WO2012049347A1 - Wireless communication module for electronic musical devices - Google Patents

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WO2012049347A1
WO2012049347A1 PCT/ES2011/070706 ES2011070706W WO2012049347A1 WO 2012049347 A1 WO2012049347 A1 WO 2012049347A1 ES 2011070706 W ES2011070706 W ES 2011070706W WO 2012049347 A1 WO2012049347 A1 WO 2012049347A1
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Carlos J. Escudero Cascon
Tiago M. Fernandez Carames
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  • the present invention belongs to the field of digital communications for the diffusion of signals to electronic musical devices.
  • MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface
  • the MIDIJet is a low-latency wireless transmission system that works at 2.4 GHz and can reach an approximate range of 20 meters. It has an acceptable consumption (with alkaline batteries lasts about 30 hours), but it has two drawbacks: it can only work as a transmitter or receiver, not as both at the same time, and only supports up to 31 possible pairs of transmitters / receivers at the same time so that its application is discarded in orchestras with more musicians. In addition, the device is quite bulky, which can make it difficult to use with certain instruments.
  • the M-Audio MidAir Wireless MIDI Interface is half-duplex and has a range close to 10 meters, which is quite small compared to the range that allows the CME WIDI-X8 Wireless MIDI System / USB Interface, which can reach 80 meters outdoors in situations with direct line of sight. This last system is powered by only two AA batteries and allows full-duplex communications using up to 64 MIDI channels.
  • the CME WIDI XU Wireless MIDI Interface plug-in acts as a USB-Wireless MIDI adapter.
  • the main drawback of this set is its operation as a wireless replacement of a point-to-point MIDI connection, so there would be no possibility of collaborative tasks between several devices. In addition, it is not possible to extend the operating distance through a mesh network.
  • the M-Audio Mid Air 25 Midi Wireless 25 Key Keyboard is a small keyboard that functions as a MIDI controller and contains an embedded wireless transmitter. The keyboard allows to carry out the basic functions of MIDI editing, being the high consumption (6 AA batteries last an average of 2 hours) a great inconvenience in the use of this device.
  • US 2006/0230911 A1 describes a system for the remote control of a MIDI musical instrument through a wireless interface with audio support. To do this, use each of the stereo channels to send audio and MIDI simultaneously, so that a musical instrument can play that audio and, at the same time, react based on the arrival of these MIDI commands.
  • US 2006/0005692 A1 describes a wireless system for musical interpretation.
  • it has an electronic musical instrument that acts as a substitute for the usual instruments (acoustic: string, watching, percussion) for those who do not have the necessary musical skills to perform music with them, or even for cases in which there is some kind of mental or physical deficiency.
  • acoustic string, watching, percussion
  • the system consists of two main parts: a wireless device that performs actuator functions and a central processor connected to the wireless network that executes actions as a result of the events generated by the actuator, which could involve the use of audio or even video.
  • US 5,700,966 describes a system for managing sound effects wirelessly.
  • the invention consists mainly of two parts: a bank of switches and a remote controller.
  • the switch bank is, as the name implies, a set of switches that allows you to select at one time the application of one or more effects, from a series of options.
  • the switch bank allows the musician to select effects comfortably, while playing music with his instrument.
  • the selection made is communicated wirelessly to the remote controller, who modifies the control signals of an effects processor or an amplifier.
  • This remote controller is also capable of generating a standard MIDI output.
  • the most direct application of this invention is in the case of the electric guitar, where the application of effects (wahwah, flanger, echo, reverb, chorus, etc.) to the interpretation of the musician is very common. In that In this sense, the invention could be considered as a wireless replacement for a multi-effect pedalboard.
  • the main disadvantage of the invention is that the communication is unidirectional, from the bank of switches to the remote controller, which limits its application in collaborative activities.
  • the invention is also limited to the one-one case, it being not possible to control multiple effects processors and amplifiers with a single instrument, or conversely, the control by multiple instruments of an effect processor and / or an amplifier.
  • repeaters By not using repeaters to extend coverage, the request is limited in terms of communication distance.
  • US 2007/0079692 A1 describes a device capable of reproducing audio, and which has all the capabilities of the MIDI protocol in terms of storage, loading, playback, message generation, etc. It allows the configuration of the melodies used as an alarm in certain devices, such as headphones, headphones, etc. through existing mechanisms in the MIDI protocol, such as DLS ⁇ DownLoadable Sound Format), SP-MIDI (Scalable Polyphony), etc. It does not extend its applicability over any device capable of playing audio.
  • the main disadvantage is that the invention is about an individual device, without developing any network capacity. In that sense, there is no possibility of performing collaborative tasks. Finally, by not using intermediaries to extend coverage, there would be a clear limitation in terms of communication distance.
  • the objective of the present invention is to provide a wireless communication module integrable in any type of musical device electronic that requires wireless MIDI connectivity, regardless of the device that requires it, be it a computer, a controller, a synthesizer, a sequencer, a stage lighting system, etc.
  • the communication module of the present invention comprises a controller, a wireless transceiver and an antenna.
  • the controller is a device that incorporates a processing unit, a memory and a communications interface. Internally it is capable of storing a program, which allows executing various types of algorithms that allow the invention to interact collaboratively and intelligently with other communication modules through the wireless transceiver.
  • the controller incorporates a communications interface that allows interaction or electronic integration with other devices to provide them with new features that did not previously exist in it.
  • the wireless transceiver is a device specialized in the treatment of radio signals for communications, both for transmission and reception.
  • the transceiver allows the controller to connect wirelessly to a network formed by communication modules, to carry out collaborative and intelligent activities related to the musical field.
  • the antenna is a device designed to emit or receive electromagnetic waves into free space, and is essential for the wireless transceiver to carry out its function.
  • the transceiver can incorporate its own internal antenna, or use a connector for an external antenna. In this second case, the user has the option of selecting the antenna that offers the best coverage.
  • the wireless communication module for electronic musical devices includes:
  • a controller comprising processing means configured to establish communication with at least one external communication module and process, according to one of the previously stored algorithms, the information received from the modules with which it establishes communication, a memory configured to store a plurality of processing algorithms and the information received from the communication modules with which it establishes communication, and a communications interface configured to interact with said modules with which it establishes communication; • a wireless transceiver configured to transmit information to at least one external communication module and to receive information from at least one external communication module forming a wireless network composed of the modules that establish communication;
  • An antenna configured to emit electromagnetic waves into free space and to receive electromagnetic waves from free space.
  • the communication module may be comprised in a visual device, the controller being configured to display an electronic version of a score and to introduce modifications to said score. Additionally, the visual device in which the communication module is comprised can be configured to select at least one module with which to establish communication, whether between instruments of the same type, the director with a musician or the director with all the musicians.
  • the communication module may be comprised in a score editor with the controller configured to record scores and to make modifications to said scores.
  • the communication module could be limited to providing the collaborative and intelligent features, collaborative network layer, with the functions of registration and editing of scores in a secondary processor, application layer.
  • the controller is configured to interpret music from a score, adapting its interpretation to the interpretation of the communication modules with which said interpretation is shown by a visual device that in turn comprises a communication module.
  • a visual device that in turn comprises a communication module.
  • the interpretation is a set of parameters that the communication module uses to generate music (or produce music information) and that are somehow calculated dynamically. This dynamism allows the treatment of music not to be monotonous but allows variations depending on the interpretive parameters selected naturally by human musicians.
  • the controller is configured to display visual indications to the communication media with which it is in communication through the visual device which in turn comprises a communication module. In this way he would act as an accompanying virtual musician.
  • the communication module comprises a sensory system which in turn comprises a plurality of sensors configured to detect the interpretation of the communication means with which it is in communication through the visual device which in turn comprises a communication module.
  • a virtual teacher would detect the student's interpretation thanks to the sensory system, and provide visual indications to a musician using the visual device.
  • the communication module is configured to perform musical improvisations from the harmonic and rhythmic patterns received from the communication media with which it is in communication.
  • a cooperative virtual musician is available who has the ability to participate in a group of modern music, as if he were one more member, accompanying the rest of the musicians and performing improvisations based on harmonic and rhythmic patterns.
  • the communication module can be comprised in a scenario controller with the communication module configured to remotely activate the communication modules integrated in the elements that are part of a scenario. It could activate the elements from a centralized place, although a portable actuator could also be integrated into the actors' locker room so that they are the ones that trigger the actions (for example, play an audio fragment).
  • the communication module can be comprised in a scenario configuration manager, the communication module being configured to establish the configuration of the communication modules integrated in the elements that are part of the stage with which it is in communication.
  • the communication module of the invention would allow the formation of a wireless network, in which all the listed elements could collaborate to negotiate its configuration, or to establish its configuration as dictated by the scenario configuration manager. This would greatly facilitate the assembly and maintenance of a stage.
  • the advantage offered by the invention is the possibility of interconnecting electronic musical devices wirelessly, which gives musicians greater mobility on stage, by eliminating the existence of cables to carry out communications.
  • Another advantage is the possibility of forming collaborative and intelligent networks, which allows the devices to be provided with functionalities for carrying out new activities that were not possible with the state of the art, as explained in the embodiment of the invention.
  • Another aspect of the invention is the possibility of using intermediary nodes to extend the network coverage, and therefore, achieve communication with devices located at any distance.
  • Figure 1 shows schematically the elements comprising the wireless communication module.
  • FIGS 2A and 2B schematically show the configuration of two examples of application of the prior art.
  • FIGS 3A and 3B schematically show the configuration of the application shown in Figures 2A and 2B using the wireless communication module.
  • Figure 4 schematically shows the use of the communication module in the management of documentary information in scores for musical formations, more specifically in the case of a symphony orchestra.
  • Figure 5 schematically shows the use of the communication module for the interpretative edition of scores.
  • Figure 6A schematically shows the use of the wireless communication module to create an accompanying virtual musician.
  • Figure 6B schematically shows the use of the wireless communication module for music teaching assisted by an intelligent virtual teacher.
  • Figure 7 schematically shows the use of the wireless communication module in a case of cooperative music.
  • Figure 8 shows schematically the use of the wireless communication module in case of intelligent scenario control.
  • Figure 9 schematically shows the use of the wireless communication module in a case of configuration management, specifically in the case of scenario control.
  • Figure 1 shows the elements comprising the communication module 1. It is a module 1 consisting of three elements: a controller 2, a wireless transceiver 4 and an antenna 5.
  • the communication interface 3 comprised of controller 2, allows the communication of controller 2 with the electronic musical device with which it interacts, or in which it is embedded.
  • Figure 2A shows a typical use case of the state of the art in this type of applications. From a MIDI keyboard 6, a musician controls a series of synthesizers 8, for example, three. For this, a wired network is deployed and uses an additional device 7 with separator functions that receives the output of the musician's MIDI keyboard 6 as input and distributes said input between the outputs, in this case, the three synthesizers 8 mentioned above.
  • the additional device 7 distributes the received messages to each of the synthesizers 8 taking into account the channel of the MIDI message.
  • the synthesizers 8 generate the output signal, using a speaker 9 to obtain audible sound. Therefore, the state of the art requires this additional device 7.
  • Figure 2B shows another typical use case of the state of the art in this type of applications.
  • a series of MIDI keyboards 6, for example 3, control a single synthesizer 8.
  • a wired network is deployed and uses an additional device 7 with hub functions that receives the outputs of MIDI keyboards 6 as inputs and concentrates them on a single output, in this case, the synthesizer 8 mentioned above.
  • the additional device 7 obtains the messages received in each of the three inputs, and ios concentrates on a single output, connected to the synthesizer 8.
  • the synthesizer 8 generates the output signal, using a loudspeaker 9 to obtain audible sound. Again, the state of the art requires the additional device 7.
  • Figures 3A and 3B show the same scenario as Figures 2A and 2B but using the communication module 1. Both figures show the integration of the invention with the instruments, namely, a communication module 1 integrated in each MIDI keyboard 6 and in each synthesizer 8 found on stage. The synthesizers 8 generate the output signal, using a speaker 9 to obtain audible sound. With the present invention the same result would be obtained without the need for cables, giving the musician more freedom of movement on stage.
  • Figure 4 shows a case of use of the communication module 1 for the management of documentary information in scores for musical formations, specifically for the case of a symphony orchestra.
  • each of the musicians would have a visual device 10 on a music stand that would allow not only to display an electronic version of the score on the screen, but also allow the introduction of annotations related to the interpretation on site or mode of execution.
  • Each visual device 10 would integrate a communication module 1 to interconnect in a wireless network and thus allow the exchange of documentary information in scores collaboratively and intelligently.
  • Group communications Refers to the exchange of information between a limited number of participants. For example, the Violinists perform the same bow movements to give a sense of visual uniformity. The usual thing is that the first violin explains these movements on the score based on their personal criteria, marking the references of the bows that the remaining violinists must respect. In the proposed scenario, the first violinist would introduce the violin bows into his visual device 10, which would be communicated to the visual devices 10 of the other violinists automatically.
  • Public communications Refers to the exchange of information to all participants.
  • the director could select a test compass on his visual device 10, so that the visual devices 10 would move the score to the measure indicated automatically.
  • Figure 5 schematically shows the use of the communication module
  • the intelligent score editor 11 could mark a reference pulse for human musicians, or even detect errors in interpretation. Precisely, baroque style music is based on a series of very clear compositional rules, resulting in the intelligent score editor 11 detecting possible inconsistencies in the interpretation: uncommon chords, incorrect resolution, prohibited intervals, etc.
  • Figure 6A schematically shows the use of wireless communication module 1 to create an accompanying virtual musician.
  • An accompanying virtual musician 22 would behave as the technological replacement of a human accompanying musician, that is, from a score he is able to interpret music, adapting his interpretation to the interpretation of the accompanying musicians. Having a device with these characteristics is interesting to rehearse group works (orchestra, band, chamber groups, choir, etc.) individually, or when a concert requires replacing a human musician.
  • FIG. 6A An example scenario is shown in Figure 6A, in which an accompanying virtual musician 22, for example a pianist, accompanies a flute 20 to perform a flute and piano sonata.
  • the flute 20 incorporates a sensory system 23, which allows the accompanying virtual musician 22 to adapt his interpretation of the sonata to the interpretation of the flute player 20 (eg adapting the rhythm).
  • the sensory system 23 comprises the integration, preferably non-intrusive, of a plurality of sensors in any type of acoustic musical instrument so as to obtain information regarding the musician's interpretation in real time. This information can be used to activate events in a musical performance, from visual elements (lights), to sound (rhythm for percussion, performance of personalized melodies, etc.).
  • the acoustic musician is provided with the necessary technology to interact with the elements of the network: accompanying virtual musician, virtual teacher, intelligent score editor 11, etc.
  • the sensory system 23 uses the communication module 1 through the communication interface 3 to connect with the remaining network elements.
  • the accompanying virtual musician 22 can make his own interpretative decisions and show visual indications to the flute player 20 using the visual device 10. All this is possible thanks to the exchange of information in a collaborative network, so that each of the devices described incorporates communication module 1.
  • Figure 6B schematically shows the use of the wireless communication module 1 to create a virtual teacher 32.
  • a virtual teacher 32 would behave as the technological replacement of a human teacher, that is, he would be able to give interpretive classes to a student 30 A device of these Features would be very interesting for self-taught learning.
  • the virtual teacher 32 would detect the interpretation of the student 30 thanks to a sensory system 23, and provide visual indications to the flutist 30 using the visual device 10. All this is possible thanks to the exchange of information in a collaborative network, so that each of The described devices incorporate the communication module 1.
  • Figure 7 schematically shows the use of wireless communication module 1 to create music collaboratively.
  • the performers do not follow the indications of a score (as was the case in case 6A), but the music is dynamically improvised based on a series of harmonic and rhythmic patterns (chords , bass, arpeggios, sequences, progressions, etc.).
  • the idea is to have a cooperative virtual musician 40 who has the ability to participate in a group of modern music, as if he were one more member, accompanying the rest of the musicians and performing improvisations based on harmonic and rhythmic patterns.
  • Figure 7 shows an example of a jazz group, consisting of a saxophonist 42, a percussionist 43, a pianist 41 and a cooperative virtual musician 40 in the role of double bass player.
  • Each instrument would incorporate a communication module 1, which would allow the formation of a collaborative network.
  • the utilities of this cooperative virtual musician 40 are several: it could be used as a teaching tool in teaching, as a substitute for a human musician in case it is missing, or to experience new forms of musical expression.
  • FIG 8 schematically shows the use of wireless communication module 1 for intelligent scenario control.
  • stage 8 it is usual to deploy and synchronize a network with elements such as lighting machinery 51, smoke machinery 52, audio player 53, etc.
  • the idea of this embodiment is to integrate the communication module 1 in each of the indicated elements, so that the communication network between said elements could be wireless and collaborative.
  • the intelligent scenario controller 50 would allow the actuation of these elements from a centralized location, although the possibility of integrating a portable actuator 54 into the actors' locker room is also contemplated so that these are the ones that trigger the actions (for example, reproduce an audio fragment).
  • Figure 9 schematically shows the use of wireless communication module 1 for intelligent configuration management, in particular in the case of scenario control.
  • the deployment of a network on a stage requires a previous step of configuring the elements: lighting machinery 51, smoke machinery 52, audio player 53, portable actuator 54, performed by the operators manually.
  • the communication module 1 of the invention would allow the formation of a wireless network, in which all the listed elements could collaborate to negotiate its configuration, or to establish its configuration as dictated by a scenario configuration manager 60. This embodiment would facilitate enormously the assembly and maintenance of a stage.

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The invention relates to a wireless communication module for electronic musical devices, comprising a controller (2) having processing means that establish communication with at least one external communication module (1) and process the information received from the modules (1) with which communication is established, a memory that stores a plurality of processing algorithms and the information received from the communication modules (1) with which communication is established, and a communication interface (3) that interacts with said modules (1) with which communication is established; a wireless transceiver (4) that transmits information to the at least one external communication module (1) and receives information from the at least one external communication module (1) forming a wireless network composed of the modules (1) that establish communication; and an antenna (3) that emits electromagnetic waves towards the free space and receives electromagnetic waves from the free space.

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MÓDULO DE COMUNICACIÓN INALÁMBRICA PARA DISPOSITIVOS MUSICALES  WIRELESS COMMUNICATION MODULE FOR MUSICAL DEVICES
ELECTRÓNICOS ELECTRONICS
CAMPO DE LA INVENCIÓN FIELD OF THE INVENTION
La presente invención pertenece al campo de las comunicaciones digitales para la difusión de señales a dispositivos musicales electrónicos. The present invention belongs to the field of digital communications for the diffusion of signals to electronic musical devices.
ESTADO DE LA TÉCNICA A nivel comercial, existen varios periféricos que permiten transmitir mensajesSTATE OF THE TECHNIQUE At the commercial level, there are several peripherals that allow messages to be transmitted
MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) desde y hacia un dispositivo musical electrónico de manera inalámbrica. MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) to and from an electronic musical device wirelessly.
El MIDIJet es un sistema de transmisión inalámbrico de baja latencia que trabaja en 2,4 GHz y que puede alcanzar un rango aproximado de 20 metros. Tiene un consumo aceptable (con pilas alcalinas dura unas 30 horas), pero presenta dos inconvenientes: sólo puede funcionar como transmisor o receptor, no como ambos a la vez, y sólo admite hasta 31 posibles parejas de transmisores/receptores al mismo tiempo por lo que se descarta su aplicación en orquestas con más músicos. Además, el dispositivo es bastante voluminoso, lo cual puede dificultar su utilización con determinados instrumentos. The MIDIJet is a low-latency wireless transmission system that works at 2.4 GHz and can reach an approximate range of 20 meters. It has an acceptable consumption (with alkaline batteries lasts about 30 hours), but it has two drawbacks: it can only work as a transmitter or receiver, not as both at the same time, and only supports up to 31 possible pairs of transmitters / receivers at the same time so that its application is discarded in orchestras with more musicians. In addition, the device is quite bulky, which can make it difficult to use with certain instruments.
Existen otros transmisores en 2,4 GHz, como el M-Audio MidAir Wireless MIDI Interface y el CME WIDI-X8 Wireless MIDI System/USB Interface. El M-Audio MidAir Wireless MIDI Interface, es half-duplex y tiene un alcance cercano a los 10 metros, lo cual es bastante reducido en comparación con el rango que permite el CME WIDI-X8 Wireless MIDI System/USB Interface, que puede alcanzar 80 metros en exteriores en situaciones con línea de visión directa. Este último sistema, es alimentado únicamente por dos pilas AA y permite realizar comunicaciones full-duplex utilizando hasta 64 canales MIDI. Para poder conectar a ordenadores, existe el complemento CME WIDI XU Wireless MIDI Interface, que actúa de adaptador USB-Wireless MIDI. El principal inconveniente de este conjunto es su funcionamiento como reemplazo inalámbrico de una conexión MIDI punto a punto, por lo que no existiría la posibilidad de tareas colaborativas entre varios dispositivos. Además, no es posible extender la distancia de funcionamiento mediante una red mallada. El M-Audio Mid Air 25 Midi Wireless 25 Key Keyboard se trata de un pequeño teclado que funciona como controlador MIDI y que contiene un transmisor inalámbrico embebido. El teclado permite llevar a cabo las funcionalidades básicas de edición MIDI, siendo el elevado consumo (6 pilas AA duran una media de 2 horas) un gran inconveniente en la utilización de este dispositivo. There are other transmitters in 2.4 GHz, such as the M-Audio MidAir Wireless MIDI Interface and the CME WIDI-X8 Wireless MIDI System / USB Interface. The M-Audio MidAir Wireless MIDI Interface, is half-duplex and has a range close to 10 meters, which is quite small compared to the range that allows the CME WIDI-X8 Wireless MIDI System / USB Interface, which can reach 80 meters outdoors in situations with direct line of sight. This last system is powered by only two AA batteries and allows full-duplex communications using up to 64 MIDI channels. To connect to computers, there is the CME WIDI XU Wireless MIDI Interface plug-in, which acts as a USB-Wireless MIDI adapter. The main drawback of this set is its operation as a wireless replacement of a point-to-point MIDI connection, so there would be no possibility of collaborative tasks between several devices. In addition, it is not possible to extend the operating distance through a mesh network. The M-Audio Mid Air 25 Midi Wireless 25 Key Keyboard is a small keyboard that functions as a MIDI controller and contains an embedded wireless transmitter. The keyboard allows to carry out the basic functions of MIDI editing, being the high consumption (6 AA batteries last an average of 2 hours) a great inconvenience in the use of this device.
Otro sistema comercial a mencionar es el Midistream Wireless MIDI System. Es un módulo de comunicaciones UHF especializado en transmisiones desde un instrumento a otro dispositivo, alcanzando una distancia máxima de 80 metros en exteriores y cerca de 30 metros en interiores. El transmisor es de tamaño relativamente pequeño (del tamaño de una cajetilla de cigarrillos) y se alimenta con una pila de 9 V. Nuevamente, al tratarse del reemplazo inalámbrico de una conexión MIDI punto a punto, no existe la posibilidad de realizar tareas colaborativas entre varios dispositivos. Al no producirse las comunicaciones mediante una red mallada, no es posible extender la cobertura mediante este mecanismo. Los documentos más relevantes relacionados con la presente invención son los siguientes: Another commercial system to mention is the Midistream Wireless MIDI System. It is a UHF communications module specialized in transmissions from one instrument to another device, reaching a maximum distance of 80 meters outdoors and about 30 meters indoors. The transmitter is of relatively small size (the size of a pack of cigarettes) and is powered by a 9V battery. Again, since it is the wireless replacement of a point-to-point MIDI connection, there is no possibility of collaborative tasks between Multiple devices As communications do not occur through a mesh network, it is not possible to extend coverage through this mechanism. The most relevant documents related to the present invention are the following:
US 2006/0230911 A1 describe un sistema para el control remoto de un instrumento musical MIDI por medio de una interfaz inalámbrica con soporte para audio. Para ello, utiliza cada uno de los canales estéreo para enviar audio y MIDI de forma simultánea, de tal forma que un instrumento musical puede reproducir ese audio y, al mismo tiempo, reaccionar en base a la llegada de dichos comandos MIDI. US 2006/0230911 A1 describes a system for the remote control of a MIDI musical instrument through a wireless interface with audio support. To do this, use each of the stereo channels to send audio and MIDI simultaneously, so that a musical instrument can play that audio and, at the same time, react based on the arrival of these MIDI commands.
La principal desventaja de esta solicitud es que presupone que el instrumento dispone de entradas MIDI analógicas, lo cual es tan poco frecuente que en la práctica su ámbito de aplicación es muy reducido. Los instrumentos con entradas MIDI convencionales no tendrían posibilidad de utilizar la solución que propone esta solicitud, al contrario que la invención propuesta, que además permite que los fabricantes puedan integrarla de forma nativa en sus instrumentos. Otra desventaja de US 2006/0230911 A1 es que no es posible controlar múltiples instrumentos independientemente desde una única estación remota, lo cual es interesante en determinados casos. Además, como no existe ningún tipo de retroalimentación por parte del instrumento, se impide la realización de tareas colaborativas: por ejemplo, ajustes en el tempo. Por último, comentar que al apoyarse en técnicas no estándar, existe una gran dependencia con el fabricante en cuanto a la distribución de obras en este formato. The main disadvantage of this application is that it assumes that the instrument has analog MIDI inputs, which is so rare that in practice its scope is very small. Instruments with conventional MIDI inputs would not be able to use the solution proposed by this application, unlike the proposed invention, which also allows manufacturers to integrate it natively into their instruments. Another disadvantage of US 2006/0230911 A1 is that it is not possible to control multiple instruments independently from a single remote station, which is interesting in certain cases. In addition, since there is no feedback from the instrument, collaborative tasks are prevented: for example, adjustments to the tempo. Finally, comment that by relying on non-standard techniques, There is a great dependence with the manufacturer regarding the distribution of works in this format.
US 2006/0005692 A1 describe un sistema inalámbrico para la interpretación musical. Para ello, dispone de un instrumento musical electrónico que actúa como sustituto de los instrumentos habituales (acústicos: cuerda, viendo, percusión) para aquellas personas que no dispongan de las habilidades musicales necesarias para interpretar música con ellos, o incluso para casos en los que exista algún tipo de deficiencia mental o física. Con un instrumento de estas características, estas personas pueden incorporarse al discurso musical tanto de forma individual, como en grupo. El sistema está formado por dos partes principales: un dispositivo inalámbrico que realiza funciones de actuador y un procesador central conectado a la red inalámbrica que ejecuta acciones como resultado de los eventos generados por el actuador, lo que podría involucrar la utilización de audio o incluso de video. US 2006/0005692 A1 describes a wireless system for musical interpretation. For this, it has an electronic musical instrument that acts as a substitute for the usual instruments (acoustic: string, watching, percussion) for those who do not have the necessary musical skills to perform music with them, or even for cases in which there is some kind of mental or physical deficiency. With an instrument of these characteristics, these people can join the musical discourse both individually and in groups. The system consists of two main parts: a wireless device that performs actuator functions and a central processor connected to the wireless network that executes actions as a result of the events generated by the actuator, which could involve the use of audio or even video.
A pesar de que la solicitud permite la conexión de varios dispositivos inalámbricos al procesador central, no se contempla el intercambio de información entre los distintos dispositivos de unos a otros, lo que restringe la realización de actividades colaborativas, a diferencia de la invención propuesta. En cuanto a la distancia de comunicación alcanzada por los dispositivos inalámbricos, existe una limitación clara, puesto que en ningún momento se reivindica el uso de repetidores para extender la cobertura de red. Although the application allows the connection of several wireless devices to the central processor, the exchange of information between the different devices from one another is not contemplated, which restricts the performance of collaborative activities, unlike the proposed invention. As for the communication distance reached by wireless devices, there is a clear limitation, since at no time the use of repeaters to extend network coverage is claimed.
US 5,700,966 describe un sistema para la gestión de efectos de sonido de forma inalámbrica. La invención consta principalmente de dos partes: un banco de conmutadores y un controlador remoto. El banco de conmutadores es, como su nombre indica, un conjunto de conmutadores que permite seleccionar en un momento dado la aplicación de uno o más efectos, entre una serie de opciones. El banco de conmutadores permite al músico la selección de efectos cómodamente, mientras interpreta música con su instrumento. La selección realizada se comunica de forma inalámbrica al controlador remoto, quien modifica las señales de control de un procesador de efectos o de un amplificador. Este controlador remoto también es capaz de generar una salida MIDI estándar. La aplicación más directa de esta invención es para el caso de la guitarra eléctrica, en donde es muy habitual la aplicación de efectos (wahwah, flanger, echo, reverb, chorus, etc.) a la interpretación del músico. En ese sentido, se podría considerar la invención como un reemplazo inalámbrico de una pedalera multiefectos. US 5,700,966 describes a system for managing sound effects wirelessly. The invention consists mainly of two parts: a bank of switches and a remote controller. The switch bank is, as the name implies, a set of switches that allows you to select at one time the application of one or more effects, from a series of options. The switch bank allows the musician to select effects comfortably, while playing music with his instrument. The selection made is communicated wirelessly to the remote controller, who modifies the control signals of an effects processor or an amplifier. This remote controller is also capable of generating a standard MIDI output. The most direct application of this invention is in the case of the electric guitar, where the application of effects (wahwah, flanger, echo, reverb, chorus, etc.) to the interpretation of the musician is very common. In that In this sense, the invention could be considered as a wireless replacement for a multi-effect pedalboard.
La principal desventaja de la invención es que la comunicación es unidireccional, desde el banco de conmutadores al controlador remoto, lo cual limita su aplicación en actividades colaborativas. La invención también está limitada al caso uno-uno, no siendo posible el control de múltiples procesadores de efectos y amplificadores con un único instrumento, o a la inversa, el control por parte de múltiples instrumentos de un procesador de efectos y/o un amplificador. Al no utilizar repetidores para extender la cobertura, la solicitud está limitada en cuanto a la distancia de comunicación. The main disadvantage of the invention is that the communication is unidirectional, from the bank of switches to the remote controller, which limits its application in collaborative activities. The invention is also limited to the one-one case, it being not possible to control multiple effects processors and amplifiers with a single instrument, or conversely, the control by multiple instruments of an effect processor and / or an amplifier. By not using repeaters to extend coverage, the request is limited in terms of communication distance.
US 2007/0079692 A1 describe un dispositivo capaz de reproducir audio, y que dispone de todas las capacidades del protocolo MIDI en cuanto a almacenamiento, carga, reproducción, generación de mensajes, etc. Permite la configuración de las melodías utilizadas como alarma en ciertos dispositivos, como pueden ser audífonos, auriculares, etc. a través de los mecanismos existentes en el protocolo MIDI, tales como DLS {DownLoadable Sound Format), SP-MIDI (Scalable Polyphony), etc. No extiende su aplicabilidad sobre cualquier dispositivo capaz de reproducir audio. US 2007/0079692 A1 describes a device capable of reproducing audio, and which has all the capabilities of the MIDI protocol in terms of storage, loading, playback, message generation, etc. It allows the configuration of the melodies used as an alarm in certain devices, such as headphones, headphones, etc. through existing mechanisms in the MIDI protocol, such as DLS {DownLoadable Sound Format), SP-MIDI (Scalable Polyphony), etc. It does not extend its applicability over any device capable of playing audio.
La principal desventaja es que la invención trata sobre un dispositivo individual, sin desarrollar capacidad de red alguna. En ese sentido, no existe posibilidad alguna de realizar tareas colaborativas. Por último, al no utilizar intermediarios para extender la cobertura, existiría una clara limitación en cuanto a la distancia de comunicación. The main disadvantage is that the invention is about an individual device, without developing any network capacity. In that sense, there is no possibility of performing collaborative tasks. Finally, by not using intermediaries to extend coverage, there would be a clear limitation in terms of communication distance.
En general, se ha observado que no existen productos ni patentes que describan dispositivos musicales inalámbricos que permitan la realización de tareas colaborativas e inteligentes. In general, it has been observed that there are no products or patents that describe wireless musical devices that allow the performance of collaborative and intelligent tasks.
Es por tanto deseable un módulo de comunicación que resuelva los problemas y las limitaciones de lo existente en el estado de la técnica. Therefore, a communication module that solves the problems and limitations of what exists in the prior art is desirable.
DESCRIPCIÓN DE LA INVENCIÓN DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
El objetivo de la presente invención es proporcionar un módulo de comunicación inalámbrica integrable en cualquier tipo de dispositivo musical electrónico que precise conectividad MIDI inalámbrica, independientemente del dispositivo que la precise, ya sea un ordenador, un controlador, un sintetizador, un secuenciador, un sistema de luces sobre un escenario, etc. The objective of the present invention is to provide a wireless communication module integrable in any type of musical device electronic that requires wireless MIDI connectivity, regardless of the device that requires it, be it a computer, a controller, a synthesizer, a sequencer, a stage lighting system, etc.
El módulo de comunicación de la presente invención comprende un controlador, un transceptor inalámbrico y una antena.  The communication module of the present invention comprises a controller, a wireless transceiver and an antenna.
El controlador es un dispositivo que incorpora una unidad de procesamiento, una memoria y una interfaz de comunicaciones. Internamente es capaz de almacenar un programa, el cual permite ejecutar diversos tipos de algoritmos que permiten a la invención interactuar de forma colaborativa e inteligente con otros módulos de comunicación a través del transceptor inalámbrico. El controlador incorpora una interfaz de comunicaciones que permite su interacción o su integración electrónica con otros dispositivos para dotarlos con nuevas funcionalidades que anteriormente no existían en el mismo.  The controller is a device that incorporates a processing unit, a memory and a communications interface. Internally it is capable of storing a program, which allows executing various types of algorithms that allow the invention to interact collaboratively and intelligently with other communication modules through the wireless transceiver. The controller incorporates a communications interface that allows interaction or electronic integration with other devices to provide them with new features that did not previously exist in it.
El transceptor inalámbrico es un dispositivo especializado en el tratamiento de señales radioeléctricas para comunicaciones, tanto para transmisión como para recepción. El transceptor permite al controlador conectarse de forma inalámbrica a una red formada por módulos de comunicación, para llevar a cabo actividades colaborativas e inteligentes relacionadas con el ámbito musical.  The wireless transceiver is a device specialized in the treatment of radio signals for communications, both for transmission and reception. The transceiver allows the controller to connect wirelessly to a network formed by communication modules, to carry out collaborative and intelligent activities related to the musical field.
La antena es un dispositivo diseñado para emitir o recibir ondas electromagnéticas hacia el espacio libre, y es imprescindible para que el transceptor inalámbrico pueda llevar a cabo su función. El transceptor puede incorporar su propia antena interna, o bien utilizar un conector para una antena externa. En este segundo caso, el usuario tiene la opción de seleccionar la antena que le ofrezca mejor cobertura.  The antenna is a device designed to emit or receive electromagnetic waves into free space, and is essential for the wireless transceiver to carry out its function. The transceiver can incorporate its own internal antenna, or use a connector for an external antenna. In this second case, the user has the option of selecting the antenna that offers the best coverage.
El módulo de comunicación inalámbrica para dispositivos musicales electrónicos, comprende: The wireless communication module for electronic musical devices includes:
• un controlador que comprende unos medios de procesamiento configurados para establecer comunicación con al menos un módulo de comunicación extemo y procesar, según uno de los algoritmos previamente almacenados, la información recibida de los módulos con los que establece comunicación, una memoria configurada para almacenar una pluralidad de algoritmos de procesamiento y la información recibida de los módulos de comunicación con los que establece comunicación, y un interfaz de comunicaciones configurado para interactuar con dichos módulos con los que establece comunicación; • un transceptor inalámbrico configurado para transmitir información a al menos un módulo de comunicación externo y para recibir información de al menos un módulo de comunicación externo formando una red inalámbrica compuesta por los módulos que establecen comunicación; • a controller comprising processing means configured to establish communication with at least one external communication module and process, according to one of the previously stored algorithms, the information received from the modules with which it establishes communication, a memory configured to store a plurality of processing algorithms and the information received from the communication modules with which it establishes communication, and a communications interface configured to interact with said modules with which it establishes communication; • a wireless transceiver configured to transmit information to at least one external communication module and to receive information from at least one external communication module forming a wireless network composed of the modules that establish communication;
· una antena configurada para emitir ondas electromagnéticas hacia el espacio libre y para recibir ondas electromagnéticas del espacio libre.  · An antenna configured to emit electromagnetic waves into free space and to receive electromagnetic waves from free space.
El módulo de comunicación puede estar comprendido en un dispositivo visual estando el controlador configurado para mostrar una versión electrónica de una partitura y para introducir modificaciones en dicha partitura. Adicionalmente, el dispositivo visual en el que está comprendido el módulo de comunicación puede estar configurado para seleccionar al menos un módulo con el que establecer comunicación, ya sea entre instrumentos del mismo tipo, el director con un músico o el director con todos los músicos. The communication module may be comprised in a visual device, the controller being configured to display an electronic version of a score and to introduce modifications to said score. Additionally, the visual device in which the communication module is comprised can be configured to select at least one module with which to establish communication, whether between instruments of the same type, the director with a musician or the director with all the musicians.
El módulo de comunicación puede estar comprendido en un editor de partituras estando el controlador configurado para registrar partituras y para introducir modificaciones en dichas partituras. The communication module may be comprised in a score editor with the controller configured to record scores and to make modifications to said scores.
En otro caso, el módulo de comunicación podría limitarse a proporcionar las características colaborativas e inteligentes, capa de red colaborativa, estando las funciones de registro y edición de partituras en un procesador secundario, capa de aplicación.  In another case, the communication module could be limited to providing the collaborative and intelligent features, collaborative network layer, with the functions of registration and editing of scores in a secondary processor, application layer.
Preferentemente, el controlador está configurado para interpretar música a partir de una partitura, adaptando su interpretación a la interpretación de los módulos de comunicación con los que está en comunicación mostrada dicha interpretación por un dispositivo visual que a su vez comprende un módulo de comunicación. De esta forma haría la función de un músico virtual acompañante, múltiples actores, con distintos roles, podrían interactuar en la red colaborativa e inteligente. Cada uno aportaría distintas funcionalidades, y colaborarían unos con otros para obtener funcionalidades más complejas. Preferably, the controller is configured to interpret music from a score, adapting its interpretation to the interpretation of the communication modules with which said interpretation is shown by a visual device that in turn comprises a communication module. In this way it would be the function of an accompanying virtual musician, multiple actors, with different roles, could interact in the collaborative and intelligent network. Each would provide different functionalities, and collaborate with each other to obtain more complex functionalities.
En este contexto, se entiende por interpretar, darle un significado personal a una obra musical, hacerla parte de uno mismo, de lo que siente interiormente. Una obra musical admitiría múltiples interpretaciones, jugando con el fraseo, la estructura, la articulación, la dinámica, etc. En la presente invención, la interpretación es un conjunto de parámetros que el módulo de comunicación utiliza para generar música (o producir información musical) y que de alguna forma se calculan de forma dinámica. Ese dinamismo permite que el tratamiento de la música no sea monótono sino que admite variaciones en función de los parámetros interpretativos seleccionados de forma natural por los músicos humanos. In this context, it is understood by interpreting, giving a personal meaning to a musical work, making it part of oneself, of what you feel inside. A musical work would admit multiple interpretations, playing with phrasing, structure, articulation, dynamics, etc. In the present invention, the interpretation is a set of parameters that the communication module uses to generate music (or produce music information) and that are somehow calculated dynamically. This dynamism allows the treatment of music not to be monotonous but allows variations depending on the interpretive parameters selected naturally by human musicians.
Preferentemente, el controlador está configurado para mostrar indicaciones visuales a los medios de comunicación con los que está en comunicación a través del dispositivo visual que a su vez comprende un módulo de comunicación. De esta forma haría la función de un músico virtual acompañante. Preferably, the controller is configured to display visual indications to the communication media with which it is in communication through the visual device which in turn comprises a communication module. In this way he would act as an accompanying virtual musician.
Preferentemente, el módulo de comunicación comprende un sistema sensorial que a su vez comprende una pluralidad de sensores configurados para detectar la interpretación de los medios de comunicación con los que está en comunicación a través del dispositivo visual que a su vez comprende un módulo de comunicación. De esta forma, un profesor virtual detectaría la interpretación del alumno gracias al sistema sensorial, y proporcionaría indicaciones visuales a un músico utilizando el dispositivo visual.  Preferably, the communication module comprises a sensory system which in turn comprises a plurality of sensors configured to detect the interpretation of the communication means with which it is in communication through the visual device which in turn comprises a communication module. In this way, a virtual teacher would detect the student's interpretation thanks to the sensory system, and provide visual indications to a musician using the visual device.
Preferentemente, el módulo de comunicación está configurado para realizar improvisaciones musicales a partir de los patrones armónicos y rítmicos recibidos de los medios de comunicación con los que está en comunicación. Así se dispone de un músico virtual cooperativo que tiene la capacidad de participar en una agrupación de música moderna, como si fuese un integrante más, acompañando al resto de músicos y realizando improvisaciones en base a los patrones armónicos y rítmicos. Preferably, the communication module is configured to perform musical improvisations from the harmonic and rhythmic patterns received from the communication media with which it is in communication. Thus, a cooperative virtual musician is available who has the ability to participate in a group of modern music, as if he were one more member, accompanying the rest of the musicians and performing improvisations based on harmonic and rhythmic patterns.
El módulo de comunicación puede estar comprendido en un controlador de escenarios estando el módulo de comunicación configurado para accionar de forma remota los módulos de comunicación integrados en los elementos integrantes de un escenario. Podría accionar los elementos desde un lugar centralizado, aunque también se podría integrar un actuador portátil en el vestuario de los actores para que sean éstos los que desencadenen las acciones (por ejemplo, reproducir un fragmento de audio). The communication module can be comprised in a scenario controller with the communication module configured to remotely activate the communication modules integrated in the elements that are part of a scenario. It could activate the elements from a centralized place, although a portable actuator could also be integrated into the actors' locker room so that they are the ones that trigger the actions (for example, play an audio fragment).
Finalmente, el módulo de comunicación puede estar comprendido en un gestor de configuración de escenarios, estando el módulo de comunicación configurado para establecer la configuración de los módulos de comunicación integrados en los elementos integrantes del escenario con los que está en comunicación. El módulo de comunicación de la invención permitiría la formación de una red inalámbrica, en la que todos los elementos enumerados podrían colaborar para negociar su configuración, o para establecer su configuración según lo dictaminado por el gestor de configuración de escenarios. Esto facilitaría enormemente el montaje y mantenimiento de un escenario. Finally, the communication module can be comprised in a scenario configuration manager, the communication module being configured to establish the configuration of the communication modules integrated in the elements that are part of the stage with which it is in communication. The communication module of the invention would allow the formation of a wireless network, in which all the listed elements could collaborate to negotiate its configuration, or to establish its configuration as dictated by the scenario configuration manager. This would greatly facilitate the assembly and maintenance of a stage.
La ventaja ofrecida por la invención, es la posibilidad de interconectar dispositivos musicales electrónicos de forma inalámbrica, lo cual dota a los músicos de una mayor movilidad sobre el escenario, al eliminar la existencia de cables para realizar las comunicaciones. Otra ventaja, es la posibilidad de formar redes colaborativas e inteligentes, lo que permite dotar a los dispositivos de funcionalidades para la realización de actividades nuevas que no eran posibles con el estado de la técnica, tal y como se explica en la realización de la invención. Por último, otro aspecto a destacar de la invención es la posibilidad de utilizar nodos intermediarios para extender la cobertura de red, y por tanto, lograr comunicación con dispositivos situados a cualquier distancia. BREVE DESCRIPCIÓN DE LOS DIBUJOS The advantage offered by the invention is the possibility of interconnecting electronic musical devices wirelessly, which gives musicians greater mobility on stage, by eliminating the existence of cables to carry out communications. Another advantage is the possibility of forming collaborative and intelligent networks, which allows the devices to be provided with functionalities for carrying out new activities that were not possible with the state of the art, as explained in the embodiment of the invention. . Finally, another aspect of the invention is the possibility of using intermediary nodes to extend the network coverage, and therefore, achieve communication with devices located at any distance. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
A continuación, para facilitar la comprensión de la invención, a modo ilustrativo pero no limitativo se describirá una realización de la invención que hace referencia a una figura. Next, to facilitate the understanding of the invention, an illustrative but not limiting way will describe an embodiment of the invention that refers to a figure.
La figura 1 muestra de forma esquemática los elementos que comprende el módulo de comunicación inalámbrica.  Figure 1 shows schematically the elements comprising the wireless communication module.
Las figuras 2A y 2B muestran de forma esquemática la configuración de dos ejemplos de aplicación del estado de la técnica.  Figures 2A and 2B schematically show the configuration of two examples of application of the prior art.
La figuras 3A y 3B muestran de forma esquemática la configuración de la aplicación mostrada en las figuras 2A y 2B usando el módulo de comunicación inalámbrica.  Figures 3A and 3B schematically show the configuration of the application shown in Figures 2A and 2B using the wireless communication module.
La figura 4 muestra de forma esquemática el uso del módulo de comunicación en la gestión de información documental en partituras para formaciones musicales, más concretamente para el caso de una orquesta sinfónica. La figura 5 muestra de forma esquemática el uso del módulo de comunicación para la edición interpretativa de partituras. Figure 4 schematically shows the use of the communication module in the management of documentary information in scores for musical formations, more specifically in the case of a symphony orchestra. Figure 5 schematically shows the use of the communication module for the interpretative edition of scores.
La figura 6A muestra de forma esquemática el uso del módulo de comunicación inalámbrica para crear un músico virtual acompañante.  Figure 6A schematically shows the use of the wireless communication module to create an accompanying virtual musician.
La figura 6B muestra de forma esquemática el uso del módulo de comunicación inalámbrica para enseñanza musical asistida por un profesor virtual inteligente.  Figure 6B schematically shows the use of the wireless communication module for music teaching assisted by an intelligent virtual teacher.
La figura 7 muestra de forma esquemática el uso del módulo de comunicación inalámbrica ante un caso de música cooperativa.  Figure 7 schematically shows the use of the wireless communication module in a case of cooperative music.
La figura 8 muestra de forma esquemática el uso del módulo de comunicación inalámbrica ante un caso de control inteligente de escenarios.  Figure 8 shows schematically the use of the wireless communication module in case of intelligent scenario control.
La figura 9 muestra de forma esquemática el uso del módulo de comunicación inalámbrica ante un caso de gestión de la configuración, en concreto para el caso del control de escenarios.  Figure 9 schematically shows the use of the wireless communication module in a case of configuration management, specifically in the case of scenario control.
DESCRIPCIÓN DETALLADA DE UN MODO DE REALIZACIÓN DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF AN EMBODIMENT
La Figura 1 muestra los elementos que comprende el módulo de comunicación 1. Se trata de un módulo 1 formado por tres elementos: un controlador 2, un transceptor inalámbrico 4 y una antena 5. La interfaz de comunicaciones 3 comprendida por el controlador 2, permite la comunicación del controlador 2 con el dispositivo electrónico musical con el que interactúa, o en el que se encuentra embebido. En la Figura 2A se observa un caso de uso típico del estado de la técnica en este tipo de aplicaciones. Desde un teclado MIDI 6, un músico controla una serie de sintetizadores 8, por ejemplo, tres. Para ello se despliega una red cableada y utiliza un dispositivo adicional 7 con funciones de separador que recibe la salida del teclado MIDI 6 del músico como entrada y reparte dicha entrada entre las salidas, en este caso, los tres sintetizadores 8 anteriormente mencionados. El dispositivo adicional 7 distribuye los mensajes recibidos a cada uno de los sintetizadores 8 teniendo en cuenta el canal del mensaje MIDI. Los sintetizadores 8 generan la señal de salida, utilizando un altavoz 9 para obtener sonido audible. Por tanto, el estado de la técnica precisa de este dispositivo adicional 7. En la Figura 2B se observa otro caso de uso típico del estado de la técnica en este tipo de aplicaciones. Una serie de teclados MIDI 6, por ejemplo 3, controlan un único sintetizador 8. Para ello, se despliega una red cableada y utiliza un dispositivo adicional 7 con funciones de concentrador que recibe las salidas de los teclados MIDI 6 como entradas y los concentra en una única salida, en este caso, el sintetizador 8 anteriormente mencionado. El dispositivo adicional 7 obtiene los mensajes recibidos en cada una de las tres entradas, y ios concentra en una única salida, conectada al sintetizador 8. El sintetizador 8 genera la señal de salida, utilizando un altavoz 9 para obtener sonido audible. Nuevamente, el estado de la técnica precisa del dispositivo adicional 7. Figure 1 shows the elements comprising the communication module 1. It is a module 1 consisting of three elements: a controller 2, a wireless transceiver 4 and an antenna 5. The communication interface 3 comprised of controller 2, allows the communication of controller 2 with the electronic musical device with which it interacts, or in which it is embedded. Figure 2A shows a typical use case of the state of the art in this type of applications. From a MIDI keyboard 6, a musician controls a series of synthesizers 8, for example, three. For this, a wired network is deployed and uses an additional device 7 with separator functions that receives the output of the musician's MIDI keyboard 6 as input and distributes said input between the outputs, in this case, the three synthesizers 8 mentioned above. The additional device 7 distributes the received messages to each of the synthesizers 8 taking into account the channel of the MIDI message. The synthesizers 8 generate the output signal, using a speaker 9 to obtain audible sound. Therefore, the state of the art requires this additional device 7. Figure 2B shows another typical use case of the state of the art in this type of applications. A series of MIDI keyboards 6, for example 3, control a single synthesizer 8. To do this, a wired network is deployed and uses an additional device 7 with hub functions that receives the outputs of MIDI keyboards 6 as inputs and concentrates them on a single output, in this case, the synthesizer 8 mentioned above. The additional device 7 obtains the messages received in each of the three inputs, and ios concentrates on a single output, connected to the synthesizer 8. The synthesizer 8 generates the output signal, using a loudspeaker 9 to obtain audible sound. Again, the state of the art requires the additional device 7.
Las Figuras 3A y 3B muestran el mismo escenario que las Figuras 2A y 2B pero utilizando el módulo de comunicación 1. Ambas figuras muestran la integración de la invención con los instrumentos, concretamente, un módulo de comunicación 1 integrado en cada teclado MIDI 6 y en cada sintetizador 8 que halla en el escenario. Los sintetizadores 8 generan la señal de salida, utilizando un altavoz 9 para obtener sonido audible. Con la presente invención se obtendría el mismo resultado sin la necesidad de cables, dando más libertad de movimiento al músico sobre el escenario. La Figura 4 muestra un caso de uso del módulo de comunicación 1 para la gestión de información documental en partituras para formaciones musicales, concretamente para el caso de una orquesta sinfónica. Para ello, cada uno de los músicos (incluyendo al director) dispondría de un dispositivo visual 10 sobre un atril que permitiría no sólo mostrar en pantalla una versión electrónica de la partitura, sino que además permitiría la introducción in situ de anotaciones relativas a la interpretación o modo de ejecución. Cada dispositivo visual 10 integraría un módulo de comunicación 1 para interconectarse en una red inalámbrica y permitir, de este modo, el intercambio de información documental en partituras de forma colaborativa e inteligente. Figures 3A and 3B show the same scenario as Figures 2A and 2B but using the communication module 1. Both figures show the integration of the invention with the instruments, namely, a communication module 1 integrated in each MIDI keyboard 6 and in each synthesizer 8 found on stage. The synthesizers 8 generate the output signal, using a speaker 9 to obtain audible sound. With the present invention the same result would be obtained without the need for cables, giving the musician more freedom of movement on stage. Figure 4 shows a case of use of the communication module 1 for the management of documentary information in scores for musical formations, specifically for the case of a symphony orchestra. To do this, each of the musicians (including the director) would have a visual device 10 on a music stand that would allow not only to display an electronic version of the score on the screen, but also allow the introduction of annotations related to the interpretation on site or mode of execution. Each visual device 10 would integrate a communication module 1 to interconnect in a wireless network and thus allow the exchange of documentary information in scores collaboratively and intelligently.
A continuación, y simplemente a título ilustrativo pero no limitativo, se comentan casos de comunicación típicos en este escenario que estarían cubiertos por la invención. Next, and simply by way of illustration but not limitation, typical communication cases in this scenario that would be covered by the invention are discussed.
Comunicaciones en grupo (multicast): Se refiere al intercambio de información entre un limitado número de participantes. Por ejemplo, los violinistas realizan los mismos movimientos de arco para dar sensación de uniformidad visual. Lo habitual es que el primer violín explicite sobre la partitura dichos movimientos en base a su criterio personal, marcando las referencias de los arcos que los restantes violinistas deberán respetar. En el escenario propuesto, el primer violinista introduciría los arcos de violín en su dispositivo visual 10, los cuales serían comunicados a los dispositivos visuales 10 de los demás violinistas de forma automática. Group communications (multicast): Refers to the exchange of information between a limited number of participants. For example, the Violinists perform the same bow movements to give a sense of visual uniformity. The usual thing is that the first violin explains these movements on the score based on their personal criteria, marking the references of the bows that the remaining violinists must respect. In the proposed scenario, the first violinist would introduce the violin bows into his visual device 10, which would be communicated to the visual devices 10 of the other violinists automatically.
Comunicaciones individuales (unicast): Se refiere al intercambio de información directa únicamente entre dos participantes. Por ejemplo, es habitual que el director realice indicaciones a un músico de forma individual, por ejemplo al flautista. En el escenario propuesto, el director introduciría la indicación en su dispositivo visual 10, la cual se comunicaría al dispositivo visual 10 del flautista.  Individual communications (unicast): It refers to the exchange of direct information only between two participants. For example, it is customary for the director to give directions to a musician individually, for example the flutist. In the proposed scenario, the director would introduce the indication in his visual device 10, which would be communicated to the visual device 10 of the flute player.
Comunicaciones públicas (broadcast): Se refiere al intercambio de información a todos los participantes. En el escenario propuesto, el director podría seleccionar un compás de ensayo en su dispositivo visual 10, de tal forma que los dispositivos visuales 10 moverían la partitura al compás indicado automáticamente. La Figura 5 muestra de forma esquemática el uso del módulo de comunicación Public communications (broadcast): Refers to the exchange of information to all participants. In the proposed scenario, the director could select a test compass on his visual device 10, so that the visual devices 10 would move the score to the measure indicated automatically. Figure 5 schematically shows the use of the communication module
1 inalámbrica ante un caso de edición de partituras. La obtención de una versión electrónica de la partitura a partir de una interpretación de los músicos, representa un método mucho más ágil que la introducción manual por parte de un arreglista mediante teclado y ratón. Se propone, por ejemplo, la edición de una partitura perteneciente al estilo barroco, aunque el ejemplo descrito sería similar para otros estilos musicales. Para ello, se dispone de una formación típica barroca: Clave 13, Cello 12 y Traverso 14. Estos instrumentos incorporarían el módulo de comunicación 1 , lo que les permitiría conectarse en red con el editor de partituras 11 inteligente, quien también integraría el módulo de comunicación 1. El editor de partituras 11 inteligente es un dispositivo que posee la capacidad de registrar partituras. Además, está dotado de inteligencia, lo que le permite interactuar con el Clave 13, Cello 12 y Traverso 14 para la realización de actividades conjuntas que facilitarían notablemente la edición de la partitura. Por ejemplo, el editor de partituras 11 inteligente podría marcar un pulso de referencia para los músicos humanos, o incluso detectar errores en la interpretación. Precisamente, la música de estilo barroco se fundamenta en una serie de reglas compositivas muy claras, resultando factible que el editor de partituras 11 inteligente detectara posibles incoherencias en la interpretación: acordes poco frecuentes, resolución incorrecta, intervalos prohibidos, etc. La Figura 6A muestra de forma esquemática el uso del módulo de comunicación 1 inalámbrica para crear un músico virtual acompañante. Un músico virtual acompañante 22 se comportaría como el reemplazo tecnológico de un músico acompañante humano, es decir, a partir de una partitura es capaz de interpretar música, adaptando su interpretación a la interpretación de los músicos que lo acompañan. Disponer de un dispositivo de estas características es interesante para ensayar obras grupales (orquesta, banda, grupos de cámara, coro, etc ..) de forma individual, o cuando en un concierto es necesario sustituir a un músico humano. 1 wireless in case of score editing. Obtaining an electronic version of the score from an interpretation of the musicians, represents a much more agile method than the manual introduction by an arranger by keyboard and mouse. It is proposed, for example, the edition of a score belonging to the Baroque style, although the example described would be similar for other musical styles. For this, a typical baroque formation is available: Key 13, Cello 12 and Traverso 14. These instruments would incorporate the communication module 1, which would allow them to network with the intelligent score editor 11, who would also integrate the module communication 1. The intelligent score editor 11 is a device that has the ability to record scores. In addition, it is endowed with intelligence, which allows it to interact with Key 13, Cello 12 and Traverso 14 to carry out joint activities that would greatly facilitate the editing of the score. For example, the intelligent score editor 11 could mark a reference pulse for human musicians, or even detect errors in interpretation. Precisely, baroque style music is based on a series of very clear compositional rules, resulting in the intelligent score editor 11 detecting possible inconsistencies in the interpretation: uncommon chords, incorrect resolution, prohibited intervals, etc. Figure 6A schematically shows the use of wireless communication module 1 to create an accompanying virtual musician. An accompanying virtual musician 22 would behave as the technological replacement of a human accompanying musician, that is, from a score he is able to interpret music, adapting his interpretation to the interpretation of the accompanying musicians. Having a device with these characteristics is interesting to rehearse group works (orchestra, band, chamber groups, choir, etc.) individually, or when a concert requires replacing a human musician.
En la Figura 6A se muestra un escenario de ejemplo, en el que un músico virtual acompañante 22, por ejemplo un pianista, acompaña a una flauta 20 para interpretar una sonata de flauta y piano. La flauta 20 incorpora un sistema sensorial 23, lo que permite al músico virtual acompañante 22 adaptar su interpretación de la sonata a la interpretación del flautista 20 (por ej. adaptando el ritmo). El sistema sensorial 23 comprende la integración, preferentemente no intrusiva, de una pluralidad de sensores en cualquier tipo de instrumento musical acústico de forma que permita obtener información relativa a la interpretación del músico en tiempo real. Esta información puede utilizarse para activar eventos en una actuación musical, desde elementos visuales (luces), hasta sonoros (ritmo para percusión, ejecución de melodías personalizadas, etc.). Con el sistema sensorial 23, se dota al músico acústico de la tecnología necesaria para interactuar con los elementos de la red: músico virtual acompañante, profesor virtual, editor de partituras 11 inteligente, etc. El sistema sensorial 23 utiliza el módulo de comunicación 1 a través de la interfaz de comunicaciones 3 para conectarse con los restantes elementos de la red. Por su parte, el músico virtual acompañante 22 puede tomar sus propias decisiones interpretativas y mostrar indicaciones visuales al flautista 20 utilizando el dispositivo visual 10. Todo ello es posible gracias al intercambio de información en una red colaborativa, por lo que cada uno de los dispositivos descritos incorpora el módulo de comunicación 1.  An example scenario is shown in Figure 6A, in which an accompanying virtual musician 22, for example a pianist, accompanies a flute 20 to perform a flute and piano sonata. The flute 20 incorporates a sensory system 23, which allows the accompanying virtual musician 22 to adapt his interpretation of the sonata to the interpretation of the flute player 20 (eg adapting the rhythm). The sensory system 23 comprises the integration, preferably non-intrusive, of a plurality of sensors in any type of acoustic musical instrument so as to obtain information regarding the musician's interpretation in real time. This information can be used to activate events in a musical performance, from visual elements (lights), to sound (rhythm for percussion, performance of personalized melodies, etc.). With the sensory system 23, the acoustic musician is provided with the necessary technology to interact with the elements of the network: accompanying virtual musician, virtual teacher, intelligent score editor 11, etc. The sensory system 23 uses the communication module 1 through the communication interface 3 to connect with the remaining network elements. For its part, the accompanying virtual musician 22 can make his own interpretative decisions and show visual indications to the flute player 20 using the visual device 10. All this is possible thanks to the exchange of information in a collaborative network, so that each of the devices described incorporates communication module 1.
La Figura 6B muestra de forma esquemática el uso del módulo de comunicación 1 inalámbrica para crear un profesor virtual 32. Un profesor virtual 32 se comportaría como el reemplazo tecnológico de un profesor humano, es decir, sería capaz de dar clases interpretativas a un alumno 30. Un dispositivo de estas características sería muy interesante para el aprendizaje autodidacta. El profesor virtual 32 detectaría la interpretación del alumno 30 gracias a un sistema sensorial 23, y proporcionaría indicaciones visuales al flautista 30 utilizando el dispositivo visual 10. Todo ello es posible gracias al intercambio de información en una red colaborativa, por lo que cada uno de los dispositivos descritos incorpora el módulo de comunicación 1. Figure 6B schematically shows the use of the wireless communication module 1 to create a virtual teacher 32. A virtual teacher 32 would behave as the technological replacement of a human teacher, that is, he would be able to give interpretive classes to a student 30 A device of these Features would be very interesting for self-taught learning. The virtual teacher 32 would detect the interpretation of the student 30 thanks to a sensory system 23, and provide visual indications to the flutist 30 using the visual device 10. All this is possible thanks to the exchange of information in a collaborative network, so that each of The described devices incorporate the communication module 1.
La Figura 7 muestra de forma esquemática el uso del módulo de comunicación 1 inalámbrica para crear música de forma colaborativa. En algunos estilos de música moderna, como por ejemplo el Jazz, los intérpretes no siguen las indicaciones de una partitura (como sucedía en el caso 6A), sino que la música es improvisada dinámicamente en base a una serie de patrones armónicos y rítmicos (acordes, bajos, arpegios, secuencias, progresiones, etc.). La idea es disponer de un músico virtual cooperativo 40 que tenga la capacidad de participar en una agrupación de música moderna, como si fuese un integrante más, acompañando al resto de músicos y realizando improvisaciones en base a los patrones armónicos y rítmicos. La Figura 7 muestra un ejemplo de agrupación Jazz, formado por un saxofonista 42, un percusionista 43, un pianista 41 y un músico virtual cooperativo 40 en el papel de contrabajista. Cada instrumento incorporaría un módulo de comunicación 1 , lo que permitiría la formación de una red colaborativa. Las utilidades de este músico virtual cooperativo 40 son varias: podría ser utilizado como herramienta pedagógica en la enseñanza, como sustituto de un músico humano en caso de que este faltase, o para experimentar nuevas formas de expresión musical. Figure 7 schematically shows the use of wireless communication module 1 to create music collaboratively. In some styles of modern music, such as Jazz, the performers do not follow the indications of a score (as was the case in case 6A), but the music is dynamically improvised based on a series of harmonic and rhythmic patterns (chords , bass, arpeggios, sequences, progressions, etc.). The idea is to have a cooperative virtual musician 40 who has the ability to participate in a group of modern music, as if he were one more member, accompanying the rest of the musicians and performing improvisations based on harmonic and rhythmic patterns. Figure 7 shows an example of a Jazz group, consisting of a saxophonist 42, a percussionist 43, a pianist 41 and a cooperative virtual musician 40 in the role of double bass player. Each instrument would incorporate a communication module 1, which would allow the formation of a collaborative network. The utilities of this cooperative virtual musician 40 are several: it could be used as a teaching tool in teaching, as a substitute for a human musician in case it is missing, or to experience new forms of musical expression.
La Figura 8 muestra de forma esquemática el uso del módulo de comunicación 1 inalámbrica para el control inteligente de escenarios. En la representación de espectáculos en escenarios, suele ser habitual el despliegue y sincronización de una red con elementos tales como maquinaria de iluminación 51 , maquinaria de humo 52, reproductor de audio 53, etc. La idea de esta realización es integrar el módulo de comunicación 1 en cada uno de los elementos indicados, de tal forma que la red de comunicaciones entre dichos elementos podría ser inalámbrica y colaborativa. El controlador de escenarios 50 inteligente permitiría el accionamiento de estos elementos desde un lugar centralizado, aunque también se contempla la posibilidad de integración de un actuador portátil 54 en el vestuario de los actores para que sean éstos los que desencadenen las acciones (por ejemplo, reproducir un fragmento de audio). La Figura 9 muestra de forma esquemática el uso del módulo de comunicación 1 inalámbrica para la gestión inteligente de la configuración, en concreto para el caso del control de escenarios. El despliegue de una red sobre un escenario necesita de un paso previo de configuración de los elementos: maquinaria de iluminación 51 , maquinaria de humo 52, reproductor de audio 53, actuador portátil 54, realizado por los operarios de forma manual. El módulo de comunicación 1 de la invención permitiría la formación de una red inalámbrica, en la que todos los elementos enumerados podrían colaborar para negociar su configuración, o para establecer su configuración según lo dictaminado por un gestor de configuración de escenarios 60. Esta realización facilitaría enormemente el montaje y mantenimiento de un escenario. Figure 8 schematically shows the use of wireless communication module 1 for intelligent scenario control. In the representation of stage shows, it is usual to deploy and synchronize a network with elements such as lighting machinery 51, smoke machinery 52, audio player 53, etc. The idea of this embodiment is to integrate the communication module 1 in each of the indicated elements, so that the communication network between said elements could be wireless and collaborative. The intelligent scenario controller 50 would allow the actuation of these elements from a centralized location, although the possibility of integrating a portable actuator 54 into the actors' locker room is also contemplated so that these are the ones that trigger the actions (for example, reproduce an audio fragment). Figure 9 schematically shows the use of wireless communication module 1 for intelligent configuration management, in particular in the case of scenario control. The deployment of a network on a stage requires a previous step of configuring the elements: lighting machinery 51, smoke machinery 52, audio player 53, portable actuator 54, performed by the operators manually. The communication module 1 of the invention would allow the formation of a wireless network, in which all the listed elements could collaborate to negotiate its configuration, or to establish its configuration as dictated by a scenario configuration manager 60. This embodiment would facilitate enormously the assembly and maintenance of a stage.
Una vez descrita de forma clara la invención, se hace constar que las realizaciones particulares anteriormente descritas son susceptibles de modificaciones de detalle siempre que no alteren el principio fundamental y la esencia de la invención. Once the invention is clearly described, it is noted that the particular embodiments described above are subject to modifications in detail as long as they do not alter the fundamental principle and essence of the invention.

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1. Módulo de comunicación inalámbrica para dispositivos musicales electrónicos, caracterizado porque comprende: 1. Wireless communication module for electronic musical devices, characterized in that it comprises:
« un controlador (2) que comprende unos medios de procesamiento configurados para establecer comunicación con al menos un módulo de comunicación (1 ) externo y procesar, según uno de los algoritmos previamente almacenados, la información recibida de los módulos (1 ) con los que establece comunicación, una memoria configurada para almacenar una pluralidad de algoritmos de procesamiento y la información recibida de los módulos de comunicación (1 ) con los que establece comunicación, y un interfaz de comunicaciones (3) configurado para interactuar con dichos módulos (1 ) con los que establece comunicación;  «A controller (2) comprising processing means configured to establish communication with at least one external communication module (1) and process, according to one of the previously stored algorithms, the information received from the modules (1) with which establishes communication, a memory configured to store a plurality of processing algorithms and the information received from the communication modules (1) with which it establishes communication, and a communications interface (3) configured to interact with said modules (1) with those who establish communication;
• un transceptor inalámbrico (4) configurado para transmitir información a al menos un módulo de comunicación (1 ) externo y para recibir información de al menos un módulo de comunicación (1 ) externo formando una red inalámbrica compuesta por los módulos (1 ) que establecen comunicación;  • a wireless transceiver (4) configured to transmit information to at least one external communication module (1) and to receive information from at least one external communication module (1) forming a wireless network consisting of the modules (1) that establish communication;
• una antena (3) configurada para emitir ondas electromagnéticas hacia el espacio libre y para recibir ondas electromagnéticas del espacio libre.  • an antenna (3) configured to emit electromagnetic waves into free space and to receive electromagnetic waves from free space.
2. Módulo de comunicación inalámbrica para dispositivos musicales electrónicos, según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones anteriores, caracterizado porque está comprendido en un dispositivo visual (10) estando el controlador (2) configurado para mostrar una versión electrónica de una partitura y para introducir modificaciones en dicha partitura. 2. Wireless communication module for electronic musical devices, according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is comprised in a visual device (10) with the controller (2) configured to display an electronic version of a score and to introduce modifications to said score. music sheet.
3. Módulo de comunicación inalámbrica para dispositivos musicales electrónicos, según la reivindicación 2, caracterizado porque el dispositivo visual (10) en el que está comprendido el módulo de comunicación (1 ) está configurado para seleccionar al menos un módulo (1 ) con el que establecer comunicación. 3. Wireless communication module for electronic musical devices according to claim 2, characterized in that the visual device (10) in which the communication module (1) is comprised is configured to select at least one module (1) with which establish communication
4. Módulo de comunicación inalámbrica para dispositivos musicales electrónicos, según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones anteriores, caracterizado porque está comprendido en un editor de partituras (11 ) estando el controlador (2) configurado para registrar partituras y para introducir modificaciones en dichas partituras. 4. Wireless communication module for electronic musical devices according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is comprised in a score editor (11) the controller (2) being configured to record scores and to make changes to those scores.
5. Módulo de comunicación inalámbrica para dispositivos musicales electrónicos, según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones anteriores, caracterizado porque el controlador (2) está configurado para interpretar música a partir de una partitura, adaptando su interpretación a la interpretación de los módulos de comunicación (1 ) con los que está en comunicación mostrada dicha interpretación por un dispositivo visual (10) que a su vez comprende un módulo de comunicación (1 ). 5. Wireless communication module for electronic musical devices according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the controller (2) is configured to interpret music from a score, adapting its interpretation to the interpretation of the communication modules (1) with which this interpretation is shown in communication by a visual device (10) which in turn comprises a communication module (1).
6. Módulo de comunicación inalámbrica para dispositivos musicales electrónicos, según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones 1 -3 y 5, caracterizado porque el controlador (2) está configurado para mostrar indicaciones visuales a los medios de comunicación (1 ) con los que está en comunicación a través del dispositivo visual (10) que a su vez comprende un módulo de comunicación (1 ). 6. Wireless communication module for electronic musical devices according to any of claims 1 -3 and 5, characterized in that the controller (2) is configured to display visual indications to the communication means (1) with which it is in communication to through the visual device (10) which in turn comprises a communication module (1).
7. Módulo de comunicación inalámbrica para dispositivos musicales electrónicos, según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones 1-3 y 5-6, caracterizado porque comprende un sistema sensorial (23) que a su vez comprende una pluralidad de sensores configurados para detectar la interpretación de los medios de comunicación (1 ) con los que está en comunicación a través del dispositivo visual (10) que a su vez comprende un módulo de comunicación (1 ). 7. Wireless communication module for electronic musical devices according to any of claims 1-3 and 5-6, characterized in that it comprises a sensory system (23) which in turn comprises a plurality of sensors configured to detect the interpretation of the media of communication (1) with those in communication through the visual device (10) which in turn comprises a communication module (1).
8. Módulo de comunicación inalámbrica para dispositivos musicales electrónicos, según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones anteriores, caracterizado porque está configurado para realizar improvisaciones musicales a partir de los patrones armónicos y rítmicos recibidos de los medios de comunicación (1 ) con los que está en comunicación. 8. Wireless communication module for electronic musical devices according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is configured to perform musical improvisations from the harmonic and rhythmic patterns received from the communication means (1) with which it is in communication.
9. Módulo de comunicación inalámbrica para dispositivos musicales electrónicos, según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones anteriores, caracterizado porque está comprendido en un controlador de escenarios (50) estando el módulo de comunicación (1 ) configurado para accionar de forma remota los módulos de comunicación (1 ) integrados en los elementos integrantes de un escenario. 9. Wireless communication module for electronic musical devices, according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is comprised in a scenario controller (50) with the communication module (1) configured to remotely activate the communication modules (1 ) integrated into the elements of a scenario.
10. Módulo de comunicación inalámbrica para dispositivos musicales electrónicos, según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones anteriores, caracterizado porque está comprendido en un gestor de configuración de escenarios (60) estando el módulo de comunicación (1 ) configurado para establecer la configuración de los módulos de comunicación (1 ) integrados en los elementos integrantes del escenario con los que está en comunicación. 10. Wireless communication module for electronic musical devices according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is comprised in a scenario configuration manager (60) with the communication module (1) configured to establish the configuration of the communication modules (1) integrated into the elements of the stage with which it is in communication.
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