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Method of adapting a typewriter keyboard to control the production of music

  • US 5,088,378 A
  • Filed: 11/19/1990
  • Issued: 02/18/1992
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/19/1990
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of emitting tones in response to the activation of keys included in a typewriter keyboard having a first set of keys ergonomically placed for operation by a first hand and a second set of keys ergonomically placed for operation by a second hand, said first and second sets of keys each having said keys thereof positioned within four rows wherein each of said rows includes a plurality of said keys, said method comprising the steps of:

  • monitoring said keys included in said first-hand and second-hand sets of keys to detect activations and deactivations thereof;

    generating a chord, which results from a combination of at least two of said tones, when said monitoring step detects activation of any key from said first-hand set of keys; and

    producing a melody note, which represents a single one of said tones, when said monitoring step detects activation of any key from said second-hand set of keys.

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