Patents by Inventor Daniel A. Drolet

Daniel A. Drolet 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).

  • Publication number: 20260154381
    Abstract: Herein disclosed is a method performed by at least one processor. The method includes receiving request to create generated content, creating the generated content as a function of the requested theme using generative artificial intelligence, determining if the generated content is approved based on a content approval machine learning model configured to generate a content approval output based on the generated content and at least one preference parameter defining approval criteria for the generated content, and providing access to the generated content in response to the content approval output indicating approval. The request includes a requested theme directed to a target characteristic of the generated content. The content approval machine learning model includes a neural network. The content approval output may include a content approval score, and the content approval output may indicate approval when the content approval score satisfies an approval threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2026
    Publication date: June 4, 2026
    Inventors: Christopher Horton, Jeremy Uzan, Sion Elliott, Daniel A. Drolet
  • Patent number: 12645766
    Abstract: Herein disclosed is a method performed by at least one processor. The method includes receiving a request to create generated content, creating the generated content as a function of the requested theme using generative artificial intelligence, determining if the generated content is approved based on a content approval machine learning model configured to generate a content approval output based on the generated content and at least one preference parameter defining approval criteria for the generated content, and providing access to the generated content in response to the content approval output indicating approval. The request includes a requested theme directed to a target characteristic of the generated content. The content approval machine learning model includes a neural network. The content approval output may include a content approval score, and the content approval output may indicate approval when the content approval score satisfies an approval threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2026
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2026
    Assignee: Music IP Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Horton, Jeremy Uzan, Sion Elliott, Daniel A. Drolet
  • Patent number: 12639405
    Abstract: A request is received associated with source content and including one or more user-specified parameters for creating a derivative work based on the source content. The derivative work is generated in response to evaluating the request against pre-generation preference data using an evaluation model, and is generated based on the source content in accordance with the one or more user-specified parameters by applying a generative artificial-intelligence model. The generative artificial-intelligence model includes a machine learning model configured to generate content based on the one or more user-specified parameters. A content approval score is generated by a content approval model based on an evaluation of the derivative work against post-generation preference data. In response to the content approval score satisfying a threshold, a digital identifier is generated based on the derivative work. At least one of distribution or usage of the derivative work is enabled in accordance with the digital identifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2026
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2026
    Assignee: Music IP Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Horton, Jeremy Uzan, Sion Elliott, Daniel A. Drolet
  • Publication number: 20260141036
    Abstract: Program instructions on a non-transitory computer-readable medium are executable by at least one processor to receive predetermined content, a request to transform the predetermined content into a derivative work, and one or more user-specified parameters. Generative artificial intelligence is used to generate the derivative work as a function of the predetermined content and the one or more user-specified parameters. The derivative work includes audio, video, or images. Based on a content approval machine learning model, a determination is made as to whether the derivative work is approved based on a content approval score. The content approval score is based on at least one content owner preference and the derivative work. In response to determining the content approval score exceeds a threshold, a digital watermark is applied to the derivative work, an authorization server is configured to govern use of the derivative work, and access to the derivative work is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2026
    Publication date: May 21, 2026
    Inventor: Daniel A. Drolet
  • Publication number: 20260141037
    Abstract: A request is received associated with source content and including one or more user-specified parameters for creating a derivative work based on the source content. The derivative work is generated in response to evaluating the request against pre-generation preference data using an evaluation model, and is generated based on the source content in accordance with the one or more user-specified parameters by applying a generative artificial-intelligence model. The generative artificial-intelligence model includes a machine learning model configured to generate content based on the one or more user-specified parameters. A content approval score is generated by a content approval model based on an evaluation of the derivative work against post-generation preference data. In response to the content approval score satisfying a threshold, a digital identifier is generated based on the derivative work. At least one of distribution or usage of the derivative work is enabled in accordance with the digital identifier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2026
    Publication date: May 21, 2026
    Inventors: Christopher Horton, Jeremy Uzan, Sion Elliott, Daniel A. Drolet
  • Patent number: 12632514
    Abstract: A system and method for creating AI-generated derivative works from predetermined content with copyright compliance and content owner control. In some aspects, the system receives predetermined content and a user-requested transformation theme, then employs generative artificial intelligence to create a derivative work. The system may enable scalable rights management for AI-generated content across music, video, text, and other media formats.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2025
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2026
    Assignee: Music IP Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Horton, Jeremy Uzan, Sion Elliott, Daniel A. Drolet
  • Patent number: 12632515
    Abstract: Herein disclosed is receiving predetermined content, receiving a request to transform the predetermined content into a derivative work, receiving a requested theme for the derivative work, using generative artificial intelligence to create the derivative work generated as a function of the predetermined content and the requested theme, determining if the generated derivative work is approved, in response to determining the generated derivative work is approved, applying a digital watermark to the approved derivative work, configuring an authorization server to govern use of the approved derivative work based on the digital watermark and providing user access to the authorized derivative work. The requested theme may be determined using a Large Language Model (LLM) and a chatbot interview. The generative artificial intelligence may comprise a diffusion model. The content may comprise music.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2025
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2026
    Assignee: Music IP Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Horton, Jeremy Uzan, Sion Elliott, Daniel A. Drolet
  • Patent number: 12632516
    Abstract: A system for generating derivative works comprises a content derivation platform with at least one processor configured to receive predetermined content and a request to transform it into a derivative work with a requested theme. The system uses generative artificial intelligence to create the derivative work comprising audio, video, or images based on the requested theme. A content approval machine learning model with a neural network determines an approval score based on content owner preferences and text embeddings identifying items in the derivative work. When the score exceeds a predetermined minimum, the system applies a digital watermark, configures an authorization server to govern use based on the digital watermark, and provides access to the approved derivative work. The requested theme may be determined through a chatbot interview using a Large Language Model. The generative artificial intelligence may comprise a diffusion model. The content may comprise music or audio.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2025
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2026
    Assignee: Music IP Holdings, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel A. Drolet
  • Patent number: 12632518
    Abstract: Program instructions on a non-transitory computer-readable medium are executable by at least one processor to receive predetermined content, a request to transform the predetermined content into a derivative work, and one or more user-specified parameters. Generative artificial intelligence is used to generate the derivative work as a function of the predetermined content and the one or more user-specified parameters. The derivative work includes audio, video, or images. Based on a content approval machine learning model, a determination is made as to whether the derivative work is approved based on a content approval score. The content approval score is based on at least one content owner preference and the derivative work. In response to determining the content approval score exceeds a threshold, a digital watermark is applied to the derivative work, an authorization server is configured to govern use of the derivative work, and access to the derivative work is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2026
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2026
    Assignee: Music IP Holdings, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel A. Drolet
  • Publication number: 20250390559
    Abstract: A system for generating derivative works comprises a content derivation platform with at least one processor configured to receive predetermined content and a request to transform it into a derivative work with a requested theme. The system uses generative artificial intelligence to create the derivative work comprising audio, video, or images based on the requested theme. A content approval machine learning model with a neural network determines an approval score based on content owner preferences and text embeddings identifying items in the derivative work. When the score exceeds a predetermined minimum, the system applies a digital watermark, configures an authorization server to govern use based on the digital watermark, and provides access to the approved derivative work. The requested theme may be determined through a chatbot interview using a Large Language Model. The generative artificial intelligence may comprise a diffusion model. The content may comprise music or audio.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2025
    Publication date: December 25, 2025
    Inventor: Daniel A. Drolet
  • Publication number: 20250390558
    Abstract: Herein disclosed is receiving predetermined content, receiving a request to transform the predetermined content into a derivative work, receiving a requested theme for the derivative work, using generative artificial intelligence to create the derivative work generated as a function of the predetermined content and the requested theme, determining if the generated derivative work is approved, in response to determining the generated derivative work is approved, applying a digital watermark to the approved derivative work, configuring an authorization server to govern use of the approved derivative work based on the digital watermark and providing user access to the authorized derivative work. The requested theme may be determined using a Large Language Model (LLM) and a chatbot interview. The generative artificial intelligence may comprise a diffusion model. The content may comprise music.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2025
    Publication date: December 25, 2025
    Inventors: Christopher Horton, Jeremy Uzan, Sion Elliott, Daniel A. Drolet
  • Publication number: 20250371114
    Abstract: A system and method for creating AI-generated derivative works from predetermined content with copyright compliance and content owner control. In some aspects, the system receives predetermined content and a user-requested transformation theme, then employs generative artificial intelligence to create a derivative work. The system may enable scalable rights management for AI-generated content across music, video, text, and other media formats.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2025
    Publication date: December 4, 2025
    Inventors: Christopher Horton, Jeremy Uzan, Sion Elliott, Daniel A. Drolet
  • Patent number: 12423388
    Abstract: Herein disclosed is receiving predetermined content, receiving a request to transform the predetermined content into a derivative work, receiving a requested theme for the derivative work, using generative artificial intelligence to create the derivative work generated as a function of the predetermined content and the requested theme, determining if the generated derivative work is approved, in response to determining the generated derivative work is approved, applying a digital watermark to the approved derivative work, configuring an authorization server to govern use of the approved derivative work based on the digital watermark and providing user access to the authorized derivative work. The requested theme may be determined using a Large Language Model (LLM) and a chatbot interview. The generative artificial intelligence may comprise a diffusion model. The content may comprise music.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2025
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2025
    Assignee: Music IP Holdings (MIH), Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Horton, Jeremy Uzan, Sion Elliott, Daniel A. Drolet
  • Publication number: 20250272361
    Abstract: Herein disclosed is receiving predetermined content, receiving a request to transform the predetermined content into a derivative work, receiving a requested theme for the derivative work, using generative artificial intelligence to create the derivative work generated as a function of the predetermined content and the requested theme, determining if the generated derivative work is approved, in response to determining the generated derivative work is approved, applying a digital watermark to the approved derivative work, configuring an authorization server to govern use of the approved derivative work based on the digital watermark and providing user access to the authorized derivative work. The requested theme may be determined using a Large Language Model (LLM) and a chatbot interview. The generative artificial intelligence may comprise a diffusion model. The content may comprise music.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2025
    Publication date: August 28, 2025
    Inventors: Christopher Horton, Jeremy Uzan, Sion Elliott, Daniel A. Drolet
  • Publication number: 20250131928
    Abstract: Herein disclosed is receiving predetermined content, receiving a request to transform the predetermined content into a derivative work, receiving a requested theme for the derivative work, using generative artificial intelligence to create the derivative work generated as a function of the predetermined content and the requested theme, determining if the generated derivative work is approved based on a machine learning model configured to determine a content approval score as a function of content owner preferences, in response to determining the generated derivative work is approved, applying a digital watermark to the approved derivative work, configuring an authorization server to govern use of the approved derivative work based on the digital watermark and providing user access to the authorized derivative work. The requested theme may be determined using a Large Language Model (LLM) and a chatbot interview. The generative artificial intelligence may comprise a diffusion model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2024
    Publication date: April 24, 2025
    Inventor: Daniel A. Drolet
  • Patent number: 7167081
    Abstract: This invention allows the communication of mission critical data to devices that communicate within the same, or a separately connected, power distribution system. Devices operate by being connected to a power distribution system, subsystem, and or different but connected power system. Each device has a specific similar or different communication platform, architecture, protocol method and or process for performing a function and or distributing data. The invention allows all devices connected through the power system to communicate to one, some or all other devices as wanted; regardless of the type of architecture, protocol, platform, or type of power on the power system. Power systems can be connected by power or communication and can be separate. All powered devices utilizing the invention seamlessly operate, communicate and network for their specified reason(s) in their native formats without any needs of communication wiring using the power distribution system as the medium of communication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2007
    Inventors: David M. Strumpf, Daniel A. Drolet