EP1803114A2 - Dispositif rythmique servant a produire et a jouer des sons, a realiser un accompagnement et a evaluer la performance de l'utilisateur - Google Patents

Dispositif rythmique servant a produire et a jouer des sons, a realiser un accompagnement et a evaluer la performance de l'utilisateur

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EP1803114A2
EP1803114A2 EP05789079A EP05789079A EP1803114A2 EP 1803114 A2 EP1803114 A2 EP 1803114A2 EP 05789079 A EP05789079 A EP 05789079A EP 05789079 A EP05789079 A EP 05789079A EP 1803114 A2 EP1803114 A2 EP 1803114A2
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sounds
accompaniment
evaluation
playing
production
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Aurélio ROTOLO MORAES
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Audiobrax Industria e Comercio de Produtos Eletronicos SA
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G10—MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS; ACOUSTICS
    • G10H—ELECTROPHONIC MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS; INSTRUMENTS IN WHICH THE TONES ARE GENERATED BY ELECTROMECHANICAL MEANS OR ELECTRONIC GENERATORS, OR IN WHICH THE TONES ARE SYNTHESISED FROM A DATA STORE
    • G10H1/00—Details of electrophonic musical instruments
    • G10H1/36—Accompaniment arrangements
    • G10H1/361—Recording/reproducing of accompaniment for use with an external source, e.g. karaoke systems

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  • This invention refers to an electronic audio device, fastened or not to the body of a user, and used inside of a vehicle. It is classified under the "electronics" sector.
  • Patent applications BR0404209-3 of 01.10.2004; BR0404264-6 of 01.10.2005; BR 0404847-4 of 05.11.2004 and the Addition Certificate protocol number 015050000544 of 14.09.2005 of the same applicant and whose priorities are herein claimed were incorporated in the present patent application for treating the same inventive activity. Said addition just adds technical innovations not changing the invention's concept.
  • the present invention's idea is to provide the driver and/or passengers entertaining and pleasurable moments by attenuating their preoccupation, distress and stress.
  • a musical instrument percussion, keyboard, string or blow instrument
  • the vehicle's occupants pay more attention to what they are doing, also seeking to improve their performance while trying to obtain a good evaluation of their performance.
  • the idea is translated into an electronic instrument, which can be strapped to one's body, and that can produce, play, multiply, mix sounds and evaluate the user's performance.
  • the benefits in relation to existing methods are that the user can accompany the song with his hands and/or fingers, as if playing any instrument, and receive a final score at the end of the song, as a way to evaluate their playing success or performance. This serves to further motivate users into seeking to improve their scores and thus, distracting them from the troubles and situations that may disturb them.
  • the purpose of this invention is to provide the driver and/or passenger in a vehicle with an electronic device able to produce, play, multiply, mix sounds and evaluate the user's performance in the instrumental and/or vocal accompaniment of a song. Therefore, the device of this invention is aimed at providing moments of serenity, entertainment, enthusiasm and motivation in situations in which users find themselves confined to their vehicles.
  • the electronic device referred by this invention is composed of a kit made up of a karaoke unit fixed to an adjustable strap in order to be fasten onto a user's body, an electronic module and a command unit.
  • the present invention's device for use in vehicles, is present in two preferred embodiments featuring the same activity but in different ways.
  • the karaoke unit sends processed sounds to the electronic module, which decodes, converts and amplifies them in order to stimulate the vehicle's loud speakers, that is, the resulting sound sent by the karaoke unit is recomposed in the electronic module.
  • the karaoke unit is able to function without the use of the electronic module and the loud speakers, as it is possible to connect a wired earphone or wired earphone with microphone d irectly to this unit, or use a wireless earphone or wireless earphone with microphone.
  • the karaoke unit only sends digitized commands to the electronic module, those commands referring to the user's operation. From the commands received, the electronic module carries out the required processing to obtain the resulting sound, which is amplified for output through the vehicle's loud speakers.
  • the karaoke unit of the first preferred embodiment and the electronic module of the second preferred embodiment are able to produce instrumental sounds (percussion, keyboard, string or blow instruments), play music, alter play parameters, add sound effects, mix two or more sounds, help the user to handle the device in a direct or indirect way and evaluate user performance in instrumental or vocal accompaniment.
  • the command unit works in the first as well as in the second preferred embodiment of the device, being necessary for the latter. Through this unit, which is disposed on a visible and accessible to the user surface, it is possible to run commands on the device and, also, visualize relevant information such as selected instrument type, name of the song that is playing, modus operandi, difficulty level, score or result of the accompaniment, among others.
  • the device can be used as a DJ device, since the user is provided with the sam ⁇ resources used by a sound professional or operator known as a DJ, also being essential the use of the jog disk.
  • One of the main characteristics of this device is to produce a score or grade at the end of the performance of the user as a DJ in the accompaniment of the song's instrumental and/or vocal.
  • Different difficulty levels can be selected to define some evaluation rigor.
  • Leds present on the Jog disk and on the pad of the karaoke unit provide visual indication and aid the user in his performance, indicating, in the form of points or regions, the moment to touch the surface and th ⁇ respective intensity.
  • the karaoke unit also provides applications such as a personal agenda, calculator, games, clock, alarm clock, music list editor, battery meter, etc. Considering the first preferred embodiment of the karaoke unit, it can also be used as a data storage unit for a computer, saving information in flash storage memory or in the memory card.
  • Figure 1 - is a block diagram with the possible elements for the electronic device in reference to its first preferred embodiment, being the object of the present invention
  • Figure 2 - is a block diagram representing the first configuration of the electronic device's use in reference to its first preferred embodiment, being the object of the present invention
  • Figure 3 - is a block diagram representing the second configuration of the electronic device's use in reference to its first preferred embodiment, being the object of the present invention
  • Figure 4 - is a block diagram with all the possible elements for the electronic device in reference to its second preferred embodiment, being the object of the present invention
  • Figure 5 - is a block diagram representing the first karaoke unit modality in reference to the first preferred embodiment of the electronic device, being the object of the present invention
  • Figure 6 - is a block diagram representing the second karaoke unit modality in reference to the first preferred embodiment of the electronic instrument, being the object of the present invention
  • Figure 7 - is a block diagram representing the electronic module in reference to the first preferred embodiment of the electronic device, being the object of the present invention
  • Figure 8 - is a block diagram representing the third karaoke unit modality in reference to the second preferred embodiment of the electronic device, being the object of the present invention
  • Figure 9 - is a block diagram representing the fourth karaoke unit modality in reference to the second preferred embodiment of the electronic device, being the object of the present invention
  • Figure 10 - is a block diagram representing the electronic module in reference to the second preferred embodiment of the electronic device, being the object of the present invention
  • Figure 11 - is a block diagram of the command unit, being the object of the present invention
  • Figure 12 views of the frontal face, upper side and lower side of the first modality of the karaoke unit, in reference to the first preferred embodiment of the electronic device object of the present invention
  • Figure 13 views of the front face, upper side, lower side, right side and left side of the second modality of the karaoke unit, in reference to the first preferred embodiment of the electronic device object of the present invention
  • Figure 14 views of the frontal face, upper side and lower side of the third modality of the karaoke unit, in reference to the second preferred embodiment of the electronic device, object of the present invention
  • Figure 15 - is a view of the front face of the command unit, being the object of the present invention
  • Figure 16 - views of the front face, upper side and lower side of the fourth modality of the karaoke unit, in reference to the second preferred embodiment of the electronic device object of the present invention
  • Figure 17 - is a spatial view of the first modality of the karaoke unit fastened to its adjustable elastic strap, in reference to the first preferred embodiment of the electronic device object of the present invention
  • Figure 18 - is a spatial view of the electronic module, in reference to the first preferred embodiment of the electronic device object of the present invention.
  • Figure 19 - is a spatial view of the electronic module, in reference to the second preferred embodiment of the electronic device object of the present invention.
  • Figure 20 - is a spatial view of the second modality of the karaoke unit fastened to its adjustable elastic strap, in reference to the first preferred embodiment of the electronic device object of the present invention
  • Figure 21 - is a spatial view of the third modality of the karaoke unit fastened to its adjustable elastic strap, in reference to the second preferred embodiment of the electronic device object of the present invention
  • Figure 22 - is a spatial view of the fourth modality of the karaoke unit fastened to its adjustable elastic strap, in reference to the second preferred embodiment of the electronic device object of the present invention.
  • Figure 23 - is a spatial view of the command unit, being the object of the present invention.
  • FIG. 1 The block diagram of Figure 1 represent, in summary, the first preferred embodiment of the electronic device object of the present invention. All use possibilities and possible connections are indicated.
  • the device is made up of a kit with the following elements: - Karaoke unit 5; - Electronic module 6; and - Command unit 16. Other accessories complement the device's functionalities, such as wired earphone or wired earphone with microphone 1 , wireless earphone or wireless earphone with microphone 4, computer 2 and memory card 3.
  • the device has two functioning options.
  • the first option shown on Figure 2, includes the karaoke unit 5 sending processed sounds to a wireless or wired earphone or earphone with microphone 9.
  • the karaoke unit 5 sends a processed sound to an electronic module 6, which decodes the received sound and amplifies it for the vehicle's speakers system output 7.
  • the command unit 16 it is also accepted the use of the command unit 16 as a means of visualizing information or running commands in the karaoke unit 5 or electronic module 6.
  • the second preferred embodiment for the electronic device of the present invention consists of a kit made up of the following elements: - Karaoke unit 13; - Command unit 16; and - Electronic module 14.
  • the karaoke unit 13, the electronic module 14, the command unit 16 and the vehicle's speakers 7 make up the essential configuration for the device's functioning while the wireless earphone 4, wired earphone 1 , computer 2 and memory card 3 represent accessories for the purposes of complementing the device's functionalities.
  • the main difference of the second preferred embodiment of the device, in relation to the first one, is that the karaoke unit 13 sends commands to the electronic module 14 which, in its turn, runs these commands resulting in a processed sound, which is sent to the vehicle's speakers 7. Therefore, the electronic module 14 acts as a processing unit, implementing most part of the device's functionalities. Only the karaoke unit 13 and the electronic module 14 are different from the ones assigned for the first preferred embodiment.
  • Figure 5 presents the detailed block diagram of the first modality of the karaoke unit 20 in reference to the first preferred embodiment of the device object of the present invention.
  • This unit is equipped with analogical and digital electronic circuits which, in association with the software installed, constitute a system able to produce musical instrument sounds (percussion, keyboard, string or blow instruments), play music, add musical effects, alter play parameters of the music playing, mix sounds and evaluate the ability of the instrumental and/or vocal accompaniment performance of the user, who directly or indirectly acts in all of the functionalities.
  • musical instrument sounds percussion, keyboard, string or blow instruments
  • the karaoke unit 20 is powered by an internal battery, rechargeable, which along with the battery and charge management circuit 21 , allows the user to recharge the battery when required.
  • a power source circuit 24 provides regulated electric voltage to power the remaining circuits.
  • the Jog disk surface 193 has a touch sensor 22, which detects beats/touches by the hand and/or fingers of the user, sensitive to frequency and intensity.
  • the touch sensor 22 can be a piezoelectric transducer, field effect, or a pressure, force, vibration or acceleration sensor as well.
  • Many touch sensors may be spread out over the jog disk 193 to provide different regions sensitive to touch, for which can be spread out distinct functionalities to each one. With this sensor multiplicity in the jog disk 193, the user can, for instance, act on various commands, or produce instrumental and/or different musical note sounds, change parameters or concurrently insert different effects or not, into the playing music.
  • the resulting analogical signals from the sensor, or sensors pass through an analogical processing circuit 23, which amplifies and sets its response, in where the resulting signals are converted into digital words through an analog-to-digital converter 25.
  • the digital words resulting from the conversion are sent to the digital signal processor or DSP 28, which carries out the entire digital sound, signal and communications processing associated to this device.
  • the DSP 28 uses two types of memory: - RAM memory 31 , which temporarily stores data and; - Flash memory 32, which contains the software from the said firmware system, digital synthesized sounds, samples, sound effects and other essential data for the unit's functioning.
  • DSP 28 also accesses files and/or data from the storage flash memory 34, being responsible for music playing, instrumental sounds production (percussion, keyboard, string or blow instruments), alteration of play parameters, sound mixing, addition of sound effects (echo, delay, pitch, distortions, etc.), interpretation and execution of files for musical and / or instrumental karaoke, as well as provide the user's performance evaluation from these files, among other attributes.
  • the DSP 28 uses the decoder 40 to run such task.
  • the DSP 28 can access the files contained in the memory card 3, through the memory card interface 38.
  • the audio mixer 33 has the task of mixing two or more sounds when required, in reference to music, music instruments sounds and sound effects, resulting in a single sound.
  • the mixed or resulting sound is sent to the communication system 37, earphone and earphone with microphone interface 39 and wireless communication system for phone and microphone 41.
  • the computer interface 42 provides a means of connection with a computer in order to update firmware, or even add, or exclude stored flash memory 34 data, or memory card 3 data, through the memory card interface 38.
  • the communication system 37 is intended to send the resulting sound to the electronic module 6, receive information from this module, send information to the command unit 16, and receive commands from it as well.
  • This communication should be bi-directional (two-way) and can be achieved by radio frequency, ultrasound, infrared light or electric wiring/cabling, as well as an association of two or more of these means of communication.
  • the earphone and microphone interface 39 converts the resulting digital sound into proper analogical sounds to excite the wired earphones. In the same way, the microphone's analogical signal is converted into digital words that are sent to the DSP 28, which carries out the required processing.
  • the earphones and microphone communication system 41 has the objective to send and/or receive sounds from a remote system composed of earphones and a microphone without using wires in the process.
  • This communication system is compatible with any wireless earphone or earphone and microphone set, as the wireless earphones and microphone are accessories of the electronic device of this invention.
  • the microprocessor 30 processes user interface devices such as display 27, keyboard 26 and Jog disk 193, as well as controls the remaining system components, working along with the DSP 28.
  • the display 27 shows the user the instrument's operational status, menus, functions, charts and other visual information.
  • the keyboard 26 works as a command input, gathering user press-keys.
  • the microprocessor 30 has a specific flash memory 36, which contains the firmware that defines its functionalities and all operations that this device can execute.
  • Jog disk sensors 29, which have the purpose of detecting the velocity and angular position of the disk, provide digital signals which are sent to the microprocessor 30, and which run the respective local processing, sending them to the DSP 28 in
  • the Leds (light emitting diodes) of the Jog disk 35 are distributed in suitable form below the Jog disk 193 and are controlled by the microprocessor 30.
  • the function of these leds is to provide luminous indication to the user in reference to action that need to be taken, that is, inform the user the disk spot that should be touched as well as the moment and intensity of the respective touch.
  • the illuminated region or point on the surface of the disk corresponds to the touch point and the luminous intensity, which is controllable, and is related to the force or pressure to be applied.
  • the combination of these leds also provides luminous indication in the form of arrows, circles, squares, and other geometric shapes, in addition to figures and symbols to indicate functionalities, functions, commands and, aid and improve the use of the device.
  • Jog disk 193 its surface is composed of a soft rubber or cushioned material, which is semitransparent or transparent to light, allowing the luminosity of the leds 35, placed below the surface, to be properly seen by the user.
  • a future action is of the type "rotate disk clockwise at maximum intensity”
  • a group of leds arranged in arrow form should light up in a sequence in reference to the rotation and the intensity, and will inform the velocity to be applied.
  • the user notices the rotation's direction and how fast he should rotate, observing the speed of the arrow formation and its luminous intensity.
  • Another reason for the disk surface to be soft is to prevent hand and/or finger injury due to repetitive touches/impacts.
  • the Figure 6 presents the detailed block diagram of the second modality of the karaoke unit 50 in reference to the first preferred embodiment of the device object of the present invention.
  • This second modality is distinguished from the first because of its use a touch sensitive pad or surface 239 instead of a Jog disk 193.
  • the block diagram of Figure 6 is identical to the Figure 5 one, except that it excludes the Jog disk sensors 29 and makes reference to the leds, formerly in the jog disk, as pad leds 64. It is important to point out that the functionalities of the first modality of the karaoke unit 20 are maintained, but differently created for this second modality, also in reference to the first preferred embodiment.
  • the pad 239 has several touch sensors 52 associated to its surface regions or points, as well as leds 64 distributed under this surface to indicate functionalities, functions, commands and also assist and improve the use of the device.
  • the user should slide or drag his hand over the pad 239.
  • the speed, movement direction and intensity are detected by the sensors in place and converted in rotation direction and speed equivalent to the Jog disk 193.
  • the Figure 7 presents block diagram of the electronic module 6, in reference to the first preferred embodiment, being the object of this invention.
  • This module has the objective of receiving the resulting sound in the form of data from the karaoke unit 50, 20, 5, decode these data, convert them into analogical signals and amplify the resulting signal in order to actuate the vehicle's speakers 7.
  • the electronic module 6 is fed by the vehicle's battery, and its power source circuit 82 provides the necessary voltages for it to function.
  • the data sent by the communication system 89 of the karaoke unit 50, 20, 5 are received by the communication system 89 of the electronic module 6, decoded by a decoder 91 and processed, if necessary, by a microprocessor 87.
  • This microprocessor 87 uses two types of memory: - RAM memory 86, which stores data temporarily; and Flash memory 88, which stores system firmware and other functionalities.
  • the on/off key 333 and indicator led 332 are associated to the keyboard circuit 90.
  • the decoded and processed data are sent from the microprocessor 87 to the analogical-digital converter and active filters 85, producing the analogical signals corresponding to the digital data received, that is, the resulting sound sent by the karaoke unit 50, 20, 5 is recomposed in the electronic module 6.
  • the normalized output signal of the D/A converter and active filters 85 then passes through a volume control circuit 84, which sets the amplitude of this signal. Finally, the adjusted signal is amplified by the audio power amplifiers 81 for direct output through the vehicle's speakers 7.
  • the Figure 8 presents the block diagram of the third modality of the karaoke unit 103 in reference to the second preferred embodiment of the device object of the present invention.
  • This unit is equipped with an internal battery rechargeable and a battery and charge management circuit 102, where the power source circuit 105 is responsible for the supply of regulated voltage to the remaining circuits.
  • the Jog disk 193 has at least one touch sensor 100, which detects beats/touches by the hand and/or fingers of the user, being sensitive to frequency and intensity.
  • the touch sensor 100 can be a piezoelectric transducer, field effect, or even a pressure, force, vibration or acceleration sensor.
  • the signals of this sensor pass through an analog processing circuit 101 in order to condition the sensor signals, sending the resulting signals to an A/D converter 1O4, which converts the analogical signals into words for the microprocessor 1 06 to process.
  • touch sensors can be spread out over the jog disk 193 to provide different touch-sensitive regions, assigning distinct functionalities for each one.
  • the sensors of the Jog disk 110 which have the purpose of detecting the rotating speed and angular position of the disk, provide digital signs, which are sent to the microprocessor 106.
  • the processing of the keyboard 108 which involves all karaoke unit keys 103, it is also made by the microprocessor 106, which also sends information to the display 107.
  • the commands and controls executed by the user are processed by the microprocessor 106 and sent by means of the communication system 109 to the electronic module 6.
  • This communication system 109 can use radio frequency, ultrasound, infrared light or electric wiring/cabling, as well as associate two or more of these means of communication.
  • the leds of the Jog disk 111 are distributed in suitable form on the surface of the Jog disk 193 and are controlled by the microprocessor 106.
  • the function of these leds is to provide luminous indication to the user in reference to the action that needs to be taken, that is, inform the user the disk spot that should be touched, as well as the moment and intensity of the respective touch.
  • the fourth and last modality of the karaoke unit 123 in reference to the second preferred embodiment of the device is much more detailed on the block diagram of Figure 9.
  • This unit is distinguished from the third modality because of a pad 239 in place of the jog disk 193 and the led sod the pad 130 being distributed on the pad's surface 239.
  • Figure 10 presents the block diagram of the electronic module 14, in reference to the second preferred embodiment of the device object of this invention.
  • the objective of this module is to receive commands from the karaoke unit 13, 103 123, decode them, produce sounds, effects, play songs, mix two or more sounds, amplify the resulting sound for output through the vehicle's speakers 7, plus evaluating user's performance.
  • the power supply of the electronic module 14 comes from the vehicle's battery, being the power source circuit 148 what supplies the regulated voltage for all devices of this device.
  • the communication system 147 receives commands from this unit and sends them to the microprocessor 151 , which interprets these commands and executes them.
  • the microprocessor 151 receives commands from the keyboard 156, controls the optical media reader 149, through the driver 150, and receives its data, processing them locally and passing them to the DSP 145.
  • the Flash memory 157 of the microprocessor 151 stores the firmware of the system and customized information.
  • the DSP 145 is responsible for music playing, instrumental sounds production (percussion, keyboard, string or blow instruments), alteration of play parameters, sound mixing, addition of sound effects (echo, delay, speed, distortions, etc.), interpretation and execution of files for musical and / or instrumental karaoke sounds, as well as user performance evaluation from these files, among other attributes.
  • the DSP 145 can access data (songs, files, samples, patterns for vocal and instrumental karaoke, etc) contained in the memory card 3, through the interface for memory card 153.
  • the DSP 145 makes use of a decoder 155.
  • the DSP 145 uses two types of memory: - RAM memory 146, which temporarily stores data and; - Flash memory 152, which contains firmware, instrumental music sounds, samples, effects and codes for the unit's functioning as required.
  • a computer interface 154 provides a means of communication with a computer, in order to update firmware, or even, add or exclude stored flash memory data in the memory card data 3. This interface is compatible with most communication ports with wire or wireless communication systems used in PCs.
  • the sounds originating from the DSP 145 are converted into analogical signals by means of D/A converters and active filters 144.
  • D/A converters and active filters 144 are made available and can be mixed by the audio mixer 143.
  • the sound of one or more songs can be mixed with the sound of one musical instrument and/or sound effect, for instance.
  • the sound resulting from the mixer is adjusted in amplitude by the volume control circuit 142, entering into the audio amplifiers 141 , which deliver the necessary power for vehicle's speakers 7.
  • the Figure 11 presents the block diagram of the command unit 16, which acts with the electronic module 6, 14, being compatible with the first and second preferred embodiment of the device.
  • This unit preferably connects with the electronic module 6, 14 to provide additional control for the device by its keyboard 163, and to present additional information on its display 162.
  • the energy to supply this unit can come from the vehicle's battery or directly through the electronic module 6, 14, where the power source circuit 164 provides the regulated voltages required for the supply of the remaining circuits of the unit.
  • the microprocessor 161 acts in the processing of received and sent data as well as controlling of the remaining devices of the command unit
  • the communication system 160 is equal and compatible to the electronic module's communication system 89, 147 and to the karaoke unit 37, 70, 109,
  • the communication system 160 communicates in two-way direction and can use radio frequency, ultrasound, infrared light or electric wiring/cabling, as well as associate two or more of these means of communication.
  • the Figure 12 shows the front face 181 , upper side 220 and lower side 223 of the first modality of the karaoke unit 20, in reference to the first preferred embodiment of this invention.
  • On the upper side 220 there is the connector for the wired earphone and microphone 221 and a button to turn the unit on/off 222.
  • the lower side 223 has the connector for the entry of the battery charger 224, memory card entry 225 and computer connector 226.
  • the main controls, commands and display 204 are on the frontal face 181.
  • the graphic display 204 allows the user to see menus and sub menus, name of songs, play list, volume settings, graphic equalizer, battery meter, communication monitors, accompaniment signals, d iverse texts and different icons as well as visualize applications graphic interfaces.
  • the volume of the musical instruments (percussion, keyboards, string or blow instruments) or intensity of sound effects mixed into the song can be adjusted by the sound volume keys 182, 180.
  • the master volume, which corresponds to sounds mixed with the song, can be adjusted by the mixer's volume keys 202, 203.
  • the TIME key 184 has the function of changing the play display mode of playtime, which can be altered, to show remaining or played time.
  • the CONTINUE key 201 activates the repeat function, which takes place when playing ends, starting it again from the beginning of the list.
  • the basic music control functions are in the following keys: STOP 186, which cancels play; Fast- Forward/Next-music 187, which fast forwards the playing track or jumps to the next track; Fast-Rewind/Previous-music 188, which rewinds the playing track or plays the previous track and; PLAY/PAUSE 189, which begins playing the music selected or pauses it. From MENU key 210 and browsing keys 214, 209, 211 , 208 it is possible to access the system submenu menus, activate application and function keys in general.
  • the Jog disk 193 allows for different functions for the device functioning.
  • This spinning disk simulates a conventional turntable, although it does not spin by itself, but it can act on the sound effects attributed to the playing music.
  • the speed at which the disk is spun by the hand and/or finger of the user is also taken into consideration.
  • the jog disk 193 is sensitive to touch/beat by a hand and/or fingers, and can be used in the accompaniment of a song, for example.
  • the user By acting as DJ, the user has different functions and resources.
  • One of these resources is the cue function responsible for marking a spot to begin playing a song. It is therefore necessary to pause the song by pressing PLAY/PAUSE 189, set the exact point by spinning the Jog disk 193, and pressing the CUE key 191.
  • the led 190 will flash during the selection and will stay on when a point has been memorized.
  • the user wishes to return to the memorized point, he/she just needs to press the CUE key again 191.
  • Another similar function is given by the FLY CUE key 192, which marks a point on the song playing, allowing the song to be restarted from the point marked by the CUE key 191.
  • Different play spots can be memorized through the SET CUE key 206 and can be selected using the CUE SELECT key 183.
  • Another important function of the instrument is the music play speed setting (or picht function).
  • the speed is selected, which can be done through the BPM/PITCH keys 195, 196, the sliding control 194 or Jog disk 193. While the pitch function is activated the led 198 stays on.
  • the BPM/PITCH keys 195, 196 have the second function of defining or showing the number of beats per minute (bass and sudden tons) in the music.
  • a speed level can be set through the pitch function and pressing the MASTER TEMPO key 197, where the speed will be considered as normal play speed.
  • a period of the song can be marked to play constantly or mixed into the music.
  • the user can continuously (or in loop) play when pressing the LOOP key 212 or mix this period into the music, making use of the SAMPLER key 213. To exit these functions it is necessary to press the CUE B/EXIT key 200, returning to the normal music play mode.
  • the karaoke unit 5, 20, 50 can produce several musical instruments sounds, such as percussion instruments, keyboards, string instruments or blow instruments, being selected through the INSTRUMENT SELECT key 207. Once a given instrument is selected, to produce its sounds, just beat the jog disk 193 surface with the user's hand or fingers. The intensity of the beat will influence the instrument's sound intensity or its musical note. In addition, sound effects can be produced, such as: scratching, echo, frequency filters, play delay, stop or gradual play, in addition to different types of distortions in the music on play. Selection of the type of effect is done through the EFFECT SELECT key 205.
  • Figure 13 shows the front face 244, right side 247, left side 234, upper side 232 and lower side 240 of the second modality of the karaoke unit 50, in reference to the first preferred embodiment.
  • the lower side 140 has the battery charger connector 241 , memory card entry 242 and computer interface connector 243.
  • the music play control keys are on the left side 234, which include the Stop key 237, Play/Pause 236, Fast-Forward/Next-music 238 and Fast- Rewind/Previous-music 235.
  • the front face 244 has a graphic display 233, the pad 239 and the MENU key 250, which activates and controls the menus shown on the display 233.
  • the pad 239 can also be used to command, used in the menu selection movement of menus and activate the selected function.
  • Figure 14 shows the front face 265, upper side 261 and lower side
  • the upper side 261 has an on/off button for the unit 260, while the lower side 269 has a battery charger connector 270.
  • the play control keys include the STOP key 271 , PLAY/PAUSE 268, Fast-Forward/Next-music 272 and Fast-Rewind/Previous-music 267.
  • the commonest DJ functions are represented by the FLY CUE 264, PITCH 263, CUE 274 and SCRATCH keys 273.
  • the resulting sound volume can be adjusted by the volume arrows 275, 262.
  • the functionalities of the second preferred embodiment are complemented with the use of the command unit 16, where the front face 281 is shown in detail on Figure 15.
  • This unit can be fixed to the vehicle's panel surface, on one of the windows, on the center of the steering wheel or on the most adequate surface for the user to see the information displayed 280 and easily operate the keys.
  • the menus can be activated by pressing the MENU key 282, while the browsing keys 284, 285, 286, 283 assist in the selection of options offered by the menus.
  • Figure 16 shows the front face 304, upper side 302 and lower side
  • the upper side 302 has an on/off button for the unit 300, while the lower side 308 has a connector to charge the internal battery 309.
  • the pad 239 and control keys are located on the front face 304.
  • the play control keys are: STOP 310, PLAY/PAUSE 307, Fast-Forward/Next- music 311 and Fast-Rewind/Previous-music 306.
  • the EFFECT SELECT key 303 allows the selection of sound effects and DJ functions, while the INSTRUMENT SELECT key 312 selects musical instruments (percussion, keyboard, string or blow).
  • the master or resulting sound volume can be adjusted by the volume arrows 313, 301.
  • the pad 239 can also be used in the selection of functions and assist in browsing through the menus.
  • Figure 17 shows a spatial vision of the first modality of the karaoke unit 20, which is strapped by an elastic and adjustable belt 231.
  • This belt has straps or adhesive portions, or velcro 322, 323, 325, 324, which help in fastening and adjusting this device to the body of the user.
  • the electronic module 6, in reference to the first preferred embodiment of the device, is presented in a spatial view on Figure 18.
  • This module has ventilation inlets 331 on its surface and electrical wires/cables 330 leave through the back to provide supply connections and with the vehicle's speakers 7.
  • the module's on/off button 333 is on the front face along with the power led 332.
  • FIG 19 shows a spatial view of the electronic module 14, in reference to the second preferred embodiment of the device of this invention.
  • This module has ventilation inlets 331 on its surface and electrical wires/cables 330 leave through the back to provide supply connections and with the vehicle's speakers 7.
  • the second modality of the karaoke unit 50 is seen in perspective on Figure 20. This unit is fastened to its adjustable elastic belt 321.
  • Figure 21 shows a spatial view of the third modality of the karaoke unit 103, which is strapped by an adjustable elastic belt 321.
  • the fourth and final modality of the karaoke unit 123 is seen in perspective on Figure 22, to which is fastened its adjustable elastic belt 321.
  • the adjustable elastic belt 321 present on all karaoke unit modalities 20, 50, 103, 123, has straps or adhesive parts, or velcro 322, 323,
  • Figure 23 shows a spatial view of the command unit 16, which can be fastened, glued, or stuck to a surface inside the vehicle.
  • the karaoke unit 5, 13, 20, 50, 103, 123 are composed of a box with display, keys and contact surface (pad or jog disk), internally equipped with printed circuit boards, electronic components, communication modules, rechargeable batteries, connecting wires, mechanical supports and other elements to compose the electronic and mechanical structure.
  • the electronic module of both preferred embodiments 6, 14 is composed of a box or casing that shelters the printed circuits with electronic components, optical media reader, memory card socket, electrical wires/cables, mechanical parts, among others.
  • the device of this invention also offers applications to the user, such as: games, agenda, calendar, play list editor, sound settings, advanced configurations, file editor, contact list, alarm clock and clock. These applications are preferably found in the karaoke unit 5, 13, 20, 50, 103, 123, particularly in its firmware.
  • the surface is composed of a soft rubber or cushioned material, which is semitransparent or transparent to light, to allow the luminosity of the leds placed below the surface to be properly seen by the user.
  • the user interacts with the karaoke unit 5, 13, 20, 50,103, 123, through the available controls to run the instrumental and/or vocal of a song or apply sound effects to it, and, by the end of the song, the user receives a score corresponding to his performance.
  • the evaluation considers the synchronism, touch intensity, jog disk 193 movement, musical instruments used, instrumental notes used and types of effects during the activity.
  • the Jog disk 193 and incorporated functions of the karaoke unit 5, 13, 20, 50, 103, 123 the user can assume the role of a DJ, having his DJ abilities evaluated.
  • the device can also be used as a vocal karaoke to evaluate rhythm, synchronism, tone, timbre and intensity of the user's voice when singing, through the use of a microphone.
  • the reference standards for the evaluated parameters are in the file that composes the song or in a specific karaoke file. These parameters are used for the calculation of the score, in reference to the user's performance, which is shown on the graphic display 204, 233, 280.
  • the difficulty level has the function of establishing a given rigor in the user's performance evaluation. They are divided into four levels: beginner w/help, easy, medium and difficult. To such end, the evaluation parameters receive different weights and different standards are selected according to the defined level.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un instrument électronique servant à produire et à jouer des sons, à réaliser un accompagnement musical et à évaluer la performance de l'utilisateur. Ce dispositif est constitué d'un kit à trois éléments, à savoir un module électronique (14, 6), une unité de commande (16) et une unité karaoké (5, 20, 50, 13, 103, 123) fixée sur le corps de l'utilisateur au moyen d'une ceinture élastique réglable (321). La communication entre ces éléments peut être effectuée par radiofréquences, ultrasons, infrarouges ou au moyen de câbles/fils électriques. L'instrument selon l'invention est destiné à être utilisé à l'intérieur de véhicules, ce qui procure aux utilisateurs une sensation de liberté et de plaisir.
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BRPI0404847 BRPI0404847C1 (pt) 2005-09-14 2005-09-14 aparelho para produção, reprodução, multiplicação e avaliação de sons ritmicos móvel
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