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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 03, 2019
Filed:
Jul. 31, 2012
Keith L. Chapman, Fountain Hills, AZ (US);
Charles C. Adams, Gilbert, AZ (US);
Stanley J. Cotey, Mesa, AZ (US);
Kenneth W. Porter, Scottsdale, AZ (US);
Keith L. Chapman, Fountain Hills, AZ (US);
Charles C. Adams, Gilbert, AZ (US);
Stanley J. Cotey, Mesa, AZ (US);
Kenneth W. Porter, Scottsdale, AZ (US);
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, Scottsdale, AZ (US);
Abstract
A communication system provides connection, configuration, and control of a musical instrument. A musical instrument includes a first communication link disposed on the musical instrument. Various music related accessories, such as a speaker, effects pedal, computer, mobile communication device, and synthesizer, includes a second communication link. A communication link transmits and receives the audio signal and control data between the musical instrument and accessories through the first and second communication links. A controller receives the audio signal and control data for configuring and controlling the device. The communication link is further connected to a computer, mobile communication device, and server through a communication network. A web server interface is coupled to the communication link for user selection and viewing of the control data in human perceive form. A user control interface with one or more webpages is connected to the communication link for configuring the musical instrument and accessories.