Music similarity function based on signal analysis

Details Music similarity function based on signal analysis Music similarity function based on signal analysis

2006-04-18

2006-04-18

Gaffin, Jeffrey A. (Department: 2165)

Data processing: database and file management or data structures

Database design

Data structure types

C707S793000, C707S793000, C348S722000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07031980

ABSTRACT:
The present invention computer method and apparatus determines music similarity by generating a K-means (instead of Gaussian) cluster signature and a beat signature for each piece of music. The beat of the music is included in the subsequent distance measurement.

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