METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR STRINGED CONTROLLERS AND/OR INSTRUMENTS
First Claim
1. A method for use with a system comprising at least one processor, a user interface comprising a visual display and a stringed controller that comprises a plurality of strings, the method comprising:
- displaying, on the visual display, a first indication comprising directions instructing a user on desired fingering and striking of the plurality of strings;
receiving at least one input signal from the stringed controller that identifies actual fingering and striking of the plurality of strings by the user;
determining, by the at least one processor processing the at least one input signal, whether the actual fingering and striking of the plurality of strings matches the desired fingering and striking; and
outputting a second indication, via the user interface, of whether the actual fingering and striking of the plurality of strings matches the desired fingering and striking.
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Abstract
Stringed instruments, game controllers, and related structures and methods are described. A game controller having one or more strings is described for a computer gaming application. Output signals may be sent from the controller to the gaming application indicative of fingering of the game controller and the time at which the strings of the game controller are struck. Multi-mode apparatus are also described. A stringed apparatus may be used as both a game controller and an instrument. Bracing structures and methods are also described for bracing stringed apparatus, such as stringed game controllers and instruments.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for use with a system comprising at least one processor, a user interface comprising a visual display and a stringed controller that comprises a plurality of strings, the method comprising:
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displaying, on the visual display, a first indication comprising directions instructing a user on desired fingering and striking of the plurality of strings; receiving at least one input signal from the stringed controller that identifies actual fingering and striking of the plurality of strings by the user; determining, by the at least one processor processing the at least one input signal, whether the actual fingering and striking of the plurality of strings matches the desired fingering and striking; and outputting a second indication, via the user interface, of whether the actual fingering and striking of the plurality of strings matches the desired fingering and striking. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A computer-readable storage medium encoded with a plurality of instructions that, when executed by at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to control a system comprising the at least one processor and a user interface comprising a visual display to perform a method comprising:
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displaying, on the visual display, a first indication comprising directions instruction a user on desired fingering and striking of a plurality of string of a stringed controller; receiving at least one input signal from the stringed controller that identifies actual fingering and striking of the plurality of strings by the user; determining, by the at least one processor processing the at least one input signal, whether the actual fingering and striking of the plurality of strings matches the desired fingering and striking; and outputting a second indication, via the user interface, or whether the actual fingering and striking of the plurality of strings matches the desired fingering and striking. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15)
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16. A computer system comprising:
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at least one storage device configured to store a plurality of instructions; and at least one processor coupled to the at least one storage device and configured to receive and execute the plurality of instructions to cause a system comprising the at least one processor and a user interface comprising a visual display to perform a method comprising; displaying, on the visual display, a first indication comprising directions instructing a user on desired fingering and striking of a plurality of strings of a stringed controller; receiving at least one input signal from the stringed controller that identifies actual fingering and striking of the plurality of strings by the user; determining, by the at least one processor processing the at least one input signal, whether the actual fingering and striking of the plurality of strings matches the desired fingering and striking; and outputting a second indication, via the user interface, of whether the actual fingering and striking of the plurality of strings matches the desired fingering and striking. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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