Abstract: Methods, systems and computer program products are provided for determining acoustic feature vectors of query and target items in a first vector space, and mapping the acoustic feature vectors to a second vector space having a lower dimension. The distribution of vectors in the second vector space can then be used to identify items from the same songs, and/or items that are complementary. A mapping function is trained using a machine learning algorithm, such that complementary audio items are closer in the second vector space than the first, according to a given distance metric.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of automatically preparing a MIDI file based on a target MIDI file comprising respective note information about each of a plurality of target notes and a source MIDI file comprising respective note information about each of a plurality of source notes. Each note information comprises pitch information defining a pitch of the note. The method comprises ranking the plurality of target notes based on the pitch of each target note. The method also comprises, for each of the ranked target notes, removing the pitch information from the note information of the target note. The method also comprises, for each of the ranked target notes, replacing the removed pitch information with pitch information of a corresponding source note, whereby the target note has the same pitch as the corresponding source note, forming a plurality of new notes of a new MIDI file.

Abstract: Device for packaging and dispensing drops of a substance for ophthalmic use, generally fluid, semi-fluid or in suspension, emulsion or oily solution including a dispensing accessory with a first valve made of an elastomer material that allows the substance to pass through when the dispensing accessory is stressed, without allowing outside air to pass through in the opposite direction when the dispensing accessory is relaxed, characterized in that the first valve is covered by a layer of Parylene.

Abstract: Methods, systems and computer program products are provided for determining acoustic feature vectors of query and target items in a first vector space, and mapping the acoustic feature vectors to a second vector space having a lower dimension. The distribution of vectors in the second vector space can then be used to identify items from the same songs, and/or items that are complementary. A mapping function is trained using a machine learning algorithm, such that complementary audio items are closer in the second vector space than the first, according to a given distance metric.

Abstract: An electronic device segments a first and second MIDI files into pluralities of source segments and target segments. For each of a plurality of consecutive pairs of first and second target segments, the electronic device identifies a first source segment corresponding to the first target segment of the consecutive pair and identifies a second source segment corresponding to the second target segment of the consecutive pair, where the first and second source segments are identified by determining that the first and second source segments are harmonically conformant to the corresponding first and second target segments, and determining that a transition between the first and second source segments is graphically conformant to a transition between a consecutive pair of source segments. The electronic device generates a third MIDI file using the identified first and second source segments for each of the plurality of consecutive pairs of first and second target segments.

Abstract: Methods, systems and computer program products are provided for identifying an audio stem. Audio stems (t1, . . . , tN) are stored on a stem database and songs (S1, . . . , SP) made with at least a subset of the plurality of the audio stems (t1, . . . , tN) are stored on a song database. At least partially composed song (S*) having a predetermined number of pre-selected stems (k) are received. In turn, a probability vector (or relevance value or ranking) is produced for each stem (t1, . . . , tN) to be complementary to the at least partially composed song (S*).

Abstract: Methods, systems and computer program products are provided for determining acoustic feature vectors of query and target items in a first vector space, and mapping the acoustic feature vectors to a second vector space having a lower dimension. The distribution of vectors in the second vector space can then be used to identify items from the same songs, and/or items that are complementary. A mapping function is trained using a machine learning algorithm, such that complementary audio items are closer in the second vector space than the first, according to a given distance metric.

Abstract: Methods, systems and computer program products are provided for testing a lead sheet for plagiarism. A test lead sheet receiving having a plurality of passages is received at receiving a plagiarism detector. A set of annotations describing a level of plagiarism of a plurality of elements (e.g., chord sequence, subsequences, melodic fragments (i.e., notes), rhythm, harmony, etc.) of the test lead sheet in relation to the preexisting lead sheets are generated and output via an output device.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of editing an audio stream (S) having at least one tone (T1) extending over time in said stream. The method comprises cutting the stream at a first time point of the stream, producing a first cut (A) having a left cutting end (AL) and a right cutting end (AR); allocating a respective memory cell to each of the cutting ends; in each of the memory cells, storing information about the tone; and, for one of the cutting ends, concatenating the cutting end with a further stream cutting end which also has an allocated memory cell with information stored therein about any tones extending to said further cutting end. The concatenating comprises using the information stored in the memory cells for adjusting any of the tones extending to the cutting ends.

Abstract: A computing device comprising a display screen, the computing device being configured to decompose a media recording into a plurality of media recording salient events, apply each of the media recording salient events to a reinforcement model, display on the display screen (i) a mapping of the plurality of media recording salient events and (ii) for at least one of the plurality of media recording salient events, at least one selectable next best action, the computing device further configured to replace at least one of the plurality of media recording salient events with at least one selectable next best action to create a derivative media recording including at least one replacement media recording action.

Abstract: The double reed gouger, is a machine that has been used as a means to accurately and effectively remove excess material from within the concave structure of the split and measured double reed cane. This machine process is essential to the production of the double reed, when inserted into applicable instrument, is able to reproduce a specific vibration from within the cane to enable the player to easily and without much effort perform notes with ease of vibration and accuracy of pitch. The double reed gouging machine particularly for the Oboe, Oboe D?amore, English horn and Bassoon Family of instruments is in need of major upgrades to it's usefulness, accuracy and comfort by way of modern machining and design. This is a continuation of such efforts.

Abstract: A skip behavior analyzer is part of a media delivery system that allows for unbiased A/B testing of a plurality of versions of a song. The media delivery system stores a plurality of versions of a song and randomly selects, for each requesting device, a version of the song to associate with that device. Each time the device requests the song, thereafter, the media delivery system will provide the same version of the song for consistency. The media delivery system then gathers song play and skip information, calculates the differences in distribution of the skip behavior, and provides the skip information to allow a music composer to better determine which version of a song is more popular and why that is so.

Abstract: A device for generating a real time music accompaniment includes a music input interface, a music mode classifier that classifies pieces of music received at the music input interface into one of different music modes including at least a solo mode, a bass mode, and a harmony mode, a music storage, and a music output interface. A music selector selects one or more recorded pieces of music as real time music accompaniment to an actually played piece of music received at the music input interface, wherein the one or more selected pieces of music are selected to be in a different music mode than the actually played piece of music. A music output interface outputs the selected pieces of music.

Abstract: A training set for use during content generation is generated by applying a first machine learning process P1 to a first finite sequence s wherein s has a length Ls, to generate a first statistical model M(s). The first statistical model M(s) is sampled using a first sampling process G to generate a second finite sequence t wherein t has a length Lt. A second machine learning process P2 is applied to the second finite sequence t to generate a second statistical model M(t), wherein no substring of the second finite sequence t of length d is identical to a substring of the first finite sequence s, wherein d is a predetermined number of elements in a sequence.

Abstract: The invention concerns an ocular iontophoresis device for delivering at least one active substance to an eyeball, comprising: a wall defining a tubular-shaped body delimitating laterally a reservoir configured for receiving the active substance(s), the wall comprising a circular distal end configured for being positioned on an ocular surface of the eyeball and surrounding the cornea and a part of the sclera of the eyeball, a first electrode configured to be positioned in front of the sclera, said first electrode being configured for delivering a first current density to the active substance(s) of the reservoir, the first electrode defining an annular-shaped first surface that is arranged in a peripheral part of the reservoir, a second electrode configured to be positioned in front of the cornea, said second electrode being configured for delivering a second current density to the active substance(s) of the reservoir, the second electrode defining a disk-shaped second surface that is arranged in a central part

Abstract: Iontophoresis, a minimally-invasive methodology that uses a weak electric current to enhance penetration of ionized molecules into tissues, was found to be an effective technique for the intraocular delivery of large bioactive molecules, specifically lutein.

Abstract: Iontophoresis, a minimally-invasive methodology that uses a weak electric current to enhance penetration of ionized molecules into tissues, was found to be an effective technique for the intraocular delivery of large bioactive molecules, specifically lutein.

Abstract: Device for packaging and dispensing drops of a substance for ophthalmic use, generally fluid, semi-fluid or in suspension, emulsion or oily solution including a dispensing accessory with a first valve made of an elastomer material that allows the substance to pass through when the dispensing accessory is stressed, without allowing outside air to pass through in the opposite direction when the dispensing accessory is relaxed, characterized in that the first valve is covered by a layer of Parylene.

Abstract: Device for packaging and dispensing drops of a substance for ophthalmic use, generally fluid, semi-fluid or in suspension, emulsion or oily solution, including a dispensing accessory with a first valve made of an elastomer material that allows the substance to pass through when the dispensing accessory is stressed, without allowing outside air to pass through in the opposite direction when the dispensing accessory is relaxed, characterized in that the first valve is covered by a layer of Parylene.

Abstract: Device for sampling tear fluid that comprises: an extraction element (202) adapted to be applied on the eye to draw tear fluid therefrom, comprising at least one tube (209) and a distal portion (201) with at least one opening (207), a collection vessel (203), connected to said tube (209), suction means (210) adapted to continuously draw tear fluid from the eye to the collection vessel (203), through the extraction element (202) for a period higher than 10 minutes once the extraction element (202) is in place.