Patents by Inventor Patrick E. Hutchings

Patrick E. Hutchings 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: 20260259695
    Abstract: Techniques are disclosed relating to implementing audio techniques for real-time audio generation. For example, a music generator system may generate new music content from playback music content based on different parameter representations of an audio signal. In some cases, an audio signal can be represented by both a graph of the signal (e.g., an audio signal graph) relative to time and a graph of the signal relative to beats (e.g., a signal graph). The signal graph is invariant to tempo, which allows for tempo invariant modification of audio parameters of the music content in addition to tempo variant modifications based on the audio signal graph.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2025
    Publication date: September 3, 2026
    Inventors: Edward Balassanian, Patrick E. Hutchings, Toby Gifford
  • Publication number: 20260088008
    Abstract: Disclosed techniques relate to user control of generative music. In some embodiments, a computing system generates a musical plan based on both conversational inputs (e.g., using a large-language model (LLM)) and non-conversational inputs (e.g., via a traditional user interface) to a hybrid interface. The computing system may generate an initial version of the musical plan based on the LLM context and update the context and plan based on various types of user input via the hybrid interface. Disclosed techniques may advantageously allow guided user control over generative music systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2025
    Publication date: March 26, 2026
    Inventors: Edward Balassanian, Andrew C. Sorensen, Patrick E. Hutchings
  • Publication number: 20260037211
    Abstract: Techniques are disclosed relating to implementing audio techniques for real-time audio generation. For example, a music generator system may generate new music content from playback music content based on different parameter representations of an audio signal. In some cases, an audio signal can be represented by both a graph of the signal (e.g., an audio signal graph) relative to time and a graph of the signal relative to beats (e.g., a signal graph). The signal graph is invariant to tempo, which allows for tempo invariant modification of audio parameters of the music content in addition to tempo variant modifications based on the audio signal graph.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2025
    Publication date: February 5, 2026
    Inventors: Edward Balassanian, Patrick E. Hutchings, Toby Gifford
  • Patent number: 12322363
    Abstract: Disclosed techniques relate to user control of generative music. In some embodiments, a computing system generates a musical plan based on both conversational inputs (e.g., using a large-language model (LLM)) and non-conversational inputs (e.g., via a traditional user interface) to a hybrid interface. The computing system may generate an initial version of the musical plan based on the LLM context and update the context and plan based on various types of user input via the hybrid interface. Disclosed techniques may advantageously allow guided user control over generative music systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2024
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2025
    Assignee: AiMi Inc.
    Inventors: Edward Balassanian, Andrew C. Sorensen, Patrick E. Hutchings
  • Publication number: 20250087189
    Abstract: Techniques are disclosed relating to automatically generating new music content based on image representations of audio files. A music generation system includes a music generation subsystem and a music classification subsystem. The music generation subsystem may generate output music content according to music parameters that define policy for generating music. The classification subsystem may be used to classify whether music is generated by the music generation subsystem or is professionally produced music content. The music generation subsystem may implement an algorithm that is reinforced by prediction output from the music classification subsystem. Reinforcement may include tuning the music parameters to generate more human-like music content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2024
    Publication date: March 13, 2025
    Inventors: Edward Balassanian, Patrick E. Hutchings, Toby Gifford
  • Publication number: 20250078790
    Abstract: Disclosed techniques relate to user control of generative music. In some embodiments, a computing system generates a musical plan based on both conversational inputs (e.g., using a large-language model (LLM)) and non-conversational inputs (e.g., via a traditional user interface) to a hybrid interface. The computing system may generate an initial version of the musical plan based on the LLM context and update the context and plan based on various types of user input via the hybrid interface. Disclosed techniques may advantageously allow guided user control over generative music systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2024
    Publication date: March 6, 2025
    Inventors: Edward Balassanian, Andrew C. Sorensen, Patrick E. Hutchings
  • Patent number: 12236160
    Abstract: Techniques are disclosed relating to implementing audio techniques for real-time audio generation. For example, a music generator system may generate new music content from playback music content based on different parameter representations of an audio signal. In some cases, an audio signal can be represented by both a graph of the signal (e.g., an audio signal graph) relative to time and a graph of the signal relative to beats (e.g., a signal graph). The signal graph is invariant to tempo, which allows for tempo invariant modification of audio parameters of the music content in addition to tempo variant modifications based on the audio signal graph.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: AiMi Inc.
    Inventors: Edward Balassanian, Patrick E. Hutchings, Toby Gifford
  • Patent number: 12205565
    Abstract: Techniques are disclosed relating to automatically generate new music content. In some embodiments, a computing system receivers user input specifying a user-defined music control element. The computing system may train a machine learning model to change both composition and performance parameters based on user adjustments to the user-defined music control element. In embodiments in which composition and performance subsystems are on different devices, one device may transmit configuration information to another device, where the configuration information specifies how to adjust parameters based on user input to the user-defined music control element. Disclosed techniques may facilitate centralized learning for human-like music production while allowing individualized customization for individual users. Further, disclosed techniques may allow artists to define their own abstract music controls and make those controls available to end-users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2025
    Assignee: AiMi Inc.
    Inventors: Edward Balassanian, Patrick E. Hutchings, Toby Gifford
  • Patent number: 12170075
    Abstract: Techniques are disclosed relating to automatically generating new music content based on image representations of audio files. A music generation system includes a music generation subsystem and a music classification subsystem. The music generation subsystem may generate output music content according to music parameters that define policy for generating music. The classification subsystem may be used to classify whether music is generated by the music generation subsystem or is professionally produced music content. The music generation subsystem may implement an algorithm that is reinforced by prediction output from the music classification subsystem. Reinforcement may include tuning the music parameters to generate more human-like music content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2024
    Assignee: AiMi Inc.
    Inventors: Edward Balassanian, Patrick E. Hutchings, Toby Gifford
  • Publication number: 20240290308
    Abstract: Techniques are disclosed that pertain to generating output music content based on musical embeddings. A computer system generates output music content that includes multiple overlapping musical expressions in time. The computer system receives user feedback at a point in time while the output music content is being played. Based on the user feedback and based on characteristics of the output music content associated with the point in time, the computer system determines one or more expression embeddings generated based on expressions selected for inclusion in the output music content and one or more composition embeddings generated based on combined expressions in the output music content. The computer system generates additional output music content based on the expression and composition embeddings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2024
    Publication date: August 29, 2024
    Inventors: Edward Balassanian, Patrick E. Hutchings
  • Publication number: 20240290307
    Abstract: Techniques are disclosed that pertain to training a machine learning model to generate audio data similar to a music generator program. A computer system, executing a rules-based music generator program, selects and combines multiple musical expressions to generate audio data. The computer system trains a machine learning model to select and combine musical expressions to generate music compositions. The machine learning model receives generator information by the generator program that indicates expression selection decisions to generate the audio data, mixing decisions to generate the audio data, and first audio information output based on the generator program's expression selection decisions and the mixing decisions. The computer system compares the generator information to expression selection decisions, mixing decisions, and second audio information generated by the machine learning model based on the machine learning model's expression selection decisions and mixing decisions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2024
    Publication date: August 29, 2024
    Inventors: Edward Balassanian, Patrick E. Hutchings
  • Patent number: 11947864
    Abstract: Techniques are disclosed relating to automatically generate new music content based on image representations of audio files. A computer system generate image representations of audio files. The image representations may be generated, for example, based on data in the audio files and MIDI representations of the audio files. Audio files for combination may then be selected based on analysis of the image representations. For example, image-based machine learning algorithms may be implemented to assess the image representations and select music for combining.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: AiMi Inc.
    Inventors: Edward Balassanian, Patrick E. Hutchings, Toby Gifford
  • Patent number: 11914919
    Abstract: Techniques are disclosed relating to implementing user-created controls to modify music content. A music generator system may be configured to automatically generate output music content by selecting and combining audio tracks based on various parameters. Users may create their own control elements that the music generator system may train (e.g., using AI techniques) to generate output music content according to a user's intended functionality of a user-created control element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: AiMi Inc.
    Inventors: Edward Balassanian, Patrick E. Hutchings, Toby Gifford
  • Publication number: 20230259327
    Abstract: Techniques are disclosed relating to implementing audio techniques for real-time audio generation. For example, a music generator system may generate new music content from playback music content based on different parameter representations of an audio signal. In some cases, an audio signal can be represented by both a graph of the signal (e.g., an audio signal graph) relative to time and a graph of the signal relative to beats (e.g., a signal graph). The signal graph is invariant to tempo, which allows for tempo invariant modification of audio parameters of the music content in addition to tempo variant modifications based on the audio signal graph.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2023
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: Edward Balassanian, Patrick E. Hutchings, Toby Gifford
  • Patent number: 11635936
    Abstract: Techniques are disclosed relating to implementing audio techniques for real-time audio generation. For example, a music generator system may generate new music content from playback music content based on different parameter representations of an audio signal. In some cases, an audio signal can be represented by both a graph of the signal (e.g., an audio signal graph) relative to time and a graph of the signal relative to beats (e.g., a signal graph). The signal graph is invariant to tempo, which allows for tempo invariant modification of audio parameters of the music content in addition to tempo variant modifications based on the audio signal graph.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: AiMi Inc.
    Inventors: Edward Balassanian, Patrick E. Hutchings, Toby Gifford
  • Publication number: 20220059062
    Abstract: Techniques are disclosed relating to automatically generating new music content based on image representations of audio files. A music generation system includes a music generation subsystem and a music classification subsystem. The music generation subsystem may generate output music content according to music parameters that define policy for generating music. The classification subsystem may be used to classify whether music is generated by the music generation subsystem or is professionally produced music content. The music generation subsystem may implement an algorithm that is reinforced by prediction output from the music classification subsystem. Reinforcement may include tuning the music parameters to generate more human-like music content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2021
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Inventors: Edward Balassanian, Patrick E. Hutchings, Toby Gifford
  • Publication number: 20220059063
    Abstract: Techniques are disclosed relating to automatically generate new music content. In some embodiments, a computing system receivers user input specifying a user-defined music control element. The computing system may train a machine learning model to change both composition and performance parameters based on user adjustments to the user-defined music control element. In embodiments in which composition and performance subsystems are on different devices, one device may transmit configuration information to another device, where the configuration information specifies how to adjust parameters based on user input to the user-defined music control element. Disclosed techniques may facilitate centralized learning for human-like music production while allowing individualized customization for individual users. Further, disclosed techniques may allow artists to define their own abstract music controls and make those controls available to end-users.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2021
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Inventors: Edward Balassanian, Patrick E. Hutchings, Toby Gifford
  • Publication number: 20210248983
    Abstract: Techniques are disclosed relating to automatically generate new music content based on image representations of audio files. A computer system generate image representations of audio files. The image representations may be generated, for example, based on data in the audio files and MIDI representations of the audio files. Audio files for combination may then be selected based on analysis of the image representations. For example, image-based machine learning algorithms may be implemented to assess the image representations and select music for combining.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventors: Edward Balassanian, Patrick E. Hutchings, Toby Gifford
  • Publication number: 20210248213
    Abstract: Techniques are disclosed relating to tracking contributions to composed music content. In some embodiments, a computer system determines playback data for a music content mix, where the playback data indicates characteristics of playback of the music content mix and the music content mix includes a determined combination of multiple audio tracks. In some embodiments, the system records, in an electronic block-chain ledger data structure, information specifying individual playback data for one or more of the multiple audio tracks in the music content mix. The information specifying individual playback data for an individual audio track may include usage data for the individual audio track and signature information associated with the individual audio track.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventors: Edward Balassanian, Patrick E. Hutchings, Toby Gifford
  • Publication number: 20210247954
    Abstract: Techniques are disclosed relating to implementing audio techniques for real-time audio generation. For example, a music generator system may generate new music content from playback music content based on different parameter representations of an audio signal. In some cases, an audio signal can be represented by both a graph of the signal (e.g., an audio signal graph) relative to time and a graph of the signal relative to beats (e.g., a signal graph). The signal graph is invariant to tempo, which allows for tempo invariant modification of audio parameters of the music content in addition to tempo variant modifications based on the audio signal graph.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventors: Edward Balassanian, Patrick E. Hutchings, Toby Gifford