Method and apparatus for simulating a jam session and instructing a user in how to play the drums
DCFirst Claim
1. An audio-visual interactive drum apparatus comprising:
- a money validation unit to accept and validate a user'"'"'s money;
a plurality of electronic drum pads;
an audio source; and
a control system for receiving an input from the money validation unit;
for receiving inputs from the electronic drum pads; and
for controllably driving the audio source to provide user feedback once the user has inserted a predetermined amount of money into the money validation unit.
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Abstract
An interactive electronic drum system and training techniques suitable for use in a coin-operated environment such as an arcade are described. Electronic drum pads, audio speakers, a visual display, training lights and an overall control system are combined to simulate the excitement of a live drum or inactive musical jam session for a user. Positive feedback and, as necessary, instructive aid are provided to make the experience a positive one for both the novice and the expert player. Learning and playing a musical instrument becomes an intuitive, exciting experience and not a boring chore to be endured. Players can simulate the experience of playing in a rock band before a live and appreciative audience. In short, this interactive electronic drum system makes drums and the jamming experience widely accessible to the public.
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24 Claims
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1. An audio-visual interactive drum apparatus comprising:
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a money validation unit to accept and validate a user'"'"'s money; a plurality of electronic drum pads; an audio source; and a control system for receiving an input from the money validation unit;
for receiving inputs from the electronic drum pads; and
for controllably driving the audio source to provide user feedback once the user has inserted a predetermined amount of money into the money validation unit. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. An audio-visual interactive drum play method comprising the steps of:
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determining that a predetermined amount of money has been inserted into a money validation unit; activating a plurality of electronic drum pads, and an audio source upon recognition of the insertion of the predetermined amount of money; controllably driving the audio source; utilizing a control system to cue a user; and monitoring the plurality of electronic drum pads as they are played by a user in response to said cue. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16)
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17. An audio-visual interactive music game comprising:
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a first user controlled musical input source; an audio speaker system; a video display system; and a control system for receiving inputs from the user controlled musical input source; and
for controllably driving the audio speaker system and the video display system;
said control system being programmed to drive the audio speaker system and the video display system to provide a user musical instruction and user feedback as a user is actuating the user controlled musical input source. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. An interactive musical arcade apparatus comprising:
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a cabinet having an entrance and a small footprint suitable for use in an arcade environment; a plurality of electronic drum pads; an audio source; and a control system for receiving inputs from the electronic drum pads and for controllably driving the audio source.
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23. An interactive musical arcade game apparatus comprising:
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a cabinet having an entrance; a first user controlled musical input source; an audio source; and a control system for receiving inputs from the first user controlled musical input source and for controllably driving the audio source. - View Dependent Claims (24)
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