson, Anton Kiland
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Patent number: 9531989Abstract: A component for controlling playback of digital media objects using a single control input receives, from a server, a plurality of feature vectors, each feature vector representing one of a plurality of media objects, and receives one or more skip requests from the single control input. In response to a first skip request, the component selects a feature vector from among the plurality of feature vectors and instructs a media object playback device to playback a media object represented by the selected feature vector. In response to a second or successive skip request, the component selects another feature vector from among the plurality of feature vectors that is a distance away from the previously selected feature vector and instructs the media object playback device to playback another media object represented by the selected other feature vector.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2016Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: SPOTIFY ABInventors: Tristan Jehan, Miguel Pereira Durão Luís, Babar Zafar
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Patent number: 9483166Abstract: A system and method for playback of media content, for example music, video, or other media content. A media device having a media playback application and including a touch-sensitive user interface can be adapted to display a visual array of media options, for example as a grid or list of card elements. Each media option can be associated with one or more media content items that can be streamed to and/or played on the device. The system can determine a selected card element, or media options that are proximate to a selected point or region of the visual array, and play or crossfade media content as appropriate. In accordance with various embodiments, additional features can be provided that improve user interaction, for example the use of audible notifications, media caching, or touch menus.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2015Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: SPOTIFY ABInventors: Dariusz Dziuk, Babar Zafar, Niklas Gustavsson, Anton Kiland