Methods and apparatus for stringed controllers and/or instruments
US8017857B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 23, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 18, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG10H2220/135
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Stringed instruments, game controllers, and related structures and methods are described. A game controller having one or more strings is described for a computer gaming application. Output signals may be sent from the controller to the gaming application indicative of fingering of the game controller and the time at which the strings of the game controller are struck. Multi-mode apparatus are also described. A stringed apparatus may be used as both a game controller and an instrument. Bracing structures and methods are also described for bracing stringed apparatus, such as stringed game controllers and instruments.
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