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Issued patents
US 12,581,158 B2
System for Censoring Digital Media
Patent numberUS 12,581,158 B2
InventorBenjamin Barnes
IssuedMarch 17, 2026
FiledApril 29, 2024
CoverageAI-powered transcription, content detection, and timestamp-based muting of digital media including audiobooks, video, podcasts, and streaming content.
Covered products
The following Bleeped products and services are covered by one or more of the patents listed above. This patent covers all forms of software, hardware, applications, and systems that implement AI-powered content detection and timestamp-based media censorship, regardless of platform or device type.
01Bleeped Mobile AppAudiobook and content filtering for iPhone, iPad, Android phones, Android tablets, and any other mobile platform.
02Bleeped Filtering PipelineThe content filtering pipeline and API behind every Bleeped product.
03Bleeped Browser ExtensionVideo and streaming content filtering inside the browser.
Questions
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