Patents by Inventor Christopher Horton

Christopher Horton 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).

  • Advanced encoding of music files
    Patent number: 9230552
    Abstract: A system for the playback of content files includes a memory storing a content file including a plurality of stems, each stem encoding a portion of the audio of a sound recording, multiple stems in the plurality of stems representing different portions of the sound recording for the same time period, the content file also including a set of instructions controlling playback of the stems. A decoder is configured to decode the stems according to the set of instructions to create an audio output signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Howard Soroka, Christopher Horton
  • ADVANCED ENCODING OF MUSIC FILES
    Publication number: 20130294606
    Abstract: Example embodiments allow for the creation, distribution, and use of flexible media formats. Example embodiments may allow individual content files to be rendered in multiple formats and versions. In addition, example embodiments may provide for granular rights management, which may allow users to access content files on a feature-by-feature basis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Applicant: Universal Music Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Howard SOROKA, Christopher HORTON
  • Advanced encoding of music files
    Patent number: 8457977
    Abstract: Example embodiments allow for the creation, distribution, and use of flexible media formats. Example embodiments may allow individual content files to be rendered in multiple formats and versions. In addition, example embodiments may provide for granular rights management, which may allow users to access content files on a feature-by-feature basis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Universal Music Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Howard Soroka, Christopher Horton
  • ADVANCED ENCODING OF MUSIC FILES
    Publication number: 20120253827
    Abstract: Example embodiments allow for the creation, distribution, and use of flexible media formats. Example embodiments may allow individual content files to be rendered in multiple formats and versions. In addition, example embodiments may provide for granular rights management, which may allow users to access content files on a feature-by-feature basis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: Universal Music Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Howard Soroka, Christopher Horton
  • Advanced encoding of music files
    Patent number: 8204755
    Abstract: Example embodiments allow for the creation, distribution, and use of flexible media formats. Example embodiments may allow individual content files to be rendered in multiple formats and versions. In addition, example embodiments may provide for granular rights management, which may allow users to access content files on a feature-by-feature basis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Universal Music Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Howard Soroka, Christopher Horton
  • SECURE IDENTIFICATION OF MUSIC FILES
    Publication number: 20100312810
    Abstract: Digital content files may include media content, metadata uniquely identifying a transaction in which the content file was obtained, and a digital signature of at least a portion of the metadata. The metadata may include a distributor ID, a date and time of the transaction, an asset ID, a secure hash of the media content, a nonce, and one of a user ID, uniquely identifying a user who obtained the content file in the transaction, and a transaction ID uniquely identifying the transaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2009
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Inventors: Christopher Horton, Dmitry Radbel, Simon Watt
  • Advanced Encoding Of Music Files
    Publication number: 20100299151
    Abstract: Example embodiments allow for the creation, distribution, and use of flexible media formats. Example embodiments may allow individual content files to be rendered in multiple formats and versions. In addition, example embodiments may provide for granular rights management, which may allow users to access content files on a feature-by-feature basis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2009
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Applicant: Universal Music Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Howard Soroka, Christopher Horton
  • Mask for shielding impellers and blisks during automated welding
    Publication number: 20070095797
    Abstract: A mask is provided for shielding a radially extending edge of an impeller vane during a weld repair process, where the impeller vane extends radially and axially outwardly from a shaft. The mask comprises a hub and a flange. The hub has an outer surface and an opening extending therethrough, and the opening is configured to allow the shaft to extend at least partially therethrough. The flange extends radially outwardly from the hub outer surface and is configured to shroud substantially all of the impeller vane radially extending edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2005
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Inventors: William Beeson, Christopher Horton, Andrew MacDonald