公开(公告)号：US08278543B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-02

申请号：US13023466

申请日：2011-02-08

Applicant: Scott Humphrey

Inventor： Scott Humphrey

IPC: G10H7/00

CPC classification number: G09B15/00 ,  G06Q50/00 ,  G10H1/0041 ,  G10H1/0066 ,  G10H2210/056 ,  G10H2210/061 ,  G10H2210/385 ,  G10H2220/015 ,  G10H2220/091 ,  G10H2220/135 ,  G10H2240/005

Abstract: A system, method, and apparatus for learning music through an educational audio track embodied on a computer readable medium are presented. The system can have components including a processor, an input device, a database, a transformation module, an emulation recording module, an integration engine, an output module, and an output device, wherein each component is operable in itself to perform it's function in the system and operable with other system components to provide a system to a user for learning music.

Abstract translation: 提出了一种通过体现在计算机可读介质上的教育音轨来学习音乐的系统，方法和装置。 该系统可以具有包括处理器，输入设备，数据库，变换模块，仿真记录模块，集成引擎，输出模块和输出设备的组件，其中每个组件本身可操作以执行其功能 该系统并且可与其他系统组件一起提供给用户学习音乐的系统。

公开(公告)号：US20110179941A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-28

申请号：US13023479

申请日：2011-02-08

Applicant: Scott Humphrey

Inventor： Scott Humphrey

IPC: G09B15/00

CPC classification number: G09B15/00 ,  G06Q50/00 ,  G10H1/0041 ,  G10H1/0066 ,  G10H2210/056 ,  G10H2210/061 ,  G10H2210/385 ,  G10H2220/015 ,  G10H2220/091 ,  G10H2220/135 ,  G10H2240/005

Abstract: The teachings described herein are generally directed to a system, method, and apparatus for learning music through an educational audio track embodied on a computer readable medium. The system can comprise components including a processor, an input device, a database, a transformation module, an emulation recording module, an integration engine, an output module, and an output device, wherein each component is operable in itself to perform it's function in the system and operable with other system components to provide a system to a user for learning music.

Abstract translation: 本文描述的教导通常涉及通过体现在计算机可读介质上的教育音频轨道学习音乐的系统，方法和装置。 系统可以包括包括处理器，输入设备，数据库，变换模块，仿真记录模块，集成引擎，输出模块和输出设备的组件，其中每个组件本身可操作以执行其功能 该系统并且可与其他系统组件一起提供给用户学习音乐的系统。

公开(公告)号：US07851688B2

公开(公告)日：2010-12-14

申请号：US12131034

申请日：2008-05-30

Applicant: James M. Compton

Inventor： James M. Compton

IPC: G10H1/36

CPC classification number: G10H1/12 ,  G09B15/009 ,  G10H1/0058 ,  G10H2210/056 ,  G10H2210/066 ,  G10H2210/155 ,  G10H2210/385

Abstract: A portable sound processing device [1000] designed to retrofit a portable digital player (PDP) such as an iPod sold by Apple, Inc., includes a display [1201] for interacting with a user, a plurality of input devices [1103-1133] for receiving input from a user. The portable sound processing device [1000] has internal or external pre-recorded music which may be mixed with the live input from a musical instrument [3]. The processor [1000] may perform digital signal processing to change the pitch while keeping the tempo the same for pre-recorded music to match the key of the instrument being played. The tempo may be adjusted while not affecting the pitch allowing a musician to practice a song at a slower pace. It may also highlight or remove a specific instrument for practice purposes. The result is a portable signal processing device [1000] which aids music transcription, learning and study.

Abstract translation: 设计用于改装由Apple，Inc。出售的iPod的便携式数字播放器（PDP）的便携式声音处理设备（1000）包括用于与用户交互的显示器[1201]，多个输入设备[1103-1133 ]用于接收来自用户的输入。 便携式声音处理装置[1000]具有可以与来自乐器的实时输入混合的内部或外部预录音乐[3]。 处理器[1000]可以执行数字信号处理以改变音高，同时保持与预录音乐相同的速度以匹配正在播放的乐器的键。 可以调整节奏，同时不影响音调，让音乐家以较慢的速度练习歌曲。 它也可以突出显示或删除一个特定的仪器进行练习。 结果是便携式信号处理设备[1000]，有助于音乐转录，学习和学习。

公开(公告)号：US07745716B1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-29

申请号：US11009468

申请日：2004-12-10

Applicant: Michael Shawn Murphy

Inventor： Michael Shawn Murphy

IPC: G10H7/00

CPC classification number: G10H1/40 ,  A63B24/0075 ,  A63B69/0028 ,  A63B71/0686 ,  A63B2071/065 ,  A63B2220/17 ,  A63B2220/22 ,  A63B2225/50 ,  A63B2230/06 ,  G10H1/0058 ,  G10H2210/076 ,  G10H2210/385 ,  G10H2210/391 ,  G10H2220/371 ,  G10H2220/395 ,  G10H2240/131

Abstract: An audio player comprises a means of dynamically sensing the rate of repetitive motion of the user, a means for storing digital music files, a means for retrieving and dynamically playing at least one of said music files at a rate approximately equal to the sensed rate of repetitive motion of the user, and a means for dynamically calculating and displaying information and/or statistics regarding at least one of the music file and the user. Such a device can play music, or other audio content with a repetitive beat, in substantial synchrony with the repetitive motion of the user. The device also allows the user to dynamically choose or change the music file playing. The device may detect, calculate, and display to the user various information.

Abstract translation: 音频播放器包括动态地感测用户的重复运动速率的装置，用于存储数字音乐文件的装置，用于检索和动态地播放所述音乐文件中的至少一个的装置，其速率大致等于感测到的速率 用户的重复运动，以及用于动态地计算和显示关于音乐文件和用户中的至少一个的信息和/或统计的装置。 这样的设备可以与用户的重复运动基本上同步地播放具有重复节奏的音乐或其他音频内容。 该设备还允许用户动态地选择或更改播放的音乐文件。 该设备可以检测，计算和显示给用户各种信息。

公开(公告)号：US20100027967A1

公开(公告)日：2010-02-04

申请号：US12279584

申请日：2007-01-15

Applicant: Takao Yamada

Inventor： Takao Yamada

IPC: H04N7/26 ,  H04N5/95

CPC classification number: H04N5/783 ,  G10H2210/385 ,  G11B27/005 ,  G11B27/007 ,  G11B27/034 ,  H04N5/85 ,  H04N5/91 ,  H04N9/7921 ,  H04N9/8063 ,  H04N9/8205

Abstract: An information processing device discriminates a broadcast format of contents including video contents, discriminates a broadcast format valid during reproduction on the display unit, and when a data format of the contents and a data format of the display unit are different, modifies a decoding speed of the broadcast format of the contents so that a reproduction speed is modified to correspond to the broadcast format in the display unit. A simplified arrangement is obtained with an easy processing. Smooth reproduction is easily obtained by simply sequentially decoding frames of the video contents at a certain reproduction speed.

Abstract translation: 信息处理装置鉴别包含视频内容的内容的广播格式，鉴别在显示单元上再现期间有效的广播格式，并且当内容的数据格式和显示单元的数据格式不同时，修改解码速度 内容的广播格式，使得再现速度被修改为与显示单元中的广播格式相对应。 通过简单的处理可获得简化的布置。 通过简单地以特定的再现速度顺序地解码视频内容的帧来容易地获得平滑的再现。

公开(公告)号：US07579544B2

公开(公告)日：2009-08-25

申请号：US12057257

申请日：2008-03-27

Applicant: Tadao Kikumoto

Inventor： Tadao Kikumoto

IPC: G10H7/00 ,  G11C

CPC classification number: G10H7/02 ,  G10H1/40 ,  G10H2210/385

Abstract: To compose a series of musical tones, a waveform generating device reads out a plurality of time axis segments of waveform data in optional order by compressing or expanding the segments of waveform data in conformance with performance data. With the waveform generating device of the present invention, first performance data are updated in conformance with tempo alterations of second performance data. Based on the updating, a time compression and expansion percentage of each waveform data segment is derived. In those cases where there have been performance tempo alterations, the waveform data can be generated in conformance with the tempo alterations.

Abstract translation: 为了组合一系列乐音，波形生成装置通过按照性能数据压缩或扩展波形数据的段，以任选的顺序读出波形数据的多个时间轴段。 利用本发明的波形发生装置，根据第二演奏数据的速度变化更新第一演奏数据。 基于更新，导出每个波形数据段的时间压缩和扩展百分比。 在出现演奏速度变化的情况下，波形数据可以根据速度变化生成。

公开(公告)号：US20080295672A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-04

申请号：US12131034

申请日：2008-05-30

Applicant: James M. COMPTON

Inventor： James M. COMPTON

IPC: G10H7/04 ,  G01H17/00

CPC classification number: G10H1/12 ,  G09B15/009 ,  G10H1/0058 ,  G10H2210/056 ,  G10H2210/066 ,  G10H2210/155 ,  G10H2210/385

Abstract: A portable sound processing device [1000] designed to retrofit a portable digital player (PDP) such as an ipod sold by Apple, Inc., includes a display [1201] for interacting with a user, a plurality of input devices [1103-1133] for receiving input from a user. The portable sound processing device [1000] has internal or external pre-recorded music which may be mixed with the live input from a musical instrument [3]. The processor [1000] may perform digital signal processing to change the pitch while keeping the tempo the same for pre-recorded music to match the key of the instrument being played. The tempo may be adjusted while not affecting the pitch allowing a musician to practice a song at a slower pace. It may also highlight or remove a specific instrument for practice purposes. The result is a portable signal processing device [1000] which aids music transcription, learning and study.

Abstract translation: 设计用于改装诸如由Apple，Inc。出售的iPod的便携式数字播放器（PDP）的便携式声音处理设备包括用于与用户交互的显示器[1201]，多个输入设备[1103-1133 ]用于接收来自用户的输入。 便携式声音处理装置[1000]具有可以与来自乐器的实时输入混合的内部或外部预录音乐[3]。 处理器[1000]可以执行数字信号处理以改变音高，同时保持与预录音乐相同的速度以匹配正在播放的乐器的键。 可以调整节奏，同时不影响音调，让音乐家以较慢的速度练习歌曲。 它也可以突出显示或删除一个特定的仪器进行练习。 结果是便携式信号处理设备[1000]，有助于音乐转录，学习和学习。

公开(公告)号：US20080245214A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-09

申请号：US12057257

申请日：2008-03-27

Applicant: Tadao KIKUMOTO

Inventor： Tadao KIKUMOTO

IPC: G10H7/00

CPC classification number: G10H7/02 ,  G10H1/40 ,  G10H2210/385

Abstract: To compose a series of musical tones, a waveform generating device reads out a plurality of time axis segments of waveform data in optional order by compressing or expanding the segments of waveform data in conformance with performance data. With the waveform generating device of the present invention, first performance data are updated in conformance with tempo alterations of second performance data. Based on the updating, a time compression and expansion percentage of each waveform data segment is derived. In those cases where there have been performance tempo alterations, the waveform data can be generated in conformance with the tempo alterations.

Abstract translation: 为了组合一系列乐音，波形生成装置通过按照性能数据压缩或扩展波形数据的段，以任选的顺序读出波形数据的多个时间轴段。 利用本发明的波形发生装置，根据第二演奏数据的速度变化更新第一演奏数据。 基于更新，导出每个波形数据段的时间压缩和扩展百分比。 在出现演奏速度变化的情况下，波形数据可以根据速度变化生成。

公开(公告)号：US07189913B2

公开(公告)日：2007-03-13

申请号：US10407837

申请日：2003-04-04

Applicant: Christopher Moulios ,  Sol Friedman

Inventor： Christopher Moulios ,  Sol Friedman

IPC: G01H7/00 ,  G01H1/08

CPC classification number: G10H1/0091 ,  G10H2210/385 ,  G10H2250/035

Abstract: A method and apparatus implement time compression and expansion of audio data, with dynamic tempo change during playback. Dynamic changes in tempo are implemented at specific points in the audio signal corresponding to local minimums in the fade-in and fade-out characteristics of the compression/expansion scheme. An audio signal is marked to define temporal slices of audio data. Mark positions may be selected to minimize significant transient activity midway between consecutive marks. Fade-in and fade-out functions are associated with the leading side and trailing side, respectively, of each mark, creating a series of cross-fading “mounds” with peaks at each mark. When a tempo change is requested (e.g., a user selects a new tempo value in a user interface), the tempo change is delayed until the start of the next “mound” (i.e., the next fade-in). Thus, despite the tempo change, each mound uses a contiguous set of audio data, preventing the clicks and pops associated with skips in the audio data. Cross-fading minimizes any effects of desynchronization caused by overlapping mounds of differing speeds.

Abstract translation: 一种方法和装置实现音频数据的时间压缩和扩展，在播放过程中具有动态节奏变化。 根据压缩/扩展方案的淡入和淡出特性中的局部最小值的音频信号的特定点实现速度的动态变化。 音频信号被标记以定义音频数据的时间片段。 可以选择标记位置以最小化连续标记之间的中期的显着瞬时活动。 淡入淡出功能分别与每个标记的前端和后端相关联，在每个标记处产生一系列具有峰值的交叉衰落“墩”。 当请求速度变化时（例如，用户在用户界面中选择新的速度值），速度变化被延迟到下一个“墩”的开始（即，下一个渐变）。 因此，尽管节奏变化，每个土丘使用连续的一组音频数据，从而防止与音频数据中的跳过相关联的点击和弹出。 交叉衰落最小化由不同速度的重叠堆引起的失步的任何影响。

公开(公告)号：US07161081B2

公开(公告)日：2007-01-09

申请号：US10411025

申请日：2003-04-10

Applicant: Tsuyoshi Futamase ,  Yasushi Kurakake ,  Kensuke Ide ,  Shigehiko Mizuno ,  Shuzo Karakawa ,  Kosei Terada ,  Yutaka Hasegawa ,  Takashi Kunii

Inventor： Tsuyoshi Futamase ,  Yasushi Kurakake ,  Kensuke Ide ,  Shigehiko Mizuno ,  Shuzo Karakawa ,  Kosei Terada ,  Yutaka Hasegawa ,  Takashi Kunii

IPC: G10H7/00 ,  G10H1/06

CPC classification number: G10H1/0058 ,  G10H1/0025 ,  G10H1/365 ,  G10H7/002 ,  G10H2210/021 ,  G10H2210/385 ,  G10H2230/021 ,  G10H2240/251 ,  H04M1/72558

Abstract: A sound control apparatus is provided in a portable terminal for sounding a music tone in association with operation of the portable terminal, which is controlled by a main CPU. In the sound control apparatus, a memory memorizes music information representing a music tone and configuration information associated to a timbre of the music tone. An information acquiring section acquires the music information and the configuration information from the memory. A tone generating section is configured by the acquired configuration information to create a timbre specified by the configuration information. The tone generating section operates according to the acquired music information to generate the music tone being represented by the music information and having the specified timbre. A dedicated CPU is provided separately from the main CPU for controlling the memory, the information acquiring section and the tone generating section.

Abstract translation: 在便携式终端中提供声音控制装置，用于与由主CPU控制的便携式终端的操作相关联地发音音乐。 在声音控制装置中，存储器存储表示音乐音乐的音乐信息和与音乐音调的音色相关联的配置信息。 信息获取部分从存储器获取音乐信息和配置信息。 通过获取的配置信息配置乐音产生部分，以创建由配置信息指定的音色。 乐音产生部分根据获取的音乐信息进行操作，以产生由音乐信息表示并具有指定音色的音乐。 与用于控制存储器，信息获取部分和乐音产生部分的主CPU分开提供专用CPU。