Spotify’s powerful algorithm makes finding music you like. But what if I could recommend music based on the way it sounds?
This is the idea proposed in a recently granted Spotify patent (reported of Pitchfork), which outlines the potential uses of this type of technology. The details of the patent a concept for using audio signals (your voice, background sounds, and even your accent) to know what you want to play. A factor that could report transmission service what to play next it can be “the emotional state of a speaker,” while others may try to determine your gender and how old you are based on your voice.
In explaining their collection of ambient audio data, the patent authors describe how it could be used to identify where it is (inside, outside, on the train, at a party, etc.) and potentially with how many people it shares. the space.
“For example, in one aspect, environmental metadata indicates aspects of a physical environment in which the audio signal is introduced,” the patent states. “In one example, environmental metadata indicates a number of people in the environment where the audio signal is input. In another example, environmental metadata may indicate a location or noise level. “
Sure, it’s creepy. But similar technologies already exists and have for years now. Still, it’s an interesting app for a service that competes directly with data masters like Apple and Amazon, who have their own respective music services. Of course, Spotify tries to suck in as much data as it can get. How else will you perfect your algorithm and keep you hooked on their service forever? (However, keep in mind that the fact that a technology patent exists does not necessarily mean that it is officially enforced).
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Spotify did not immediately return Gizmodo’s comment request. However, the company told Pitchfork in a statement that the company “has filed patent applications for hundreds of inventions and we regularly file new applications. Some of these patents become part of future products, while others don’t. Our ambition is to create the best audio experience, but we don’t have any news to share right now. “