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Instrument game system and method

US8907193B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 14, 2011
Grant dateDec 9, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 6, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG10H2220/151
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A game system and method that uses an instrument as an input encourages a user to play along with the game's soundtrack on an instrument (e.g. guitar, bass, etc.). The game cues the player to play notes and/or chords on the instrument at an appropriate time and then data is collected from the instrument via a connection between the instrument and the apparatus running the game. The game then scores the user based on note/chord and timing information it receives.

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