Intelligent keyboard interface for virtual musical instrument
US9196234B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 4, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG10H2220/106
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A user interface for a virtual musical instrument presents a number of chord touch regions, each corresponding to a chord of a diatonic key. Within each chord region a number of touch zones are provided, including treble clef zones and bass clef zones. Each treble clef touch zone within a region will sound a different chord voicing. Each bass clef touch zone will sound a bass note of the chord. Other user interactions can modify or mute the chords, and vary the bass notes being played together with the chords. A set of related chords and/or a set of rhythmic patterns can be generated based on a selected instrument and a selected style of music.
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