Robotic drummer
US11426877B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 15, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 15, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S901/09
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Robotic drummers include voice coil actuators that are coupled to linear-to-rotary motion convertors to produce drumstick rotations so as to strike a drum head. Such rotations can be triggered via a microprocessor using stored performance data, by a user with a mouse, trackpad, joystick, or other user input device. Performances are enhanced by driving the VCA with drive signals have random variations associated with strike timing, amplitude, location, and speed. Multiple strikes are provided by reducing, eliminating, or reversing drumstick rotation with a corresponding drive signal upon detection of drumstick contact with the drum head.
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