Scoring of free-form vocals for video game

US8148621B2 · kind B2 · utility

Inventors

• Brian Bright · Calabasas, US
• Brian Marvin · Calabasas, US
• Mark Wojtowicz · Calabasas, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 5, 2009
• Grant date: Apr 3, 2012
• Expiry date: May 16, 2029

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G10H2210/091
• WIPO field: Other consumer goods
• WIPO sector: Other fields

Abstract

A music based video game in which a game player's singing performance is digitally sampled while the player performs a free-form vocal over a prerecorded musical composition. Aspects of the game player's free-form vocal performance are compared with predetermined criteria. For example, the vocal performance may be compared with tempo and key information to generate performance evaluation data. The performance evaluation data may be used to present performance feedback to the game player while the game player is singing.