Time display for a tuning device

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9443497
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14593972

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A tuning device with a time display is disclosed. The tuning device has a vibration sensor, a microprocessor, machine readable memory, and a display. A computer program stored in the machine readable memory for executing with the microprocessor to analyze audio frequency signals to determine musical pitch and error information for the detected audio frequency, and display both the time of day and the musical pitch and error information. A display has two display areas, one for display of the musical pitch and error information, and another for alternating display of the time of day and an A-reference setting. User inputs are provided for selecting among several user session modes, including a continual time of day display mode, or a tuning information mode, and a timer display mode. A clamp is provided for mechanically mounting the tuning device to a musical instrument and transmitting acoustic vibrations.

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ONBOARD RESEARCH CORPORATION4851 CEDAR SPRINGS ROAD SUITE 178 DALLAS TX 75219

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Harvey, Arthur David Dallas, US 3 2
Membreno, Agustin J Plano, US 6 76

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