Systems and methods for a digital stringed instrument
US7897866B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 7, 2008 |
| Grant date | Mar 1, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 27, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG10H2240/311
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Systems and methods for detecting a finger position on the playing surface of an instrument are described. A sensor module located at a selected location of the playing surface emits light that is reflected or diffused by a finger or an object near the selected location. The reflected or diffused light is sensed by the sensor module, which generates a signal indicative of the amount of light detected. Based on the signal, a location of the finger or object is determined. When the finger placement corresponds to a specific note or effect, a digital signal is generated indicating the note or effect.
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