公开(公告)号：US20140190336A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-10

申请号：US14145283

申请日：2013-12-31

Applicant: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.

Inventor： Tatsuya DEJIMA

IPC: G10H1/02 ,  G10H3/18

CPC classification number: G10H3/188 ,  G10H1/0551 ,  G10H3/125 ,  G10H2220/301 ,  G10H2250/235

Abstract: A CPU 41 acquires a string vibration signal in a case where a string picking operation is performed with respect to the stretched string 22, analyzes a frequency characteristic of the acquired string vibration signal, determines whether or not the analyzed frequency characteristic satisfies a predetermined condition, and changes a frequency characteristic of a musical sound generated in the connected sound source 45 depending on a case where it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied or determined that the predetermined condition is not satisfied.

Abstract translation: 在对延伸线22执行琴弦拾取操作的情况下，CPU41获取琴弦振动信号，分析所获取的弦振动信号的频率特性，确定分析频率特性是否满足预定条件， 并且根据确定预定条件被满足或确定为不满足预定条件的情况，改变连接的声源45中产生的音乐声音的频率特性。

公开(公告)号：US20140190337A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-10

申请号：US14145227

申请日：2013-12-31

Applicant: Casio Computer Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Tetsuichi NAKAE ,  Tatsuya DEJIMA

IPC: G10H3/18

CPC classification number: G10H3/18 ,  G10H1/0551 ,  G10H1/342 ,  G10H3/188 ,  G10H2220/301

Abstract: A CPU 41 determines whether or not the detected level of string picking strength exceeds a predetermined first level, and in a case of determining that the predetermined first level is exceeded, determines whether or not a condition is satisfied that the number of the frets 23 in contact with the string 22 detected as a picked string is a predetermined number or more (10 or more) while the frets in contact therewith as above are located within a predetermined area from the bridge 16 (the fret number 18 or higher). In a case where it is determined that the condition is satisfied, the CPU 41 instructs the connected sound source 45 to generate a predefined slap sound.

Abstract translation: CPU41判断检测到的串检测强度是否超过预定的第一电平，并且在确定超过预定的第一电平的情况下，确定条件是否满足： 与被检测为拾取的弦的琴弦22的接触是预定数量以上（10以上），同时如上所述与其接触的音色位于距桥16（规定数18以上）的规定区域内。 在确定满足条件的情况下，CPU 41指示所连接的声源45产生预定的拍声。

公开(公告)号：US20140360341A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-11

申请号：US14297198

申请日：2014-06-05

Applicant: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.

Inventor： Tatsuya DEJIMA

IPC: G10H7/00

CPC classification number: G10H7/002 ,  G10H1/342 ,  G10H3/125

Abstract: A CPU detects an operation state on a fingerboard at a prescribed period, stores the detected operation state in a memory every time an operation state is detected, detects whether or not any of a plurality of extended strings has been struck, determines a pitch of a note to be played based on the operation state stored in the memory in response to a string being struck, and controls a note to be played in a sound source based on the detected operation state and the operation state stored in the memory every time the operation state is detected after a command to play a note of a determined pitch is issued to the sound source.

Abstract translation: CPU在指定时间内检测指板上的操作状态，每当检测到操作状态时将检测到的操作状态存储在存储器中，则检测是否已经触发了多个扩展字符串中的任何一个， 记录响应于被击中的字符串而存储在存储器中的操作状态，并且每次操作时基于检测到的操作状态和存储在存储器中的操作状态来控制在声源中播放的音符 在发出确定的音调的音符的命令之后检测到状态到声源。

公开(公告)号：US20140202317A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-24

申请号：US14161075

申请日：2014-01-22

Applicant: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.

Inventor： Tatsuya DEJIMA

IPC: G10H1/00

CPC classification number: G10H1/18 ,  G10H1/34 ,  G10H1/342 ,  G10H3/125

Abstract: A CPU 41 detects an operation performed with respect to a plurality of frets 23 provided on a fingerboard 21, decides pitch of a musical sound to be generated based on the detected operation, decides sound generation timing for the musical sound to be generated, instructs a sound source to generate a musical sound of the decided pitch at the decided sound generation timing, and controls the musical sound generated in the sound source 45 based on a state of the detected operation.

Abstract translation: CPU41检测针对设置在指板21上的多个音频23执行的操作，基于检测到的操作确定要生成的音乐的音调，决定要产生的音乐声音的声音产生定时，指示一个 声源，以在所决定的声音产生定时产生所确定的音调的音乐声音，并且基于检测到的操作的状态来控制在声源45中产生的音乐声音。

公开(公告)号：US20140144310A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-29

申请号：US14070032

申请日：2013-11-01

Applicant: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.

Inventor： Tatsuya DEJIMA

IPC: G10H3/18

CPC classification number: G10H1/18 ,  G10H1/0551 ,  G10H1/34 ,  G10H3/125 ,  G10H3/181

Abstract: An electronic stringed instrument has a bridge section attached to one end portion of each of a plurality of conductive strings; a string touch sensor detecting a pitch when the strings are respectively pressed against and conducted to a plurality of conductive metal frets; bridge saddles and insulation tubes, which insulate the strings from the bridge section; and electrically conductive tubes, serving as connection sections, respectively connected and conducted to the strings. While holding a string with a finger, the same string can be picked, and the string pushed by the finger can be pressed against the metal fret. Accordingly, the string can be operated without a sense of incongruity. Because the strings and the bridge section can be insulated even when the bridge section is formed of metal, musical sound information can be precisely and reliably detected, and a favorable musical performance can be achieved.

Abstract translation: 电子弦乐器具有连接到多个导电线中的每一个的一个端部的桥接部分; 当弦被分别按压并传导到多个导电金属片时，串触摸传感器检测音调; 桥鞍和绝缘管，将琴弦与桥梁部分隔离; 以及用作连接部分的导电管，分别连接并传导到串。 用手指握住一个字符串时，可以选择相同的字符串，手指推动的字符串可以压在金属感上。 因此，可以在没有不协调感的情况下操作琴弦。 由于即使桥部由金属形成，也可以绝缘，也可以精确可靠地检测音乐声音信息，能够实现良好的音乐表现。

公开(公告)号：US20170076704A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-16

申请号：US15256514

申请日：2016-09-03

Applicant: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.

Inventor： Tatsuya DEJIMA

IPC: G10H1/34

CPC classification number: G10H1/342 ,  G10H1/18 ,  G10H3/125 ,  G10H2220/191 ,  G10H2220/301 ,  G10H2220/425

Abstract: An electronic stringed musical instrument is provided which is capable of performing string-pressing detection while maintain a neck, strength without lowering reliability. Here, Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) tags where wiring is not necessary are arranged between frets for each of the first to sixth strings, whereby its neck strength is maintained. When a string comes close to an RFID tag in response to a string-pressing operation, the RFID tag wirelessly transmits first identification information including at least its own “fret number (string-pressed point)” using electrical power acquired by receiving a radio wave transmitted from the string that functions as an antenna. Then, this information is received and demodulated via the string that functions as an antenna. That is, the string-pressed point is detected by non-contact detection, so that string-pressing detection can be performed without lowering reliability.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种电子弦乐器，其能够在保持颈部，强度而不降低可靠性的情况下执行弦按压检测。 这里，不需要布线的射频识别（RFID）标签布置在第一至第六串中的每一个的频率之间，从而保持其颈部强度。 当响应于字符串按压操作，字符串接近RFID标签时，RFID标签使用通过接收无线电波获得的电力来无线地发送包括至少自己的“费用号码（串按压点）”的第一识别信息 从用作天线的字符串发送。 然后，通过用作天线的串接收和解调该信息。 也就是说，通过非接触检测来检测弦线按压点，从而可以在不降低可靠性的情况下执行弦按压检测。

公开(公告)号：US20140190338A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-10

申请号：US14145250

申请日：2013-12-31

Applicant: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.

Inventor： Tatsuya DEJIMA ,  Tetsuichi NAKAE ,  Akio IBA ,  Katsutoshi SAKAI ,  Kazuyoshi WATANABE

IPC: G10H3/18

CPC classification number: G10H1/46 ,  G10H1/342 ,  G10H3/12 ,  G10H3/125 ,  G10H3/18 ,  G10H3/186 ,  G10H2220/301 ,  G10H2250/441 ,  G10H2250/451

Abstract: An electronic stringed instrument 1 includes a string-pressing sensor 44 that detects a state of contact between each of a plurality of frets 23 and each of a plurality of strings 22. A CPU 41 detects that picking of any of the plurality of strings 22, provides a sound generation instruction to a connected sound source 45 to produce musical sound of a pitch determined based on the detected state of contact, detects a vibration pitch of the string 22 of which picking was detected, and corrects the pitch of the musical sound generated by the connected sound source 45 based on the detected vibration pitch.

Abstract translation: 电子弦乐器1包括检测多个琴23中的每一个与多个弦22中的每一个之间的接触状态的弦按压传感器44.CPU 41检测多个琴弦22中的任一个的拾取， 向连接的声源45提供声音生成指令，以产生基于检测到的接触状态确定的音调的音乐声音，检测检测到拾取的弦22的振动间距，并校正所产生的音乐声音的音调 通过连接的声源45基于检测到的振动间距。