Patents by Inventor Phoebe K. Piercy

Phoebe K. Piercy 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).

  • PLAYLIST GENERATION BASED ON A DESIRED MENTAL STATE
    Publication number: 20230359428
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a method comprises receiving a first signal indicative of a current emotional state of a user, receiving a second signal corresponding to a desired emotional state of the user, and based on the first and second signals, generating a playlist of media content including a first item and an nth item. The first signal can be received from a wearable sensor. Generating the playlist can comprise selecting items of media content, and arranging the media content in a sequential order such that the playlist transitions from the first item toward the nth item. The method can further comprise playing back, via a playback device, at least the first item of the media content, and while playing back the first item, receiving a third signal indicative of an updated emotional state of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventors: Phoebe K. Piercy, Nicholas D′Amato
  • Playlist generation based on a desired mental state
    Patent number: 11709649
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a method comprises receiving a first signal indicative of a current emotional state of a user, receiving a second signal corresponding to a desired emotional state of the user, and based on the first and second signals, generating a playlist of media content including a first item and an nth item. The first signal can be received from a wearable sensor. Generating the playlist can comprise selecting items of media content, and arranging the media content in a sequential order such that the playlist transitions from the first item toward the nth item. The method can further comprise playing back, via a playback device, at least the first item of the media content, and while playing back the first item, receiving a third signal indicative of an updated emotional state of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: Sonos, Inc.
    Inventors: Phoebe K. Piercy, Nicholas D'Amato
  • Playlist generation based on a desired emotional state
    Publication number: 20210382683
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a method comprises receiving a first signal indicative of a current emotional state of a user, receiving a second signal corresponding to a desired emotional state of the user, and based on the first and second signals, generating a playlist of media content including a first item and an nth item. The first signal can be received from a wearable sensor. Generating the playlist can comprise selecting items of media content, and arranging the media content in a sequential order such that the playlist transitions from the first item toward the nth item. The method can further comprise playing back, via a playback device, at least the first item of the media content, and while playing back the first item, receiving a third signal indicative of an updated emotional state of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Inventors: Phoebe K. Piercy, Nicholas D'Amato
  • Mood detection and/or influence via audio playback devices
    Patent number: 11137975
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a method comprises receiving a first signal indicative of a current emotional state of a user, receiving a second signal corresponding to a desired emotional state of the user, and based on the first and second signals, generating a playlist of media content including a first item and an nth item. The first signal can be received from a wearable sensor. Generating the playlist can comprise selecting items of media content, and arranging the media content in a sequential order such that the playlist transitions from the first item toward the nth item. The method can further comprise playing back, via a playback device, at least the first item of the media content, and while playing back the first item, receiving a third signal indicative of an updated emotional state of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Sonos, Inc.
    Inventors: Phoebe K. Piercy, Nicholas D'Amato
  • MOOD DETECTION AND/OR INFLUENCE VIA AUDIO PLAYBACK DEVICES
    Publication number: 20210089264
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a method comprises receiving a first signal indicative of a current emotional state of a user, receiving a second signal corresponding to a desired emotional state of the user, and based on the first and second signals, generating a playlist of media content including a first item and an nth item. The first signal can be received from a wearable sensor. Generating the playlist can comprise selecting items of media content, and arranging the media content in a sequential order such that the playlist transitions from the first item toward the nth item. The method can further comprise playing back, via a playback device, at least the first item of the media content, and while playing back the first item, receiving a third signal indicative of an updated emotional state of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2020
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Inventors: Phoebe K. Piercy, Nicholas D'Amato
  • Mood detection and/or influence via audio playback devices
    Patent number: 10754614
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a method comprises receiving a first signal indicative of a current emotional state of a user, receiving a second signal corresponding to a desired emotional state of the user, and based on the first and second signals, generating a playlist of media content including a first item and an nth item. The first signal can be received from a wearable sensor. Generating the playlist can comprise selecting items of media content, and arranging the media content in a sequential order such that the playlist transitions from the first item toward the nth item. The method can further comprise playing back, via a playback device, at least the first item of the media content, and while playing back the first item, receiving a third signal indicative of an updated emotional state of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: Sonos, Inc.
    Inventors: Phoebe K. Piercy, Nicholas D'Amato