Did You Know...
...that one person who claimed to be the inventor of the television is Russian emigre Vladimir Zworykin? In 1929 David Sarnoff, founder of RCA, asked Zworykin what it would take to develop TV for commercial use. He said: a year and a half and $100,000. In reality, it took 20 years and $50 million! Before his death in 1982 at the age of 92, Zworykin said of his invention: "The technique is wonderful. It is beyond my expectations. But the programs! I would never let my children even come close to this thing."
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| 7994409 | Method and apparatus for editing and mixing sound recordings The present disclosure relates to audio mixing and editing devices and methods. A system is provided that permits mixing of and editing of multiple input audio tracks through the use of visual representation of audio signals. By viewing the visual representations of... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7982113 | Method for synchronizing at least one multimedia peripheral of a portable communication device, and corresponding portable communication device A method and device of synchronizing at least one multimedia peripheral of a portable communication device with a synthetic audio file include storing parameters in the portable communication device. The parameters include a list of preferred instruments. Informatio... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7960637 | Archiving of environmental sounds using visualization components The present disclosure relates to sound recognition devices and methods. A system is provided that utilizes a system of tonal and rhythmic visualization methods to recognize different environmental sounds so as to accurately identify certain species of wildlife and ... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7947888 | Method and apparatus for computer-generated music The present disclosure relates computer music generation methods and devices. A method and associated apparatus is provided that operates with a computer to automatically create or “compose” music that is original as well as sufficiently complex to provide ongoi... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7935877 | System and method for music composition The present disclosure relates to music composition devices and methods. A system is provided which allows composers of all skill levels to easily create music that is pleasurable to the ear. The system may also assist more advanced composers in creating complex mus... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7851687 | Illuminated cymbal An illuminated cymbal, including: a light transmitting cymbal body; top and bottom coverings on opposite sides of portions of the cymbal body; a light source mounted to emit light into the cymbal body, wherein the light source is positioned such that the light is re... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7820900 | System and method for sound recognition The present disclosure relates to sound and speech recognition devices and methods. A system is provided that utilizes a system of tonal and rhythmic visualization methods to recognize different sounds so as to accurately identify true security problems in a cost ef... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7767893 | Method of operating one or more individual entertainment display devices supported by spectators at a spectator event and an individual entertainment display device therefor An individual entertainment display device which can produce lights and sounds as part of an entertainment presentation, and can be used individually or as part of a coordinated entertainment presentation with other display devices. ... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7732694 | Portable music player with synchronized transmissive visual overlays A portable music player apparatus that outputs visual content to a head-worn transmissive display, the visual content being modulated in time with playing musical content and overlaid upon the user's direct view of his or her physical surroundings. In this way, the ... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7605320 | Method for synchronizing at least one multimedia peripheral of a portable communication device, and corresponding portable communication device A method for synchronizing at least one multimedia peripheral of a portable communication device with a synthetic audio file (1), which method comprises a step of generating at least one synchronization signal (SiSYNCH) from said synthet... | 10/20/2009 |
| 7544878 | Musical performance apparatus In an electronic keyboard instrument (1) being an example of a musical performance apparatus having a musical operation unit, a unique musical performance apparatus is formed by an outer face of its exterior (2), and part or a whole of the outer face o... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7473837 | Device and method for synchronizing illumination with music Various techniques for synchronizing illumination with an audio signal are disclosed. According to one aspect of the techniques, an audio signal continuously is received and processed one phase or period at a time in an analyzing or detecting unit. From one phase of... | 01/06/2009 |
| 7459623 | Sound responsive light system In one embodiment, the present invention comprises a sound responsive light system. The system comprises an amplifier configured to receive an input signal from an audio source. The input signal corresponds to an audio signal. The system further comprises a pluralit... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7402746 | Training apparatus for learning to play the guitar A training apparatus for guiding and independently teaching a user to quickly play a guitar by interpreting stored encoded MIDI music data to guide the user's hands by illuminating sequences of desired finger positions on the frets of a guitar to play the music.... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7368651 | Digital pulsing visual metronome The visual metronome provides an effective visual tempo signal that is easily discerned by a user without being dominating or harmful. Preferably a user will position the metronome to one side of the center of his expected line of site. The metronome visible within ... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7367887 | Game apparatus, storage medium, and computer program that adjust level of game difficulty A game apparatus, a storage medium and a computer program, suitable to games that can be experienced by a player using an entire body to play a game. The game apparatus comprises: a storage section for storing a predetermined assigned movement for a player; an assig... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7365263 | Intonation training device An intonation training device for training musicians in just intonation. As disclosed, the device is a pocket-sized portable device with an audio output and a user interface which includes an LCD display and a device such as a push button for selecting an item from ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7356950 | Karaoke card The device includes a body with monolithically and pivotally conjoined first and second sections. The second section includes front and rear portions. The front and rear portions include a finger protruding orthogonally thereof. The fingers interlock to maintain the... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7342164 | Performance apparatus and tone generation method using the performance apparatus Key switches are arranged to form plural rows, and light emitting elements are provided in corresponding relation to the key switches. For each of the rows, any operated key switch is detected, and, on the basis of such detection, the light emitting elements are seq... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7331869 | Method and apparatus for creating and playing soundtracks in a gaming system A gaming system includes a game console that executes an application that creates and plays soundtracks through the gaming system. The application allows a user to create soundtracks by copying audio tracks from one or more audio sources. A user-created soundtrack c... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7327848 | Visualization of spatialized audio A method and apparatus is provided for presenting a user with a visual indication of the likely user-perceived location of sound sources in an audio field generated from left and right audio channel signals. To produce this visual indication, corresponding component... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7320643 | Game controller simulating a musical instrument A simulated musical instrument may be used to alter the audio of a video game, the video aspects of video game, or both. Use of a controlled simulating a musical instrument allows a rhythm-action game can be enjoyed in a manner closer to a realistic state of playing... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7304233 | Apparatus and method for installing unit on a stringed musical instrument An apparatus for mounting a control unit on a stringed musical instrument. The apparatus is designed such that the control unit can be easily mounted on and removed from the stringed musical instrument. The apparatus provides more stable and more firm mounting of th... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7297860 | System and method for determining genre of audio Both the beat and genre of music are used to select or generate a dance robot object for display of a robot icon on a computer monitor or for establishing the movements of a three-dimensional robot. The detected genre can define the type of dance performed by the ro... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7277080 | Three dimensional dynamic display system The display system comprises a screen (1) made of an array of metal triangular facets (30) which are driven in and out by an array of pneumatic pistons (2) located behind the screen (1). The rear ends of the pistons (2) are flexibl... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7273297 | Novelty product with chemiluminescent and LED lighting system A device combining a chemiluminescent and an LED lighting element. By way of illustration, depicted is a stylized “cartoon” ghost representation having a first portion and a second portion, the first portion including a cavity for receipt of the chemiluminescent... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7271328 | Virtual instrument An exemplary retainer ring for a head of an acoustic drum can produce a visual display that allows an observer to visualize timing associated with percussive sound. An exemplary retainer ring includes a vertical wall disposed at a radius about a central axis and a l... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7268669 | Personal sensory reduction system, and method The specification shows a personal sensory reduction system for limiting light and sound to a wearer's eyes and ears. A method for reducing the light and sound to eyes and ears is also shown and described. ... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7265655 | Handheld computing device with power-saving notification A handheld computing device includes a notification lamp, a melody circuit coupled to the notification lamp for providing a first type notification, an electronic switch coupled to the notification lamp for providing a second type notification, and a notification co... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7247076 | Pulse width modulation drive and method for ornaments with movable components A decoration device may include a low-friction drive line and a PWM controlled motor that reduces or eliminates the gearing needed to achieve appropriate speed and torque at the motor output shaft. In preferred embodiments, the decoration device is an ornament that ... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7248239 | Systems and methods for color changing device and enclosure A color-changing device which includes an enclosure at least a portion of which is material which is desired to change color. There is also included an illumination device, such as an LED or collection of LEDs which can illuminate the material. There can also be inc... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7233831 | Systems and methods for controlling programmable lighting systems One embodiment of the present invention is directed to a control system. The control system may be adapted to control one or more lighting systems (e.g. stand-alone or networked lighting systems). The control system may also have a user interface (e.g. dial or butto... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7231060 | Systems and methods of generating control signals Separating a source in a stereo signal having a left channel and a right channel includes transforming the signal into a short-time transform domain; computing a short-time similarity measure between the left channel and the right channel; classifying portions of th... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7228190 | Method and apparatus for controlling a lighting system in response to an audio input Methods and apparatus for executing a lighting program to control a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) in response to at least one characteristic of an audio input. In one embodiment, the audio input is digitally processed to determine the at least one charac... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7227075 | Lighting controller In the present invention, a lighting controller is provided to provide illumination based upon the playing of musical instruments. The lighting controller is programmed with lighting profiles which control the lights on a device. When musical instrument is played, a... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7220906 | String-instrument type electronic musical instrument Light emitting sections are provided in proximity to a plurality of performance operators that are provided, on the body of an electronic musical instrument, for performing tone-generation instructing operation corresponding to operation of strings on a natural musi... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7218311 | Sequential image advancing system (the S.I.A.S.) The present invention is a computerized image-viewing device that allows the user to sequentially advance or reverse stored images by voice recognition and/or other sounds wherein the voice recognition means is electronically coupled with different colored buttons l... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7217197 | Golf swing training device A small lightweight golfers' aide comprising low-level high frequency physical vibration generator within a housing for transmitting the vibrations to a golfer as physical vibration patterns indicative of a preferred swing tempo for the golfer. ... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7214897 | Illuminated keyboard with illuminated patterns displayed on top surface of keyboard An illuminated keyboard with illuminated figures being formed on the top surface of the keyboard including: a top cover, a bottom cover, a plurality of keys and an electroluminescent board. The top cover accommodates the keys and is combined with the bottom cover. T... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7211958 | Modulation of a background light or any illumination of a mobile phone A communication device such as a cellular or wireless telephone handset has a light display, such as handset cover light or display backlight, synchronized to audio signals from multiple audio sources such as a microphone or AM/FM receiver. The communication device ... | 05/01/2007 |
