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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 29, 2013
Filed:
Apr. 08, 2010
Tom Ahlkvist Scharfeld, Santa Barbara, CA (US);
Tom Ahlkvist Scharfeld, Santa Barbara, CA (US);
Spoonjack, LLC, San Francisco, CA (US);
Abstract
A system and methods guide a user toward performing actions. Embodiments include a guidance system for helping a user play a musical instrument, a musical gaming system where users attempt to play music in accordance with the guidance instructions, and other systems or devices requiring particular user inputs. Through novel combinations of sensor inputs and processing, electronic musical instruments allow simulation of acoustic instruments including but not limited to a Trombone, Trumpet, and Saxophone. Sensor inputs are configured to trigger playback and transitioning of sound and control its various attributes alone, or in combination. To guide a user to interact with these and other instruments and devices, indicators are presented on a display. Indicators prompt actions such as touching, blowing, producing sound, shaking, and tilting, or a combination thereof. Indicators can be configured to prepare a user to take an action.