Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for measuring at least one point of impact between at least one member and a playing zone for the onset and development of a musical gesture (1). For this purpose, computing means receive a first datum representative of a contact between said member and said playing zone from a first sensor associated with said playing zone, receive a second datum representative of the impact dynamics between said member and said playing zone from a second sensor associated with said playing zone, and determine a fourth datum representative of the dynamics of said musical gesture (1) from said first datum and said second datum.

IPC Classes  ?

• G10H 1/00 - Details of electrophonic musical instruments
• G10H 1/055 - Means for controlling the tone frequencies, e.g. attack or decayMeans for producing special musical effects, e.g. vibratos or glissandos by additional modulation during execution only by switches with variable impedance elements
• G10H 3/14 - Instruments in which the tones are generated by electromechanical means using mechanical resonant generators, e.g. strings or percussion instruments, the tones of which are picked up by electromechanical transducers, the electrical signals being further manipulated or amplified and subsequently converted to sound by a loudspeaker or equivalent device using mechanically actuated vibrators with pick-up means

Goods & Services

Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signaling, checking (supervision), emergency (life-saving) and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic recording media, optical or sound recording disks; compact disks, DVDs and other digital recording media; mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus; cash registers; calculating machines; equipment for data processing and computers; fire extinguishers; game software; software (recorded programs); computer peripheral devices; electric batteries; detectors; electric wires; electric relays; diving suits, gloves or masks; clothing for protection against accidents, irradiation and fire; protection devices for personal use against accidents; spectacles (optics); optical goods; spectacle cases; diagnostic apparatus not for medical use; integrated circuit cards [smart cards]; safety tarpaulins; bags designed for laptop computers. Musical instruments; electronic musical instruments; music stands; cases for musical instruments; musical instruments; electronic musical instruments; music stands; cases for musical instruments. Education; training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities; information relating to entertainment or education; vocational retraining; provision of recreational facilities; publication of books; book lending; videotape film production; rental of motion pictures; rental of sound recordings; rental of video cassette recorders or of radio and television sets; rental of show scenery; videotape editing; photography services; organization of competitions (education or entertainment); organization and conducting of colloquiums, conferences or congresses; organization of exhibitions for cultural or educational purposes; booking of seats for shows; game services provided on-line from a computer network; gambling service; electronic publication of books and journals online; electronic desktop publishing; education; training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities; information relating to entertainment or education; vocational retraining; provision of recreational facilities; publication of books; book lending; videotape film production; rental of motion pictures; rental of sound recordings; rental of video cassette recorders or of radio and television sets; rental of show scenery; videotape editing; photography services; organization of competitions (education or entertainment); organization and conducting of colloquiums, conferences or congresses; organization of exhibitions for cultural or educational purposes; booking of seats for shows; game services provided on-line from a computer network; gambling service; electronic publication of books and journals online; electronic desktop publishing.

Goods & Services

Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; Apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; Apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; Magnetic data carriers, recording discs, optical discs; Compact discs, DVDs and other digital recording media; Mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus; Cash registers; Calculators; Data processing equipment and computers; Fire-extinguishing apparatus; Games software; Computer software, recorded; Peripherals adapted for use with computers; Batteries, electric; Detectors; Electric wires; Relays, electric; Dungarees, costumes, gloves or diving masks; Clothing for protection against accidents, irradiation and fire; Protection devices for personal use against accidents; Spectacles [optics]; Opticians' goods; Spectacle cases; Diagnostic apparatus, not for medical purposes; Smart cards [integrated circuit cards]; Safety tarpaulins; Bags adapted for laptops. Musical instruments; Electronic musical instruments; Music stands; Cases for musical instruments. Education; Providing of training; Entertainment; Sporting and cultural activities; Education or entertainment information; Vocational retraining; Recreation facilities (Providing -); Publication of books; Library services; Videotape production; Rental of motion pictures; Rental of sound recordings; Rental of video tape recorders/players or radio and television sets; Rental of show scenery; Videotape editing; Photography; Organisation of competitions [education or entertainment]; Arranging and conducting of conferences, congresses and symposiums; Organization of exhibitions for cultural or educational purposes; Booking of seats for shows; Game services provided on-line from a computer network; Gaming; Publication of electronic books and journals on-line; Electronic desktop publishing.

Abstract

Disclosed is an electronic woodwind instrument for that allows adjusting the behavior thereof to be adjusted to approach as much as close as possible to that of an acoustic woodwind instrument. The instrument includes a mouthpiece, a body provided with keys and a channel connected to the mouthpiece and leading to the outside of the instrument, at least one pressure sensor configured to deform under the action of breath, and an electronic processing system connected to the keys and the pressure sensor and configured to produce musical notes according to the handling of the keys and the measurement of breath. The channel includes an inlet tube, an outlet tube and an intermediate chamber, the elements being configured to pressurize the chamber when the musician blows into the mouthpiece. The chamber includes a measuring port on to which the pressure sensor is connected.

IPC Classes  ?

• G10H 1/32 - Constructional details
• G10H 1/053 - Means for controlling the tone frequencies, e.g. attack or decayMeans for producing special musical effects, e.g. vibratos or glissandos by additional modulation during execution only

Abstract

The invention relates to an electronic woodwind instrument (1) for that allows adjusting the behavior thereof to be adjusted to approach as muchcome as close as possible to that of an acoustic woodwind instrument. The instrument comprises a mouthpiece (4), a body (2) provided with keys (3) and a channel (5) connected to the mouthpiece and leading to the outside of the instrument, at least one pressure sensor (10, 17) configured to deform under the action of breath, and an electronic processing system (12) connected to the keys and the pressure sensor and configured to produce musical notes according to the handling of the keys and the measurement of breath. The channel comprises an inlet tube (6), an outlet tube (8) and an intermediate chamber (7), said elements being configured to pressurize the chamber when the musician blows into the mouthpiece. The chamber comprises a measuring port (9) on to which the pressure sensor is connected.

IPC Classes  ?

• G10H 1/053 - Means for controlling the tone frequencies, e.g. attack or decayMeans for producing special musical effects, e.g. vibratos or glissandos by additional modulation during execution only