201003587 六、發明說明： 【發明所屬之技術領域】 本發明係關於音樂鍵盤的領域。更明確言之，本發明係 關於具有訓練能力以在演奏一段音樂期間引導一使用者的 音樂鍵盤的領域。 【先前技術】 學習如何演奏一鍵盤樂器（諸如一鋼琴或風琴）係一报長 且通常乏味的過程。不僅須學習如何放置及移動手指，而 且亦須學習如何閱讀樂譜及如何開發韻律及風格的一正確 感覺。以此過程開始的很多人在精通之前放棄，因為證實 太難而不能維持練習及參加課程之規律。 因此，此項技術中已知用於鍵盤樂器之訓練裝置的數種 裝置及方&:以例如用於定位在一鋼琴上的附加裝置之形 式，或者以鍵盤樂器中内建裝置的形式。 美國專利5,392,682描述-種電腦化訓練裝置，該電腦化 :練裝置用於學習在―鋼琴或其他音樂鍵盤樂器上演奏— 段音樂。光源被定位以照亮相對應於待演奏音符之鍵，以 便引導-使用者選擇按壓的該等鍵。提供一顯示榮幕來顧 不兩手的略圖’其中個別手指可被照亮，以便幫助該使用 者選擇哪個手指用於按壓該等鍵。 用專利5,392,682之該訓練裝置的-問題係該使 相專心於鍵盤以尋找指示按壓哪個鍵的光，且又 專心於手指顯示器以尋找使用的手指又 者的一古谇隹+ 此過程需要該使用 〜7、中，且因此該使用者可很快地疲倦並失去興 I37844.doc 201003587 趣0 【發明内容】 接著上文的說明，本發明的一目的可視為提供一種音樂 鍵盤，該音樂鍵盤可以一相當簡單且有趣的方法引導使用 者演奏一段音樂。本發明係藉由獨立請求項所定義。附屬 請求項定義有利的實施例。 根據一第一態樣，本發明提供一種音樂鍵盤，其包含.· -一音符輸入，該音符輸入經配置以讀取代表一組待演奏 音符之資料； -一組鍵’該組鍵與各自音符相關聯； -若干個別可控制色彩指示器，豸等色彩指示器與該等各 自鍵相關聯’纟中該等色彩指示器經配置以回應於一控制 信號而指示具有一預定組不同色彩之一色彩；及 :-處理器，該處"經配置以產生控制錢，以按根據 該音符組之一音序來控制該等色彩指示器，以便為一使用 者指示在一給定時間按壓哪個鍵。 此曰樂鍵盤係適合以一有趣及較先前技術裝置更不令人 疲倦的方法訓練一使用者演奏一段音樂。原因係該等個別 可控制色彩可用於（例如）為使用者指示使用哪個手指，且 口此由於（例如）可用色彩指示待使用的手指，該使用者僅 舄要集中注意於該鍵盤並跟上指示的鍵。特別是實施例中 的it況中該等色彩指示n係作為該等鍵的可見部分而 定位。若訓練該使用者選擇適當的手指，則該色彩可用於 純娛樂及樂趣（例如，隨機色彩），或用於指示該鍵是按壓 137844.doc 201003587 確（例如綠色）或錯誤（例如紅色）。進一步，色奢_ 。 :用，為用於按壓該鍵之力之指示器。可提供很多不同： 和朿略以用於控制個別可控制色彩指示器 A 』V、成人而 的使用可適於在其他乏味的學習課程中增 對於孩子而言，料色彩可用以吸弓丨孩子注意於音 1在—㈣不料指的制，孩子將不能自-傳統的學 習課程習得此階段。 用語「―預定組不同色彩」應被理解為意謂三個或三個 以上不同色彩。較佳地可選擇至少5個不同色彩，該 彩將使得兩手的各手指可使用一個色彩（例如，紅色、綠 色k色、H色及白色）。然而，為增強娱樂效果，最佳 可在5個以上色彩(諸如1〇個以上色彩、諸如個以上色彩) 之間造擇。在—些實_巾，色彩可被控制以形成幾乎所 有希望的色度（例如，對應於16位元、24位元、32位元或 64位元色彩解析度）。 在實靶例中，該處理器經配置以個別地控制該等 指…生不同色彩，以便引導該使用者如何= 鍵m之’該等色彩指示器的色彩可被控制以為該使 用者指示哪個手指用於按壓該鍵。替代地或另夕卜該等色 彩指示器的色彩可被控制以為該使用者指示哪個力用於按 壓。亥鍵4寺定s之，該等色彩的飽和度可為該使用者指示 哪個力用於按壓該鍵，例如用於—柔和按壓的亮色彩或用 於一重按壓的暗色彩。 在一些實施例中，1玄等色彩指示器包含各自光源。例 137844.doc 201003587 如，該等光源可為個別可控制色彩光源，該等可控制色彩 光源經配置以產生不同色彩的光。或者，光源可經配置以 當與一色彩產生材料交互作用時，產生不同色彩的光。 在一些實施例中，光源可相對於各自鍵定位，以便在該 等各自鍵之一可視表面上照亮該色彩指示器之至少一部 分。該等光源可定位在該等各自鍵㈣，以便透過該等各 自鍵之該可視表面之至少一部分產生光。此等實施例係有 利的，因為當不使用時，該等光源是隱藏且不可見的。特 定言之，該等光源可經配置以藉由在該等鍵之至少一部分 上之-電可定址色彩改變塗層而產生不同色彩的光，例 如，該色彩改變塗層係經配置以回應於控制信號而改變色 彩。 在-些實施例中，該等色彩指示器係實施作為該等鍵之 -可視部分的表面，該等鍵由一電可定址材料層覆蓋，該 電可定址材料層經配置以根據該控制信號提供一色彩光之 反射。此等實施例可以一低電力消耗之版本製成，因為此 實施方案不必包括任何力源。提及的層卩為一稱作電可控 制彩色墨水的材m色液晶層。—個或多個光源（以 提供一白光之光源較佳）可經配置以在一個或多個鍵（例如 所有鍵)上之該等色彩指示器上提供光。可根據該音序被 開啟及切斷此（等）光源’或該（等）光源可用於提供一固定 光’以照耀該等色彩指示器。例如，可藉由周圍光提供該 等色彩指示器上的光。 在該等色彩指示器係實施作為個別可控制光源的實施例 137844.doc 201003587 中，該等光源可包含發光二極體，諸如紅綠藍發光二極體 (RGB LED)。若*RGB LED，則可藉由簡單地控制至 LED的電信號來控制色彩，而不需要另外的色彩產生材 料。若是提供白光或由另一固定之色彩混合物提供之光的 光源，則必須使用許多具有用於每個鍵的不同色彩的光 源，以便可將光混合成一希望的色彩，或必須提供另一類 型色彩產生構件，諸如上文所提及者。 一些實施例包含若干鍵按壓偵測器，該等鍵按壓偵測器 與各自鍵配置在一起，以便偵測鍵按壓，且因此產生一回 饋信號。此回饋可用於不同方法的訓練過程中。特定言 之，該處理器可基於該回饋信號比較债測的鍵按壓與待演 奏的該組音符，並因此決定錯誤的鍵按壓的量。錯誤的鍵 按壓的此量可用以調整該音序的一節拍，以便調適該音序 的該節拍以適於使用者的技能，例如減慢該音序直到錯誤 2鍵按壓的量達到-合理的水準，表明該使用者可跟上該 節拍。在此過程中，錯誤的鍵按壓可被指示至該使用者， 以便為該使用者提供即時回饋。此可藉由該等色彩指示器 為使用者指示錯誤的鍵按壓而完成，例如，藉由問光色彩 (特別是有色光）以指示錯誤地按壓鍵（或錯誤地未按壓的 ㈦’或藉由選擇一特殊色彩’諸如紅色以指示一錯誤地 按壓的鍵。 如果錯誤的鍵按壓的量低於—料臨限值，則該處理器 可經配置以切斷該等色彩指示器，例如，藉由選擇一中性 色彩，或若是有色光則藉由切斷該光。這樣，該音樂鍵盤 137844.doc 201003587 使其自身適於使用者在一希望的水準演奏，並因此當該使 用者已達到某一訓練水準時切斷該等導引光。 該音樂鍵盤可包含一使用者控制輸入，該使用者控制輸 入經配置容許該使用者決定用於控制該等色彩指示器的色 彩的一策略。此使用者控制輸入可包含多種使用者互動。 例如，該使用者可選擇哪個色彩策略用於該等導引光，以 便使§玄鍵盤適於使用者偏愛。例如，該使用者可為每個手 指選擇一色彩，該色彩係易於使用者記憶。該使用者可在 用於該等色彩指示器的一組預定色彩策略之間選擇’例 如，用於手指選擇的色彩或用作為鍵按壓力指示器的色 彩，用於指示一鍵按壓的持續時間的&彩，隨機僅用作為 -審美效果的色彩’或由該使用者選擇的用於所有鍵的一 固定色彩。該使用者亦可選擇適於在不同技能下之使用者 之預疋組水準之一者（例如自一段音樂之一簡單單音符 版本及至基於一專業鋼琴家之一唱片之一版本)。 访亥音付輸入可經配置以技」々仗a * 夏乂接收待次奏之該等音符，該等音 符在形式上為以下列之至少_者形式之該組音符之一數位 表不：—音樂樂器數位介面⑽DI)信號或檔案、一咖 棒、一記憶體卡、一資料虛μ , 貝科碟片。替代地或另外，該音符輪 入可係由—掃描n完成’該掃描器經配置用於掃描印刷的 音符，並且將音符轉換成為-數位表示。進-步，該音樂 鍵盤可有一音符輸入， 、 曰符輸入在製造期間僅能讀取音 符-次，㈣儲存在—預料媒 憶體)上之一音符庫的形式。 硬磲4電子5己 137844.doc 201003587 在一第二態樣中，本發明提供一種音樂樂器，其包括： -一根據第一態樣的音樂鍵盤，該音樂鍵盤包含若干鍵按 壓偵測器，該等鍵按壓偵測與該等各自鍵配置在一起，以 便谓測鍵按壓；及 產生器，S玄產生器經配置以根據該偵測的鍵按壓而產 生一輸出信號。 在一實施例中，該音樂鍵盤回應於該等偵測的鍵按壓產 生电輸出k號，且其中該產生器經配置以回應於自該音 樂鍵盤的該電輸出信號而產生一電音訊信號。此實施例可 為一種根據鍵按壓而輸出一MIDI信號的MIDI鍵盤，例 如，用於連接至一外部聲音處理器或一電腦。替代地或另 外’該產生器可經配置以回應於該等制的鍵㈣而輸出 一電音訊信號，例如，此音訊信號可施加至一揚聲器，該 揚聲器回應地產生-聽覺信號K樂樂器可為具有一揚 聲器或一組立體揚聲器之一配置鍵盤、一數位鋼琴、一小 孩的鍵盤’或一專屬訓練鍵盤或類似物。 或者，β亥產生益包含一琴M與琴弦的機構，該機構經配 置以根據該等制的鍵按壓而產生一聽覺輸出信號，且因 此該音樂樂器可為一内建有訓練能力的鋼琴，諸如平臺鋼 琴（grand—。）、大鍵琴（harpsich〇rd)或類似物。在鋼琴之 -特定實施例中，該鍵按壓偵測器係一電子鍵按壓偵測 器’其經由致動器可啓動產出該視覺輸出信號之該琴槌與 琴弦的機構。運用此鋼琴，該琴槌與琴弦機構可在訓練期 間被切斷，取而代之’其中使用者可經由耳機聽見其自己 137844.doc -10· 201003587 的演奏。 應瞭解該第一態樣提及的實施例及優點亦適用於該第二 態樣。 在第-’4樣中’本發明提供—種用於控制—音樂鍵盤的 方法，該音樂鍵盤具有與各自音符相關聯的鍵且具有與各 自鍵相關聯的個別可控制色彩指示器，該方法包含： -漬取待演奏的一組音符；及 •產生控制信號，用以關於色彩按根據該組音符之-音序 來控制5亥等色彩指示器，以便為一使用者指示在-給定時 間按壓哪個鍵。 -奢解為該第-_樣提及的等效實施例及優點亦適用於 該第三態樣。 A在第四㈣中’本發明提供—種經配置以執行根據該 第三態樣之方法的電腦可讀程式碼。此程式碼可呈現在一 貧料載體上，例如占一 r-L· r#. 成一磁碟、一記憶體卡、一記憶體棒、 一硬碟等形式的—資料載體。 幻田述的本發明的態樣可各自與任一其他態樣或與其 等子I樣/實施例紐合。本發明的此等及其他態樣將參考 下文中描述的實施例予間明’據此可獲深—層之了解。 本發明的實施例將僅藉由實例，參考圖式被描述。 【實施方法】 =圖、.會示根據本發明的一實施例的一音樂鍵盤之部分。 =鍵盤包含一音符輸入NI ’該音符輸入NI經配置以讀取待 气奏之、且θ符N。該音符輸入NI可為一記憶體卡讀卡 137844.doc 201003587 機、一磁碟讀卡機或類似物的形式，該音符輸入ni接收一 MIDI格式或-製造商專屬格式的該等音符n。應暸解，該 曰符輸人NI不是本發明的—本質部分並因此可選擇為待演 奏之該等音符N之任何類型之輸入。 在圖1中，繪示的實施例有實施作為用於所有鍵κ的個別 可控制色彩光源LS的色彩指示器CI。一處理器ρ(較佳地一 $位信號處理器）自該音符輸入NI接收待演奏之該等音 付，亚產生控制信號CS以控制經配置的該等光源ls，使 得該等光源LS在該鍵盤的各自鍵〖的—可見表面上產生可 見光。為了 4明之目的’該等光源LS被顯示為自該等鍵κ 刀離，然而如稍後將說日月，該光源可被内建於該等鍵κ 中。該等控制信號CS取決於光源LS的選擇。然❼，大致 上，該處理器P產生該等控制信號cs，使得可較佳地關於5 個或更多色彩來控制與每個鍵〖相關聯的個別光源ls，因 此容許指派—個色彩給兩手之各手指。在緣示卜該處理 產生用於每個鍵κ的單獨控制信號cm應瞭解，201003587 VI. Description of the Invention: TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to the field of music keyboards. More specifically, the present invention relates to the field of having a training ability to guide a user's music keyboard during the performance of a piece of music. [Prior Art] Learning how to play a keyboard instrument (such as a piano or organ) is a process that is long and often tedious. Not only do you have to learn how to place and move your fingers, but you also need to learn how to read the score and how to develop a correct sense of rhythm and style. Many people who started this process gave up before being proficient, because it was too difficult to maintain the rules of practice and participation in the course. Accordingly, several devices and devices for training devices for keyboard instruments are known in the art, for example in the form of additional devices for positioning on a piano, or in the form of built-in devices in keyboard instruments. U.S. Patent 5,392,682 describes a computerized training device for learning to play on a "piano or other musical keyboard instrument". The light source is positioned to illuminate the keys corresponding to the notes to be played in order to guide the user to select the keys to be pressed. A thumbnail showing the glory to the left hand is provided 'where individual fingers can be illuminated to help the user select which finger is used to press the keys. The problem with the training device of the patent 5,392,682 is that the focus is on the keyboard to find out which key to press, and the finger display is used to find the finger of the used one. This process requires the use. ~7, 中, and therefore the user can quickly get tired and lose I37844.doc 201003587 Interest 0 [Invention] Following the above description, one object of the present invention can be regarded as providing a music keyboard, the music keyboard can A fairly simple and interesting way to guide the user to play a piece of music. The invention is defined by independent claims. An affiliate request defines an advantageous embodiment. According to a first aspect, the present invention provides a music keyboard comprising: - a note input configured to read data representing a set of notes to be played; - a set of keys 'the set of keys and respective Musical notes are associated; - a number of individually controllable color indicators, such as color indicators associated with the respective keys, wherein the color indicators are configured to indicate a predetermined set of different colors in response to a control signal a color; and: - a processor, where is configured to generate control money to control the color indicators in accordance with a sequence of the note group to indicate to a user that pressing at a given time Which key. This keyboard is suitable for training a user to play a piece of music in a more interesting and less exhausting way than prior art devices. The reason is that the individual controllable colors can be used, for example, to indicate to the user which finger to use, and because the finger indicates the finger to be used, for example, the available color, the user only wants to focus on the keyboard and keep up. The indicated key. In particular, in the case of the embodiment, the color indications n are positioned as visible portions of the keys. If the user is trained to select the appropriate finger, the color can be used for pure entertainment and fun (e.g., random color), or to indicate that the key is pressed (e.g., green) or wrong (e.g., red). Further, color luxury _. : Used as an indicator for pressing the force of the key. There are many different offers: and strategies for controlling individual controllable color indicators A 』V, adult use can be adapted to other boring learning courses for children, the color can be used to suck the child Note that in the case of the sound of 1 (4), the child will not be able to acquire this stage from the traditional learning course. The phrase "-predetermined group of different colors" should be understood to mean three or more different colors. Preferably at least 5 different colors are selected which will allow one finger of both hands to use one color (e.g., red, green k, H, and white). However, to enhance the entertainment effect, it is best to choose between more than 5 colors, such as more than one color, such as more than one color. In some real colors, the color can be controlled to form an almost desirable chromaticity (e.g., corresponding to 16-bit, 24-bit, 32-bit, or 64-bit color resolution). In a real target, the processor is configured to individually control the fingers to produce different colors to guide the user how to = key m's color of the color indicators can be controlled to indicate to the user which The finger is used to press the button. Alternatively or in addition, the color of the color indicators can be controlled to indicate to the user which force is used for pressing. The saturation of the colors can indicate to the user which force is used to press the key, such as for a soft color that is soft pressed or a dark color that is used for a heavy press. In some embodiments, a meta-color indicator includes a respective light source. Example 137844.doc 201003587 For example, the light sources can be individually controllable color light sources that are configured to produce different colors of light. Alternatively, the light source can be configured to produce different colors of light when interacting with a color producing material. In some embodiments, the light sources can be positioned relative to the respective keys to illuminate at least a portion of the color indicator on a visible surface of the respective keys. The light sources can be positioned at the respective keys (4) to produce light through at least a portion of the visible surface of the respective keys. These embodiments are advantageous because they are hidden and invisible when not in use. In particular, the light sources can be configured to produce different colors of light by altering the coating over the at least a portion of the keys, for example, the color change coating is configured to respond Control the signal to change the color. In some embodiments, the color indicators are implemented as surfaces of the visible portions of the keys, the keys being covered by a layer of electrically addressable material configured to be based on the control signal Provides a reflection of color light. These embodiments can be made in a low power consumption version as this embodiment does not have to include any source of force. The layer referred to is a m-color liquid crystal layer called an electrically controllable color ink. One or more light sources (preferably to provide a white light source) can be configured to provide light on the color indicators on one or more keys (e.g., all keys). The light source can be turned "on" and "off" according to the sequence or the light source can be used to provide a fixed light to illuminate the color indicators. For example, the light on the color indicators can be provided by ambient light. In embodiments where the color indicators are implemented as individually controllable light sources 137844.doc 201003587, the light sources may comprise light emitting diodes, such as red, green and blue light emitting diodes (RGB LEDs). With *RGB LEDs, color can be controlled by simply controlling the electrical signals to the LEDs without the need for additional color-generating materials. In the case of a light source that provides white light or light provided by another fixed color mixture, a number of light sources having different colors for each key must be used in order to mix the light into a desired color or to provide another type of color. A member is produced, such as those mentioned above. Some embodiments include a plurality of key press detectors that are configured with respective keys to detect key presses and thereby generate a feedback signal. This feedback can be used in the training process of different methods. In particular, the processor can compare the keystrokes of the debt test with the set of notes to be played based on the feedback signal and thereby determine the amount of erroneous key presses. This amount of erroneous key press can be used to adjust the beat of the sequence to adapt the beat of the sequence to suit the user's skill, such as slowing down the sequence until the amount of error 2 key presses is reached - reasonable The level indicates that the user can keep up with the beat. During this process, an erroneous key press can be indicated to the user to provide instant feedback to the user. This can be done by the user indicating the wrong key press by the color indicator, for example, by asking for a color (especially colored light) to indicate that the key was incorrectly pressed (or (yes) that was incorrectly unpressed' or borrowed A key is selected by a particular color 'such as red to indicate an erroneously pressed key. If the amount of erroneous key presses is below the threshold, the processor can be configured to turn off the color indicators, for example, By selecting a neutral color, or if there is colored light, the light is cut off. Thus, the music keyboard 137844.doc 201003587 makes itself suitable for the user to play at a desired level, and thus when the user has reached The pilot light is turned off at a certain training level. The music keyboard can include a user control input configured to allow the user to determine a strategy for controlling the color of the color indicators. The user control input can include a variety of user interactions. For example, the user can select which color strategy to use for the pilot light to make the „玄键盘 keyboard suitable for user preference. For example, the user can select a color for each finger that is easy for the user to remember. The user can select between a set of predetermined color strategies for the color indicators 'eg, for finger selection Color or color used as a key press pressure indicator, & color used to indicate the duration of a key press, randomly used only as a color for aesthetic effects or one selected by the user for all keys Fixed color. The user can also select one of the pre-emptive levels suitable for users under different skills (eg from a simple single-note version of one piece of music and to one of the recordings based on one of the professional pianists) The access to the Haiyin pay input can be configured to receive the notes of the in-sequential play, which are formally represented by one of the following notes in the form of at least one of the following: : - Musical Instrument Digital Interface (10) DI) Signal or file, a coffee stick, a memory card, a data virtual μ, Becko disc. Alternatively or additionally, the note wheeling can be done by - scanning n. The scanner is configured to scan the printed notes and convert the notes into a - digit representation. In the step-by-step, the music keyboard can have a note input, the note input can only read the note-time during manufacture, and (4) the form of the note library stored on the -predicted media. In a second aspect, the present invention provides a musical instrument comprising: - a music keyboard according to a first aspect, the music keyboard comprising a plurality of key press detectors, The key press detections are arranged with the respective keys for pre-measurement key presses; and the generator, the S-type generator is configured to generate an output signal based on the detected key presses. In one embodiment, the music keyboard generates an electrical output k number in response to the detected key presses, and wherein the generator is configured to generate an electrical audio signal in response to the electrical output signal from the music keyboard. This embodiment can be a MIDI keyboard that outputs a MIDI signal based on key presses, for example, for connection to an external sound processor or a computer. Alternatively or additionally, the generator can be configured to output an electrical signal in response to the keys (4) of the system, for example, the audio signal can be applied to a speaker that responsively produces an audible signal. A keyboard, a digital piano, a child's keyboard, or an exclusive training keyboard or the like is provided for one of a speaker or a set of stereo speakers. Alternatively, the mechanism includes a piano M and a string, the mechanism being configured to generate an audible output signal according to the key presses of the keys, and thus the musical instrument can be a piano with built-in training capabilities Such as a platform piano (grand-.), a harpsich (rd) or the like. In a particular embodiment of the piano, the key press detector is an electronic key press detector 'which activates the mechanism for producing the hammer and strings of the visual output signal via the actuator. With this piano, the hammer and string mechanism can be cut off during training, and instead the user can hear his own performance 137844.doc -10· 201003587 via headphones. It should be understood that the embodiments and advantages mentioned in this first aspect are also applicable to this second aspect. In the '4th' the present invention provides a method for controlling a music keyboard having keys associated with respective notes and having individually controllable color indicators associated with respective keys, the method The method comprises: - a set of notes to be played; and a control signal for controlling a color indicator according to the set of notes according to the set of notes, so as to indicate to a user Which key is pressed by time. - The equivalent embodiments and advantages mentioned in the first paragraph are also applicable to the third aspect. A in the fourth (four) 'the present invention provides a computer readable code configured to perform the method according to the third aspect. The code can be presented on a poor carrier, such as a r-L·r#. a data carrier in the form of a disk, a memory card, a memory stick, a hard disk, and the like. The aspects of the invention of the illusion may each be associated with any other aspect or with its I-like/embodiment. These and other aspects of the present invention will be understood by reference to the embodiments described hereinafter. Embodiments of the invention will be described by way of example only with reference to the drawings. [Embodiment Method] = Diagram, a part of a music keyboard according to an embodiment of the present invention will be shown. = The keyboard contains a note input NI'. The note input NI is configured to read the to-be-sounded and θ-symbol N. The note input NI can be in the form of a memory card reader 137844.doc 201003587, a disk reader or the like that receives a note n of a MIDI format or a manufacturer-specific format. It will be appreciated that the input NI is not an essential part of the invention and can therefore be selected as any type of input of the notes N to be played. In Fig. 1, the illustrated embodiment has a color indicator CI implemented as an individual controllable color source LS for all keys κ. A processor ρ (preferably a $bit signal processor) receives the tone to be played from the note input NI, and generates a control signal CS to control the configured light sources ls such that the light sources LS are The respective keys of the keyboard - visible light on the visible surface. For the purposes of the present invention, the light sources LS are shown to be detached from the keys κ, however, as will be described later, the light source can be built into the keys κ. These control signals CS depend on the selection of the light source LS. Then, in general, the processor P generates the control signals cs such that the individual light sources ls associated with each key are preferably controlled with respect to 5 or more colors, thus allowing assignment of a color to Fingers of both hands. In the case of the edge, the process produces a separate control signal cm for each key κ should be understood,
只IV、上°亥處理盗P可產生具有包含資訊以容許個別色彩 控制所有光源的控制信號cs，例如一8位元、16位元、K 位元或64位元之數位碼。該數位碼接著被解碼以形成至每 個個別光源LS的控制信號c：S。 逆用所繪示的設置’該處理器P可產生控制信號以 按對應於待演奏之該組音符__音序來控制該等> 々x便為使用者指示在一給定時間按壓哪個鍵K，令 母個手指被指派一個色彩以利於正確使用手指。視情2 137844.doc 12 201003587 定（未顯示），該處理器p可接收一使用者輸入（以一按鈕、 撥號盤、一滑鼠、一操縱桿、一觸控螢幕等的形式）， 使用者可利用此輸入來選擇使用的色彩策略，例如停止色 彩或選擇使用用於指示鍵按壓力的色彩等。 如繪示的，該鍵盤包含若干鍵按壓偵測器，該等鍵按壓 偵測器根據鍵K按壓配置以產生一回饋信號f s。可輸出相 同信號作為一鍵按壓信號KP，以控制根據該鍵尺按壓可產 生聲音4號的一音效卡或聲音處理器。該回饋信號可由 該處理器P用以計算在演奏期間錯誤的鍵尺按壓的量。因 此，該處理器P可根據該使用者的演奏，調整（例如）節拍 或使用手指的量。特定言之，該處理器p可回應於一偵測 的錯誤鍵K按壓的量而在不同色彩策略之間選擇。 圖2顯示自側可見的一鍵K的一截面，如對藉由定位於一 鍵K中的一色衫光源CLD實施一色彩指示器CI的一方式之 緣示’該色彩光源CLD為諸如一 rgb LEd。如可見，該 RGB LED CLD經配置在該鍵Κ的中空部分中，以提供有色 背光至該鍵κ的一半透明或透明可見表面部分vs。光導體 可用於提供決定該光源CLD的精確位置的自由度。施加至 RGB LED CLD的該控制信號以係以一電RGB信號的形 式，該電RGB信號可控制該尺(^ LED CLD以產生多種不 同色彩的光。 圖3繪示藉由在每個鍵K之一可視表面上的一個別可控制 色彩反射材料層之一色彩指示器CI的實施方案。如圖2 中，繪示-鍵K的-側截面。該鍵的該可視表面部分^的 137844.doc 13 201003587 p刀係由所s胃的電子墨水ei層所覆蓋該電子墨水層 …置以回應於施加至該層EI之一控制信號CS而改變色 彩或者，此層可為—彩色液晶層。 應瞭解可以多種方法實施用於該等鍵K的該等個別色 “曰丁器例如·單獨使用的色彩光源；與一色彩改變反 射：透月或半透明材料組合使用的單一色彩光源；或色 和光源及色衫改變材料層之—組合；或單獨使用的色彩 改變反射材料。 4以圖表形式繪示根據本發明的一單機音樂樂器，即 曰柒鍵盤樂器，其包含一音樂鍵盤MK，例如一具有61 個鍵或88個鍵的鍵盤’如上文說明根據本發明，該音樂鍵 盤MK&配置以讀取待演奏之—組音符n。該鍵盤歡回應 於鍵按壓而產生一電信號KP。此信號KP係由一聲音產生 斋G接收，5亥聲音產生器G回應於該鍵按壓信號而產生 一電音訊信號AS。此電音訊信號AS經由一適當的放大器 施加至-揚聲器（或—組立體揚聲器）。此具有訓練能力的 單機音樂樂ϋ可為-數位鋼琴一配置鍵盤或—小孩的玩 具鍵盤。 總之，本發明提供具有基於色彩之訓練能力的一音樂鍵 盤ΜΚ。續取一組待演奏的音符Ν。與各自音符相關聯的一 組鍵Κ係由該使用者演奏。色彩指示器CI係與該等各自鍵 Κ相關聯，以便產生用於每個鍵之個別可控制的不同色彩 的光。一處理器Ρ個別地產生控制信號cs以按根據該組音 符N之一音序來控制該等色彩指示器CI，以便為一使用者 137844.doc -14· 201003587 指示在一給定時間按壓哪彳 & 1個鍵κ。不同色彩策略可被選擇 以在訓練期間輔助該传用去_ ., 助系便用者’例如藉由使用用於每個手指 的-個色彩而為該使用者指示哪個手指用於一給定鍵按 壓。該等色彩指示iiCI可實施為個別地可控制色彩光源 諸如内建於該等鍵K^RGB LED$，以透過該鍵K的 -透明或半透明部分產生有色光。替代地，藉由使用一電 可控制彩色墨水層或—彩色液晶層而提供該等色彩至該等Only the IV, the upper hacker can generate a control signal cs having information to allow individual colors to control all of the light sources, such as an 8-bit, 16-bit, K-bit or 64-bit digital code. The digital code is then decoded to form a control signal c:S to each individual light source LS. Inverting the illustrated settings 'The processor P can generate a control signal to control the > __ sequence corresponding to the set of notes to be played </ RTI> 便 x to indicate to the user which one to press at a given time The key K causes the parent finger to be assigned a color to facilitate proper use of the finger. Depending on the situation 2 137844.doc 12 201003587 (not shown), the processor p can receive a user input (in the form of a button, dial, a mouse, a joystick, a touch screen, etc.), use This input can be used to select a color strategy to use, such as stopping color or choosing to use a color to indicate key press pressure. As shown, the keyboard includes a plurality of key press detectors that press the configuration according to the key K to generate a feedback signal f s . The same signal can be output as a one-key press signal KP to control a sound card or sound processor that can produce a sound number 4 according to the keystroke. The feedback signal can be used by the processor P to calculate the amount of erroneous keystroke depressions during performance. Therefore, the processor P can adjust, for example, the beat or the amount of fingers used, depending on the performance of the user. In particular, the processor p can select between different color strategies in response to a detected amount of error key K presses. 2 shows a section of a key K visible from the side, such as a way of implementing a color indicator CI by a color shirt source CLD positioned in a key K. The color light source CLD is such as an rgb. Led. As can be seen, the RGB LED CLD is disposed in the hollow portion of the key to provide a colored backlight to the transparent or transparent visible surface portion vs of the key κ. The photoconductor can be used to provide a degree of freedom that determines the precise position of the source CLD. The control signal applied to the RGB LED CLD is in the form of an electrical RGB signal that can control the scale (^ LED CLD to produce a plurality of different colors of light. Figure 3 depicts by each key K An embodiment of a color indicator CI of one of the layers of the color reflective material that can be controlled on one of the visible surfaces. As shown in Fig. 2, the - side section of the -key K is shown. The visible surface portion of the key is 137844. Doc 13 201003587 The p-knife is covered by the layer of electronic ink ei of the stomach of the s. The electronic ink layer is placed in response to a control signal CS applied to one of the layers EI to change the color or the layer may be a color liquid crystal layer. It will be appreciated that the individual colors of the keys K can be implemented in a variety of ways, such as a color light source used alone; with a color-changing reflection: a single color source used in combination with a translucent or translucent material; or a color A combination of a light source and a color changing layer of material; or a color-changing reflective material used alone. 4 A graphical representation of a stand-alone musical instrument, i.e., a keyboard musical instrument, comprising a musical keyboard MK, for example, in the form of a chart, for example A keyboard having 61 keys or 88 keys 'As explained above, according to the present invention, the music keyboard MK& is configured to read the set of notes n to be played. The keyboard generates an electrical signal KP in response to the key press. The signal KP is received by a sound generating G, and the 5H sound generator G generates an electrical signal AS in response to the key pressing signal. The electrical signal AS is applied to the speaker through a suitable amplifier (or - stereo Speaker) This training single music player can be equipped with a keyboard or a child's toy keyboard for a digital piano. In summary, the present invention provides a music keyboard with color-based training capabilities. Notes. A set of keys associated with respective notes are played by the user. Color indicators CI are associated with the respective keys to produce individually controllable different colors for each key. a processor Ρ individually generates a control signal cs to control the color indicators CI according to a sequence of the set of notes N for a user 137844.doc -14· 20100358 7 indicates which 彳&1 key κ is pressed at a given time. Different color strategies can be selected to assist the transfer during training, _., help the user's by using for each finger a color for the user to indicate which finger is used for a given key press. The color indications iiCI can be implemented as individually controllable color light sources such as built in the keys K^RGB LED$ to The transparent or translucent portion of the bond K produces colored light. Alternatively, the color is provided by using an electrically controllable color ink layer or a color liquid crystal layer
代表鍵按壓& -回饋信號Fs可用於調適訓練課程， 例如音序節拍，使其適於使用者的實際演奏。 揭不的κ &例的某些特定細節係為了說明而不是限制之 目的而被闡明’以便提供本發明之—清晰及徹底的瞭解。 然而，热悉此項技術者應暸解，可在不確切地一致於本文 闡月的、”®節的其他貫施例中實踐本發明，❿不脫離如由隨 附申請專利範圍定義的本發明的範疇。進一步，在上下文 中，且為了簡短與清楚的目的，已為吾人所熟知的襞置、 免路及方法之詳細的描述已被省略，以便避免不必要的詳 述及可能的混a。用語「包含」&「包括」不排除存在其 他π件或步驟之存在。另外，儘管個別特徵可包含在不同 月求項中，但此等特徵可被有利地組合，且在不同請求項 中的包含物不意謂特徵的一組合為不可行及/或有利。另 外’單數的參考不排除複數。因此，對「一 J、「一個」、 第」、「第一」等之參考不排除複數。此外，請求項中 的翏考符號不應視為限制該範疇。 【圖式簡單說明】 137844.doc -15- 201003587 圖1繪示一音樂鍵盤實施例之一圖表； 圖2繪示具有背光的一鍵之一截面； 圖3繪示在其表面上具有一色彩反射材料的一鍵之一載 面；及 圖4繪示一音樂鍵盤實施例。 【主要元件符號說明】 AS 電音訊信號 CI 色彩指示器 CLD 色彩光源 CS 控制信號 EI 電子墨水 FS 回饋信號 G 聲音產生器 K 鍵 KP 鍵按壓信號 LS 光源 MK 音樂鍵盤 N 音符 NI 音符輸入 P 處理器 VS 可見表面部分 137844.doc •16-The representative key press &-feedback signal Fs can be used to adapt a training session, such as a sequence beat, to suit the actual performance of the user. The specific details of the κ & exemplifications are set forth to illustrate, but not limit, the invention in order to provide a clear and thorough understanding of the invention. However, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced in other embodiments that are not exactly consistent with the "section" of this section, and do not depart from the invention as defined by the scope of the accompanying claims. Further, in the context, and for the sake of brevity and clarity, detailed descriptions of the devices, paths and methods that are well known to us have been omitted in order to avoid unnecessary detail and possible mixing. The terms "include" & "include" do not exclude the existence of other π pieces or steps. In addition, although individual features may be included in different monthly claims, such features may be advantageously combined, and inclusions in different claims are not meant to be infeasible and/or advantageous. The 'singular reference' does not exclude the plural. Therefore, references to "a J, "a", "an", "first", etc. do not exclude the plural. In addition, the reference symbol in the request item should not be considered as limiting the category. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a diagram showing one embodiment of a music keyboard; FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a key having a backlight; FIG. 3 is a color having a color on the surface thereof. One of the keys of the reflective material; and FIG. 4 illustrates an embodiment of a music keyboard. [Main component symbol description] AS electrical signal CI color indicator CLD color light source CS control signal EI electronic ink FS feedback signal G sound generator K key KP key press signal LS light source MK music keyboard N note NI note input P processor VS Visible surface part 137844.doc •16-