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Method of obtaining a user selection

a user selection and user technology, applied in the field of user selection, can solve the problems of system that is typically far from perfect, and achieve the effect of eliminating the need for other input devices

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-01-03
STARPLAYIT
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The present invention is a software system that analyzes a user's musical input. One advantage of this system is that it allows users to make selections using a musical instrument, instead of needing other input devices. This reduces the need for additional tools and makes the software more user-friendly.

Problems solved by technology

Such systems are typically far from perfect, and the user often has to edit the score to correct notes, add notes and add other musical information to obtain a finished score.

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[0040]An embodiment of the present invention is described below with reference to an interactive gaming system in which the user plays a guitar. However, it should be made clear that the present invention may be utilised for many different instruments, including other string instruments, pianos / keyboards, wind instruments, vocals, etc, where it is possible to obtain musical audio input. Further the present invention may be utilised for a variety of software based systems, including interactive gaming systems, interactive tutoring systems, karaoke systems, and musical composition systems.

[0041]FIG. 1 depicts a system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The system 100 comprises a microphone 120 for receiving musical audio input from a guitar 110, and an interface device 130, including a processor. The system 100 also comprises a video screen 140 as well as a pair of speakers 150.

[0042]The interface device 130 may be a personal computer or a game console. It may a ...

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Abstract

The present invention provides a method of obtaining a user selection in a software system, from a user with a musical instrument. One or more musical sounds are associated with each of a plurality of selectable objects (e.g. icons, menu items), which are provided to a user on a display. Musical audio is then received from the user, by playing on the musical instrument (e.g. guitar). The audio input may be received via a microphone or other audio input device. Then, the audio signal is analysed to determine whether the user played the one or more musical sounds associated with a selectable object. If so, that object is selected.

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PRIORITY CLAIM[0001]This application claims priority from Australian Patent Application No 2009903118, the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to methods of obtaining user input.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]In software based systems there is often a need to obtain user input when the user has a range of choices available to them. For example, when using a text editor on a computer, a file menu often includes selectable menu items for saving a file, opening a new file, closing a file, printing a file or exiting the text editor and the user may make a selection using a keyboard or a mouse. In another example, a user interface on a mobile phone or on a lift interface may include an array of buttons. A user may enter a telephone number, or select a floor they wish to go to by pressing one or more buttons on the interface panel. In another example, a controller in a gaming system may include buttons a...

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IPC IPC(8): A63F9/24G06F3/048G06F3/0482
CPCA63F13/10A63F2300/6072G06F3/0482G10H2220/135G10H1/18G10H3/188G10H1/0016A63F13/215A63F13/814A63F13/424A63F13/245A63F13/798A63F13/533A63F13/63
Inventor EVANS, DAVIDHARDY, DOUG
Owner STARPLAYIT