Motion orchestration system
First Claim
1. A motion orchestration system for use by an orchestrator comprising:
- a plurality of output signal generators for generating an array of output signals, a plurality of said output signal generators comprising motion sensors mounted to selected extremities on the body of the orchestrator spaced from the hands of the orchestrator for generating an array of output signals in response to selected movements of the orchestrator;
at least one control signal generator defining at least one contact sensitive switch mounted to at least one hand of the orchestrator at a location accessible to fingers of the orchestrator, such that movements of the fingers of the orchestrator are capable of generating control signals for manipulating the output signals generated from the output signal generators;
signal transmitting means mountable to the orchestrator for transmitting the output signals from the motion sensors as manipulated by the control signals;
signal receiving means for receiving the manipulated output signals from the signal transmitting means; and
signal processing means operatively connected to the signal receiving means for converting the manipulated output signals into a selected array of sounds, whereby the output signals can be generated by movement of the orchestrator'"'"'s extremities and whereby the output signals can be manipulated by selected movements of the fingers of the orchestrator without detracting from visual appearance of the orchestrator'"'"'s movements.
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Abstract
A motion orchestration system is provided to enable an artist or orchestrator to produce music or other sounds and to extemporaneously vary the sounds being produced without detracting from the visual effect intended by the artist or orchestrator. The system may include motion detecting sensors capable of generating three-space coordinates of various segments of the body of the orchestrator. Electrical signals generated by the motion detecting sensors may generate MIDI compounds which can be converted into appropriate music or sounds. Signals from traditional microphone equipment may also be employed. The system further includes hand switching devices responsive to various hand and/or finger movements to electronically control the orchestration of the electronic output signals generated by the motion or speech of the orchestrator or by external sources. The triggering of the hand switches by appropriate touch or motion in predetermined combinations and sequences is interpreted as instructional information, and is used to alter analog or digital electrical output signals generated by the motion or speech of the orchestrator.
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22 Claims
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1. A motion orchestration system for use by an orchestrator comprising:
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a plurality of output signal generators for generating an array of output signals, a plurality of said output signal generators comprising motion sensors mounted to selected extremities on the body of the orchestrator spaced from the hands of the orchestrator for generating an array of output signals in response to selected movements of the orchestrator; at least one control signal generator defining at least one contact sensitive switch mounted to at least one hand of the orchestrator at a location accessible to fingers of the orchestrator, such that movements of the fingers of the orchestrator are capable of generating control signals for manipulating the output signals generated from the output signal generators; signal transmitting means mountable to the orchestrator for transmitting the output signals from the motion sensors as manipulated by the control signals; signal receiving means for receiving the manipulated output signals from the signal transmitting means; and signal processing means operatively connected to the signal receiving means for converting the manipulated output signals into a selected array of sounds, whereby the output signals can be generated by movement of the orchestrator'"'"'s extremities and whereby the output signals can be manipulated by selected movements of the fingers of the orchestrator without detracting from visual appearance of the orchestrator'"'"'s movements. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A motion orchestration system for use by an orchestrator comprising:
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at least one output signal generator mounted to extremities of the orchestrator and spaced from the hands of the orchestrator for generating an array output signals in response to movements of the extremities of the orchestrator; at least one control signal generator mounted to at least one hand of the orchestrator and responsive to selected movements of fingers of the hand of the orchestrator for generating control signals for manipulating the output signals generated from the output signal generators; signal transmitting means mountable to the orchestrator for transmitting the signals from the signal generator mounted to the orchestrator; signal receiving means for receiving the signals from the signal transmitting means; and signal processing means operatively connected to the signal receiving means and to the output signal generator for manipulating the output signals in accordance with the control signal to produce an orchestrated array of music, whereby the output signals can be generated by movement of the orchestrator'"'"'s extremities and whereby the motion-generated output signals can be manipulated by selected movements of the fingers of the orchestrator without detracting from visual appearance of the orchestrator'"'"'s movements. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22)
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