WO2008147356A1 - Appareil et système d'apprentissage électronique de musique morpheus - Google Patents

Appareil et système d'apprentissage électronique de musique morpheus Download PDF

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WO2008147356A1
WO2008147356A1 PCT/US2007/012751 US2007012751W WO2008147356A1 WO 2008147356 A1 WO2008147356 A1 WO 2008147356A1 US 2007012751 W US2007012751 W US 2007012751W WO 2008147356 A1 WO2008147356 A1 WO 2008147356A1
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  • This invention relates to user input and output devices for use within a multimedia learning environment such as electronic learning systems, game systems and computers. More particularly it relates to teaching and self learning of music. Even more particularly it relates to DIV (Do-It- Yourself) learning of Morpheus music notation system in multimedia learning environment of special purpose apparatus and devises.
  • a multimedia learning environment such as electronic learning systems, game systems and computers. More particularly it relates to teaching and self learning of music. Even more particularly it relates to DIV (Do-It- Yourself) learning of Morpheus music notation system in multimedia learning environment of special purpose apparatus and devises.
  • the present invention captures the ingredients and joy of playing a musical instrument through the Morpheus Music Notation System and transfers it into a digital learning experience in the format of an electronic multimedia platform.
  • This multimedia platform device would also include application software covering educational syllabuses for all languages using this same learning experience.
  • the apparatus or electronic device comprises a set of input controls that allow maneuverability within two, three and four dimensional environments, input slots to accept and send data to other devices which in turn connect to a structured learning experience for stand alone users and within a LAN or WAN network.
  • the electronic device works specifically within two separate environments.
  • the first is the Entertainment Environment 130 and the second is the Education Environment 136.
  • the Entertainment environment 130 comprises two databases of information MVTS database 132 and MSM-D database 134.
  • the second, the Education Environment 136 comprises one database of information called MEP-D database 138.
  • These two environments are then linked with two music software processors called the Morpheus Music Processor 142 and the Morpheus Root Processor 144.
  • This digital and electronic learning experience spreads its adaptability into all musical instruments including but not limited to keyed, string (fret and non-fret) wind and percussion in their various incarnations.
  • This Educational application software 138 is also garnered and designed to include a myriad of school subjects which can be studied either on a stand alone basis or within the LAN 32 and WAN 30 networks. Thoughts and ideas on a recordable digital diary of the user's life as they mature through into adulthood are also mentioned within this application. This recordable digital diary would work in tandem with European Patent Application No: 04026451/7 by Schybergson, Curtis & Lindholm and the device 2 would be a realistic medium to introduce this concept into society.
  • Each device comprises two types of memory.
  • a ROM memory which would contain factory stored data already on the device and a learning memory, which would store new and personal data, where as the child encounters new experiences, the device does also and records each event in detail. What would then occur is that on reaching the end of each age category for each of the four device types, these learning memory chips or banks can be removed by the manufacturer at the request of the individual and either digitally decoded and uncompressed into digital audio and or visual data, which is encoded onto a digital medium like DVDs' for example. These DVDs could then be viewed and heard by the individual revolving around the following experiences using digital audio and visual technology.
  • first steps first virtual tutoring experiences in the learning of musical instruments and gradually moving into gaming environments within entertainment.
  • Everything that can be recorded surrounding the child's history is uploaded into the device and is recorded onto a removable external memory bank to prevent outside entities from downloading very personal information about a child or teenager.
  • This removable memory bank is not accessible by the individual to prevent damage to the memory bank and also in order to prevent the child from deleting memory that they may regret when they get older.
  • Everything recorded by the device be it visual or audio signals can be viewed in summary by the user in stages at anytime but it cannot be viewed in its entirety due to constrictions with compressed data memory within the device.
  • Hamalainen International Publication No. WO 2005/001809 A3 in the examples listed mention a method and corresponding equipment by which a synthesizer/MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is able to perform optimally a MIDI file taking into account extended scalable polyphony data.
  • signal flow data which specifies pressure signals from an instrument device using the embodiment disclosed within the Morpheus Music Notation System which is specific hand and finger configuration for playing exact and specific values from a musical instrument.
  • Kimble International Publication No. WO 2004/017187 in the examples listed mention a data input device for individuals with limited hand function.
  • Kimble references a sensing apparatus preferably in the form of a glove which fits over the hands, within which are mounted multiple sensors capable of detecting minute voluntary motion of the fingers.
  • a sensor interpreter in a receiving digital device is configured for an individual user to recognize different finger movements or combinations of finger movements as respective characters corresponding to the keys of a computer keyboard.
  • the data that is constructed, calculated and sent to the sensor interpreter is computer keyboard data enabling individuals with limited hand function to type text within a laptop of similar computer device.
  • Kimble's' invention it is not representing a method that takes into account the exact moment whether it be second or millisecond when the finger of either hand presses a specific key on a musical instrument. Neither are they representing a method that takes into account the exact finger in the said finger designation format of A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I and J of which finger is used to play a specific key on a musical instrument. Neither are they representing a method that takes into account the exact musical note of any musical instrument within a complete and specifically structured format which gathers all this specific data and transferring same said data to an interface as proposed by the Morpheus Music Notation System. b) Jarrett & Sethuraman (International Publication No.
  • WO 2003/105122 Al in the examples listed mention a method which revolves around representation and creation of a music score using the embodiments of conventional notation.
  • Jarrett & Sethuraman invention it is not representing a method whereby the exact embodiments of the Morpheus Music Notation System, which is exact finger co-ordination using said alpha characters and exact specific notes of an instrument using said numeric characters, which is then represented within a computer interface.
  • Davis & Erickson International Publication No. WO/2003/065344
  • a method and system for creating and/or performing music via the Internet The music is created and/or performed at a client system using a software application and sound tone-banks/loops delivered via a server system.
  • the server system responds to an authorized user's request to transmit the necessary application and tone-banks/loops to the client, thereby creating a complete environment where the user can actuate the tones in the tone-bank or loops and store the actuation events locally or on a remote system for later retrieval.
  • the server system responds to an authorized user's request to transmit the necessary application and tone-banks/loops to the client, thereby creating a complete environment where the user can actuate the tones in the tone-bank or loops and store the actuation events locally or on a remote system for later retrieval.
  • It is not representing a method whereby instruction via the internet to a client user occurs which informs them using the exact said embodiments of the Morpheus Music Notation System what fingers to use with regard to said alpha character finger co-ordination and said numerical values with regard to the exact notes of an instrument device.
  • Salter International Publication No. WO/2003/036587 in the examples listed mention a method whereby a musical keyboard is connected
  • the computer implements a graphical user interface for teaching users to play the musical instrument.
  • a computer readable music file such as a MIDI file, is used to drive the creation of game objects that travel from a point of origination along a path toward a key of a virtual keyboard.
  • the user is awarded with an audio presentation, a visual presentation and/or with game points.
  • the game can be played with selectable, progressively more difficult challenges that the user masters on the road to proficiency.
  • Salter's' invention it is using the embodiments of conventional notation as a fundamental for its structure.
  • Brinkman & Hamilton (US Patent No. 6,740,803 B2) in the examples listed mention a computer device that allows for the selection and display of a multimedia presentation of an audio file to a user.
  • the complete concept within Brinkman & Hamilton's' invention use conventional notation theory as a fundamental whether it be representation within various user windows of Guitar Sound Theory or adjusting the physical characteristics of this sound theory using virtual knobs or buttons on screen.
  • Another objective of this invention is to provide methods, devices and systems using electronic means, where people learn instantly exactly what fingers to use in the butterfly effect detailed in US-2007-0044638-A1 published on March 01, 2007 when taking up an instrument and the window of creativity continues because of no requirement to ever learn standard musical theory of any level.
  • Another objective of this invention is to provide methods, devices and systems using electronic means to introduce children to music through educational programs and entertainment programs which utilize various external devices to aid in the process where each of the four devices categorized above build foundations for learning, where children and adults interact within a LAN & WAN network to share their experiences in a tranquil or competitive format.
  • Another objective of this invention is to provide methods, devices and systems using electronic means to create a vast recordable memory bank S containing years of data as the child matures into an adult, utilizing visual and audio mediums like webcams, internal microphones and music processing software. These memory banks would then be decoded and uncompressed into a specific format that would allow the child to measure its maturing stages both visually and audibly.
  • Another objective of this invention is to provide methods, devices and systems using electronic means where the user would be able to select an instrument they wish to learn, connect it via optical or other cabling mechanisms to the electronic device and communication occurs via digital signals which would pass to and from the two devices to instruct the child visually in the process of S learning this same instrument.
  • Another objective of this invention is to provide methods, devices and systems using electronic means where manufacturers could create specific learning devices which could provide the child with a virtual teacher to learn various syllabuses from schools whatever the educational subject. This would help to0 enhance a child's learning curve that occurs in tandem within a school environment.
  • Another objective of this invention is to provide methods, devices and systems using electronic means to make the learning of standard school subjects an enjoyable experience rather than a tedious one, where every concept imaginable is used in order for the users experience to be memorable, interactive and gain knowledge using philosophical areas as an example, while also informing the child about subjects which are not touched in school, like the worlds religions, true history of the world rather than history seen from the eyes of teachers. These subjects can then be split into multiple choice interactions which ensure the user is learning about life, rather than learning from someone else's' life.
  • Another objective of this invention is to provide methods, devices and systems using electronic means, which incorporates a translator, which allows interaction between children from different countries on a talk, type-translation basis.
  • the device translator decodes the child's sentence and a child in another country receives the translated version.
  • Another objective of this invention is to provide methods, devices and systems using electronic means in which the virtual memories on each device is unique to the user and any interaction with the device by the user is recorded, where the device is acknowledging the input from the user which constitutes a learning process within the device.
  • Another objective of this invention is to provide methods, devices and systems using electronic means where the manufacturer sets up a central portal that allows users to send and receive typed reviewed documents on various educational subjects, whether it be Word, Presentation or other formats which can be analyzed by other users in which the user learns from others' opinions as well as themselves.
  • Another objective of this invention is to provide methods, devices and systems using electronic means that even the blind can self teach, whether it be in
  • Another objective of this invention is that it can be popularized and maintained with ease.
  • Another objective of this invention is to make it suitable for users of a broad range of ages and situations. 0 21. Another objective of this invention is that it be capable of multiple uses in music and within the education system.
  • Another objective of this invention is to provide methods, devices and systems using electronic means that prevent users from depending on the competence of school teachers, where the idea is that the device in tandem with aS good teacher will ensure the child or user receives a complete educational format, but with an incompetent teacher the user does not suffer because of it.
  • FIG-I shows a drawing of the device 2 which contains three main elements comprised of a main control panel 8, input and virtual two, three and four dimensional environment motion controls 10 and recordable medium device centre 12.
  • FIG-2 shows a signal flow diagram where the device 2 can be connected to LAN 32 and WAN 30 host servers. Also displays examples of connected devices: physical keyboard device 14 and linking a Hand Configuration Device 20.
  • FIG-3 shows the main control panel area 8 of the device 2 0 IV.
  • FIG-4 shows the horizontal and vertical control centre area 10 of the device 2.
  • FIG-5 shows a detailed view of the horizontal and vertical control centre 1OA of device 2.
  • FIG-6 shows the vari-dime ⁇ sional motion controls 10c of device 2.
  • S VII. shows the recordable medium device centre 12 of device 2.
  • FIG-8 shows the left side view 72 of device 2.
  • FIG-9 shows the right side view 82 of device 2.
  • FIG-10 shows the rear view 96 of device 2.
  • FIG-Il shows a diagram of a physical device which in the example0 shown is a keyboard.
  • FIG-12 shows a drawing of the finger 16a with a specialized LED
  • FIG- 13 shows a drawing of the specifically designed touch sensor5 120a which makes up the Hand Configuration Sensory Device
  • FIG-14 shows the main signal flow diagram for the device 2.
  • FIG- 15 shows the signal flow diagram for the Entertainment
  • FIG-16 shows the signal flow diagram for the Entertainment
  • FIG- 17 shows the signal flow diagram for the Educational
  • FIG-18 shows a broader signal flow diagram for the MVTS application 132, linking with WAN 30 and LAN 32 host servers.
  • XIX shows a representation of a music score as it would appear within the Morpheus Music Processor using the embodiment of the Morpheus Music Notation System of US Application Number:
  • FIG-20 shows the signal flow of the Hand Configuration Devices link 20.
  • FIG-21 shows a drawing of the MMF medium 198 and how it supports X and Y signal flow data from the Morpheus Music
  • FIG-22A shows a specific Structure for Chord representation in music with Root 200, Mode 202, Logic Formula 204 and Inversion Value 214. XX ⁇ i.
  • FIG-22B shows a specific Structure for Scale representation in music with Root 200, Mode 206, Logic Formula 208 and Inversion Value 216.
  • FIG-22C shows a specific structure for Arpeggio representation
  • FIG-22D shows an example of finger configuration 222 and notes or keys 224 to be played with reference to a specific C Major Scale 220.
  • FIG-23A shows a specific diagram of Guitar Representation on a seven string guitar using the embodiments of the Morpheus Music
  • FIG-23B shows a diagram of the device tag that sits between the strings and fret-board of a stringed instrument like a seven string guitar XXVTII.
  • FIG-23C shows a notation presentation of guitar notation as it would appear using the embodiments of the Morpheus Music Notation System XXIX.
  • FIG-23D shows a notation presentation of guitar notation as it would appear using the exact numeric value of the classical piano layout as referenced within the Morpheus Music Notation System.
  • XXX TABLE A- shows a specific register Chart for Chords XXXI. TABLE B-shows a specific register Chart for Scales
  • Figure 1 displays a drawing of the device 2 and its preferred layout.
  • the screen 4 is a removable screen where the rest of the device 2 adapts to the visual display it interacts with for example such as a standard digital TV or Widescreen TV.
  • Figure 2 represents the signal flow with the device 2 when it is placed within a LAN 32 or WAN 30 network environment. Connection is via an RF modem 28 via Ethernet 98 or standard modem connection 100.
  • RF modem 28 via Ethernet 98 or standard modem connection 100.
  • Several physical devices and links 14, 20, 24, 26 can be connected which allow an interactive learning environment using an entertainment or educational format specifically created by manufacturers under a set of guidelines issued by each governmental entity. The user can alternate between a stand alone use, local area network LANs' with connections with schools via intranet servers, wide area network WANs' with online tutorship 58 or 54 and other virtual teaching environments.
  • Tutors 58 and 54 can interact with online tutors 58 and 54 linking with their ROM databases 44 and 48 which are created by them within a governmental registry basis using their devices 52 & 56 which instruct children and adults via the Main Terminals 36 and 40, outputting data results 38 and 42 in how to learn musical instruments and the myriad of subjects available in schools.
  • Tutors 58 and 54 can set up specific times for live online links 46 and 50 where a multitude of people from races all over the world can interact within an enjoyable and knowledgeable experience.
  • the output signals from the machine are translated into a universally agreed language via the manufacturer, where children and adults learn in harmony, taking part in debates and other projects all in the name of gaining knowledge about the worlds music and its history, rather than the opinions of music teachers who have followed a set path for decades.
  • This current trend of closed knowledge is then unfortunately passed onto children within the school music curriculum and because of this music education is not improving, but revolving around a set path of ignorance and other similar traits of human beings. Millions of students and musicians around the globe are not taught a collection of music genres but rather are only schooled in only one or two and are left to find the information on all the other music genres for themselves which is not available in a structured format. This then leaves a misunderstanding about various music cultures within the globe, where only music genres of each particular country are only celebrated and played by the people who were born into these countries.
  • Figure 3 shows a the main control panel area 8 of the device 2 which allows users to switch instantly between applications, be it the power on/off button 8A, online internet shop 8b, Entertainment Database 8c, Education Database 8d, volume controls 8e, Morpheus Root Processor software program 8f, Morpheus Music Processor software program 8g, MVTS application software 8h, MSM-D application software 8i and MEP-D application 8j. Also shown are switches for allowing control between alternate environments 8k and external speaker slots 81 which allow users to connect two professional speakers to the device 2.
  • Figure 4 shows the horizontal and vertical control centre area 10 of the device 2 which consist of three scroll wheels 10a, roller ball spring action input device 10b, three vari-dimensional motion controllers 10c, optional touchpad 1Od and online environment select switch 1Oe.
  • Figure 5 shows the horizontal and vertical control centre 10a consisting of a main horizontal scroll wheel 60, offset horizontal scroll wheel 62 and vertical scroll wheel 64.
  • Figure 6 shows the vari-dimensional motion controls 10c which consist of motion controls within a two, three and four dimensional environment. They are Z Axis Motion Controller 66, Y Axis 360 Degree Motion Controller 68 and X Axis 360 Degree Motion Controller 70.
  • Figure 7 shows the recordable medium device centre 12, which consists of 3.5" floppy disc drive 12a, removable memory stick slot 12b and DVD/CD-RW optical drive 12c.
  • Figure 8 shows the left side view 72 of the device 2,which consists of two, three and four dimensional surround sound audio output 74, Midi In port 76a and Midi Thru port 76b,two USB ports 78 and removable memory bank medium 80.
  • Figure 9 shows the right side view 82 of the device 2, which consists of a
  • FIG. 1 A" audio jack plug port 84, External TV/Widescreen output 86, Physical Device Optical Input/Output Data Port 88, Hand Configuration Sensory Device (HCSD) Encrypted Data port 90 and Hand Configuration LED Device (HCLD) Data port 92.Also included is an optional game console port 94.
  • Figure 10 shows the rear view 96 of the device 2,which consists of an
  • Ethernet port 98 Modem port 100, Microphone Jack 102, Headphone Jack 104,Stereo Jack Output 106, S- Video Output 108, External Memory Dump port 110, Ventilation Opening 112 and DC In Connector 114.
  • Figure 11 shows a diagram of the keys of a keyboard device 14. The keys are assigned a numeric value from one to eighty eight as detailed in US
  • Morpheus Music Processor 142 Morpheus Music Processor 142.
  • Figure 12 shows a drawing of the finger 16a with an LED Emitter 116 on the Hand Configuration LED Device (HCLD) 194.
  • the Read Only X signal flow data 118B is encrypted data that has as its origin 118A which is Read Write type signal.
  • the HCLD 194 receives a specific signal 118B from the Morpheus Music Processor 142 it emits the LED 116 that is situated around the knuckle are of the glove for example.
  • Figure 13 shows a drawing of the finger sensor 120a which receives and sends Read Write X signal flow data 118a to the Morpheus Music Processor 142.118 digital data to the device 2.
  • the sensor 120a is within the fingerprint area of a person's finger and is embedded in a glove or other medium where subsequent digital signals 118a are sent to and from the HCSD. This HCSD is different from the HCLD.
  • the HCSD contain specialized data receive and send sensors 120, while the HCLD contain light emitting LEDs 116.
  • Figure 14 shows the main signal flow diagram for the device 2.It revolves around an interface environment where all applications communicate with each other in the learning of musical instruments through entertainment and education syllabuses and general education schooling through pre-installed syllabuses on the device 2.
  • Figure IS shows the signal flow diagram for the Entertainment Environment 130 which consists of the MVTS application 132 allowing interaction and connection with devices such as the HCSD connection 132c and HCLD connection 132d.
  • Figure 16 shows the signal flow diagram for the Entertainment Environment 130 which consists of the MSM-D application 134 allowing interaction and connection with devices such as the HCSD connection 132c and HCLD connection 132d.
  • This application is a public domain structured syllabus within four series 178 in the learning of all instruments from beginnerers to Virtuoso.
  • Figure 17 shows the signal flow diagram for the Educational Environment 136 which consists of the MEP-D application 138 allowing interaction within a stand alone or online tutorial experience with 132c and 132d devices.
  • This application is a government structured music syllabus within three areas for National-Grade C 182, Secondary-Grade B 184 and Third Level-Grade A 186 using the embodiments of the Morpheus Music Notation System delineated by the inventor applicant in US-2007-0044638-A1 published on March 1, 2007. It also allows a structured syllabus application to be pre-installed covering all school subjects, creating virtual teaching environments for children and adults to learn in.
  • This diagram is a broader diagram than the one displayed in Figure IS in that it incorporates connections to LAN 32 and WAN 30 networks. It also displays a list of physical devices 196 as detailed in the US Application Number: 11/016,438 which could be connected to the signal flow of the device 2.
  • Figure 19 shows a piece of sheet music score that has been transferred into the embodiment of the Morpheus Music Notation System as detailed by the inventor applicant in US-2007-0044638-A1 published on March 1, 2007. This is how the music score is represented within the user interface after being uploaded by the user from a Read Only MMF 198 format medium.
  • Figure 20 shows the signal flow 118 of the Hand Configuration LED Device (HCLD) link 20 which includes ten specialized LEDs 116 for each finger of the hands 16 and 18. These LEDs can be upon a glove or other medium which allow sensory data to be sent and received via each sensor emitting the LEDs 116 for the left hand pinkie finger 2Oe, ring finger 2Od, middle finger 20c, index finger 20b, thumb 20a and the right hand thumb 20f, index finger 2Og, middle finger 2Oh, ring finger 2Oi and pinkie finger 2Oj. This data communicates via 118 with the device 2.
  • HCLD Hand Configuration LED Device
  • Figure 21 shows how the MMF-Morpheus Midi File fits into the signal flow of the device 2.
  • Figure 22A shows a Logic Formula Structure for representing all Chords of music in a non-complex manner.
  • Each formulae consist of four elements: Root 200, Mode 202, Logic Formula 204 and Inversion Value 214. These Formulae would cover all chords in all music genres with a specific numeric value between one and forty nine.
  • the chord types that have been mentioned within the patent application are by no means all the chords that are usable in music, where any additional chord types not mentioned would be assigned a numeric value higher than forty nine.
  • This Formula Structure for Chords 202 are one of three elements within the Morpheus Root Processor 144 which within a computer environment allow users to learn a myriad of chords without having to learn the long descriptions conventional notation assigned to them.
  • FIG. 22B shows a Logic Formula structure for representing all Scales of music in a non-complex manner. Each formula comprises four elements: Root
  • Figure 22C shows a Logic Formula structure for representing all Arpeggios of music in a non-complex manner. Each formulae consist of four elements: Root 200, Mode 210, Logic Formula 212 and Inversion Value 218.
  • Root 200 a myriad of arpeggios can be learned by individuals using the correct finger configuration 222 in conjunction with 194 and 120.
  • Figure 22D shows a Logic Formulae pattern 220,222 and 224 for enabling users to play correct patterns whether it be chords 202, scales 206 or arpeggios 210 in a non-complex way.
  • the correct finger configuration 222 is used while also taking note of the exact keys 224 to be used to play each chords, scale or arpeggio.
  • the Logic Formula for a C Major Scale is "40S01" 220.
  • the user plays the 40 th key which is the Middle C of the piano with the thumb of the Right Hand and subsequently follows the pattern of 42 nd key played with the index finger, 44 th key with the middle finger, 45 th key with the thumb of the right hand, 47 th key with the index finger, 49 tb key with the middle finger,51 st key with the ring finger and finally the 52 nd key with the pinkie finger 18a.
  • 40 th key which is the Middle C of the piano with the thumb of the Right Hand and subsequently follows the pattern of 42 nd key played with the index finger, 44 th key with the middle finger, 45 th key with the thumb of the right hand, 47 th key with the index finger, 49 tb key with the middle finger,51 st key with the ring finger and finally the 52 nd key with the pinkie finger 18a.
  • Figure 23A shows a diagram of a fret-board 234a of a guitar and how the embodiments of the Morpheus Music Notation System could be applied to a seven string guitar.
  • the numeric values 234b indicated are in reference to the exact numeric value of a classical piano layout of the Morpheus Music Notation System. So taking the High E String 234c as one example the notes begin with an E which would be the 39 th key on a classical piano, then following subsequently with all other twenty four frets of the guitar, finishing up on 63rd key on a classical piano which represents the 24th fret of the High E String on a guitar.
  • Figure 23B shows a diagram of a device that is placed between the strings and fret-board of a stringed instrument
  • Each device tag 236a that protrudes out sits comfortably between each fret, with the numeric value representation appearing in an upside format. This format is in reference to how a user holds the instrument. With the guitar placed on the knee as normal the device tags indicate clearly to the user who looks down on the instrument what notes are available and where these notes reside within the fret-board.
  • Figure 23C shows a guitar notation representation using the embodiments of the Morpheus Music Notation System with additional embodiment included 238c, 238d, 238e, 238f, 238g, 238h, 238i and 238j in which a structure is created to inform a user of the notation system instantly of the following criteria: a) which fret 238k of the guitar to play b) which string 234c c) when to play the specific fret 238a,242 and 244 d) what finger to depress the string 238b onto the fret with, e) the direction to strike the string with a plec 238h f) which fingers to use 238c, 238d, 238e, 238f and 238g g) whether to pluck the strings toward the body 238j or away from the body 238i.
  • Figure 23D shows a guitar notation representation using the embodiments of the Morpheus Music Notation System with additional embodiment included 234b, 238c, 238d, 238e, 238f, 238g, 238h, 238i, 238j and 240a in which a structure is created to inform a user of the notation system instantly of the following criteria: a) Which fret of the guitar to play 234b via a pianos' exact numeric value and its substitution for a fret number as shown with 238k b) Which string 234c, c) When to play the specific fret 238a, 242 and 244 d) What finger to depress the string 238b onto the fret with?
  • Table B represents a list of Scale types with a numeric value assigned to each scale type.
  • This concept can also be applied to the vast array of arpeggios that are played in music.
  • a similar chart like those proposed in Figures 22E and 22F would be constructed with numeric values assigned to each Arpeggio type.
  • the Morpheus Hand Configuration Sensory Device is an element of the main device 2 and is an integral part of the Morpheus Music Electronic Learning Apparatus.
  • This sensory device is integrated with a specialized material in the form of a glove for example.
  • the WAN Director 54 or LAN Director 58 would place the glove on each hand 16 and 18.54 and 58 would be professional musicians in their own right, but would be under a license or contract agreement with a music publisher.
  • the score to be prepared for public domain distribution is chosen say for example the score displayed in Figure 19 "Prelude Op. 28" by Frederic Chopin. This Figure 19 is the end product that is required for distribution in an MMF format 198 for public domain use.
  • MMF 198 licensed copyrighted format is purchased by user b) MMF is uploaded into device 2 within Morpheus Music Processor
  • HCLD 194 User places the HCLD 194 on each hand 16 and 18 d) User links physical device: keyboard 14 to device 2 e) MMF file 198 sends two types of encrypted data transfer 118b to the HCLD 194 and keyboard 14 f) User is directed via LED emitters 116 on HCLD 194 which fingers 16a to use g) User is directed via LED emitters 14a on keyboard 14 which notes to play Detailed Description of the HCSD
  • the Hand Configuration Sensory Device 120 is another integral element of the Morpheus Music Electronic Learning Apparatus. As can be seen from Figure
  • the sensory device 120 can be integrated into a glove In the first instance the original score of the music "Prelude Op. 28" which was composed between 1810 and 1849 is obtained in the standard conventional notational sheet music format.
  • the WAN Director 54 or LAN Director 58 then places the glove on each hand, which communicates either with infra red technology or other means, where the user can freely move their hands around the keyboard device 14.
  • the keyboard device 14 On the keyboard device 14 is a similar structure where it sends a different type of signal, which for specifics will be referred to as the Y signal type 14b and collects this Y signal data sending it to the Morpheus Music Processor 142 application software which records each specific Y signal 14b as it occurs in realtime.
  • the movement of the keys within the keyboard device sends a Y signal 14b back to the processor which it reads, then decodes the Y signal which in turn tells the processor 142 the exact key that was depressed on the keyboard device via the sensor that sent the Y signal 14b within the keyboard 14.
  • the musician plays the piece a multitude of Y S signals 14b are received and decoded by the Morpheus Music Processor 142 which in turn creates an organized structured format within its user interface 164.
  • Both the X signals 118 and Y signals 14b are decoded by the Morpheus
  • each key of the keyboard device 14 is assigned a numeric value between one and eighty eight.
  • each key depressed sends its Y signal 14b which is decoded and this information is used by the music processor 142 to determine which key on the keyboard device was depressed, whether it be a Middle C key which would be the 40 th note on the keyboard device or C sharp key which would be the 41 st note on the keyboard device.
  • both the X and Y signal types are calculated by the Morpheus Music processor 142, displayed in a structured format as shown in Figure 19, saved into an encrypted MMF- Morpheus Midi File 198 format medium, which is then ready for distribution 0 within the public domain.
  • the Hand Configuration LED Device 194 is another integral element of the Morpheus Music Electronic Learning Apparatus. As can be seen from Figure 12 S this LED device 194 can be integrated into a glove. After the user places the glove on each hand it communicates either with infra red technology or other means, where the user can freely move their hands around the keyboard device 14. The user uploads the Read Only encrypted MMF -Morpheus Midi File 198 into the Morpheus Music Processor 142 and the original score transcription is now0 displayed within a new language of music interface 164 as displayed in Figure 19.
  • the music processor 142 allows the user to hear the music as displayed on the interface via internal 158 or external sound generators, the two types of X signals 118b and Y signals 14b are split up by the music processor 142 sending one type signal 118b to the users' HCLD 194 and the other type signal 14b to the keyboard device 14.
  • These0 instructions inform the user of three main fundamentals: a) What the music score should sound like via audio signals into the speakers b) LED emitters 116 on the users glove inform which finger 16a is playing the key or note on the device 14 c) LED emitters 14a on the keyboard device, inform the user of the exact key that is being played on the keyboard device 14.
  • Processor 142 interface can create compositions using professional musicians where complex details for all instrument conventional notation such as tempo, correct key or note depressed, correct finger configuration is displayed quickly in a non-complex interface for the public domain user to follow within an interactive basis.
  • the Morpheus Music Processor 142 is an integrated application software package for displaying musical scores for all instruments.
  • This application software contains the embodiment and design of the invention as delineated in US-2007- 0044638-A1 published on March 1, 2007, which is incorporated hereby reference, which interacts with the user interface of the device 2.
  • the application software shares a ROM database 140 with the Morpheus Root Processor 144 another integrating application software package, that stores a data structure which supports graphical symbols for music characters as displayed in Figure 19, while also allowing uploads of licensed Read Only MNSM-Morpheus Notation Sheet Music 226 into the interface via a Read-Only MMF-Morpheus Midi File 198.
  • the application works alongside several other mechanisms within the device 2 for example: the Internal Sound Generator 158, Performance Generator 160, Word Processor 162, Complier/Editor 166, Internal Synchronization Processor 168 and CPU/GPU 172, Internal Mechanical ALU 174 and Internal Hard drive 170. Accordingly as the application is required to complete a task for the user, it uses these mechanisms to perform the task and sends a result back to the user interface 164 which displays the result. All musical symbols are assigned a specific new code which works in tandem with the sensory pads 120a on the Hand Configuration Sensor Device-HCSD 120 and the LED emitters 116 on the Hand Configuration LED Device-HCLD 194 of which were outlined earlier under a separate heading.
  • the result requested by the user when an upload of an MNSM 226 score into the user interface is complete, is then synchronized with the internal 158 or external sound generator with the physical device 14 which reads the score performance enabling an interaction via the input of X signals 118a from a HCSD 120 of a WAN Director 54 or LAN Director 58 from a music publishing company into the music processor 142 or output X signals 118b from the music processor 142 into a HCLD 194 for a public domain user 192 of the device 2.
  • the interface within the Morpheus Music Processor 142 integrates with all instruments where each specific instrument category as outlined in US- 2007-0044638-A1 published on March 1, 2007, which is supported with an adaptable notation interface display.
  • the user wishes to learn an electric guitar within the Morpheus Music Processor 142 after the application software has been opened, the user selects the Guitar notation interface which uploads after selection.
  • the software package should be able to accommodate all instrument specific morpheus music notation types, but an enhancement could be in the concept of upgrades which allow additional instrument notation displays to be uploaded into the application software interface.
  • the Morpheus Root Processor 144 is an integrated application software package for displaying musical chords 202, scales 206 & arpeggios 210 for all instruments. This application software interacts with the user interface of the device 2.
  • the application software shares a ROM database 140 with the Morpheus Music Processor 142 another integrating application software package, that stores a data structure which supports graphical symbols for music characters as displayed in Figures 22A, 22B, 22C, 22D, 22E and 22F.
  • This application software incorporates a logical method displayed within an interface, whereby all the variations, inversions of chords, scales and arpeggios of music can be understood instantly by the user.
  • the Morpheus Root Processor 144 contains three basic fundamentals which are as follows: a) Chords 202 b) Scales 206 c) Arpeggios 210
  • the Root 200 is defined as using twelve keys on the piano for one octave from Middle C which begins with: 40 th key, 41 st key, 42nd key, 43 rd key, 44 th key, 45 th key, 46 th key, 47 th key, 48 th key, 49 th key, 50 th key and finally 51 st key.
  • the Logic Formulae is defined with reference to the list of specific chord names for example Major, Minor which are assigned a definite numeric value between one and forty nine as displayed in Figure 22E.
  • Root 200 forms the foundation that is displayed upon the device 2 interface within the Morpheus Root Processor 144 application software .
  • the user is informed of the correct key 224 to depress, with correct finger configuration 222 in order to play the Chord selected within the application.
  • chords, scales and arpeggios that are created through various genres of music can be assigned a numeric range within Figure 22E, 22F
  • a reference chart register for Arpeggios could be created which assigns a specific numeric value to each Arpeggio Type and places the numeric value within the logic formulae coded structure for Arpeggios.
  • These charts Figure 22E and 22F create a new environment for a user to learn a myriad of chords, scales and arpeggios 0 through a decoded system which is displayed upon the interface of the Morpheus
  • Root Processor 144
  • MVTS MORPHEUS VIRTUAL TEACHING SYSTEMS
  • the Morpheus Virtual Teaching Systems 132 application software is one of5 two integral elements of the Entertainment Environment 130 within the device 2.
  • the other element is the MSM-D (Morpheus Software Management-Digital) 134 application software.
  • the MVTS 132 is an application that centers around on-line gaming environments utilizing connections with device 2 through game software 200 from X-Box, Nintendo and other similar gaming consoles.
  • HCSD 1200 and HCLD 194 elements of the Morpheus Music Electronic Learning Apparatus an interactive learning environment is utilized in the learning of musical instruments through two, three and four dimensional environments. So for example what would occur is a user connects a keyboard device 14 and the HCLD 194 to the device 2.
  • Newly created game software 200 is manufactured and uploaded into the application which interacts the user with challenges revolving around the playing of the physical device 196 in a gaming environment.
  • These contests are categorized into Beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced and Virtuoso game levels for the user who can0 interact with challenges on a stand alone basis or with other users in a LAN 32 or WAN 30 environment. So in essence what is occurring is that the user's abilities at playing any instrument are tested in a gaming environment where they have learned these abilities within the MSM-D 134 or MEP-D 138 applications. This creates a user who can in other words show off their talents but within a non- educational experience revolving around entertainment and tests of skill. It is an outlay for users to showcase their talent within cyberspace as users currently do within sports and arcade gaming software.
  • MSM-D MORPHEUS SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT-DIGITAL
  • the Morpheus Systems Management-Digital 134 application software is one of two integral elements of the Entertainment Environment 130 within the device
  • the other element is the MVTS-Morpheus Virtual Teaching Systems 132 application software.
  • the MSM-D 134 is an application that centers around a public domain course environment which is split up into beginnerers, Intermediate,
  • This stage revolves around introducing the student to the fundamentals of the specific instrument selected to learn, basic fundamentals of music with additional integration between the Morpheus Music Processor 142 and Morpheus Root Processor 144 occurring throughout each of the four series. A selection of pieces of music is learned within this stage, while also introducing the student to a select list of different music genres and their history, b) Series Two/Three/Four-Intermediate/Advanced/Virtuoso
  • the application uses a more personal interaction compared to the MEP-D 138 application, which enables the four series to be learned on a more rapid basis compared to the impersonal interaction usually associated with the schooling environment, which would require a longer process which the MEP-D 138 caters for.
  • the abilities of a user using the MSM-D 134 application depends entirely on how much time the user is prepared to dedicate to it
  • the learning process related to the MSM-D 134 application is a voluntary learning process and a user progresses on the fundamental basis of practice and interest.
  • the Morpheus Education Program-Digital 138 application software is the only integral element of the Educational Environment 136 within the device 2.
  • Another aspect of the MEP-D 138 program is through working with the education department of each government within each country the manufacturer could create a complete curriculum revolving around all school subjects where packages could be optional in stores: languages, mathematics, english, history, sport and all other subjects within the schools global curriculum.
  • the main aspect of this program is to introduce students and children to education over the internet via professionally trained teachers who would organise set time schedules that users could interact with them in a live experience.
  • a register of qualified internet teachers could be viewed by parents and students to ensure they are being taught by qualified personnel after school hours. Parents who have left school early would be able to receive tuition at their convenience rather than being to busy to travel to a college night course.
  • the courses could be learned in the vicinity of their own home being able to look after their children in tandem with not having to step outside the door to attend publicly run educational courses.
  • a single parent will have the abilities to give themselves an education in their own time through a virtual teacher within each package without having to worry about babysitters or the like.
  • This MEP-D 138 application the parent could walk into a store, purchase a school curriculum for a specific grade in school and within the tranquillity of their own home and their own time could receive the education required via virtual teachers to obtain the successful job.
  • This MEP-D 138 application would be split up into career type formats. For example: if the parent or user wishes to pursue a career in Science the syllabus purchased within the store would garner itself around this once the application is loaded. If the user chooses Biology, after the application was uploaded the application would automatically choose the relevant subjects associated with Biology and display it to the user in a structured week to week basis for them to learn.
  • the student connects an infra red device in the form of a pen into the device 2 which acknowledges the connection.
  • the MEP-D 138 application is loaded into device 2, they choose Animator Degree Course, jump to the week in question and an interactive virtual teacher appears on screen.
  • a detailed interaction begins between the teacher and the student, where the student is given guidelines on what they must draw.
  • As they draw using the infra red device in the form of a pen a silence is apparent, if they deviate from the structured drawing the silence is broken with a prompt by the virtual teacher, erase the mistake and re-draw.
  • As the student draws the drawing it is transferred digitally on screen into the device interface and can be viewed in two, three and four dimensional environments. Using Widescreen TVs' and other display types, the interface and interaction changes from average visual standards up to professional viewing standards.
  • each Curriculum would have as its fundamentals Grade C for National 182, Grade B for Secondary 184 and Grade A for Third Level 186. In different countries these terms are used differently like high school curricula in the United States.
  • Grade C for National 182, Grade B for Secondary 184 and Grade A for Third Level 186. In different countries these terms are used differently like high school curricula in the United States.
  • Each MEP-D 138 Grade would be garnered around these fundamentals. Each Grade would contain all subjects possible with a virtual teacher developed by the manufacturer for each subject.
  • the student chooses the path they wish to take or subjects they wish to study and a specific programme is developed be it based around IQ testing within the package or other means. For example a test is performed by the student before commencing the grade and results are absorbed by the application software and a set path of teaching is displayed for the entire course process. Maybe several IQ tests are done by the student during the Grade to ensure the application is performing at its best quality for the student.
  • the Horizontal/Vertical Control Centre 10a are one of two elements of the device 2 which revolve around permitting 360 degree directional control in axes points of two, three and four dimensional environments, where all applications 132, 134, 138, 142 and 144 within the device 2 integrate with these motion controls.
  • the other element of this axes motion control is the Vari-Dimensional Motion Controls 10c.
  • the first controller within this aspect of 10a is the Main Horizontal Scroll Wheel 60.
  • This wheel is much like the material used to manufacturer the Wheel Controllers on a synthesizer. However instead of controlling the pitch of a sound wave like the synthesizer wheel controller does, this Main Horizontal Scroll Wheel 60 allows motion within two, three and four dimensional environments where quick access is required. For example when the Morpheus Music Processor application software is opened after upload of a Read Only MMF format 198 medium a music score containing the embodiments of the Morpheus Music Notation System is displayed. If however the user wishes to flick through the pages of the score music, instead of the motion going from up down, the pages flick in a horizontal motion.
  • the second controller within this aspect of 10a is the Offset Horizontal Scroll Wheel 62.
  • This wheel is again much like the material used to manufacturer the Wheel Controllers on a synthesizer. However instead of controlling the pitch of a sound wave like the synthesizer wheel controller does, this Offset Horizontal Scroll Wheel 62 allows slow and microscopic motion control from left to right within two, three and four dimensional environments. This could be particularly useful in the MEP-D 138 application software where microscopic motion control is required in specific school subjects like science and technical drawing or Animation.
  • the third controller within this aspect of 10a is the Vertical Scroll Wheel 64.
  • This wheel is again much like the material used to manufacturer the Wheel Controllers on a synthesizer. However instead of controlling the pitch of a sound wave like the synthesizer wheel controller does, this Vertical Scroll Wheel 64 allows vertical motion within two, three and four dimensional environments. As mentioned previously all applications integrate with these motion controllers. A switch on the side of this controller could permit microscopic motion control if required but would be merely on an optional basis. Large databases could be searched in a rapid motion selecting specific foundational blocks for searches. Because the databases on this device 2 are going to be astronomical which also allows integration with databases over LAN 44 and WAN 48 networks with equally or higher database memory, the motion controllers must allow quick access motion S control within all relevant environments with zoom capabilities. These three motion controllers 60, 62 and 64 would allow general left/right and up/down motion, where the vari-dimensional motion controls 66, 68 and 70 would allow 360 degree motion control in all directions in two, three and four dimensional environments.
  • VDMC VARI-DIMENSIONAL MOTION CONTROLS
  • the Vari-Dimensional Motion Controls 10c are one of two elements of the device 2 which revolve around 360 degree directional control in axes points of two, three and four dimensional environments, where all applications 132,134,138,142 and 144 within the device 2 integrate with these motion controls.
  • the other element S of this axes motion control is the Horizontal/Vertical Control Centre 10a.
  • the four dimensional environment allows physical effects to be integrated with three dimensional environments where as well as the user seeing the effects of what they0 are doing, they also hear it via physical effects like rain, wind, and vibration while using the device application software. This four dimensional environment would be particularly prominent in the learning of musical instruments where the device 2 could be connected to fourth dimensional sound systems allowing unparallel realism in the playing of musical instruments. 5
  • the first controller within this aspect of 10c is the Z Ax
  • This motion controller allows motion along the Z axis of two, three and four dimensional environments. So in essence what is occurring is that as the controller is pushed upwards or downwards it follows depth in space realism, where environmental depths of objects are analyzed allowing zoom in and zoom out0 capabilities.
  • the second controller within this aspect of 10c is the Y Axis 360 Degree Motion Control 68.
  • This motion controller allows 360 degree motion within the device 2 interface on its Y axis. Subjects within the MEP-D 138 program would allow extreme analytical motion control.
  • the third controller within this aspect of 10c is the X Axis 360 Degree
  • Motion Control 70 This motion controller allows motion in a clockwise or anticlockwise motion within the X Axis around objects within the device 2 applications software. The analogy is like the view a basketball player sees when spinning a basketball on their finger.
  • the Roller Ball Spring Action Input Device 10b is a sphere that is placed within the device.
  • An analogy of this Device 10b would be of the ball that is contained within the mouse for a computer which can be sometimes seen attached to the front of the mouse allowing the user to glide their finger or palm of their hand across the ball in order to move the cursor within the user interface.
  • this Roller Ball Input Device would allow users to scroll pages in a Left to Right motion as possible with the Main Horizontal Scroll Wheel 60,rather than the standard up down motion attributed to applications like Word Processors.
  • the Morpheus Midi File 198 is a new type technology building upon prior art of a standard midi file.
  • MIDI files are typically created using desktop/laptop computer- based sequencing software, or sometimes a hardware-based MDDI instrument or workstation that organizes MIDI messages into one or more parallel "tracks" for independent recording and editing.
  • each track is assigned to a specific MIDI channel and/or a specific General MIDI instrument patch.
  • most current MIDI sequencer software uses proprietary session file formats rather than SMF, almost all sequencers provide export or "Save As" support for the SMF format.
  • An SMF consists of one header chunk and one or more track chunks. There are three SMF formats; the format is encoded in the file header.
  • Format Zero contains a single track and represents a single song performance.
  • Format One may contain any number of tracks, enabling preservation of the sequencer track structure, and also represents a single song performance.
  • Format Two may have any number of tracks, each representing a separate song performance. Sequencers do not commonly support Format Two.
  • the term MIDI controller is used in two different ways. a) In one sense, a MIDI controller is a hardware or software entity able to transmit MIDI messages via a MIDI Out connector to other devices with MIDI In connectors. b) In the other sense, a MIDI controller is any parameter in a device with a MIDI In connector that can be set with the MDDI Control Change message.
  • a synthesizer may use controller number eighteen for a low-pass filter's frequency; to open and close that filter with a physical slider, a user would assign the slider to transmit controller number eighteen. Then, all changes in the slider position will be transmitted as MIDI Control Change messages with the controller number field set to eighteen; when the synthesizer receives the messages, the filter frequency will change accordingly.
  • Midi Files of scores of music can be transferred into a structured pattern which on loading into a PC or Midi Compatible device like a synthesizer allow the user the following capabilities: a) Midi File uses a GM (General Midi) internationally agreed set of instruments to play the data on the Midi file using the sound generator within a computer or on a synthesizer. b) Allows user to connect similar MIDI compatible devices together in which a multitude of instruments and sound generators can be run using a synchronized sequencer sending messages like volume control and pitch change to and from Midi compatible instruments and controllers.
  • GM General Midi
  • a GM General Midi
  • the Morpheus Midi File 198 is however based on entirely new technology.
  • the data that is created within this medium format is entirely generated from a specific keyboard device and the HCSD 120 and transmitted to the HCLD 194 and the users compatible keyboard device 14.
  • a keyboard device is just an example where digital data in the form of an X Signal Flow Data 118a and 118b and Y Signal Flow Data 14b can be integrated with a wide variety of instruments that can upload digital data. For example the electric violin.
  • These two signal types can be integrated with the current technology within MIDI where users will be able to be instructed via these X and Y signal flow data on which finger 16a to use to play an specific instrument and which note 14a to play on the specific instrument.
  • This data is collected by the device 2 Morpheus Music Processor 142 which is recorded in real-time as the musician plays the instrument 14.
  • the Y Signal flow data 14b from the keyboard device 14 revolves around a collection of data where the notes of the instrument are labelled with numeric characters as delineated in US-2007-0044638-A1 published on March 1, 2007, which is incorporated hereby reference, namely numeric characters between one and eighty eight with regard to a keyboard device.
  • the Morpheus Midi File 198 will accommodate instruction via the X 118a and 118b and Y signal flow data 14b via these two specifics. That is the X signal flow 118a and 118b data is specifically for the hand configuration data, while the Y signal flow 14b is specifically for the notes on the instrument regardless of what instrument is being played or instructed in. This data is recorded into the Read
  • MMF 198 via a professional musician under contract with a music publishing company. This MMF 198 medium is then uploaded by a user into device 2, via the
  • Morpheus Music Processor 142 and the user is guided in the instruction of playing any musical instrument.
  • the device would become an interactive learning portal for children where there are no sick days for teachers, strikes by teachers, with insufficient standards of teachers and schools facing closure because the governments cannot find it within their annual budgets to support essential amenities of life like education. Without education and knowledge, people are willing to accept what is given to them. With this interactive portal children and adults will gain higher educational knowledge about other countries and about their own, which will hopefully in turn persuade governments to distribute more funds into each countries educational systems, schools and syllabuses providing teachers with a broader knowledgeable personality and improved salaries, while also learning how to create successful interaction between students of all races and their cultures.
  • the most important aspect that can be taken from the invention of this new device 2 is that every person whether richer or poorer will be able to meet on an even ground within LAN and WAN networks and they will not be judged on their appearance or status in society, gaining tuition from the best teachers available in a virtual teaching environment.
  • the device is to supplement the educational system in schools around the world and is not a replacement. If however, the school a user attends is not giving a good standard of education because of insufficient government funding, the child will not suffer because of it, as this device provides the means to bring their educational standards to a respectable level, which in the end gives the student career prospects they otherwise have to live without through poor educational standards.
  • 008G Morpheus Music Processor Application Software Quick Connect Button 008H - MVTS: Morpheus Virtual Teaching Systems Application
  • OIOB Roller Ball Spring Action Input Device permitting motion control along X and Y axis co-ordinates-always when released reverting back to origin centre co-ordinates.
  • OIOC Vari-Dimensional Motion Controls permitting motion control along X,Y and Z axis co-ordinates within three and four dimensional environments.
  • OIOD Optional Touch Pad as used on standard laptop computers for cursor control within the LCD screen.
  • OIOE Online Environment Select Switch for integration with other users on line. Allows the user to choose rapidly the best mode or dimension to communicate in.
  • 012C DVD/CDRW Combo Optical Drive
  • 014A Specific LED Emitter that sends Y signal flow data 14b to the Morpheus Music Processor 142 which informs processor which note, key or valve has been depressed on the physical device or instrument by the professional musician 54.In use by the public domain user this LED Emitter flashes the numeric character on the physical device after receiving precise encrypted Y signal flow data via a Read Only MMF format medium uploaded into the Morpheus Music Processor 142.
  • 014B Y signal flow data that is sent to the Morpheus Music
  • 018A Right Hand Pinkie Finger
  • 020A Light Emitting Diode without glove covering for the thumb of the Left Hand
  • 020B Light Emitting Diode without glove covering for the index finger of the Left Hand
  • 020C Light Emitting Diode without glove covering for the middle finger of the Left Hand
  • 020D Light Emitting Diode without glove covering for the ring finger of the Left Hand
  • 020E Light Emitting Diode without glove covering for the pinkie finger of the Left Hand
  • 020F Light Emitting Diode without glove covering for the thumb of the Right Hand
  • 020G Light Emitting Diode without glove covering for the index finger of the Right Hand
  • 020H Light Emitting Diode without glove covering for the middle finger of the Right Hand
  • 0201 Light Emitting Diode without glove covering for the ring finger of the Right Hand
  • 036 LAN ALU- ⁇ rithmetic Logic Unit
  • 046 LAN Live Database Memory for online Virtual Teaching
  • 056 Local Area Network User Hand Configuration Sensory Device which is one of the two elements used to create Licensed Sheet Music Scores for public domain use.
  • 060 Main Horizontal Scroll Wheel Controller permitting motion control along X axis only co-ordinates, which would allow quick scanning of database material from left to right or vice versa. Analogy of reading a book.
  • 062 Offset Horizontal Scroll Wheel Controller permitting microscopic motion control along X axis only co-ordinates, which- would allow atomic scanning of database material from left to right or vice versa.
  • 064 Vertical Scroll Wheel Controller permitting motion control along Y axis only co-ordinates, which would allow quick scanning of database material in up and down directions or vice versa.
  • 066 Z Axis Motion Controller permitting motion control along the Z axis only co-ordinates in two, three and four dimensional environments. Allows motion to measure depth or space within these environments.
  • 068 Y Axis 360 Degree Motion Controller permitting motion control along Y axis 360 degree only co-ordinates in two, three and four dimensional environments. Analogy of tumbling repeatedly in space supported on a static X axis fulcrum.
  • 070 X Axis 360 Degree Motion Controller permitting motion control along X axis 360 degree only co-ordinates in two, three and four dimensional environments. Analogy of tumbling repeatedly in space supported on a static Y axis fulcrum.
  • 076B Midi Thru Port for connection to Midi (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) compatible devices.
  • 078 Twin USB Port for connection to Printers, Fax Machines, External Mouse or similar compatible USB devices.
  • 084 1 A inch Audio Jack Plug for connection to Synthesizers, Keyboards, or other Electronic Instruments to allow real-time recording with zero wow and flutter within the Morpheus Music Processor application via the high quality sound card connected directly to the CPU of the Device 2.
  • 086 External TVAVidescreen Output. The Device 2 LCD screen is gently removed and other visual monitors of wider dimensions are connected to allow greater realism and depth to the environments experience within the Device 2 of this invention.
  • 088 Physical Device Optical Input/Output Data Port. This port both sends and receives specific Y signal flow data from Physical Devices such as specifically designed Electronic Instruments.
  • Hand Configuration Sensory Device HCSD Input This port both sends and receives specific X signal flow data from the Hand Configuration Sensory Device.
  • This device is only to be used by licensed personnel who work within the Music Publishing domain. This device is used to transcribe original conventional notation sheet music into a non-complex Morpheus Music Notation
  • the specific data recorded is Hand Co-ordination movement where both hands wear a specially designed glove which contain sensors that send and receive data based on touching the physical device.
  • LED device This device is to be worn by a standard user. It is used to instruct a user into how to play specific instruments whereby LED emitters on the knuckle area of the glove indicate to the user the specific finger that's used to play a note, key or valve from a musical instrument within the Morpheus Music Processor
  • the X signal flow data it sends could be received within a LAN or
  • 094 Game Console Port allowing connection to a collection of game Consoles where specific gaming software developed by manufacturers could be integrated into the Device 2.
  • 096 Rear View of device 2.
  • 098 Ethernet Port for connection to LAN and WAN networks.
  • 100 Standard Dial Up Modem Port for connection to fax machines and other similar devices.
  • 106 Stereo Jack Output for connection to Standard Sound systems containing Tape Decks, CD Players and other audio storage media.
  • DC In connector 116 LED Emitter that emits light within the alpha character after receiving specific X signal flow data from the Morpheus Music Processor application sequencer.
  • 118A X Signal Flow Data from the HCSD. This data is the origin specific data created by the movement of the sensory pads of each finger on the Hand Configuration Sensory Device HCSD 12O. The Data is recorded into the
  • Morpheus Music Processor 142 decoding its electrical pulse from the result of touching a note, key or valve on an instrument, which is then displayed within the interface in a structured format using the embodiments of the Morpheus Music
  • This type data is different as it is a Read Write Format allowing the user to record its changes unlike the data type explained for 118B.
  • 118B X Signal Flow Data from the HCLD.
  • the origin of this data is created by the movement of the sensory pads of each finger on the Hand Configuration Sensory Device HCSD.
  • the origin Data is recorded into the Morpheus Music Processor which decodes its electrical digital pulse from the result of touching a note, key or valve on an instrument, which is then displayed within the interface in a structured format using the embodiments of the Morpheus Music Notation System. It encrypts the X Signal Flow Data and saves it onto to a Read Only MMF Morpheus Midi File. The resulting X data signal is read only.
  • 124 Start. Select to begin using a specific application within the
  • 126 User Login. User logs into the Device 2 which allows specific security settings to be created for all users who use the device 2.
  • 128 Main Display Menu. All applications can be viewed here allowing virtual tours of each application to inform the user of the Device 2 potentials of the multi-media learning environment as envisioned by the applicant.
  • 132A MVTS Application is opened by the User who wishes to use the software.
  • 132B X and Y signal flow data signals are sent to ensure the two devices needed to use the application software are connected to the Device 2.
  • 132C HCSD connect sends an encrypted X signal to Device 2.
  • 132D HCLD connect sends a Read Only X signal to Device 2.
  • 132H X and Y Read Only signal flow data directs user into playing a musical instrument with X signal output flow to HCLD and Y signal output flow to physical device like a keyboard.
  • 134A MSM-D Application is opened by the User who wishes to use the software.
  • 134B X and Y signal flow data signals are sent to ensure the two devices needed to use the application software are connected to the Device 2.
  • 134D Output of X signal flow data to the ROM database of application.
  • 134E X and Y Read Only signal flow data directs user into playing a musical instrument with X signal output flow to HCLD and Y signal output flow to physical device like a keyboard.
  • I S 140 ROM-Read Only Memory Music Processors View Menu
  • the Device 2 connects to the Internet to search for upgradeable software and device drivers for 25 all applications on the Device 2.
  • 156 External ROM Read Only Memory Media. This is ROM data that is uploaded onto the Device 2 database via DVDs, CDs or other visual or audio mediums.
  • Performance Generator This section determines the type of instrument being connected to the device 2 while also making suggestions to the application software on the correct interface to use when result is calculated. Within a Midi environment it links to the internal sound generator specifying the sounds to use to play relevant tracks from the Morpheus Midi File.
  • 164 New Generation User Interface. This Interface forms part of the LCD Screen where the switching between alternate two, three and four dimensional environments are displayed at the best possible pixel range.
  • 166 Compiler/Editor works alongside the HCSD and physical device in order to decode the electrical pulses of X and Y signal flow data and sending it to the application software interface.
  • 182B Stage Two of Grade C of National School Curriculum.
  • 182C Stage Three of Grade C of National School Curriculum.
  • 184A Stage One of Grade B of Secondary School Curriculum.
  • 184B Stage Two of Grade B of Secondary School Curriculum.
  • 186 Application Software to support the complete Curriculum of a Third Level College Grade.
  • 186A Year One of Grade A-Third Level College Curriculum.
  • 190 X and Y output signal flow data from the teachers HCLD and electronic instrument.
  • Public Domain User is a user who has no permission to create encrypted music scores using the Morpheus Music Processor and who only uses the Hand Configuration LED Device learning through instruction.
  • Mode represents whether the formula is derived from a
  • 204 Logic Formula represents whether the formula is in reference to a Major, Minor set of Chords. Each chord in music is assigned a specific numeric value which is then used to logically represent a specific chord.
  • 212 Logic Formula represents whether the formula is in reference to a Major, Minor set of Arpeggios. Each Arpeggio in music is assigned a specific numeric value which is then used to logically represent a specific arpeggio.
  • Inversion Value represents the variations, inversion of specific Chords in Music like for example ⁇ nd ⁇ " 1 or 4 th inversion of a C Major Chord. Each inversion is assigned a specific numeric power value which is placed beside the Logic Formula value when required.
  • Inversion Value represents the variations, inversion of specific Scales in Music like for example 2nd,3 rt or 4 th inversion of a C Major Scale. Each inversion is assigned a specific numeric power value which is placed beside the Logic Formula value when required.
  • Inversion Value represents the variations, inversion of specific Arpeggios in Music like for example ⁇ nd ⁇ " 1 or 4 th inversion of a C Major Arpeggio. Each inversion is assigned a specific numeric power value which is placed beside the Logic Formula value when required.
  • 220 Logic Formulae for representing a specific chord, scale or arpeggio in music It contains the four main elements detailed above which is: Root, Mode, Logic Formula and Inversion Value. In the example shown a C Major Scale is shown.
  • 222 These alpha characters are placed on top of the Logic Formula Pattern which indicate the specific fingers used to play specific notes from the Formula Pattern. In the example shown the user would be playing the 47 th key of an instrument with the index finger G of the Right Hand.
  • 224 These numeric values represent the exact numeric value between one and eight on a classical piano using the embodiments of the Morpheus Music Notation System. In the example shown the user would play the 52 nd key of the classical piano.
  • Notation Sheet Music-MNSM version has been complete. All other symbols and characters are used in standard conventional notation for example ties and rest symbols.
  • 234A References the fret-board of a guitar instrument.
  • 234B References the exact numeric value of the 34 th key of a classical piano. This note is the 19 th fret on the Low E String of a standard guitar as shown.
  • 234C References the High E String of a standard guitar instrument.
  • 234D References the 5 lh Fret of a seven string Guitar which when using the embodiments of the Morpheus Music Notation System is the 49 th key on a classical piano.
  • 236 Shows a specific diagram of a device that is placed between the strings and the fret-board which allows a user to clearly see irrespective of how many strings the instrument has, the embodiment of the Morpheus Music Notation System and how it relates to a guitar instrument. Allows a user to immediately play notation from other instrument notation within the Morpheus Music Notation System.
  • 236A References the diagram of the device tag that when placed between the frets of the instrument allows the user to see while looking down on the instrument where the notes areas the device tag is facing toward him rather than upside down facing the floor.
  • 238 References the notation that would accompany Guitar representation.
  • the diagram shown contains all embodiment of previously proposed Guitar Notation within the Morpheus Music Notation System with a few additional extras as described earlier namely 238c, 238d, 238e,238f, 238g, 238 h,
  • 238C Represents the finger configuration using the previous embodiment of the Morpheus Music Notation System as indicated above in reference to 238B.This line within the stave indicates the Right Hand Thumb
  • 238H This line indicates which direction a user is to pluck the string with a place where the symbol 238i tells a user to pick the string away from them toward the ground and 238j tells a user to pick the string toward the body.
  • 2381 Symbol in the form of an arrow that indicates to a user reading the notation system that the string is to be plucked or stroked away from the body toward the floor.
  • 238J Symbol in the form of an arrow that indicates to a user reading the notation system that the string is to be plucked or stroked toward the body.
  • 238K Indicates a specific fret number of a guitar. In the example shown it represents the 12 th fret of the Low E String on a standard guitar.
  • 240 References the notation that would accompany Guitar representation.
  • the diagram shown contains all embodiment of previously proposed Guitar Notation within the Morpheus Music Notation System with a few additional extras as described earlier namely 234b, 238c, 238d, 238e, 238f, 238g, 238h, 240 and 240a.
  • this notation system the exact numeric values of the classical piano layout within the Morpheus Music Notation System are exchanged for the numerical value of frets on a guitar. So for example in 234d the 5 th Fret of a seven string Guitar is the 49 th key on a classical piano.
  • 240A Is a symbol that indicates when the user is not to pluck or stroke a string.
  • 242 Indicates a tempo area within grid 238a.This 242 indicates the beats of a bar in music
  • the bar shown in Figure 23C and Figure 23D contains a total of four beats.
  • 244 Indicates a tempo area within grid 238a.This 244 indicates the counts within a beat of a bar where additional notes that do not occur on the exact beat 242 of a bar can be represented. Enables a user to see instantly how the music is structured without having to remember standard conventional notation symbols of tempo like crotchets and quavers and other tempo symbols.
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  • Contrary Motions Contrary motion also occur in music schools where teachers will create specific motions for playing specific chords, scales and arpeggios. An example of these are Beginning a sixth apart, Right Hand starting on the key note, or Beginning a third apart, Left Hand starting on the key note.
  • Double Octaves Double Octaves are created in music to again widen the range that specific chords, scales and arpeggios are played in. For example a double octave in C Major would require two fingers of each hand to play in unison in a set pattern.
  • Double Sixths Double sixths are intervals which describe the distance between two notes or pitches. These intervals maybe major, minor, augmented, or diminished.
  • Double Thirds Double Thirds are created in music schools to widen the range of playing specific chords, scales and arpeggios. For example Standard fingering and Alternative fingering.
  • HCLD Hand Configuration LED Device HCSD Hand Configuration Sensory Device Integration Fusing or joining together to become as one unitary member.
  • INTERNET Interconnected (or Readily Inter-connectable) networks.
  • INTRANET Communications with a single or local network Inverted An inversion is where it has a note other than its root note as the bass note.
  • the root position of a triad of C major Chord has the C in the bass:
  • a triad in root position therefore, consists of the root note and a third and a fifth above it. Triads in root position are also in form.
  • the first inversion of the same triad has the E, the third of the triad, in the bass: This means that a triad in first inversion consists of the first inversion note plus a third and a sixth -the root above it.
  • the second inversion has the fifth, the G, in the bass: Third inversions only exist in 7th chords, 9th chords.
  • ISP Internal Synchronization Processor
  • MEP-D Morpheus Education Program - Digital
  • MMELA Morpheus Music Electronic Learning Apparatus
  • MMF Morpheus Midi File
  • MMNS Morpheus Music Notation System
  • MMP Morpheus Music Processor
  • MNSM Morpheus Notation Sheet Music refers to the notation that is derived from the new language in Music as opposed to the old language of music referred to as Conventional Notation Sheet Music.
  • MODEM MODulator DEModulator
  • Morpheus Two hands independent of each other with global approach all human audio range musical instruments including key, string, wind and percussion and permutations and combinations thereof.
  • MRT Morpheus Root Processor
  • MSMD Morpheus Software Management - Digital
  • MVTS Morpheus Virtual Teaching System
  • Similar Motions Similar motion in music occur in music schools where teachers will create specific motions for playing specific chords, scales and arpeggios. An example of these is a C Major Chord played an octave apart, a sixth apart or a tenth apart.
  • Syllabus Recognized format whether under governmental control or manufacturers control that specifies a set structure for teaching various applications to people within the public domain.
  • Translator Device, Mechanism or Computer Program that translates a variety of languages spoken by countries into the language required by the user.
  • VDMC Van-Dimensional Motion Control
  • VLM Virtual Learning Memory
  • VSW Vertical Scroll Wheel
  • WAN Wide Area Network

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L'invention concerne un dispositif d'entrée et de sortie pour un appareil d'apprentissage électronique de musique Morpheus et une plateforme multimédia, créant un environnement d'apprentissage en deux, trois ou quatre dimensions pour faciliter l'enseignement et l'apprentissage de la musique sur un support organisé. Cet appareil d'apprentissage électronique de musique Morpheus crée un environnement simple qui est axé sur les chiffres et les lettres pour permettre à des personnes de tout âge, de toute race ou couleur, qu'elles soient voyantes ou non voyantes, d'apprendre à jouer d'un instrument de musique. L'invention concerne tous les instruments : à vent, les cuivres, à cordes, à archet, à percussion, à clavier, des instruments du monde peu communs, des instruments à orgue et électroniques.
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