Chord Editing Interface for Flexible Audio Arrangement

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current audio editing functions in music application programs have limited flexibility, restricting the ability to create diversified and personalized arrangements.

Innovation Solution

An audio processing method and apparatus that allows users to modify chords in a first interface, display candidate chords, and generate a second audio based on the modified chords, enhancing the flexibility of audio arrangement.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If current audio editing functions are used to add accompaniment and perform arrangement, then basic music creation is enabled, but flexibility of arrangement is relatively low

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveflexibility of arrangementVSAvoidcomplexity of audio editing function
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the audio editing function into distinct modules: chord display module, chord modification module, and audio generation module. Each module handles a specific aspect of the arrangement process, allowing users to modify chords independently while maintaining overall system organization. This segmentation enables flexible arrangement without requiring a complete redesign of the audio editing system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements dynamic chord modification capabilities where users can freely change chords at different positions in the audio piece. The system dynamically updates the arrangement based on user input, allowing real-time adjustments to the musical structure. This dynamic approach enhances arrangement flexibility compared to static pre-defined accompaniment patterns.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If fixed audio editing functions are used, then system simplicity is maintained, but ability to create diversified and personalized arrangements is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvediversified and personalized arrangement capabilityVSAvoidsimplicity of interface
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a self-service mechanism where the system automatically generates arrangement suggestions and chord recommendations based on the user's modifications. When users change chords, the system autonomously adjusts the accompaniment and harmony structures, reducing the need for manual configuration and maintaining ease of operation while enabling personalized arrangements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent allows users to modify key parameters such as chord progressions, tempo, and instrumentation independently. By enabling direct manipulation of these parameters through a simple interface, the system achieves both operational simplicity and arrangement diversity, allowing users to create personalized music without complex configuration steps.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS12585419B2Audio processing method and apparatus, and electronic device
Publication Date: 2026.03.24 BEIJING ZITIAO NETWORK TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

The present disclosure provides an audio processing method and apparatus, and an electronic device. The method includes: displaying a first interface, wherein the first interface includes a first chord of a first audio; triggering, in response to a triggering operation to the first interface, a modification to the first chord, and obtaining a second chord; and generating a second audio based on the second chord.