Tuner for musical instruments integrated with utility device and method therefor
First Claim
1. A musical instrument tuning device, comprising:
- a tuner; and
a utility device integrated with the tuner, wherein the utility device has a secondary function apart from the tuning activity associated with the musical instrument.
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Abstract
A tuning device (30) uses a stroboscopic light source for tuning musical instruments (12). The stroboscopic light source is programmable according to the musical instrument being tuned. A first control button (34) on the tuner programs the stroboscopic light source. A second control button (36) enables the stroboscopic light source. A display (38) indicates the state of the stroboscopic light source. A utility device (32) is integrated with the tuner. The utility device can be a key ring, lighter, utility tool, pin light, cell phone, card, watch, jewelry, or audio amplifier. The utility device has a secondary function, which is independent and apart from the tuning activity associated with the musical instrument. The second function of the utility device provides convenience, accessibility, and increases the likelihood that the user will have the tuning device available when needed.
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20 Claims
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1. A musical instrument tuning device, comprising:
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a tuner; and
a utility device integrated with the tuner, wherein the utility device has a secondary function apart from the tuning activity associated with the musical instrument. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A tuning device, comprising:
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a controllable strobe light; and
a utility device integrated with the controllable strobe light, wherein the utility device has a secondary function apart from the controllable strobe light. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method of making a portable musical instrument tuner, comprising:
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providing a tuner; and
providing a utility device integrated with the tuner, wherein the utility device has a secondary function apart from the tuner. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. An audio amplifier, comprising:
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an enclosure housing an electronic circuit;
a control panel disposed on the enclosure for controlling the electronic circuit; and
a controllable strobe light operating in response to the electronic circuit for emitting light at a selected frequency. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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