Multi-media spatial controller having proximity controls and sensors

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8872014
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13689389

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A controller having proximity sensors associated with a trigger, such as beam sensors, configured to generate proximity data as a function of where each beam is broken along its span. A variety of control signals are be generated, whereby each beam can be configured to be spatially controlled and mapped to mimic other controllers, such as those of a DJ controller or other entertainment device. MIDI messages may be generated in response to positioning a member in a beam as detected by the proximity sensors. Each beam may be configured into a plurality of proximity zones, where a different MIDI message is generated when the member is positioned in the respective proximity zone.

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TOPDOWN LICENSING LLC6001 W PARMER LN STE 370 - 1071 AUSTIN TX 78727

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Myer, Cody Tempe, US 1 35
Riopelle, Gerald H Scottsdale, US 2 65
Sandler, Dave Saint James, US 10 82

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