公开(公告)号：US08802961B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-12

申请号：US13882175

申请日：2011-10-28

Applicant: Henry E. Juszkiewicz

Inventor： Henry E. Juszkiewicz

IPC: G10H1/32 ,  G10H3/00

CPC classification number: G10H1/34 ,  G10H1/0091 ,  G10H1/348 ,  G10H3/186 ,  G10H2220/201 ,  G10H2240/211

Abstract: A footswitch controller for an electric stringed musical instrument is provided. In one embodiment, the footswitch controller comprises a foot pedal assembly, base assembly, bottom plate assembly, battery pocket assembly, and compound assembly. The footswitch controller does not directly alter the input sound, but upon activation by a user sends a signal to the digital signal processor within the electric stringed musical instrument to alter the sound.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于电弦乐器的脚踏开关控制器。 在一个实施例中，脚踏开关控制器包括脚踏板组件，底座组件，底板组件，电池袋组件和复合组件。 脚踏开关控制器不直接改变输入声音，而是在用户激活时，向电弦乐器内的数字信号处理器发送信号以改变声音。

公开(公告)号：US20140137721A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-22

申请号：US13787734

申请日：2013-03-06

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Alec H. Little ,  Eli T. Manjarrez

IPC: G10H1/00

CPC classification number: G10H7/00 ,  G06F3/011 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G10H1/0008 ,  G10H1/0066 ,  G10H1/02 ,  G10H1/0575 ,  G10H1/28 ,  G10H1/34 ,  G10H1/38 ,  G10H1/386 ,  G10H7/008 ,  G10H2210/095 ,  G10H2220/096 ,  G10H2220/106 ,  G10H2220/201 ,  G10H2220/241 ,  G10H2230/015 ,  G10H2230/021

Abstract: A user interface implemented on a touch-sensitive display for a virtual musical instrument comprising a plurality of chord touch regions configured in a predetermined sequence, each chord touch region corresponding to a chord in a musical key and being divided into a plurality of separate touch zones, the plurality of chord touch regions defining a predetermined set of chords, where each of the plurality of separate touch zones in each region is associated with one or more preselected MIDI files stored in a computer-readable medium. In some embodiments, the touch zones are configured to provide different harmonic configurations of a base chord associated with the chord touch region. Some harmonic configurations provide progressively wider harmonic ranges across each adjacent touch zone. Other harmonic configurations can provide chords with a progressively higher relative pitch across each adjacent touch zone.

Abstract translation: 一种在用于虚拟乐器的触敏显示器上实现的用户接口，包括以预定顺序配置的多个和弦触摸区域，每个和弦触摸区域对应于音乐键中的和弦，并被分成多个单独的触摸区域 多个和弦触摸区域限定预定的和弦集合，其中每个区域中的多个分开的触摸区域中的每一个与存储在计算机可读介质中的一个或多个预先选择的MIDI文件相关联。 在一些实施例中，触摸区域被配置为提供与和弦触摸区域相关联的基本弦的不同谐波配置。 一些谐波配置在每个相邻触摸区域提供逐渐更宽的谐波范围。 其他谐波配置可以在每个相邻触摸区域上提供逐渐更高的相对间距的和弦。

公开(公告)号：US08696456B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-15

申请号：US12511931

申请日：2009-07-29

Applicant: Brian Bright ,  Michael J. Chrzanowski, Jr. ,  Jonathan L. Hilliker

Inventor： Brian Bright ,  Michael J. Chrzanowski, Jr. ,  Jonathan L. Hilliker

IPC: A63F13/02 ,  A63F13/10

CPC classification number: A63F13/814 ,  A63F13/10 ,  A63F13/211 ,  A63F2300/105 ,  A63F2300/1062 ,  A63F2300/1093 ,  A63F2300/305 ,  A63F2300/8047 ,  A63F2300/8088 ,  G10H1/342 ,  G10H1/40 ,  G10H2210/076 ,  G10H2210/091 ,  G10H2220/145 ,  G10H2220/201 ,  G10H2220/395

Abstract: A music-based video game additionally evaluates a game player's physical performance. The game player's physical performance is evaluated in some embodiments by determining if an indication of controller movement matches predefined patterns while the game player responds to instructive cues to operate a representation of a musical instrument. A representation of a musician may be provided, with the game player to mimic movements of the representation of the musician. The game player may be provided additional points for properly responding to instructive cues while moving in predefined manners.

Abstract translation: 基于音乐的视频游戏还评估游戏者的身体表现。 在一些实施例中，通过确定控制器移动的指示是否符合预定义的模式，而游戏玩家响应于指导性线索来操作乐器的表示来评估游戏者的物理性能。 可以提供音乐家的表示，游戏玩家模仿音乐家的表现的运动。 可以为游戏玩家提供额外的点，用于在以预定义的方式移动的情况下正确地响应指导线索。

公开(公告)号：US20140090547A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-03

申请号：US14118014

申请日：2012-06-04

Applicant: Chester James Udell, III

Inventor： Chester James Udell, III

IPC: G10H1/02 ,  G10H1/00

CPC classification number: G10H1/18 ,  G06K9/00335 ,  G06K2209/27 ,  G10H1/0008 ,  G10H1/0083 ,  G10H1/0091 ,  G10H1/02 ,  G10H2220/201 ,  G10H2220/391 ,  G10H2220/395 ,  G10H2240/211 ,  H04W4/70 ,  H04W84/18

Abstract: A wireless sensor network for musical instruments is provided that will allow a musician to communicate natural performance gestures (orientation, pressure, tilt, etc) to a computer. User interfaces and computing modules are also provided that enable a user to utilize the data communicated by the wireless sensor network to supplement and/or augment the artistic expression.

Abstract translation: 提供用于乐器的无线传感器网络，其将允许音乐家将自然的性能手势（取向，压力，倾斜等）传达到计算机。 还提供了用户界面和计算模块，其使得用户能够利用由无线传感器网络传达的数据来补充和/或增加艺术表现。

公开(公告)号：US20140083280A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-27

申请号：US13787738

申请日：2013-03-06

Applicant: Apple Inc

Inventor： Alec H. Little ,  Eli T. Manjarrez

IPC: G10H1/00

CPC classification number: G10H7/00 ,  G06F3/011 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G10H1/0008 ,  G10H1/0066 ,  G10H1/02 ,  G10H1/0575 ,  G10H1/28 ,  G10H1/34 ,  G10H1/38 ,  G10H1/386 ,  G10H7/008 ,  G10H2210/095 ,  G10H2220/096 ,  G10H2220/106 ,  G10H2220/201 ,  G10H2220/241 ,  G10H2230/015 ,  G10H2230/021

Abstract: A user interface implemented on a touch-sensitive display for a virtual musical instrument comprising a plurality of chord touch regions configured in a predetermined sequence, each chord touch region corresponding to a chord in a musical key and being divided into a plurality of separate touch zones, the plurality of chord touch regions defining a predetermined set of chords, where each of the plurality of separate touch zones in each region is associated with one or more preselected MIDI files stored in a computer-readable medium. Each of the plurality of touch zones is configured to detect one or more of a plurality of touch gesture articulations including at least one of a legato articulation, a pizzicato articulation, or a staccato articulation. The one or more of the plurality of touch gesture articulations determines the preselected MIDI file associated with each of the plurality of separate touch zones.

Abstract translation: 一种在用于虚拟乐器的触敏显示器上实现的用户接口，包括以预定顺序配置的多个和弦触摸区域，每个和弦触摸区域对应于音乐键中的和弦，并被分成多个单独的触摸区域 多个和弦触摸区域限定预定的和弦集合，其中每个区域中的多个分开的触摸区域中的每一个与存储在计算机可读介质中的一个或多个预先选择的MIDI文件相关联。 多个触摸区域中的每一个被配置为检测多个触摸手势关节中的一个或多个，包括腿部关节运动，比丘关节或狭窄关节中的至少一个。 多个触摸手势关节中的一个或多个确定与多个分离的触摸区中的每一个相关联的预选MIDI文件。

公开(公告)号：US20140069262A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-13

申请号：US14022515

申请日：2013-09-10

Applicant: uSOUNDit Partners, LLC

Inventor： Jean Cheever ,  Tom Polum ,  Tamra Hayden-Rice

IPC: G10H1/38

CPC classification number: G10H1/38 ,  G10H1/0008 ,  G10H2220/201 ,  G10H2220/355 ,  G10H2220/391 ,  G10H2220/395 ,  G10H2230/015

Abstract: Systems, apparatus, methods, and articles of manufacture provide for determining one or more chords and/or music notes to output (e.g., via a mobile device) based on a direction of movement and/or a speed of movement (e.g., of a mobile device). In some embodiments, determining a music note for output may comprise determining whether a speed of a mobile device has increased, decreased, or remained constant.

Abstract translation: 系统，装置，方法和制品提供了确定一个或多个和弦和/或音乐笔记，以基于移动方向和/或移动速度（例如，通过移动设备）来输出（例如，经由移动设备） 移动设备）。 在一些实施例中，确定用于输出的音乐音符可以包括确定移动设备的速度是增加，减少还是保持恒定。

公开(公告)号：US08618405B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-31

申请号：US12963866

申请日：2010-12-09

Applicant: Dennis Stewart Tansley

Inventor： Dennis Stewart Tansley

IPC: G10H7/00

CPC classification number: G10H1/0066 ,  G10H2220/201 ,  G10H2220/455 ,  G10H2240/305

Abstract: The free-space gesture MIDI controller technique described herein marries the technologies embodied in a free-space gesture controller with MIDI controller technology, allowing a user to control an infinite variety of electronic musical instruments through body gesture and pose. One embodiment of the free-space gesture MIDI controller technique described herein uses a human body gesture recognition capability of a free-space gesture control system and translates human gestures into musical actions. Rather than directly connecting a specific musical instrument to the free-space gesture controller, the technique generalizes its capability and instead outputs standard MIDI signals, thereby allowing the free-space gesture control system to control any MIDI-capable instrument.

Abstract translation: 本文所述的自由空间手势MIDI控制器技术将自由空间手势控制器中体现的技术与MIDI控制器技术相结合，允许用户通过身体手势和姿势来控制无限多种电子乐器。 本文描述的自由空间姿态MIDI控制器技术的一个实施例使用自由空间手势控制系统的人体手势识别能力，并将人类手势转换成音乐动作。 该技术不是将特定乐器直接连接到自由空间手势控制器，而是将其能力概括为一体，而是输出标准MIDI信号，从而允许自由空间手势控制系统控制任何具有MIDI功能的乐器。

公开(公告)号：US20130298752A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-14

申请号：US13882175

申请日：2011-10-28

Applicant: Henry E. Juszkiewicz

Inventor： Henry E. Juszkiewicz

IPC: G10H1/34

CPC classification number: G10H1/34 ,  G10H1/0091 ,  G10H1/348 ,  G10H3/186 ,  G10H2220/201 ,  G10H2240/211

Abstract: A footswitch controller for an electric stringed musical instrument is provided. In one embodiment, the footswitch controller comprises a foot pedal assembly, base assembly, bottom plate assembly, battery pocket assembly, and compound assembly. The footswitch controller does not directly alter the input sound, but upon activation by a user sends a signal to the digital signal processor within the electric stringed musical instrument to alter the sound.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于电弦乐器的脚踏开关控制器。 在一个实施例中，脚踏开关控制器包括脚踏板组件，底座组件，底板组件，电池袋组件和复合组件。 脚踏开关控制器不直接改变输入声音，而是在用户激活时，向电弦乐器内的数字信号处理器发送信号以改变声音。

公开(公告)号：US08566258B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-22

申请号：US12834638

申请日：2010-07-12

Applicant: François Pachet ,  Pierre Roy

Inventor： François Pachet ,  Pierre Roy

IPC: G06F15/18

CPC classification number: G06N99/005 ,  G10H1/0025 ,  G10H1/28 ,  G10H2210/111 ,  G10H2210/185 ,  G10H2210/381 ,  G10H2210/576 ,  G10H2220/101 ,  G10H2220/135 ,  G10H2220/201 ,  G10H2250/015

Abstract: A new type of Markovian sequence generator and generation method generates a Markovian sequence having controllable properties, notably properties that satisfy at least one control criterion which is a computable requirement holding on items in the sequence. The Markovian sequence is generated chunkwise, each chunk containing a plurality of items in the sequence. During generation of each chunk a search is performed in the space of Markovian sequences to find a chunk-sized series of items which enables the control criterion to be satisfied. The search can be performed using a generate and test approach in which chunk-sized Markovian sequences are generated then tested for compliance with the requirement(s) of the control criteria. Alternatively, the search can be performed by formulating the sequence-generation task as a constraint satisfaction problem, with one or more constraints ensuring that the generated sequence is Markovian and one or more constraints enforcing the requirement(s) of the control criteria. The sequence generator can be used in an interactive system where a user specifies the control criterion via an inputting device (20).

Abstract translation: 一种新型的马尔可夫序列发生器和生成方法生成具有可控性质的马尔科夫序列，特别是满足至少一个控制标准的属性，该控制标准是保持序列中项目的可计算要求。 块状生成马尔可夫序列，每个块包含序列中的多个项目。 在每个块的生成期间，在马尔可夫序列的空间中执行搜索以找到使得能够满足控制标准的块大小的一系列项目。 可以使用生成和测试方法来执行搜索，其中生成块大小的马可夫序列，然后测试以符合控制标准的要求。 或者，可以通过将序列生成任务制定为约束满足问题来执行搜索，其中一个或多个约束确保生成的序列是马尔科夫和一个或多个约束来执行控制标准的要求。 序列发生器可以用在用户经由输入装置（20）指定控制标准的交互式系统中。

公开(公告)号：US20130154951A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-20

申请号：US13327729

申请日：2011-12-15

Applicant: Mathew LAIBOWITZ ,  Vidyut Samanta ,  Joseph A. Paradiso

Inventor： Mathew LAIBOWITZ ,  Vidyut Samanta ,  Joseph A. Paradiso

IPC: G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G10H1/0008 ,  G10H2220/096 ,  G10H2220/201 ,  G10H2220/241

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer product for: receiving a first user input indicative of a movement of a device; receiving a second user input indicative of a touch gesture entered on the device; determining that a combination of the first and second user inputs is associated with a function having at least first and second parameters; determining the first parameter based upon at least the first user input; determining the second parameter based upon at least the second user input; and causing the function to be performed according to the determined first and second parameters.

Abstract translation: 一种用于：接收指示设备的移动的第一用户输入的方法，装置和计算机产品; 接收指示在所述设备上输入的触摸手势的第二用户输入; 确定所述第一和第二用户输入的组合与具有至少第一和第二参数的功能相关联; 至少基于第一用户输入确定第一参数; 至少基于第二用户输入确定第二参数; 并且根据确定的第一和第二参数使功能被执行。