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Systems and methods for creating, modifying, interacting with and playing musical compositions

US8153878B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 26, 2009
Grant dateApr 10, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 26, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG10H2250/595
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method of providing a file structure for use in a music playback device is disclosed. A slotted structure is provided that has a header portion that precedes a plurality of slot portions. The header portion includes a set of parameter locations indicating one or more of the following: header length, checksum, file type, file version, and number of slots. A first slot portion includes a set of parameter locations indicating one or more of the following: slot type, name length, name, data length, and data. A second slot portion includes a set of parameter locations indicating one or more of the following: slot type, name length, name, data length, and data. The first slot data parameter location contains audio waveform data, and slots can be added and removed via firmware/operating system without affecting the other slots.

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