Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1993-1998
Title: Innovations by Kosuke Shiba
Introduction
Kosuke Shiba is a notable inventor based in Fussa, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of sound technology, particularly in the development of musical tone generation apparatuses. With a total of 5 patents to his name, Shiba's work has had a considerable impact on electronic musical instruments.
Latest Patents
One of Shiba's latest patents is a data processing apparatus that outputs waveform data for sound signals. This invention involves a musical tone waveform generation apparatus that outputs musical tone signals generated by a software program at predetermined time intervals. The sound source methods can be selected in units of tone generation channels. The apparatus determines the sound source method or tone color of a musical tone signal based on performance data, such as pitch data and touch data. The generated musical tone signal is produced by a CPU executing a sound source processing program, which is associated with a modulation method stored in memory. The musical tone signal is then output at predetermined time intervals.
Another significant patent is a multi-channel tone generation apparatus that utilizes multiple CPUs for real-time tone signal generation without the need for an exclusive tone generator. In this setup, a main CPU and a sub CPU share the execution of the tone generating process. This design allows for the generation of multiple tone signals simultaneously, facilitating the creation of compact electronic musical instruments. The main CPU executes tone generation while the sub CPU performs effect processing, enabling a one-chip LSI to produce effect-added musical tones.
Career Highlights
Kosuke Shiba is currently employed at Casio Computer Co., Ltd., where he continues to innovate in the field of electronic music. His work has contributed to the advancement of sound technology and has enhanced the capabilities of musical instruments.
Collaborations
Shiba has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Koichiro Daigo and Kazuo Ogura, who have also contributed to advancements in sound technology.
Conclusion
Kosuke Shiba's innovative work in sound technology and his contributions to electronic musical instruments have established him as a prominent figure in the field. His patents reflect a commitment to enhancing the musical experience through technology.