Musical instrument with networking capability
US8962967B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 21, 2011 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 15, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG10H2240/305
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Disclosed is a musical instrument with networking capability and application-driven features for expanding mobility and sharing of creations made using the instrument. In one embodiment, a musical instrument with networking capability, can include: a musical keyboard having a plurality of first keys and a plurality of second keys in a pattern that is repeatable at an octave, where the first keys are shorter and raised relative to the second keys; a touchscreen attached to the musical keyboard, where the touchscreen is movable between a flattened position and a collapsed position that is over the musical keyboard; a device connection interface configured to support a plurality of external connections; and a controller coupled to the musical keyboard, the touchscreen, and the device connection interface.
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