Musical instrument tuner with configurable display
US6653543B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 16, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 25, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG10G7/02
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A musical instrument tuner includes a display screen. A user can select predetermined configurations such as for guitar, bass guitar, violin, cello, etc. Popular detuned settings for guitars, such as “drop-D,” one half-step down, etc. can be provided as selectable presets with the display configuration changing to provide appropriate indicators. Bass guitars or other instruments that come in models having different numbers of strings can easily be accommodated with presets or through user customization. A user can also create a customized tuner with arbitrary note detection so that any instrument or user preference can be configured after the point of sale with a single manufactured device. In one embodiment, the tuner mounts adjacent to an instrument, such as a guitar, by using a standard ¼″ plug. The tuner has a display screen that pivots to permit viewing on different types of guitars. A model is disclosed that is suitable for both left and right handed guitar players. The instrument-mounted tuner can be configured to accept signals from other devices and to provide auxiliary information to the musician. For example, the tuner can display chord charts, l…
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