Systems and methods for a digital stringed instrument
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May 8, 2012
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Apr 8, 2010
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Oct 7, 2008
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Abstract
Systems and methods for a digital instrument are described, for example to simulate or be used in conjunction with a stringed instrument. A sensor system detects the location of one or more fingers or objects at selected locations on a playing surface of the instrument, and the detected locations are combined with information indicative of one or more strings being played to generate a digital signal containing information as to the notes being played.
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- 15 United States
- 10 France
- 8 Japan
- 7 China
- 5 Korea
- 2 Other
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- ZIVIX LLC
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- 2008 Application Filing Year
- G10H Class
- 206 Applications Filed
- 145 Patents Issued To-Date
- 70.39 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Sullivan, Dan | Shoreview, US | 11 | 159 |
# of filed Patents : 11 Total Citations : 159 |
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- 32 Citation Count
- G10H Class
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