Multiple channel metronome
First Claim
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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Abstract
A multiple channel metronome for use by a plurality of musicians generally includes a signal generator for producing electrical signals according to desired timing schemes and a plurality of transducers in communication with the signal generator. Each transducer, which may take the form of a piezoelectric device, a buzzer, electrodes or any substantial equivalent, is adapted to impart a sensation to one of the musicians in response to one of the generated electrical signals. The communication may be established with hardwired connections, infrared links or a radio frequency transmission system. The signal generator is under the centralized control of a conductor, bandleader, lead musician or music instructor.
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28 Claims
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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:
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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. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A metronome apparatus for coordinating a plurality of musicians, the apparatus comprising:
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a user interface for selecting beat patterns or tempos; a signal generator adapted to simultaneously generate a plurality of selectable signals representative of beat patterns or tempos and transmit the plurality of selectable signals simultaneously; a plurality of transducers in communication with the signal generator, each transducer being adapted to impart tactile sensations corresponding to a selected one of said selectable signals to a musician wearing the transducer. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
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