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Multiple channel metronome

  • US 7,304,230 B2
  • Filed: 05/26/2005
  • Issued: 12/04/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/27/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A multiple channel metronome for use under the control of a leader by a plurality of musicians, the multiple channel metronome comprising:

  • a user interface for selecting beat patterns or tempos;

    a signal generator having a plurality of independent communication channels, the signal generator being adapted to simultaneously produce signals representing a plurality of different beat patterns or tempos, the signal generator being further adapted to output each beat pattern or tempo onto its own corresponding independent communication channel;

    a plurality of transducers in communication with the signal generator, each transducer being adapted to impart a tactile sensation to a musician; and

    wherein the selected one of said beat patterns is selected by said leader via said user interface to place the transducer in communication with the corresponding communication channel.

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