Patents by Inventor Marcus Daniel Better

Marcus Daniel Better 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).

  • Patent number: 12277163
    Abstract: The various implementations described herein include methods and devices for identifying and presenting content to users. In one aspect, a method includes providing a domain specific language (DSL) tool to a user of the computing device and receiving a plurality of user inputs via the DSL tool. The plurality of user inputs includes: an input identifying a DSL object corresponding to a media pool; an input identifying a DSL object corresponding to a mutator to be applied to the media pool; and inputs identifying a plurality of DSL objects corresponding to respective objectives for a media set list. The method also includes generating the media set list from the media pool based on the mutator and the objectives and presenting information about the generated media set list to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2025
    Assignee: Spotify AB
    Inventors: Paul Lamere, Zachary Damien Shaw, Aaron Paul Harmon, Marcus Daniel Better
  • Patent number: 12079541
    Abstract: A system for refinement of a voice query interpretation interprets a voice query received at a voice-enabled device to identify commands responsive to the voice query for execution at the voice-enabled device, and enables refinement of the interpretation of the voice query through a graphical user interface generated and displayed at a GUI-capable device. The graphical user interface includes a set of selectable options relating to the voice query and identifying a refinement of the interpretation of the voice query to enable control and/or adjustment of commands to be executed by the voice-enabled device. For example, if one of the selectable options is selected, then a command associated with the selected option is identified and executed by the voice-enabled device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignee: Spotify AB
    Inventors: Philip Glenny Edmonds, Matthew Joseph Kane, Joshua Pham, Eder G. Bastos, Marcus Daniel Better, Adithya Kalyan Tammavarapu, Amilcar Andrade Garcia, Chen Ye Li, Adam Jonathan Shonkoff, Aaron Paul Harmon, Christopher Phair, Ching Chuan Sung
  • Publication number: 20240232250
    Abstract: The various implementations described herein include methods and devices for identifying and presenting content to users. In one aspect, a method includes providing a domain specific language (DSL) tool to a user of the computing device and receiving a plurality of user inputs via the DSL tool. The plurality of user inputs includes: an input identifying a DSL object corresponding to a media pool; an input identifying a DSL object corresponding to a mutator to be applied to the media pool; and inputs identifying a plurality of DSL objects corresponding to respective objectives for a media set list. The method also includes generating the media set list from the media pool based on the mutator and the objectives and presenting information about the generated media set list to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2022
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Inventors: Paul Lamere, Zachary Damien Shaw, Aaron Paul Harmon, Marcus Daniel Better
  • Publication number: 20240134902
    Abstract: The various implementations described herein include methods and devices for identifying and presenting content to users. In one aspect, a method includes providing a domain specific language (DSL) tool to a user of the computing device and receiving a plurality of user inputs via the DSL tool. The plurality of user inputs includes: an input identifying a DSL object corresponding to a media pool; an input identifying a DSL object corresponding to a mutator to be applied to the media pool; and inputs identifying a plurality of DSL objects corresponding to respective objectives for a media set list. The method also includes generating the media set list from the media pool based on the mutator and the objectives and presenting information about the generated media set list to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2022
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Paul Lamere, Zachary Damien Shaw, Aaron Paul Harmon, Marcus Daniel Better
  • Publication number: 20240073270
    Abstract: A request to play a media content item is received. It is determined whether the play request is ambiguous. Responsive to determining that the play request is ambiguous, then it is determined whether to play a suspended media content item or an alternate media content item. The determination can be made based on a length of time that the suspended media content item has been suspended, a media content item type, or a state, among other factors. Responsive to the determination, playback of the suspended or alternate media content item is initiated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: Spotify AB
    Inventors: Kurt Jacobson, Marcus Daniel Better, Philip Edmonds
  • Patent number: 11838344
    Abstract: A request to play a media content item is received. It is determined whether the play request is ambiguous. Responsive to determining that the play request is ambiguous, then it is determined whether to play a suspended media content item or an alternate media content item. The determination can be made based on a length of time that the suspended media content item has been suspended, a media content item type, or a state, among other factors. Responsive to the determination, playback of the suspended or alternate media content item is initiated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: Spotify AB
    Inventors: Kurt Jacobson, Marcus Daniel Better, Philip Edmonds
  • Publication number: 20220311815
    Abstract: A request to play a media content item is received. It is determined whether the play request is ambiguous. Responsive to determining that the play request is ambiguous, then it is determined whether to play a suspended media content item or an alternate media content item. The determination can be made based on a length of time that the suspended media content item has been suspended, a media content item type, or a state, among other factors. Responsive to the determination, playback of the suspended or alternate media content item is initiated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Applicant: Spotify AB
    Inventors: Kurt Jacobson, Marcus Daniel Better, Philip Edmonds
  • Publication number: 20220300249
    Abstract: A system for refinement of a voice query interpretation interprets a voice query received at a voice-enabled device to identify commands responsive to the voice query for execution at the voice-enabled device, and enables refinement of the interpretation of the voice query through a graphical user interface generated and displayed at a GUI-capable device. The graphical user interface includes a set of selectable options relating to the voice query and identifying a refinement of the interpretation of the voice query to enable control and/or adjustment of commands to be executed by the voice-enabled device. For example, if one of the selectable options is selected, then a command associated with the selected option is identified and executed by the voice-enabled device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2022
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Applicant: Spotify AB
    Inventors: Philip Glenny Edmonds, Matthew Joseph Kane, Joshua Pham, Eder G. Bastos, Marcus Daniel Better, Adithya Kalyan Tammavarapu, Amilcar Andrade Garcia, Chen Ye Li, Adam Jonathan Shonkoff, Aaron Paul Harmon, Christopher Phair, Ching Chuan Sung
  • Patent number: 11381618
    Abstract: A request to play a media content item is received. It is determined whether the play request is ambiguous. Responsive to determining that the play request is ambiguous, then it is determined whether to play a suspended media content item or an alternate media content item. The determination can be made based on a length of time that the suspended media content item has been suspended, a media content item type, or a state, among other factors. Responsive to the determination, playback of the suspended or alternate media content item is initiated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Spotify AB
    Inventors: Kurt Jacobson, Marcus Daniel Better, Philip Edmonds
  • Patent number: 11379184
    Abstract: A system for refinement of a voice query interpretation interprets a voice query received at a voice-enabled device to identify commands responsive to the voice query for execution at the voice-enabled device, and enables refinement of the interpretation of the voice query through a graphical user interface generated and displayed at a GUI-capable device. The graphical user interface includes a set of selectable options relating to the voice query and identifying a refinement of the interpretation of the voice query to enable control and/or adjustment of commands to be executed by the voice-enabled device. For example, if one of the selectable options is selected, then a command associated with the selected option is identified and executed by the voice-enabled device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Spotify AB
    Inventors: Philip Glenny Edmonds, Matthew Joseph Kane, Joshua Pham, Eder G. Bastos, Marcus Daniel Better, Adithya Kalyan Tammavarapu, Amilcar Andrade Garcia, Chen Ye Li, Adam Jonathan Shonkoff, Aaron Paul Harmon, Christopher Phair, Ching Chuan Sung
  • Publication number: 20210337002
    Abstract: A request to play a media content item is received. It is determined whether the play request is ambiguous. Responsive to determining that the play request is ambiguous, then it is determined whether to play a suspended media content item or an alternate media content item. The determination can be made based on a length of time that the suspended media content item has been suspended, a media content item type, or a state, among other factors. Responsive to the determination, playback of the suspended or alternate media content item is initiated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Applicant: Spotify AB
    Inventors: Kurt Jacobson, Marcus Daniel Better, Philip Edmonds
  • Publication number: 20210232362
    Abstract: A system for refinement of a voice query interpretation interprets a voice query received at a voice-enabled device to identify commands responsive to the voice query for execution at the voice-enabled device, and enables refinement of the interpretation of the voice query through a graphical user interface generated and displayed at a GUI-capable device. The graphical user interface includes a set of selectable options relating to the voice query and identifying a refinement of the interpretation of the voice query to enable control and/or adjustment of commands to be executed by the voice-enabled device. For example, if one of the selectable options is selected, then a command associated with the selected option is identified and executed by the voice-enabled device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicant: Spotify AB
    Inventors: Philip Glenny Edmonds, Matthew Joseph Kane, Joshua Pham, Eder G. Bastos, Marcus Daniel Better, Adithya Kalyan Tammavarapu, Amilcar Andrade Garcia, Chen Ye Li, Adam Jonathan Shonkoff, Aaron Paul Harmon, Christopher Phair, Ching Chuan Sung
  • Patent number: 11003419
    Abstract: A system for refinement of a voice query interpretation interprets a voice query received at a voice-enabled device to identify commands responsive to the voice query for execution at the voice-enabled device, and enables refinement of the interpretation of the voice query through a graphical user interface generated and displayed at a GUI-capable device. The graphical user interface includes a set of selectable options relating to the voice query and identifying a refinement of the interpretation of the voice query to enable control and/or adjustment of commands to be executed by the voice-enabled device. For example, if one of the selectable options is selected, then a command associated with the selected option is identified and executed by the voice-enabled device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: Spotify AB
    Inventors: Philip Glenny Edmonds, Matthew Joseph Kane, Joshua Pham, Eder G. Bastos, Marcus Daniel Better, Adithya Kalyan Tammavarapu, Amilcar Andrade Garcia, Chen Ye Li, Adam Jonathan Shonkoff, Aaron Paul Harmon, Christopher Phair, Ching Chuan Sung
  • Patent number: 10958698
    Abstract: A request to play a media content item is received. It is determined whether the play request is ambiguous. Responsive to determining that the play request is ambiguous, then it is determined whether to play a suspended media content item or an alternate media content item. The determination can be made based on a length of time that the suspended media content item has been suspended, a media content item type, or a state, among other factors. Responsive to the determination, playback of the suspended or alternate media content item is initiated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: Spotify AB
    Inventors: Kurt Jacobson, Marcus Daniel Better, Philip Edmonds
  • Publication number: 20200301657
    Abstract: A system for refinement of a voice query interpretation interprets a voice query received at a voice-enabled device to identify commands responsive to the voice query for execution at the voice-enabled device, and enables refinement of the interpretation of the voice query through a graphical user interface generated and displayed at a GUI-capable device. The graphical user interface includes a set of selectable options relating to the voice query and identifying a refinement of the interpretation of the voice query to enable control and/or adjustment of commands to be executed by the voice-enabled device. For example, if one of the selectable options is selected, then a command associated with the selected option is identified and executed by the voice-enabled device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2019
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Philip Glenny Edmonds, Matthew Joseph Kane, Joshua Pham, Eder G. Bastos, Marcus Daniel Better, Adithya Kalyan Tammavarapu, Amilcar Andrade Garcia, Chen Ye Li, Adam Jonathan Shonkoff, Aaron Paul Harmon, Christopher Phair, Ching Chuan Sung
  • Publication number: 20200162529
    Abstract: A request to play a media content item is received. It is determined whether the play request is ambiguous. Responsive to determining that the play request is ambiguous, then it is determined whether to play a suspended media content item or an alternate media content item. The determination can be made based on a length of time that the suspended media content item has been suspended, a media content item type, or a state, among other factors. Responsive to the determination, playback of the suspended or alternate media content item is initiated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Applicant: Spotify AB
    Inventors: Kurt Jacobson, Marcus Daniel Better, Philip Edmonds