MUSICAL TONE CONTROL APPARATUS AND SENSING DEVICE FOR ELECTRONIC MUSICAL INSTRUMENT
    2.
    发明申请
    MUSICAL TONE CONTROL APPARATUS AND SENSING DEVICE FOR ELECTRONIC MUSICAL INSTRUMENT 有权
    用于电子音乐仪器的音乐控制装置和感应装置

    公开(公告)号:US20010045156A1

    公开(公告)日:2001-11-29

    申请号:US09281488

    申请日:1999-03-30

    Inventor: JUNICHI MISHIMA

    Abstract: A sensing device is constructed by a sensor case which is attached to a bottom surface of a footwear (e.g., sole of a shoe) and which contains a piezoelectric sensor, a sensor fixing member, a disc plate pressure member and an annular elastic member. The sensor fixing member has elastic deformability so that the sensor fixing member is located to face with the disc plate pressure member with an air gap in which the sensor fixing member is capable of deforming within a limit of elasticity thereof. Thus, it is possible to perform musical tone control in response to an output of the piezoelectric sensor when a foot motion is applied to the footwear. In addition, a musical tone control apparatus of a percussion instrument type is constructed using a pad unit stored in a pad storage portion of an upper case. Herein, the pad unit is constructed by a pad skin unit and a sensing unit. The pad skin unit has a beat surface to be beaten, while the sensing unit contains a piezoelectric sensor, a sensor fixing member and a radial pressure member. Both of the sensor fixing member and the disc plate pressure member (or radial pressure member) are assembled together in such a way that center parts thereof are securely fixed to each other, so the piezoelectric sensor is capable of producing a same output in response to same external force (e.g., foot step force or beat force), regardless of directions to apply such force.

    Abstract translation: 感测装置由附接到鞋类(例如鞋底)的底表面的传感器壳体构成,并且包括压电传感器,传感器固定构件,盘片压力构件和环形弹性构件。 传感器固定构件具有弹性变形性,使得传感器固定构件定位成与盘片压力构件面对,其中传感器固定构件能够在其弹性极限内变形。 因此,当脚运动被施加到鞋类时,可以响应于压电传感器的输出来执行乐音控制。 此外,使用存储在上壳体的垫存储部分中的垫单元构造打击乐器类型的乐音控制装置。 这里,垫单元由衬垫表皮单元和感测单元构成。 垫皮单元具有被打破的拍面,而感测单元包含压电传感器,传感器固定构件和径向压力构件。 传感器固定构件和盘片压力构件(或径向压力构件)都以使其中心部彼此牢固地固定的方式组装在一起,因此压电传感器能够响应于 相同的外力(例如,脚踏力或打击力),不管方向如何施加这种力。

    Finger playable percussion trigger instrument
    3.
    发明授权
    Finger playable percussion trigger instrument 失效
    手指可打击打击乐器

    公开(公告)号:US5841052A

    公开(公告)日:1998-11-24

    申请号:US863817

    申请日:1997-05-27

    Abstract: A portable musical instrument capable of triggering a percussion synthesizer by striking of fingers on a plurality of transducers. The ergonomic shape of the instrument is similar to a guitar, with a set of transducers on the body for one hand and another set of transducers on a rotated head for the other hand. The arrangement of transducers is placed so that minimal finger travel is necessary to play a variety of sounds rapidly and comfortably. Transducers are plugged into to a configurable central circuit board assembly in the body, which are in turn is connected by cable to a percussion synthesizer interface box. The interface box is connected to a percussion synthesizer by standard 1/4" phone plug cables. Certain transducers and switches control additional parameters of a percussion synthesizer including hi-hat position and patch selection.

    Abstract translation: 能够通过在多个换能器上敲击手指来触发冲击综合器的便携乐器。 仪器的符合人体工程学的形状类似于吉他,一只手上的一组换能器,另一只手在旋转头上的另一组换能器。 换能器的布置被放置成使得最小的手指行程是快速和舒适地播放各种声音所必需的。 传感器插入到主体中的可配置的中央电路板组件,它们又通过电缆连接到打击乐器接口盒。 接口盒通过标准1/4“'电话插头电缆连接到打击乐合成器。 某些换能器和开关控制包括hi hat位置和补丁选择的打击乐合成器的附加参数。

    Portable and mobile electronic percussion music system
    4.
    发明授权
    Portable and mobile electronic percussion music system 失效
    便携式和手机电子打击乐系统

    公开(公告)号:US5076131A

    公开(公告)日:1991-12-31

    申请号:US515045

    申请日:1990-04-26

    Abstract: A portable and mobile electronic percussion music system includes a plurality of electronic percussion trigger pads, a processing and control panel, a separable and adjustable supporting frame for supporting the trigger pads and/or the processing and control panel and a separable and adjustable player carrier harness for carrying the supporting frame. The music system further includes a portable and mobile cymbal assembly. The present music system can bring about more comprehensive and enjoyable percussion music and visual effects in a moving performance and is convenient for travel and transportation.

    Abstract translation: 便携式和移动电子打击乐音乐系统包括多个电子打击乐触发板,处理和控制面板,用于支撑触发垫和/或处理和控制面板的可分离和可调节的支撑框架,以及可分离和可调节的玩家托架线束 用于承载支撑架。 音乐系统还包括便携式和移动式钹组件。 现在的音乐系统可以在移动性能方面带来更全面,愉悦的打击乐和视觉效果,方便旅行和运输。

    Electro-mechanically assisted bass drum pedal and method of use

    公开(公告)号:US08389848B1

    公开(公告)日:2013-03-05

    申请号:US13400152

    申请日:2012-02-20

    CPC classification number: G10D13/006 G10H1/348 G10H2220/336

    Abstract: An apparatus and method to assist a drummer playing a bass drum. The apparatus enables a drummer to combine force applied to a foot plate, frequency applied to a foot plate, and a selected algorithm to output a mechanical force to a bass drum beater. The apparatus provides drummers the ability to produce a variety of desired rhythmic patterns, to change the intensity of the stroke, to vary the tempi so that patterns will be consistent with the music being performed, and to produce a metronomic beat (tempo) when desired. Hence, drummer fatigue is reduced, the drummer can produce more complicated and varying patterns on the fly, and the drummer has the ability to change the stroke to accent beats.

    Musical tone control apparatus and sensing device for electronic musical instrument

    公开(公告)号:US07019206B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-03-28

    申请号:US10454142

    申请日:2003-06-03

    Inventor: Junichi Mishima

    Abstract: A sensing device is constructed by a sensor case which is attached to a bottom surface of a footwear (e.g., sole of a shoe) and which contains a piezoelectric sensor, a sensor fixing member, a disc plate pressure member and an annular elastic member. The sensor fixing member has elastic deformability so that the sensor fixing member is located to face with the disc plate pressure member with an air gap in which the sensor fixing member is capable of deforming within a limit of elasticity thereof. Thus, it is possible to perform musical tone control in response to an output of the piezoelectric sensor when a foot motion is applied to the footwear. In addition, a musical tone control apparatus of a percussion instrument type is constructed using a pad unit stored in a pad storage portion of an upper case. Herein, the pad unit is constructed by a pad skin unit and a sensing unit. The pad skin unit has a beat surface to be beaten, while the sensing unit contains a piezoelectric sensor, a sensor fixing member and a radial pressure member. Both of the sensor fixing member and the disc plate pressure member (or radial pressure member) are assembled together in such a way that center parts thereof are securely fixed to each other, so the piezoelectric sensor is capable of producing a same output in response to same external force (e.g., foot step force or beat force), regardless of directions to apply such force.

    Wearable toy and method
    8.
    发明申请
    Wearable toy and method 审中-公开
    可穿戴玩具和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20060063466A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-03-23

    申请号:US10993953

    申请日:2004-11-19

    Inventor: Patrick Conarro

    Abstract: A wearable toy has a docking portion. A memory contains a digitized sound and is affixed to the docking portion. A host has an electrical interface capable of connecting a speaker system in the host to the memory.

    Abstract translation: 可穿戴玩具具有对接部分。 存储器包含数字化的声音并且被固定到对接部分。 主机具有能够将主机中的扬声器系统连接到存储器的电接口。

    System and method for generating tone in response to movement of portable terminal

    公开(公告)号:US20020088335A1

    公开(公告)日:2002-07-11

    申请号:US10092405

    申请日:2002-03-05

    Abstract: Operation terminal capable of being carried by a user or human operator is, for example, in the form of a bar or shoe, and detection is made of a movement trajectory of the operation terminal on the basis of movement of the operation terminal. Tone signal is generated with a desired tone factor, such as a tone color, tone volume, tone pitch or effect, set or controlled on the basis of the detected movement trajectory of the operation terminal. Also, detection is made of a mechanical amount of the operation terminal corresponding to a motion of the user carrying the operation terminal, such as an amount of displacement of a predetermined portion (e.g. a shoe's heel portion) of the operation terminal or pressure applied to the predetermined portion, so that a tone signal is generated with a desired tone factor set or controlled on the basis of the detected mechanical amount.

    Method and apparatus for controlling musical sounds by player's foot
movements
    10.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for controlling musical sounds by player's foot movements 失效
    用于通过玩家的脚部运动来控制音乐声音的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US5714706A

    公开(公告)日:1998-02-03

    申请号:US681246

    申请日:1996-07-22

    Abstract: A musical sound controlling apparatus to be placed inside a shoe and operated by the foot of a user. The musical sound controlling apparatus has a substrate plate and at least a piezoelectric sensor device. The substrate plate and the piezoelectric sensor device include a pair of hook and loop pads for detachably connecting the piezoelectric sensor device and the substrate member. Upon depression of the piezoelectric sensor device by the foot of a user, the piezoelectric sensor generates a signal for controlling musical sounds. Furthermore, the substrate plate is divided into two separated sections, a toe section and a heel section. A size adjusting device slidably couples the heel section to the toe section so that the overall size of the musical sound controlling apparatus can be changed according to the size of the shoe.

    Abstract translation: 一种放置在鞋内并由使用者的脚操作的音乐控制装置。 音乐控制装置具有基板和至少压电传感器装置。 衬底板和压电传感器装置包括一对用于可拆卸地连接压电传感器装置和衬底构件的钩环垫。 压电传感器在用户的脚压住压电传感器装置时产生用于控制音乐声音的信号。 此外,基板被分成两个分开的部分,即脚趾部分和脚跟部分。 尺寸调节装置将脚跟部分滑动地连接到脚趾部分,使得音乐控制装置的总体尺寸可以根据鞋子的尺寸而改变。

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