Patents Assigned to Audible Magic
  • Patent number: 7877438
    Abstract: A new media identification system is disclosed. In one aspect, a system may comprise at least one analysis module for receiving and analyzing an received work and generating a corresponding representation thereof; at least one identification (ID) server for receiving the representation from the at least one analysis module and generating a list of unidentifiable received works. A method for identifying new media is also disclosed. In one aspect, a method may comprise receiving an unidentified segment; determining whether the unidentified segment is similar to previously received unidentified segments; and sequentially arranging similar unidentified segments in a single super segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: Audible Magic Corporation
    Inventors: James B. Schrempp, Vance Ikezoye, Erling H. Wold, Louis Kvitek
  • Patent number: 7797249
    Abstract: A method for detecting against unauthorized transmission of digital works comprises the steps of maintaining a registry of information permitting identification of digital copyrighted works, monitoring a network for transmission of at least one packet-based digital signal, extracting at least one feature from the at least one digital signal, comparing the extracted at least one feature with registry information and applying business rules based on the comparison result.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Audible Magic Corporation
    Inventors: Richard A. Schmelzer, Bryan L. Pellom
  • Patent number: 7711652
    Abstract: A method for detecting against unauthorized transmission of digital works comprises the steps of maintaining a registry of information permitting identification of digital copyrighted works, monitoring a network for transmission of at least one packet-based digital signal, extracting at least one feature from the at least one digital signal, comparing the extracted at least one feature with registry information and applying business rules based on the comparison result.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: Audible Magic Corporation
    Inventor: Richard A. Schmelzer
  • Patent number: 7707088
    Abstract: A method for detecting against unauthorized transmission of digital works comprises the steps of maintaining a registry of information permitting identification of digital copyrighted works, monitoring a network for transmission of at least one packet-based digital signal, extracting at least one feature from the at least one digital signal, comparing the extracted at least one feature with registry information and applying business rules based on the comparison result.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Audible Magic Corporation
    Inventor: Richard A. Schmelzer
  • Patent number: 7565327
    Abstract: A method for detecting against unauthorized transmission of digital works comprises the steps of maintaining a registry of information permitting identification of digital copyrighted works, monitoring a network for transmission of at least one packet-based digital signal, extracting at least one feature from the at least one digital signal, comparing the extracted at least one feature with registry information and applying business rules based on the comparison result.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Assignee: Audible Magic Corporation
    Inventor: Richard A. Schmelzer
  • Patent number: 7562012
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for creating a signature of a sampled work in real-time is disclosed herein. Unique signatures of an unknown audio work are created by segmenting a file into segments having predetermined segment and hop sizes. The signature then may be compared against reference signatures. One aspect may be characterized in that the hop size of the sampled work signature is less than the hop size of reference signatures. A method for identifying an unknown audio work is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignee: Audible Magic Corporation
    Inventors: Erling H. Wold, Thomas L. Blum, Douglas F. Keislar, James A. Wheaton
  • Patent number: 7529659
    Abstract: A system for determining an identity of a received work. The system receives audio data for an unknown work. The audio data is divided into segments. The system generates a signature of the unknown work from each of the segments. Reduced dimension signatures are then generated at least a portion of the signatures. The reduced dimension signatures are then compared to reduced dimensions signatures of known works that are stored in a database. A list of candidates of known works is generated from the comparison. The signatures of the unknown works are then compared to the signatures of the known works in the list of candidates. The unknown work is then identified as the known work having signatures matching within a threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Assignee: Audible Magic Corporation
    Inventor: Erling H. Wold
  • Patent number: 7500007
    Abstract: A system and method for identifying media content presented over a media playing device. The media content, such as audio and/or video, is either available digitally or digitally sampled. The media content is sampled to generate a media sample or analytical representation of the media content. The media sample is compared to a collection of sampled (or represented) media content to identify it and to ascertain information related to the sample. This media content-related information is then displayed by the media player. The media player then presents the user specific and related actions that are based upon the information presented and allows the user to directly execute their choice of actions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Assignee: Audible Magic Corporation
    Inventors: Vance E. Ikezoye, James B. Schrempp
  • Publication number: 20090030651
    Abstract: A system for identifying a work represented by digital data. This system detects events in data of the content of an unknown work and measures a metric between the events. The system then compares the detected events and metrics from an unknown work with the events and metrics of a known work. If the events and metrics match, the unknown work is identified as a copy of the known work.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2007
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Applicant: AUDIBLE MAGIC CORPORATION
    Inventor: Erling Wold
  • Publication number: 20080155116
    Abstract: A method for detecting against unauthorized transmission of digital works comprises the steps of maintaining a registry of information permitting identification of digital copyrighted works, monitoring a network for transmission of at least one packet-based digital signal, extracting at least one feature from the at least one digital signal, comparing the extracted at least one feature with registry information and applying business rules based on the comparison result.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2008
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Applicant: AUDIBLE MAGIC CORPORATION
    Inventor: Richard A. Schmelzer
  • Publication number: 20080154730
    Abstract: A method for detecting against unauthorized transmission of digital works comprises the steps of maintaining a registry of information permitting identification of digital copyrighted works, monitoring a network for transmission of at least one packet-based digital signal, extracting at least one feature from the at least one digital signal, comparing the extracted at least one feature with registry information and applying business rules based on the comparison result.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2008
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Applicant: AUDIBLE MAGIC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Richard A. Schmelzer, Bryan L. Pellom
  • Publication number: 20080141379
    Abstract: A method for detecting against unauthorized transmission of digital works comprises the steps of maintaining a registry of information permitting identification of digital copyrighted works, monitoring a network for transmission of at least one packet-based digital signal, extracting at least one feature from the at least one digital signal, comparing the extracted at least one feature with registry information and applying business rules based on the comparison result.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2008
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: AUDIBLE MAGIC CORPORATION
    Inventor: Richard A. Schmelzer
  • Patent number: 7363278
    Abstract: A method for detecting against unauthorized transmission of digital works comprises the steps of maintaining a registry of information permitting identification of digital copyrighted works, monitoring a network for transmission of at least one packet-based digital signal, extracting at least one feature from the at least one digital signal, comparing the extracted at least one feature with registry information and applying business rules based on the comparison result.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: Audible Magic Corporation
    Inventors: Richard A. Schmelzer, Bryan L. Pellom
  • Patent number: 6968337
    Abstract: A system for determining an identity of a received work. The system receives audio data for an unknown work. The audio data is divided into segments. The system generates a signature of the unknown work from each of the segments. Reduced dimension signatures are then generated at least a portion of the signatures. The reduced dimension signatures are then compared to reduced dimensions signatures of known works that are stored in a database. A list of candidates of known works is generated from the comparison. The signatures of the unknown works are then compared to the signatures of the known works in the list of candidates. The unknown work is then identified as the known work having signatures matching within a threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2005
    Assignee: Audible Magic Corporation
    Inventor: Erling H. Wold
  • Patent number: 6834308
    Abstract: A system and method for identifying media content presented over a media playing device. The media content, such as, such as audio and/or video, is either available digitally or digitally sampled. The media content is sampled to generate a media sample or analytical representation of the media content. The media sample is compared to a collection of sampled (or represented) media content to identify it and to ascertain information related to the sample. This media content-related information is then presented to the user via a display means on the media player. The media player then presents the user specific and related actions that are based upon the information presented and allows the user to directly execute their choice of actions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2004
    Assignee: Audible Magic Corporation
    Inventors: Vance E. Ikezoye, James B. Schrempp
  • Publication number: 20040163106
    Abstract: A method and system for identifying a work in a data transfer. In accordance with this invention, a data transfer is received. The media content of a work is then read from the data transfer. The media content is then used to generate a fingerprint of the work. The fingerprint is then used to identify the work. A report including the identity of the work is then generated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2003
    Publication date: August 19, 2004
    Applicant: Audible Magic, Inc.
    Inventors: James B. Schrempp, Alan Edel, Vance Ikezoye
  • Publication number: 20030135623
    Abstract: A cache promotion system is disclosed. In one embodiment, a system may comprise at least one analysis module for receiving a work from a plurality of sources and generating a corresponding representation thereof; at least one First Tier identification (ID) server for identifying received works; and at least one Second Tier ID server for identifying repeating received works. Multi-tiered system are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2002
    Publication date: July 17, 2003
    Applicant: Audible Magic, Inc.
    Inventors: James B. Schrempp, Vance Ikezoye, Erling H. Wold, Louis Kvitek
  • Publication number: 20030037010
    Abstract: A method for detecting against unauthorized transmission of digital works comprises the steps of maintaining a registry of information permitting identification of digital copyrighted works, monitoring a network for transmission of at least one packet-based digital signal, extracting at least one feature from the at least one digital signal, comparing the extracted at least one feature with registry information and applying business rules based on the comparison result.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2002
    Publication date: February 20, 2003
    Applicant: Audible Magic, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard A. Schmelzer
  • Publication number: 20030033321
    Abstract: A new media identification system is disclosed. In one aspect, a system may comprise at least one analysis module for receiving and analyzing an received work and generating a corresponding representation thereof; at least one identification (ID) server for receiving the representation from the at least one analysis module and generating a list of unidentifiable received works. A method for identifying new media is also disclosed. In one aspect, a method may comprise receiving an unidentified segment; determining whether the unidentified segment is similar to previously received unidentified segments; and sequentially arranging similar unidentified segments in a single super segment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2001
    Publication date: February 13, 2003
    Applicant: Audible Magic, Inc.
    Inventors: James B. Schrempp, Vance Ikezoye, Erling H. Wold, Louis Kvitek
  • Publication number: 20030018709
    Abstract: A method and system for playlist generation is disclosed. In one aspect, the system may include at least one analysis module for receiving and analyzing an unknown work and generating a corresponding representation thereof, and at least one identification (ID) server for receiving the representation from the analysis modules and determining the identity of the unknown work.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2001
    Publication date: January 23, 2003
    Applicant: Audible Magic
    Inventors: James B. Schrempp, Vance Ikezoye, Erling H. Wold, Thomas L. Blum, Douglas F. Keislar, James A. Wheaton