公开(公告)号：US20050235813A1

公开(公告)日：2005-10-27

申请号：US10520223

申请日：2003-07-14

申请人： James Barry

发明人： James Barry

IPC分类号： G10H1/00 ,  G10H1/053 ,  G10H1/26 ,  G10H1/34 ,  G10H1/38 ,  G10H3/00

CPC分类号： G10H1/342 ,  G10H2220/541 ,  G10H2240/061 ,  G10H2240/285

摘要： The present invention provides an interactive multimedia apparatus (1, 11, 21) comprising a digital musical instrument (3, 14, 24, 41) and having a plurality of control members (42, 44, 45, 46) including at least one limited state (on/off) control member (44) and one or more dynamic range state control members (42, 45, 46). A central control unit (2, 12, 22) is also provided having a store of digital media stored thereon and a suite of software for interpreting the state of the control members (42, 44, 45, 46) in order to select, open and render the digital media. A control unit is associated with the digital musical instrument (3, 14, 24, 41) and has a CPU and a sensing means for identifying the state of the control members (42, 44, 45, 46). The control unit has means for communicating the current state of the control members (42, 44, 45, 46) to the central control unit (2, 12, 22) and the apparatus is characterised in that the sensing means comprises a plurality of independent transducers each of which monitors the activation of a separate dynamic range state control member (42, 45, 46).

摘要翻译： 本发明提供了一种交互式多媒体设备（1,11,21），包括数字乐器（3,14,24,41），并且具有多个控制构件（42,44,45,46），包括至少一个有限的 状态（开/关）控制构件（44）和一个或多个动态范围状态控制构件（42,45,46）。 还提供了一个中央控制单元（2,12,22），具有存储在其上的数字媒体存储器和用于解释控制构件（42,44,45,46）的状态的软件套件，以便选择打开 并呈现数字媒体。 控制单元与数字乐器（3,14,24,41）相关联并且具有用于识别控制构件（42,44,45,46）的状态的CPU和感测装置。 控制单元具有用于将控制构件（42,44,45,46）的当前状态传送到中央控制单元（2,12,22）的装置，并且该装置的特征在于，感测装置包括多个独立 换能器，每个换能器监视单独的动态范围状态控制构件（42,45,46）的激活。

公开(公告)号：US06216059B1

公开(公告)日：2001-04-10

申请号：US09395671

申请日：1999-09-14

申请人： Paul Francis Ierymenko

发明人： Paul Francis Ierymenko

IPC分类号： G01M138

CPC分类号： H04R29/00 ,  G10H3/181 ,  G10H3/186 ,  G10H3/26 ,  G10H2220/171 ,  G10H2220/511 ,  G10H2220/541 ,  G10H2250/031 ,  G10H2250/441 ,  H04R3/04

摘要： A control system controls the motion of a physical subject such as a mechanical system to damp or enhance the motion via a single transducer which alternates in a time-discrete manner between the task of reading a signal indicative of the state of the subject and the task of influencing said state by the application of a force. Control of motion or vibration is achieved through a series of actuating pulses interleaved with sensing operations. The same single transducer alternately acts as input to the control system from the subject and output from the control system to the subject. The control system provides full and individual control of all important harmonic modes of vibration of a subject mechanical system.

摘要翻译： 控制系统控制诸如机械系统的物理对象的运动，以经由单个换能器来阻尼或增强运动，所述单个换能器以时间离散的方式在读取指示对象的状态的信号和任务之间交替 通过施加武力影响该州。 运动或振动的控制是通过一系列与感测操作交错的致动脉冲实现的。 相同的单个换能器交替地作为来自主体的控制系统的输入和从控制系统输出到被摄体。 控制系统可以对主体机械系统的所有重要谐波振动模式进行全面和个别的控制。

公开(公告)号：US4911057A

公开(公告)日：1990-03-27

申请号：US144322

申请日：1988-01-14

申请人： Lawrence R. Fishman

发明人： Lawrence R. Fishman

IPC分类号： G10D3/04 ,  G10H3/18

CPC分类号： G10D3/04 ,  G10H3/185 ,  G10H2220/481 ,  G10H2220/485 ,  G10H2220/541 ,  Y10S84/24

摘要： A transducer system for a stringed musical instrument having a bridge for supporting a plurality of string saddles, each having a surface for receiving a transducer member of the system. The transducer member is comprised of one or more ceramic crystals supported between conductive strips and encapsulated by an electrically insulating covering. The crystals are responsive to vibrations of the string by way of a spring support insert in the saddle, but the crytals are not directly coupled to the saddle.

摘要翻译： 一种用于弦乐器的换能器系统，具有用于支撑多个弦鞍座的桥，每个弦鞍具有用于接收系统的换能器构件的表面。 传感器构件由一个或多个陶瓷晶体组成，其被支撑在导电条之间并被电绝缘覆盖物封装。 晶体通过鞍座中的弹簧支撑插件对琴弦的振动做出响应，但是这些琴不直接与鞍座相连。

公开(公告)号：US08507783B1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-13

申请号：US13233319

申请日：2011-09-15

申请人： Richard Barbera

发明人： Richard Barbera

IPC分类号： G10H1/32

CPC分类号： G10H3/185 ,  G10D3/04 ,  G10H2220/485 ,  G10H2220/541 ,  G10H2220/555

摘要： A string saddle system for a multi-stringed instrument includes a unitary saddle body having a plurality of integral cavities, each in correspondence with a respective string and defining an area of sensitivity beneath each string extending from a top saddle body surface to the corresponding cavity structure and extending horizontally according to a length of the integral cavity. A flexurally responsive transducer element is located within and mechanically coupled to each integral cavity at mechanical coupling points for converting vibratory energy from the respective string to an electric signal. A first conductor layer is embedded within the saddle body, and, a second conductor layer embedded within the saddle body, the first and second conductor layers configured on a unitary plane, and connected to each transducer such that the transducer element of adjacent integral cavities couple electrical signals of alternating phase.

摘要翻译： 用于多弦乐器的弦鞍系统包括具有多个整体空腔的整体鞍座体，每个腔体与相应的琴弦相对应，并且在每个琴弦的下面限定了从顶部鞍座体表面延伸到相应腔体结构的灵敏区域 并且根据整体腔的长度水平延伸。 弯曲响应的换能器元件位于机械耦合点处并机械耦合到每个整体腔，用于将来自相应弦的振动能量转换为电信号。 第一导体层嵌入在鞍座体内，并且嵌入在鞍座体内的第二导体层，第一和第二导体层构造在单一平面上，并连接到每个换能器，使得相邻整体腔体的换能器元件 交变相电信号。

公开(公告)号：US08263851B2

公开(公告)日：2012-09-11

申请号：US12855418

申请日：2010-08-12

申请人： Richard Barbera

发明人： Richard Barbera

IPC分类号： G10H3/18

CPC分类号： G10H3/185 ,  G10D3/04 ,  G10H2220/485 ,  G10H2220/541 ,  G10H2220/555

摘要： A saddle for a multi-stringed instrument efficiently couples to transducer elements, vibrations from plucked musical instruments strings includes a unitary saddle body and a top surface that support tensioned strings and receive vibratory energy therefrom. The body portion includes a plurality of integral cavities, each integral cavity in correspondence with a respective string defining a vertically compliant area of sensitivity beneath each string that couple the string vibrations to a flexurally responsive transducer element mounted within and mechanically coupled to a respective integral cavity for converting vibratory energy from the respective string to an electric signal. A first conductor element and a second conductor element are embedded within the saddle body and configured in communication with each transducer at electrical coupling points for electrically connecting the transducer element to the first and second conductors at each respective the integral cavity structure.

摘要翻译： 用于多弦仪器的马鞍有效地耦合到换能器元件，来自采摘乐器弦的振动包括单一的马鞍体和支撑张紧弦并从其接收振动能的顶表面。 主体部分包括多个整体空腔，每个整体空腔与相应的线对应，该相应的线限定每个弦下方的垂直柔顺的灵敏度区域，将弦振动耦合到弯曲响应的换能器元件，该换能器元件安装在相应的整体腔 用于将来自各个串的振动能量转换为电信号。 第一导体元件和第二导体元件被嵌入鞍形本体内，并被构造成与电耦合点处的每个换能器连通，用于在每个相应的整体腔体结构处将换能器元件电连接到第一和第二导体。

公开(公告)号：US20100116123A1

公开(公告)日：2010-05-13

申请号：US12266962

申请日：2008-11-07

申请人： Richard Barbera

发明人： Richard Barbera

IPC分类号： G10H3/18

CPC分类号： G10H3/185 ,  G10H2220/485 ,  G10H2220/541

摘要： A saddle of a multi-stringed instrument includes a highly efficient means of coupling to sensors, vibrations from plucked musical instruments strings. The saddle includes a downwardly extending body portion for mechanically conveying string vibrations to transducers by way of cavities beneath a string saddle that define a vertically compliant area of sensitivity. The vertically compliant area beneath each respective string is mechanically responsive to vertical string motion. These areas couple the strings to transducers mounted within said cavities, and are selectively sensitive to vertical string vibrations from the top of the saddle, beneath the string. The uni-directional sensitivity does not respond to vibratory information from beneath the saddle and is only sensitive from its top or positive Z axis direction. This eliminates the introduction of micro-phonic noise from the body of the instrument in the amplified signal. Isolating the vertical component of the string vibration further maximizes fidelity, clarity of sound and responsiveness. The cavities housing the transducers are arranged in alternating phase relationships to avoid phase cancellation effects between the adjacent transducers. A string saddle kit for a multi-stringed instrument includes multiple string saddle segments each providing a highly efficient means of coupling to sensors, vibrations from plucked musical instruments strings.

摘要翻译： 多弦仪器的鞍座包括耦合到传感器的高效手段，来自采摘乐器弦的振动。 鞍座包括向下延伸的主体部分，用于通过定义垂直顺应性灵敏度区域的弦鞍下方的空腔将弦振动机械地传送到换能器。 每个相应的串下方的垂直兼容区域是机械地响应垂直弦线运动。 这些区域将弦耦合到安装在所述空腔内的换能器，并且对于在弦的下方的鞍座顶部的垂直弦振动选择性敏感。 单向灵敏度不响应鞍座下方的振动信息，只能从其顶部或正Z轴方向敏感。 这消除了在放大信号中从仪器体引入微声噪声。 隔离弦的振动的垂直分量进一步提高了保真度，清晰度和响应性。 容纳换能器的空腔以交替的相位关系布置，以避免相邻换能器之间的相位消除效应。 用于多弦仪器的弦鞍套件包括多个弦鞍部分，每个弦鞍部分提供耦合到传感器的高效手段，来自采摘乐器弦的振动。

公开(公告)号：US06320113B1

公开(公告)日：2001-11-20

申请号：US08683705

申请日：1996-07-18

申请人： Steven F. Griffin ,  Chance C McColl ,  Sathya V. Hanagud

发明人： Steven F. Griffin ,  Chance C McColl ,  Sathya V. Hanagud

IPC分类号： G10H100

CPC分类号： G10D3/00 ,  G10H1/125 ,  G10H3/146 ,  G10H3/26 ,  G10H2220/535 ,  G10H2220/541 ,  G10H2250/081 ,  G10H2250/235 ,  Y10S84/10

摘要： A system is disclosed that provides sound control for an acoustic musical instrument. Typical to all acoustic instruments, the instruments have a structure or housing that defines a vented acoustic chamber. An input or sound inducing mechanism (such as strings of a guitar) imparts a vibration to the structure which causes acoustic waves to resonate within the acoustic chamber. The motion of air in and out of the vent causes acoustic waves to emanate from the chamber that combine with the acoustic waves emanating from the structure to form sound/musical notes. In accordance with the invention, a system controls the sound emanating from such an acoustic instrument. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, at least one integral or smart sensor is disposed adjacent a sensing location of the structure, and the sensor is configured to generate sensed electric signals indicative of the magnitude of structural vibration of the structure at the sensing location. A controller in communication with the sensor, includes a processor for processing the sensed electric signals in accordance with a predetermined method (e.g., computer program). In response, the controller produces output electrical signals. At least one integral or smart actuator is disposed adjacent an actuator location of the structure, and the actuator is in communication with the controller and is configured to receive the output electrical signals and induce structural vibration of the structure at the actuator location. As a result of the foregoing structure and operation the induced vibration of the structure at the actuator location creates acoustics that alter the sound emanating from the acoustic chamber as well as that emanating from the structure. Specifically, signature frequency response characteristics of acoustic instruments like damping and frequency values of structural and acoustic resonances can be altered to alter the sound of the acoustic instruments. The use of integral or smart sensors and actuators put no restrictions on the movement of the acoustic instrument player since they are part of the guitar structure.

公开(公告)号：US3073202A

公开(公告)日：1963-01-15

申请号：US85383259

申请日：1959-11-18

申请人： STAR VALLEY ELECTRONICS INC

发明人： RICHARD EVANS CHAUNCEY

IPC分类号： G10H3/18

CPC分类号： G10H3/185 ,  G10H2220/481 ,  G10H2220/541 ,  Y10S84/24

公开(公告)号：US20130276622A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-24

申请号：US13449649

申请日：2012-04-18

申请人： Gary Bartig

发明人： Gary Bartig

IPC分类号： G10H3/18

CPC分类号： G10H3/181 ,  G10H2220/541 ,  G10H2240/211

摘要： In the violin family of acoustical instruments an electrical transducer designed to convert vibration into an electrical signal is to be mounted on the bass bar of such instruments. The electrical transducer may be mounted on the bass bar of the instrument, and the position of the electrical transducer on the bass bar may vary by instrument type. Such a location would be about the center of the bass bar. An electrical wire is connected to the electrical transducer on one end and to an electrical connector at the other end. The electrical connector passes through the sidewall of the instrument and is secured thereto. An external device may be connected to the electrical connector, placing the external device in communication with the electrical signals produced by the instrument when it is played. The external device may modify the electrical signal produced by the electrical transducer. Alternatively the electrical transducer may be wireless.

摘要翻译： 在小提琴系列的声学仪器中，设计用于将振动转换为电信号的电传感器将安装在这些仪器的低音杆上。 电气换能器可以安装在仪器的低音杆上，低音棒上的电子传感器的位置可能会因仪器类型而异。 这样的位置将是关于低音栏的中心。 电线在一端连接到电传感器，另一端连接到电连接器。 电连接器穿过仪器的侧壁并固定在其上。 外部设备可以连接到电连接器，将外部设备与播放时由仪器产生的电信号通信。 外部设备可以修改由电传感器产生的电信号。 或者，电传感器可以是无线的。

公开(公告)号：US20110041673A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-24

申请号：US12855418

申请日：2010-08-12

申请人： Richard Barbera

发明人： Richard Barbera

IPC分类号： G10H3/18

CPC分类号： G10H3/185 ,  G10D3/04 ,  G10H2220/485 ,  G10H2220/541 ,  G10H2220/555

摘要： A string saddle system for a multi-stringed instrument includes a unitary saddle body having opposing surfaces and a top saddle portion that support tensioned strings and receive vibratory energy therefrom. The saddle body includes a plurality of integral cavities, each integral cavity in correspondence with a respective string and defining an area of sensitivity beneath each string within the saddle body, each area of sensitivity extending from the top surface of the saddle body above the cavity beneath the respective string to the corresponding cavity structure and extending horizontally according to a length of the integral cavity. A flexurally responsive transducer element is mechanically coupled to each integral cavity at mechanical coupling points, the transducer element for converting vibratory energy from the respective string to an electric signal, the area of sensitivity conveying vibrations of the respective string to the suspended transducer element via a mechanical coupling point located within each respective integral cavity structure. A first conductor is embedded within the top surface, and a second conductor embedded within the saddle body, the embedded first conductor and the embedded second conductor having respective portions extending to each the integral cavity structure to provide exposed electrical contact areas at a cavity surface defining electrical coupling points for electrically connecting the transducer element to the first and second conductors at each respective the integral cavity structure.

摘要翻译： 用于多弦乐器的弦鞍系统包括具有相对表面的单一鞍体，以及支撑张紧弦并从其接收振动能的顶鞍部。 鞍座主体包括多个整体空腔，每个整体空腔与相应的琴弦相对应并且在鞍座体内的每个琴弦下方限定一个灵敏度区域，每个感应区域的灵敏度从腔体上方的上表面延伸到空腔下方 相应的串连到相应的空腔结构，并根据整体腔的长度水平延伸。 弯曲响应的换能器元件在机械耦合点处机械耦合到每个整体空腔，换能器元件用于将来自相应弦的振动能量转换成电信号，灵敏度区域通过经由 机械耦合点位于每个相应的整体腔结构内。 第一导体嵌入在顶表面内，并且第二导体嵌入鞍体内，嵌入的第一导体和嵌入的第二导体具有延伸到每个整体腔结构的相应部分，以在空腔表面处提供暴露的电接触区域， 电耦合点，用于在每个相应的整体腔结构处将换能器元件电连接到第一和第二导体。