IP Library Granted Patent US 11,481,628
Granted Patent B2
US 11,481,628 · App. 16/696,711 · Granted Oct 25, 2022

Methods and apparatus for audio equalization based on variant selection

Inventors: Robert Coover (Orinda, CA); Joseph Renner (Oakland, CA); Cameron A. Summers (Oakland, CA)
Assignee: Gracenote, Inc.
G06N3/08G06N3/04H03G5/165G06F3/165G10L25/30G10L25/51
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Patent No.
US 11,481,628
App. No.
16/696,711
Granted
Oct 25, 2022
Kind
B2
Abstract

Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture are disclosed methods and apparatus for audio equalization based on variant selection. An example apparatus includes a processor to obtain training data, the training data including a plurality of reference audio signals each associated with a variant of music and organize the training data into a plurality of entries based on the plurality of reference audio signals, a training model executor to execute a neural network model using the training data, and a model trainer to train the neural network model by updating at least one weight corresponding to one of the entries in the training data when the neural network model does not satisfy a training threshold.

Claims (46)

1. An apparatus comprising:

a processor to:

obtain training data, the training data including a plurality of reference audio signals each associated with a variant of music; and

organize the training data into a plurality of entries based on the plurality of reference audio signals;

a training model executor to execute a neural network model using the training data; and

a model trainer to train the neural network model by updating at least one weight corresponding to one of the entries in the training data when the neural network model does not satisfy a training threshold.

2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further including an output handler to transmit the neural network model to a media unit in an automobile when the neural network model satisfies the training threshold.

3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the training model executor is to execute the neural network model after the model trainer updates the at least one weight corresponding to one of the entries.

4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the variant of music is a music genre.

5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein a number of the plurality of entries is equivalent to a number of the plurality of reference audio signals, and wherein the training data further includes a plurality of equalization curves each associated with at least one of the plurality of reference audio signals.

6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the model trainer is to store the neural network model in a database when the training threshold is satisfied, the neural network model accessible by a media unit in an automobile.

7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the training data includes a plurality of tags associated with the plurality of reference audio signals, the plurality of tags indicating one or more audio engineers associated with the plurality of reference audio signals.

8. A non-transitory computer readable storage medium comprising instructions which, when executed, cause at least one processor to at least:

obtain training data, the training data including a plurality of reference audio signals each associated with a variant of music;

organize the training data into a plurality of entries based on the plurality of reference audio signals;

execute a neural network model using the training data; and

train the neural network model by updating at least one weight corresponding to one of the entries in the training data when the neural network model does not satisfy a training threshold.

9. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 8 , wherein the instructions, when executed, further cause the at least one processor transmit the neural network model to a media unit in an automobile when the neural network model satisfies the training threshold.

10. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 8 , wherein the instructions, when executed, cause the at least one processor to execute the neural network model after at least one weight corresponding to one of the entries is updated.

11. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 8 , wherein the variant of music is a music genre.

12. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 8 , wherein a number of the plurality of entries is equivalent to a number of the plurality of reference audio signals, and wherein the training data further includes a plurality of equalization curves each associated with at least one of the plurality of reference audio signals.

13. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 8 , wherein the instructions, when executed, further cause the at least one processor to store the neural network model in a database when the training threshold is satisfied, the neural network model accessible by a media unit in an automobile.

14. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 8 , wherein the training data includes a plurality of tags associated with the plurality of reference audio signals, the plurality of tags indicating one or more audio engineers associated with the plurality of reference audio signals.

15. A method comprising:

obtaining training data, the training data including a plurality of reference audio signals each associated with a variant of music;

organizing the training data into a plurality of entries based on the plurality of reference audio signals;

executing a neural network model using the training data; and

training the neural network model by updating at least one weight corresponding to one of the entries in the training data when the neural network model does not satisfy a training threshold.

16. The method of claim 15 , further including transmitting the neural network model to a media unit in an automobile when the neural network model satisfies the training threshold.

17. The method of claim 15 , further including executing the neural network model after at least one weight corresponding to one of the entries is updated.

18. The method of claim 15 , wherein the variant of music is a music genre.

19. The method of claim 15 , wherein a number of the plurality of entries is equivalent to a number of the plurality of reference audio signals, and wherein the training data further includes a plurality of equalization curves each associated with at least one of the plurality of reference audio signals.

20. The method of claim 15 , further including storing the neural network model in a database when the training threshold is satisfied, the neural network model accessible by a media unit in an automobile.

21. The method of claim 15 , wherein the training data includes a plurality of tags associated with the plurality of reference audio signals, the plurality of tags indicating one or more audio engineers associated with the plurality of reference audio signals.

22. An apparatus comprising:

means for processing to:

obtain training data, the training data including a plurality of reference audio signals each associated with a variant of music; and

organize the training data into a plurality of entries based on the plurality of reference audio signals;

means for executing a neural network model using the training data; and

means for training the neural network model by updating at least one weight corresponding to one of the entries in the training data when the neural network model does not satisfy a training threshold.

23. The apparatus of claim 22 , further including means for transmitting the neural network model to a media unit in an automobile when the neural network model satisfies the training threshold.

24. The apparatus of claim 22 , wherein the means for executing is to execute the neural network model after at least one weight corresponding to one of the entries is updated.

25. The apparatus of claim 22 , wherein the variant of music is a music genre.

26. The apparatus of claim 22 , wherein a number of the plurality of entries is equivalent to a number of the plurality of reference audio signals, and wherein the training data further includes a plurality of equalization curves each associated with at least one of the plurality of reference audio signals.

27. The apparatus of claim 22 , wherein the means for training is to store the neural network model in a database when the training threshold is satisfied, the neural network model accessible by a media unit in an automobile.

28. The apparatus of claim 22 , wherein the training data includes a plurality of tags associated with the plurality of reference audio signals, the plurality of tags indicating one or more audio engineers associated with the plurality of reference audio signals.

Assignments (8)
RELEASE (REEL 054066 / FRAME 0064) Recorded May 11, 2023
From: CITIBANK, N.A.
To: A. C. NIELSEN COMPANY, LLC; EXELATE, INC.; GRACENOTE, INC.; GRACENOTE MEDIA SERVICES, LLC; THE NIELSEN COMPANY (US), LLC; NETRATINGS, LLC
Reel/Frame 063605/0001 →
RELEASE (REEL 053473 / FRAME 0001) Recorded May 11, 2023
From: CITIBANK, N.A.
To: A. C. NIELSEN COMPANY, LLC; EXELATE, INC.; GRACENOTE, INC.; GRACENOTE MEDIA SERVICES, LLC; THE NIELSEN COMPANY (US), LLC; NETRATINGS, LLC
Reel/Frame 063603/0001 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded May 8, 2023
From: GRACENOTE DIGITAL VENTURES, LLC; GRACENOTE MEDIA SERVICES, LLC; GRACENOTE, INC.; TNC (US) HOLDINGS, INC.; THE NIELSEN COMPANY (US), LLC
To: ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 063574/0632 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Apr 28, 2023
From: GRACENOTE DIGITAL VENTURES, LLC; GRACENOTE MEDIA SERVICES, LLC; GRACENOTE, INC.; TNC (US) HOLDINGS, INC.; THE NIELSEN COMPANY (US), LLC
To: CITIBANK, N.A.
Reel/Frame 063561/0381 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Jan 31, 2023
From: GRACENOTE DIGITAL VENTURES, LLC; GRACENOTE MEDIA SERVICES, LLC; GRACENOTE, INC.; TNC (US) HOLDINGS, INC.; THE NIELSEN COMPANY (US), LLC
To: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
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ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Nov 12, 2020
From: COOVER, ROBERT; RENNER, JOSEPH; SUMMER, CAMERON A.
To: GRACENOTE, INC.
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CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE PATENTS LISTED ON SCHEDULE 1 RECORDED ON 6-9-2020 PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON REEL 053473 FRAME 0001. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE SUPPLEMENTAL IP SECURITY AGREEMENT. Recorded Oct 7, 2020
From: A.C. NIELSEN (ARGENTINA) S.A.; A.C. NIELSEN COMPANY, LLC; ACN HOLDINGS INC.; ACNIELSEN CORPORATION; ACNIELSEN ERATINGS.COM; AFFINNOVA, INC.; ART HOLDING, L.L.C.; ATHENIAN LEASING CORPORATION; CZT/ACN TRADEMARKS, L.L.C.; EXELATE, INC.; GRACENOTE, INC.; GRACENOTE DIGITAL VENTURES, LLC; GRACENOTE MEDIA SERVICES, LLC; NETRATINGS, LLC; NIELSEN AUDIO, INC.; NIELSEN CONSUMER INSIGHTS, INC.; NIELSEN CONSUMER NEUROSCIENCE, INC.; NIELSEN FINANCE CO.; NIELSEN FINANCE LLC; NIELSEN INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC.; NIELSEN MOBILE, LLC; NMR INVESTING I, INC.; TCG DIVESTITURE INC.; TNC (US) HOLDINGS, INC.; THE NIELSEN COMPANY (US), LLC; VIZU CORPORATION; VNU MARKETING INFORMATION, INC.; NMR LICENSING ASSOCIATES, L.P.; NIELSEN HOLDING AND FINANCE B.V.; THE NIELSEN COMPANY B.V.; VNU INTERNATIONAL B.V.
To: CITIBANK, N.A
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SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Jun 9, 2020
From: A. C. NIELSEN COMPANY, LLC; ACN HOLDINGS INC.; ACNIELSEN CORPORATION; ACNIELSEN ERATINGS.COM; AFFINNOVA, INC.; ART HOLDING, L.L.C.; ATHENIAN LEASING CORPORATION; CZT/ACN TRADEMARKS, L.L.C.; EXELATE, INC.; GRACENOTE, INC.; GRACENOTE DIGITAL VENTURES, LLC; GRACENOTE MEDIA SERVICES, LLC; NETRATINGS, LLC; NIELSEN AUDIO, INC.; NIELSEN CONSUMER INSIGHTS, INC.; NIELSEN CONSUMER NEUROSCIENCE, INC.; NIELSEN FINANCE CO.; NIELSEN FINANCE LLC; NIELSEN INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC.; NIELSEN MOBILE, LLC; NIELSEN UK FINANCE I, LLC; NMR INVESTING I, INC.; TCG DIVESTITURE INC.; TNC (US) HOLDINGS, INC.; THE NIELSEN COMPANY (US), LLC; VIZU CORPORATION; VNU MARKETING INFORMATION, INC.; NMR LICENSING ASSOCIATES, L.P.; NIELSEN HOLDING AND FINANCE B.V.; THE NIELSEN COMPANY B.V.; VNU INTERNATIONAL B.V.
To: CITIBANK, N.A.
Reel/Frame 053473/0001 →