Device and method for controlling digitally-stored sounds to provide smooth acceleration and deceleration effects
US5734726A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 2, 1997 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 2, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63H17/34
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A device and method for producing sound which simulates the sound of an engine, whereby sound segments are digitally stored in memory and accessed by a microcontroller which is responsive to a user accessible switch. When the switch is activated and the device is producing an acceleration or deceleration sound, the device will "match" the acceleration or deceleration sound with a closely matched deceleration or acceleration sound, respectively, so that a realistic engine sound is produced.
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