Bi-directional foot pedal for controlling movement, measurements, and information

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 12029938
APP PUB NO 20210138297A1
SERIAL NO

16680010

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A system and method for controlling various types of messages, including a MIDI signal of a MIDI instrument, bi-directionally with a center detent and a resting plate for a user's foot is disclosed. A foot pedal system has a base, a pedal, a sensing mechanism, a foot rest bar, a MIDI pedal controller, a MIDI-In port for receiving the first MIDI signal from the MIDI instrument, and a MIDI-Out port for outputting the second MIDI signal. The pedal has a center detent and a spring mechanism for returning the pedal to a default position.

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PHILLIPS ALEXANDER SMEDESGOSHEN NY

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Phillips, Alexander Smedes Goshen, US 1 1

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