Patents by Inventor Ryan Michael Bello

Ryan Michael Bello 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: 20260228271
    Abstract: Generative media content (e.g., generative audio) can be dynamically generated based on various inputs, which can include blockchain data. A playback device accesses blockchain data stored via a distributed ledger and generates media content based at least in part on the blockchain data. The playback device can access a library of pre-existing media segments and arrange a selection of pre-existing media segments from the library for playback according to a generative media content model and based at least in part on the blockchain data. The generated media content can then be played back via the playback device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2026
    Publication date: August 6, 2026
    Inventors: Dayn Wilberding, Gregory McAllister, Ryan Michael Bello, Christopher D. Butts
  • Patent number: 12699540
    Abstract: The disclosed playback devices, media playback systems, and/or methods improve upon the media playback experience by selectively reducing audio quality under certain conditions. The reduction of audio quality may be based on one or more aspects of the acoustic environment, such as the number and locations of one or more users, noise levels, playback device locations relative to the acoustic environment, etc. The media playback system may monitor or periodically poll each of one or more playback devices and other devices or sensors in and around an acoustic environment to determine whether there are opportunities to reduce audio quality for one or more playback devices. This reduction in quality allows the media playback system to conserve resources in one or more aspects and, potentially, divert those resources to other aspects for purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2026
    Assignee: Sonos, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Michael Bello, Daniel Jones, Peter Dodds, Briet Louise Brown, Christopher Pike
  • Publication number: 20260195370
    Abstract: Distributed media content history and preferences can be stored and maintained by media playback systems including one or more blockchain-capable playback devices. Content record sets, such as content experience record sets and content network record sets, can be stored via distributed ledgers and updated at least in part based on media consumption events performed or detected by playback devices, service providers, or other participants. Such distributed data can also be accessed to facilitate playback of media content for particular users, devices, households, or environments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2026
    Publication date: July 9, 2026
    Inventors: Christopher D. Butts, Ryan Michael Bello, Dayn Wilberding, Matthew Benatan, Kurt Thomas Soto, Ian Ward Frank, Daniel Jones, James A. Nesfield, Gershon Dublon
  • Patent number: 12671873
    Abstract: Generative content can be dynamically produced based on various inputs, which can include blockchain data, and conversely generative content or associated data can be written to a blockchain. As an example method, a computing device receives, via a network interface, first data corresponding to one or more input parameters, and provides the first data to one or more generative machine learning models. The device receives second data corresponding to output from the one or more generative machine learning models and causes first transaction data associated with the first data to be recorded on a first ledger comprising a blockchain. Second transaction data associated with the second data may be recorded on a second ledger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2024
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2026
    Assignee: Sonos, Inc.
    Inventors: Dayn Wilberding, Gregory McAllister, Ryan Michael Bello, Christopher D. Butts
  • Publication number: 20260134027
    Abstract: Generative media content (e.g., generative audio) can be dynamically generated based on various inputs, which can include blockchain data. A playback device accesses blockchain data stored via a distributed ledger and generates media content based at least in part on the blockchain data. The playback device can access a library of pre-existing media segments and arrange a selection of pre-existing media segments from the library for playback according to a generative media content model and based at least in part on the blockchain data. The generated media content can then be played back via the playback device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2025
    Publication date: May 14, 2026
    Inventors: Dayn Wilberding, Gregory McAllister, Ryan Michael Bello, Christopher D. Butts
  • Patent number: 12591614
    Abstract: Generative media content (e.g., generative audio) can be dynamically generated based on various inputs, which can include blockchain data. A playback device accesses blockchain data stored via a distributed ledger and generates media content based at least in part on the blockchain data. The playback device can access a library of pre-existing media segments and arrange a selection of pre-existing media segments from the library for playback according to a generative media content model and based at least in part on the blockchain data. The generated media content can then be played back via the playback device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2024
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2026
    Assignee: Sonos, Inc.
    Inventors: Dayn Wilberding, Gregory McAllister, Ryan Michael Bello, Christopher D. Butts
  • Patent number: 12591615
    Abstract: Generative media content (e.g., generative audio) can be dynamically generated based on various inputs, which can include blockchain data. A playback device accesses blockchain data stored via a distributed ledger and generates media content based at least in part on the blockchain data. The playback device can access a library of pre-existing media segments and arrange a selection of pre-existing media segments from the library for playback according to a generative media content model and based at least in part on the blockchain data. The generated media content can then be played back via the playback device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2025
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2026
    Assignee: Sonos, Inc.
    Inventors: Dayn Wilberding, Gregory McAllister, Ryan Michael Bello, Christopher D. Butts
  • Publication number: 20260087063
    Abstract: Generative media content (e.g., generative audio) can be dynamically generated based on various inputs, which can include blockchain data. A playback device accesses blockchain data stored via a distributed ledger and generates media content based at least in part on the blockchain data. The playback device can access a library of pre-existing media segments and arrange a selection of pre-existing media segments from the library for playback according to a generative media content model and based at least in part on the blockchain data. The generated media content can then be played back via the playback device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2025
    Publication date: March 26, 2026
    Inventors: Dayn Wilberding, Gregory McAllister, Ryan Michael Bello, Christopher D. Butts
  • Patent number: 12579183
    Abstract: Distributed media content history and preferences can be stored and maintained by media playback systems including one or more blockchain-capable playback devices. Content record sets, such as content experience record sets and content network record sets, can be stored via distributed ledgers and updated at least in part based on media consumption events performed or detected by playback devices, service providers, or other participants. Such distributed data can also be accessed to facilitate playback of media content for particular users, devices, households, or environments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2025
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2026
    Assignee: Sonos, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher D. Butts, Ryan Michael Bello, Dayn Wilberding, Matthew Benatan, Kurt Thomas Soto, Ian Ward Frank, Daniel Jones, James A. Nesfield, Gershon Dublon
  • Publication number: 20250322007
    Abstract: Generative media content (e.g., generative audio) can be dynamically generated based on various inputs, which can include blockchain data. A playback device accesses blockchain data stored via a distributed ledger and generates media content based at least in part on the blockchain data. The playback device can access a library of pre-existing media segments and arrange a selection of pre-existing media segments from the library for playback according to a generative media content model and based at least in part on the blockchain data. The generated media content can then be played back via the playback device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2025
    Publication date: October 16, 2025
    Inventors: Dayn Wilberding, Gregory McAllister, Ryan Michael Bello, Christopher D. Butts
  • Publication number: 20250278429
    Abstract: Generative media content (e.g., generative audio) can be dynamically generated based on various inputs, which can include blockchain data. A playback device accesses blockchain data stored via a distributed ledger and generates media content based at least in part on the blockchain data. The playback device can access a library of pre-existing media segments and arrange a selection of pre-existing media segments from the library for playback according to a generative media content model and based at least in part on the blockchain data. The generated media content can then be played back via the playback device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2025
    Publication date: September 4, 2025
    Inventors: Dayn Wilberding, Gregory McAllister, Ryan Michael Bello, Christopher D. Butts
  • Publication number: 20250265287
    Abstract: Distributed media content history and preferences can be stored and maintained by media playback systems including one or more blockchain-capable playback devices. Content record sets, such as content experience record sets and content network record sets, can be stored via distributed ledgers and updated at least in part based on media consumption events performed or detected by playback devices, service providers, or other participants. Such distributed data can also be accessed to facilitate playback of media content for particular users, devices, households, or environments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2025
    Publication date: August 21, 2025
    Inventors: Christopher D. Butts, Ryan Michael Bello, Dayn Wilberding, Matthew Benatan, Kurt Thomas Soto, Ian Ward Frank, Daniel Jones, James A. Nesfield, Gershon Dublon
  • Patent number: 12361048
    Abstract: Generative media content (e.g., generative audio) can be dynamically generated based on various inputs, which can include blockchain data. A playback device accesses blockchain data stored via a distributed ledger and generates media content based at least in part on the blockchain data. The playback device can access a library of pre-existing media segments and arrange a selection of pre-existing media segments from the library for playback according to a generative media content model and based at least in part on the blockchain data. The generated media content can then be played back via the playback device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2024
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2025
    Assignee: Sonos, Inc.
    Inventors: Dayn Wilberding, Gregory McAllister, Ryan Michael Bello, Christopher D. Butts
  • Publication number: 20250225171
    Abstract: Generative media content (e.g., generative audio) can be dynamically generated based on various inputs, which can include blockchain data. A playback device accesses blockchain data stored via a distributed ledger and generates media content based at least in part on the blockchain data. The playback device can access a library of pre-existing media segments and arrange a selection of pre-existing media segments from the library for playback according to a generative media content model and based at least in part on the blockchain data. The generated media content can then be played back via the playback device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2025
    Publication date: July 10, 2025
    Inventors: Dayn Wilberding, Gregory McAllister, Ryan Michael Bello, Christopher D. Butts
  • Publication number: 20250181311
    Abstract: Systems and methods for playback of generative media content via wearable audio playback devices such as headphones are disclosed. In one method, the wearable device detects that it is being worn by a user, and obtains one or more input parameters via a network interface. Next, generative media content is generated based on the one or more input parameters and played back via the wearable playback device. In some examples, after detecting that the wearable playback device is no longer being worn by the user, playback ceases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2025
    Publication date: June 5, 2025
    Inventors: Dayn Wilberding, Adam Kumpf, Ryan Michael Bello
  • Publication number: 20250156142
    Abstract: Systems and methods for playback of generative media content via wearable audio playback devices such as headphones are disclosed. In one method, the wearable device detects that it is being worn by a user, and obtains one or more input parameters via a network interface. Next, generative media content is generated based on the one or more input parameters and played back via the wearable playback device. In some examples, after detecting that the wearable playback device is no longer being worn by the user, playback ceases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2024
    Publication date: May 15, 2025
    Inventors: Dayn Wilberding, Adam Kumpf, Ryan Michael Bello
  • Publication number: 20250117422
    Abstract: Generative media content (e.g., generative audio) can be dynamically generated based on various inputs, which can include blockchain data. A playback device accesses blockchain data stored via a distributed ledger and generates media content based at least in part on the blockchain data. The playback device can access a library of pre-existing media segments and arrange a selection of pre-existing media segments from the library for playback according to a generative media content model and based at least in part on the blockchain data. The generated media content can then be played back via the playback device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2024
    Publication date: April 10, 2025
    Inventors: Dayn Wilberding, Gregory McAllister, Ryan Michael Bello, Christopher D. Butts
  • Publication number: 20250103275
    Abstract: Techniques for discovering playback configurations and/or media content based on format of the are disclosed. One method involves determining an audio format of a media item available for playback by a media playback system and determining one or more characteristics of the media playback system. Based on the audio format of the media item and the one or more characteristics of the media playback system, at least one indication of a media playback system configuration that enables playback of the media item in the audio format is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2024
    Publication date: March 27, 2025
    Inventors: Ryan Michael Bello, Hilario Coimbra
  • Publication number: 20250061143
    Abstract: Generative media content (e.g., generative audio) can be dynamically generated based on various inputs, which can include blockchain data. A playback device accesses blockchain data stored via a distributed ledger and generates media content based at least in part on the blockchain data. The playback device can access a library of pre-existing media segments and arrange a selection of pre-existing media segments from the library for playback according to a generative media content model and based at least in part on the blockchain data. The generated media content can then be played back via the playback device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2024
    Publication date: February 20, 2025
    Inventors: Dayn Wilberding, Gregory McAllister, Ryan Michael Bello, Christopher D. Butts
  • Patent number: 12175161
    Abstract: Systems and methods for playback of generative media content via wearable audio playback devices such as headphones are disclosed. In one method, the wearable device detects that it is being worn by a user, and obtains one or more input parameters via a network interface. Next, generative media content is generated based on the one or more input parameters and played back via the wearable playback device. In some examples, after detecting that the wearable playback device is no longer being worn by the user, playback ceases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2024
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: Sonos, Inc.
    Inventors: Dayn Wilberding, Adam Kumpf, Ryan Michael Bello