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US9064482B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9064482-B2 |
| Application number | US-201414456538-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Aug 11, 2014 |
| Priority date | Jul 5, 2012 |
| Publication date | Jun 23, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 2015 |
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Devices and methods for controlling an electronic system are provided. An embodiment of a device comprises a spring having a first end with a first handle and a second end with a second handle. A first sensor detects movement of the first end and a second sensor detects movement of the second end. Each sensor provides a control signal to the electronic system such that the electronic system can act according to the varying control signals. A method comprises providing a spring-based musical instrument and providing a computer having a speaker. The spring is altered by the musician in order to generate control signals to the computer. Sound is generated by the speaker and varied by the computer according to the received control signals.
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What is claimed is: 1. A device for controlling an electronic system, comprising: a spring having a first end and a second end, wherein each of the first and second ends includes a handle configured to be manipulated by a user, whereby the user may change one or more of a position, orientation, shape and length of the spring by a manipulation of one or more of the handles; wherein the spring is configured to deliver to the user, via one or more of the handles, a force-feedback r…
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- What does patent US9064482B2 cover?
- Devices and methods for controlling an electronic system are provided. An embodiment of a device comprises a spring having a first end with a first handle and a second end with a second handle. A first sensor detects movement of the first end and a second sensor detects movement of the second end. Each sensor provides a control signal to the electronic system such that the electronic system can…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Univ New York State Res Found, Res Foundation For The State Universirty Of New York
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification G10H1/344. Mapped technology areas include Physics.
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- Publication date Tue Jun 23 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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