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Electrophonic musical instruments
Ranked by the PatentIndex Score — a 1–99 percentile within G10H · public-visibility date · generated 2026-07-19
top 25 per window · public-visibility date
Rising· last 2 yrs
Inventors whose newest G10H patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199Marcus Ryle16 patents · 695 citations
- 296Andrew H. Silverstein23 patents · 226 citations
- 392Scott Humphrey20 patents · 331 citations
- 488Gregory B. Lopiccolo8 patents · 231 citations
- 583Apoorv Naik6 patents · 387 citations
- 679Pete Klein7 patents · 357 citations
- 775Derick Deller6 patents · 347 citations
- 871Zoe Adams6 patents · 347 citations
- 967Edward Balassanian13 patents · 75 citations
- 1063Charles Battle15 patents · 41 citations
- 1158Charles Garneau15 patents · 41 citations
- 1254Ed Rivera15 patents · 41 citations
- 1350Francois Beaumier15 patents · 41 citations
- 1446Francois Guy15 patents · 41 citations
- 1542Mounir Khenfir15 patents · 41 citations
- 1638Angus William Sackfield15 patents · 70 citations
- 1733Minoru Tsuji8 patents · 131 citations
- 1829Frank Gryner6 patents · 44 citations
- 1925Anastasia Andreyevna Tajik9 patents · 31 citations
- 2021Yakov Vorobyev12 patents · 49 citations
- 2117Dong-In Lee6 patents · 59 citations
- 2213Michael Jeffrey6 patents · 59 citations
- 238Aslan Appleman4 patents · 314 citations
- 244Link Cornelius4 patents · 314 citations
- 251Andreas Jansson10 patents · 27 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained G10H output across the last 5 years
- 199Marcus Ryle16 patents · 695 citations
- 296Junichi Minamitaka32 patents · 803 citations
- 392Andrew H. Silverstein23 patents · 226 citations
- 488Scott Humphrey20 patents · 331 citations
- 583Erling Wold6 patents · 766 citations
- 679Yoshimasa Isozaki21 patents · 543 citations
- 775Motoichi Tamura48 patents · 978 citations
- 871Alan A. Hoover6 patents · 399 citations
- 967Kiyoshi Yoshino28 patents · 543 citations
- 1063Masato Katsuda10 patents · 352 citations
- 1158Keith A. Mcmillen17 patents · 247 citations
- 1254James W. Wieder17 patents · 311 citations
- 1350Ari Lazier11 patents · 177 citations
- 1446Tom Lieber12 patents · 149 citations
- 1542Sten Garmark21 patents · 190 citations
- 1638Spencer Salazar10 patents · 151 citations
- 1733Haruki Uehara33 patents · 433 citations
- 1829Tristan Jehan27 patents · 219 citations
- 1925Jeffrey C. Smith21 patents · 174 citations
- 2021Turner Evan Kirk8 patents · 109 citations
- 2117Peter R. Lupini11 patents · 336 citations
- 2213Yuichi Nagata8 patents · 212 citations
- 238Gregory B. Lopiccolo8 patents · 231 citations
- 244Peter C. Dimaria8 patents · 164 citations
- 251Apoorv Naik6 patents · 387 citations
All-time canon
Career PatentIndex Score in G10H
- 199Benjamin Goldberg5 patents · 2,154 citations
- 296Tony Mastronardi28 patents · 2,579 citations
- 392Mark H. Yim7 patents · 1,197 citations
- 488Mark R. Tremblay5 patents · 1,081 citations
- 583Alexander Rigopulos9 patents · 1,254 citations
- 679Neil Simon4 patents · 1,658 citations
- 775Warren N. Lieberfarb20 patents · 873 citations
- 871Martha Goldberg4 patents · 1,461 citations
- 967Miriam Goldberg4 patents · 1,461 citations
- 1063Takeya Okamoto7 patents · 898 citations
- 1158Frank Flannery6 patents · 1,011 citations
- 1254Henry Azima5 patents · 767 citations
- 1350Martin Colloms5 patents · 767 citations
- 1446Larry D. Hewitt12 patents · 921 citations
- 1542Satoshi Usa51 patents · 1,299 citations
- 1638Jeremy C. Rosenberg13 patents · 517 citations
- 1733James A. Wheaton6 patents · 633 citations
- 1829David Norris9 patents · 771 citations
- 1925Masao Sakama38 patents · 1,656 citations
- 2021Kosei Terada28 patents · 934 citations
- 2117Karl Cremin4 patents · 1,921 citations
- 2213Yoshiki Nishitani23 patents · 664 citations
- 238Kensuke Yoshitomi5 patents · 738 citations
- 244M. Kivanc Mihcak7 patents · 313 citations
- 251Mihoji Tsumura9 patents · 809 citations
Rising· last 2 yrs
The top-scoring G10H patents made public in the last 2 years
- 199US11915689B1✦ AIGenerating audio using auto-regressive generative neural networks12 cites · 202474% earned
- 296US12175161B2✦ AIGenerative audio playback via wearable playback devices3 cites · 202467% earned
- 392US12354576B2✦ AIArtificial intelligence music generation model and method for configuring the same2 cites · 202567% earned
- 488US11996070B1Isolated guitar string audio capture and visual string indication and chord-finger number 4 cites · 202482% earned
- 583US11978473B1Audio classification system4 cites · 202482% earned
- 679US12347409B1Systems and methods for converting music into segmented digital assets for dynamic uses in4 cites · 202582% earned
- 775US11922910B1System for organizing and displaying musical properties in a musical composition3 cites · 202480% earned
- 871US12191675B2Device for displaying in response to a sensed motion1 cites · 202427% earned
- 967US12361048B2Generating digital media based on blockchain data1 cites · 202439% earned
- 1063US12254582B2Mixed reality musical instrument1 cites · 202444% earned
- 1158US12254856B1Electronic hi-hat cymbal1 cites · 202567% earned
- 1254US12293444B2Music reactive animation of human characters1 cites · 202450% earned
- 1350US12033604B2Electronic musical instruments, systems, and methods1 cites · 202456% earned
- 1446US12069788B2Remote live scene control system, methods, and techniques1 cites · 202456% earned
- 1542US12223962B2Music-aware speaker diarization for transcripts and text-based video editing1 cites · 202467% earned
- 1638US11948543B1Computer-implemented method and system for editing musical score1 cites · 202467% earned
- 1733US11955142B1Video editing using music characteristics1 cites · 202456% earned
- 1829US12087260B1System and method for creating dynamic, chord based, MIDI scale and pattern generator effe1 cites · 202467% earned
- 1925US11935520B1Identifying shifts in audio content via machine learning1 cites · 202467% earned
- 2021US11861736B1Social-network communications with music compositions1 cites · 202467% earned
- 2117US12039959B2Automated music composition and generation system employing virtual musical instrument lib0 cites · 20240% earned
- 2213US12562074B2Playback system for synchronizing audiovisual works0 cites · 20250% earned
- 238US12495175B2Digital jukebox device with karaoke and/or photo booth features, and associated methods0 cites · 20240% earned
- 244US12425798B2Non-transitory computer-readable medium having computer-readable instructions and system0 cites · 20240% earned
- 251US12061839B2Pace-aware music player0 cites · 20240% earned
Active· last 5 yrs
The top-scoring G10H patents of the last 5 years
- 199US11087728B1✦ AIComputer vision and mapping for audio applications224 cites · 202189% earned
- 296US11132172B1✦ AILow latency audio data pipeline63 cites · 202192% earned
- 392US11347319B2✦ AIGesture-controlled virtual reality systems and methods of controlling the same28 cites · 202181% earned
- 488US11915689B1Generating audio using auto-regressive generative neural networks12 cites · 202474% earned
- 583US11886643B2Information processing apparatus and information processing method26 cites · 202290% earned
- 679US11024276B1Method of creating musical compositions and other symbolic sequences by artificial intelli21 cites · 202190% earned
- 775US10964299B1Method of and system for automatically generating digital performances of music compositio23 cites · 202190% earned
- 871US11521636B1Method and apparatus for using a test audio pattern to generate an audio signal transform 11 cites · 202288% earned
- 967US10887033B1Live decomposition of mixed audio data16 cites · 202189% earned
- 1063US11120782B1System, method, and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium for collaborating on a14 cites · 202180% earned
- 1158US11551652B1Hands-on artificial intelligence education service12 cites · 202382% earned
- 1254US11037538B2Method of and system for automated musical arrangement and musical instrument performance 13 cites · 202188% earned
- 1350US10929092B1Music network for collaborative sequential musical production13 cites · 202188% earned
- 1446US11614781B1Determining tap locations on a handheld electronic device based on inertial measurements7 cites · 202375% earned
- 1542US11049481B1Music generation system11 cites · 202188% earned
- 1638US12175161B2Generative audio playback via wearable playback devices3 cites · 202467% earned
- 1733US11133004B1Accessory for an audio output device10 cites · 202187% earned
- 1829US11775581B1Systems and methods for feature-based music selection10 cites · 202387% earned
- 1925US11183160B1Musical composition file generation and management system7 cites · 202179% earned
- 2021US11688377B2Synthesized percussion pedal and docking station7 cites · 202186% earned
- 2117US11024274B1Systems, devices, and methods for segmenting a musical composition into musical segments8 cites · 202176% earned
- 2213US11830463B1Automated original track generation engine4 cites · 202382% earned
- 238US11403825B2Mixed reality musical instrument9 cites · 202172% earned
- 244US12168176B2Audio generation methods and systems5 cites · 202384% earned
- 251US11305160B2Device for displaying in response to a sensed motion6 cites · 202151% earned
All-time canon
The defining G10H patents of the whole record
- 199US5616876A✦ AISystem and methods for selecting music on the basis of subjective content1,729 cites · 199796% earned
- 296US6192340B1✦ AIIntegration of music from a personal library with real-time information1,519 cites · 200195% earned
- 392US6248946B1✦ AIMultimedia content delivery system and method1,382 cites · 200193% earned
- 488US5864868AComputer control system and user interface for media playing devices1,115 cites · 199995% earned
- 583US6374260B1Method and apparatus for uploading, indexing, analyzing, and searching media content903 cites · 200295% earned
- 679US5636276ADevice for the distribution of music information in digital form872 cites · 199795% earned
- 775US6243725B1List building system794 cites · 200185% earned
- 871US7042440B2Man machine interfaces and applications753 cites · 200488% earned
- 967US5739451AHand held electronic music encyclopedia with text and note structure search695 cites · 199895% earned
- 1063US7742740B2Audio player device for synchronous playback of audio signals with a compatible device693 cites · 200785% earned
- 1158US6720949B1Man machine interfaces and applications686 cites · 200488% earned
- 1254US5559301ATouchscreen interface having pop-up variable adjustment displays for controllers and audio672 cites · 199695% earned
- 1350US5969283AMusic organizer and entertainment center667 cites · 199992% earned
- 1446US5210820ASignal recognition system and method638 cites · 199395% earned
- 1542US5915238APersonalized audio information delivery system586 cites · 199992% earned
- 1638US6388657B1Virtual reality keyboard system and method583 cites · 200295% earned
- 1733US4746770AMethod and apparatus for isolating and manipulating graphic objects on computer video moni567 cites · 198895% earned
- 1829US8074253B1Audiovisual reproduction system557 cites · 201184% earned
- 1925US5581484AFinger mounted computer input device555 cites · 199695% earned
- 2021US4293734ATouch panel system and method554 cites · 198195% earned
- 2117US5613909ATime-segmented multimedia game playing and authoring system542 cites · 199792% earned
- 2213US6232539B1Music organizer and entertainment center526 cites · 200192% earned
- 238US6987221B2Auto playlist generation with multiple seed songs525 cites · 200390% earned
- 244US5903892AIndexing of media content on a network510 cites · 199992% earned
- 251US7835689B2Distribution of music between members of a cluster of mobile audio devices and a wide area496 cites · 200784% earned
Rising· last 2 yrs
Assignees whose newest G10H patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199YAMAHA CORP1,947 patents · 35,027 citations
- 296SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD98 patents · 2,182 citations
- 392CASIO COMPUTER CO LTD486 patents · 6,815 citations
- 488AMAZON TECH INC37 patents · 1,054 citations
- 583MAY PATENTS LTD34 patents · 201 citations
- 679INTEL CORP25 patents · 968 citations
- 775APPLE INC87 patents · 874 citations
- 871ROLAND CORP257 patents · 2,055 citations
- 967GRACENOTE INC26 patents · 230 citations
- 1063JAMMIT INC13 patents · 111 citations
- 1158SPOTIFY AB80 patents · 332 citations
- 1254KORG FISHPARK ASS19 patents · 248 citations
- 1350NIELSEN CO US LLC18 patents · 105 citations
- 1446SHUTTERSTOCK INC16 patents · 58 citations
- 1542GOOGLE LLC19 patents · 59 citations
- 1638DOLBY LABORATORIES LICENSING CORP13 patents · 78 citations
- 1733MAGIC LEAP INC9 patents · 31 citations
- 1829SNAP INC16 patents · 55 citations
- 1925MIXED IN KEY LLC13 patents · 48 citations
- 2021KK KAWAI GAKKI SEISAKUSHO18 patents · 54 citations
- 2117DOLBY INT AB16 patents · 33 citations
- 2213AIMI INC10 patents · 40 citations
- 238ALGORIDDIM GMBH12 patents · 27 citations
- 244Not Impossible LLC6 patents · 21 citations
- 251AVID TECH INC9 patents · 58 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained G10H output across the last 5 years
- 199TOUCHTUNES MUSIC CORP37 patents · 3,479 citations
- 296YAMAHA CORP1,947 patents · 35,027 citations
- 392SONY CORP170 patents · 4,240 citations
- 488IBM86 patents · 2,826 citations
- 583HARMONIX MUSIC SYSTEMS INC21 patents · 1,633 citations
- 679ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES INC33 patents · 1,637 citations
- 775SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD98 patents · 2,182 citations
- 871CASIO COMPUTER CO LTD486 patents · 6,815 citations
- 967AMAZON TECH INC37 patents · 1,054 citations
- 1063MAY PATENTS LTD34 patents · 201 citations
- 1158INTEL CORP25 patents · 968 citations
- 1254APPLE INC87 patents · 874 citations
- 1350UNIV LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR23 patents · 1,113 citations
- 1446CANON KK8 patents · 563 citations
- 1542ROLAND CORP257 patents · 2,055 citations
- 1638LG ELECTRONICS INC30 patents · 195 citations
- 1733SMULE INC61 patents · 393 citations
- 1829MASSACHUSETTS INST TECHNOLOGY9 patents · 264 citations
- 1925GRACENOTE INC26 patents · 230 citations
- 2021FRAUNHOFER GES FORSCHUNG30 patents · 361 citations
- 2117JAMMIT INC13 patents · 111 citations
- 2213SPOTIFY AB80 patents · 332 citations
- 238HOSHINO GAKKI CO LTD9 patents · 276 citations
- 244KORG FISHPARK ASS19 patents · 248 citations
- 251HASBRO INC6 patents · 237 citations
All-time canon
All-time PatentIndex Score in G10H
- 199SYNCRONATION INC8 patents · 3,097 citations
- 296TOUCHTUNES MUSIC CORP37 patents · 3,479 citations
- 392MICROSOFT CORP101 patents · 7,050 citations
- 488YAMAHA CORP1,947 patents · 35,027 citations
- 583SONY CORP170 patents · 4,240 citations
- 679IMMERSION CORP20 patents · 1,204 citations
- 775IBM86 patents · 2,826 citations
- 871HARMONIX MUSIC SYSTEMS INC21 patents · 1,633 citations
- 967TIME WARNER ENTERTAINM CO LP15 patents · 765 citations
- 1063KONAMI CO LTD12 patents · 1,404 citations
- 1158ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES INC33 patents · 1,637 citations
- 1254NEW TRANSDUCERS LTD5 patents · 767 citations
- 1350BROTHER IND LTD20 patents · 1,280 citations
- 1446KAWAI MUSICAL INSTR MFG CO460 patents · 5,185 citations
- 1542SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD98 patents · 2,182 citations
- 1638CASIO COMPUTER CO LTD486 patents · 6,815 citations
- 1733INTERVAL RESEARCH CORP11 patents · 980 citations
- 1829MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL CO LTD58 patents · 1,417 citations
- 1925AMAZON TECH INC37 patents · 1,054 citations
- 2021MAY PATENTS LTD34 patents · 201 citations
- 2117VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN32 patents · 992 citations
- 2213INTEL CORP25 patents · 968 citations
- 238APPLE INC87 patents · 874 citations
- 244MAGNIFI INC4 patents · 1,921 citations
- 251UNIV LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR23 patents · 1,113 citations
90–99 field-defining50–89 strong<50 emergingearned by citationsfrom family breadth