IBM patented a karaoke system for social media

IBM patented a karaoke system for social media

Karaoke is a social entertainment activity where amateur singers sing along to selected music.

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In offline scenarios, singers receive immediate feedback from spectators who evaluate the singer’s live performance.

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IBM wants to bring a similar experience to online social karaoke applications. The patented system provides immediate audience sentiment feedback to singers. For example, the system analyzes facial expressions of listeners to generate feedback that is conveyed to a singer in real-time. The singer can then try to improve content creation in response. The patented system would be a boon for all bathroom singers!

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Patent Information
Publication number: US 9286943
Patent Title: Enhancing karaoke systems utilizing audience sentiment feedback and audio watermarking
Publication date: 15 Mar 2016
Filing date: 23 Aug 2013
Inventors: Pallavi Gupta; NDeundra elson; Kirtana Raja;
Original Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

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