Abstract:
The present invention provides a method and an apparatus for mixing music. The method includes: utilizing a portable device to play an audio file, detecting a motion path of the portable device to generate a control signal, and mixing the audio file according to the control signal in order to mix a specific sound effect with a sound effect corresponding to the audio file, wherein the specific sound effect is selected from a plurality of sound effects.
Abstract:
Disclosed are an apparatus and a method for controlling music play in a mobile communication terminal. The apparatus includes a motion recognition sensor unit for detecting a motion of the mobile communication terminal and outputting detection signals, a sound source chip for outputting sound, and a controller for receiving the detection signals from the motion recognition sensor unit, calculating motion values of the mobile communication terminal, and controlling the sound source chip to output sounds dependent on the calculated motion values. The apparatus includes a user interface required for the music play, a display unit for displaying music to be played, a motion recognition sensor unit for detecting a motion of the mobile terminal, a sound file storage unit including an area for storing at least one music information, a controller for controlling corresponding music to be played according a motion of the mobile terminal, and a speaker for outputting sounds of the played music.
Abstract:
There is provided a musical tone control system which is capable of preventing control not intended by the user even when the user stops moving when controlling the generation of musical tones reflecting motion or physical posture of the user. A motion detecting device capable of being carried by an operator generates a detected motion signal corresponding to motion of the operator carrying the device, and transmits same to an external device. A musical tone generating device generates musical tones. A control device receives the detected motion signal transmitted from the motion detecting device and controls generation of musical tones from the musical tone generating device based on the received detected motion signal. The control device determines whether the operator is in a moving state based on the received detected motion signal, and when determining that the operator is not in the moving state, performs control to stop the generation of musical tones from the musical tone generating device after a predetermined time period elapses after the determination is made.
Abstract:
Sound data output and manipulation with haptic feedback. Haptic sensations are associated with sound data to assist in navigating through and editing the sound data. The sound data is loaded into computer memory and played such that sound is output from an audio device. The sound playing is controlled by user input for navigation through the sound data. Haptic commands are generated based on the sound data and are used to output haptic sensations to the user by a haptic feedback device manipulated by the user. The haptic sensations correspond to one or more characteristics of the sound data to assist the user in discerning features of the sound data during the navigation through and editing of the sound data.
Abstract:
A programmable sound effects device which utilizes a motion-sensitive mechanism for selecting unique sound effects. The device is comprised of an electronic motion-sensitive actuator, a sound effect storage media for storing a plurality of predetermined sound effects, and a playback mechanism for audibly emitting the motion-activated sound effects. This device is designed to be used with amusement and entertainment type products such as toys, games, dolls, and props, with exemplary uses in toy swords, drumsticks, magic wands, and the like. A preferred embodiment is comprised of a unit which is physically incorporated into the handle of a toy sword. As the user moves the toy sword in a predefined manner, the motion-sensitive actuator senses the motion and plays out a plurality of unique sound effects as a function of the user's movements. The motion-detection algorithm which triggers the different sound effects is programmable. In another embodiment, the device is contained within a single housing unit that is worn on the user's body. This embodiment is well suited for many toys, props, games, and the like that do not have any sound effects capability but would benefit from such capability.
Abstract:
The present disclosure discloses a virtual musical instrument based on Ultra-Wide Band (UWB) chip identification, including at least one motion capture component and a conversion component, wherein a UWB transmitting chip is arranged in the at least one motion capture component, and a motion trajectory of the motion capture component is captured through the UWB transmitting chip; a UWB receiving chip is arranged in the conversion component, and a signal of the UWB transmitting chip in the at least one motion capture component is received through the UWB receiving chip; and the virtual musical instrument further includes a sound output component wirelessly connected to the conversion component, wherein the sound output component receives a signal of the conversion component and sends out an audio of a corresponding region.
Abstract:
Techniques for providing acoustic feedback are disclosed. Several audio clips have a synchronized beat. A sensor signal received from a sensor has a sensor signal range divided by first and second thresholds into at least three sensor signal sub-ranges. An audio signal is output in response to the received sensor signal, the output audio signal comprising one or more of the audio clips. If the received sensor signal exceeds the first threshold, at least one of the one or more audio clips is discontinued and/or at least one additional audio clip of the audio clips is initiated in synchronization with the one or more audio clips. If the received sensor signal falls below the second threshold, at least one of the one or more audio clips is discontinued and/or at least one additional audio clip of the audio clips is initiated in synchronization with the one or more audio clips.
Abstract:
Techniques for providing acoustic feedback are disclosed. Several audio clips (21-23) have a synchronized beat. A sensor signal (16) received from a sensor has a sensor signal range divided by first and second thresholds (11, 12) into at least three sensor signal sub-ranges (13-15). An audio signal is output in response to the received sensor signal (16), the output audio signal comprising one or more of the audio clips. If the received sensor signal (16) exceeds the first threshold (11), at least one (21) of the one or more audio clips is discontinued and/or at least one additional audio clip (22) of the audio clips is initiated in synchronization with the one or more audio clips (21). If the received sensor signal (16) falls below the second threshold (12), at least one (21) of the one or more audio clips is discontinued and/or at least one additional audio clip (23) of the audio clips is initiated in synchronization with the one or more audio clips (21).
Abstract:
Provided is a musical instrument controller capable of accurately controlling a musical sound parameter. This musical instrument controller includes: a reception means for receiving, from a musical performance device, a sound emission start signal transmitted on the basis of a musical performance operation; a sensor for detecting an amount of displacement from a reference position; and a control means for generating a control signal on the basis of the amount of displacement from the reference position and transmitting the control signal to a sound generation device. The control means sets the reference position on the basis of the sound emission start signal received from the musical performance device.
Abstract:
A wearable sensor system is disclosed that provides a measurable magnetic field that changes horizontally within the range of motion of human limbs. The wearable sensor system includes a magnetic sensing device, and one or more magnet devices that provide the measurable magnetic field with a strength exceeding the Earth's magnetic field. To this end, the magnetic sensing system provides a “personal” magnetic field about a user, with that magnetic field traveling with the user and overpowering adjacent interfering fields. The wearable sensor system may include a sensor arrangement that measures a strength of the personal magnetic field and field direction to perform horizontal localization, and may send a representation of a same to a remote computing device to cause an action to occur. Some such actions include output of pre-recorded or synthesized musical notes, for example.