Electronic piano learning device

Abstract

The invention relates to a learning device (1) for an electronic piano. The learning device (1) comprises a processing unit (2) and a light strip (3). The processing unit (2) includes a housing (11) containing an electronic control module (12) configured to be controlled by a remote peripheral terminal. The light strip (3) is flexible and is removably connected to the processing unit (2) by wiring (6), the light strip (3) being configured to generate a visual guide for at least one note to be played when said light strip (3) is mounted on a keyboard of the electronic piano. Figure to be published with the abbreviation: Fig. 2

Description

Title of the invention: Learning device for electronic piano

[0001] The technical context of the present invention is that of music teaching aids, in particular devices for supporting piano practice, and more specifically the electronic piano. More particularly, the invention relates to a learning device for electronic piano.

[0002] Piano is a discipline that requires a long learning time. For a student to progress, a traditional learning method is to take lessons with an instructor. In addition to these lessons, the student must practice regularly and repetitively. Through these repetitive exercises, the student can achieve a certain dexterity. He learns to play a piece of music in just a few words by playing a succession of expected notes. A student is often alone to practice these exercises, particularly for financial reasons. Training alone can be difficult, tiring and discouraging, especially for novice students, while perseverance and personal investment are the keys to success in this type of practice.

[0003] In the state of the art, electronic piano instruction devices are known which are intended to assist a user in learning the piano. In particular, electronic piano instruction devices are known which enable a user to be guided by light signals indicating which key or chord to play and when to play it. These devices complement, and sometimes even replace, the traditional learning method involving an instructor, by allowing the user to learn music and to progress through electronically guided and autonomous training.

[0004] Among these electronic piano instruction devices, we know of electronic pianos integrating a light device within the keys of their keyboard. For example, the LK-S250 and LK-S450 beginner keyboards, marketed by CASIO, are light keyboards. They each have 61 light keys that can each light up and turn off, each independently and according to a given digital score. In these light keyboards, each key that is lit identifies the note(s) to be played to guide the user in learning the piano. The user then knows where to place their fingers to play the score. Such a device allows intuitive and fun learning of the notes, in complete autonomy.

[0005] The disadvantage of these keyboards is that the light device is intrinsic to the keys. In other words, the light device is an integral part of the keyboard: the light device and the keyboard cannot be separated from each other without it is damaged, the light device and the keyboard forming an inseparable unit. By being inseparable from the keyboard, the light device cannot be moved from one electronic piano to another as the user moves around, and if the user changes instruments. Such a keyboard is suitable for beginners. It becomes useless once the user has mastered their playing and, very often, a new piano is purchased as a replacement.

[0006] Electronic piano instruction devices are also known that are external to the keyboard and designed to cooperate alternately with several electronic pianos. These removable instruction devices make it possible to equip electronic pianos that, as standard, do not have instruction functions as with light keyboards. These removable instruction devices offer a mobile alternative to light keyboards and make it possible to transform a conventional electronic piano into a learning piano at will.

[0007] Among these electronic piano instruction devices, the system described in patent document US6407324B1 is known. The system described in patent document US6407324B1 relates to a piano instruction device comprising a frame positionable on the keyboard of a piano, resting on the black keys, and two rows of light means each provided with a plurality of LEDs. These two rows are positioned along the frame and intended to overhang each note. Red LEDs are included on the lower row intended to guide the playing of the left hand and green LEDs are included on the upper row to guide the playing of the right hand. When a piece, which has been encrypted in a computer chip of the device, is selected, the notes to be played will be lit in red or green depending on the hand that will play this note at that time.

[0008] A disadvantage of this instruction device lies in the volume occupied by such a device. Indeed, the frame comprising the LEDs forms a bar configured to extend over a large part of the piano keyboard. Such a frame, although removable, is bulky, impractical to move and store when not in use.

[0009] The object of the present invention is to propose a new learning device for electronic piano in order to respond at least to a large extent to the preceding problems and to further lead to other advantages.

[0010] Another object of the invention is to propose a learning device for an electronic piano which is compact, guaranteeing the compactness and lightness of said learning device.

[0011] Another object of the invention is to propose a learning device for an electronic piano which is removable from the electronic piano which it is intended to equip.

[0012] Another object of the invention is to propose a learning device for an electronic piano which is easier to mount on the electronic piano.

[0013] Another object of the invention is to propose a learning device for an electronic piano which is easy to disassemble.

[0014] Another aim of the invention is to propose a learning device for an electronic piano which is simple, both from the point of view of its implementation and from the point of view of its manufacture.

[0015] Another object of the invention is to propose a learning device for an electronic piano configured to limit the number of operations necessary for its assembly, so as to optimize the production time of said learning device.

[0016] Another object of the invention is to provide a learning device for electronic pianos which is universal and configured to adapt to different types of electronic pianos.

[0017] According to a first aspect of the invention, at least one of the aforementioned objectives is achieved with a learning device for an electronic piano, the learning device comprising: (i) a processing unit comprising a housing housing an electronic control module configured to be controlled by a remote peripheral terminal; (ii) a light strip being configured to generate visual guidance of at least one note to be played when said light strip is mounted on a keyboard of the electronic piano, characterized in that the light strip is flexible and is removably connected to the processing unit by wiring.

[0018] The invention is intended to assist a user in learning the electronic piano. The learning device according to the first aspect of the invention forms an electronic piano instruction apparatus which is portable. The learning device according to the invention is, as such, independent of the electronic piano which it is intended to equip.

[0019] In the processing unit of the learning device according to the first aspect of the invention, the electronic control module processes data transmitted by the remote peripheral terminal. The electronic control module converts this data so that the light strip generates visual guidance in light form when said light strip is mounted on an electronic piano keyboard. This data can be of any type of course, and is for example digital data.

[0020] In the processing unit of the learning device according to the first aspect of the invention, the electronic control module is configured to be controlled by a remote peripheral terminal. The remote peripheral terminal is remote in the sense that it forms a separate element from the learning device according to the invention. It is understood that the electronic control module is, as such, devoid of a control screen. It is understood that the processing unit is, as such, devoid of a control screen. A control screen forming an interface of The electronic control module control is transferred to the remote peripheral terminal. The remote peripheral terminal includes the control screen. An example of a remote peripheral terminal is a computer, a digital tablet and / or a telephone.

[0021] In the learning device according to the first aspect of the invention, data from the remote peripheral terminal is transmitted to a user by the electronic control module in light form. The data from the remote peripheral terminal is transmitted by the electronic control module in light form at the flexible light strip.

[0022] In the learning device according to the first aspect of the invention, the light strip is configured to be mounted on a keyboard of the electronic piano. When the light strip is mounted on the keyboard of the piano, the light strip can be used to guide a user in learning the piano. When the light strip is dissociated from the keyboard of the piano, the light strip can be stored. By "mounted", it is understood that the light strip is intended to cooperate with the keyboard of the electronic piano. In a first exemplary embodiment, the light strip is intended to be placed on keys forming the keyboard of the piano. In a second exemplary embodiment, the light strip is intended to be placed on a casing of the piano comprising the keyboard and along the keyboard of the electronic piano.In a third exemplary embodiment, the light strip is intended to be fixed securely to the casing of the electronic piano and along the keyboard of the electronic piano. In a fourth exemplary embodiment, the light strip is intended to be fixed securely to the keys forming the keyboard of the electronic piano.

[0023] In the learning device according to the first aspect of the invention, the light strip is configured to generate visual guidance. When the light strip is mounted on a keyboard of the electronic piano, the visual guidance indicates to the user the at least one note to be played.

[0024] In the learning device according to the first aspect of the invention, the light strip is configured to be mounted on a keyboard of the electronic piano. The light strip is configured to be placed on the keyboard so as to be aligned with said keyboard. Generally, when the light strip is mounted on the keyboard of the piano, the light strip and the keyboard extend in a substantially equivalent direction. In this configuration, the light strip is configured to identify each key of the keyboard of the electronic piano independently so that the user identifies the at least one note to be played.

[0025] In the learning device according to the first aspect of the invention, the light strip is flexible. By flexible is meant that the light strip is provided flexibility. The flexible light strip can bend. It is understood that the flexible light strip can bend without breaking. The flexible light strip can be wound on itself and / or folded. In particular, the flexible light strip can be wound on itself and / or folded for storage and / or arrangement. It is understood that, when implemented and mounted on a keyboard of the electronic piano, the light strip extends flat on the keyboard. When flat, the light strip is straight. In other words, when flat, the light strip is without bends. Depending on the use made of it, the flexible light strip can be straight or folded and / or wound.

[0026] In the learning device according to the first aspect of the invention, the light strip is removably connected to the processing unit by wiring. By being removably connected to the processing unit by wiring, the light strip can be detached from the processing unit. In other words, the processing unit and the light strip can be detached from each other without compromising their respective integrity. The light strip can be detached from the processing unit so that the light strip, the processing unit and the wiring can be stored and / or arranged in an optimal manner. With a light strip removably connected to the processing unit, the storage and arrangement of the learning device is advantageously facilitated. Such a configuration ensures the compactness of the learning device when it is stored and / or arranged.Furthermore, such a configuration facilitates maintenance of the learning device. In particular, when the light strip needs to be replaced or when the user wants to modify it, a light strip removably connected to the processing unit is particularly advantageous. This is also the case when the processing unit requires repair.

[0027] Such a removable learning device, provided with a flexible and removable light strip, and an electronic control module without a control screen, makes it possible to ensure the modularity of said device and its compactness. It can be associated with any remote peripheral terminal equipped with a control screen and compatible with the electronic control module. Thus, this solution makes it possible to share the same learning device for several electronic pianos, while being simple to implement. The learning device according to the invention has the advantage of overcoming the drawbacks mentioned above. The learning device according to the invention is also compact once it is dismantled, which makes it practical to move, easy to store, and facilitates maintenance.

[0028] The learning device according to the first aspect of the invention advantageously comprises at least one of the improvements below, the technical characteristics forming these improvements being able to be taken alone or in combination: combination:

[0029] - the electronic control module comprises a communication interface enabling two-way, wireless communication to be established between the processing unit and the remote peripheral terminal. The communication interface is intended to enable transmission of at least one signal. The at least one signal is advantageously of the radio wave type. Advantageously, the at least one signal is a WIFI signal. Alternatively or in addition, the at least one signal is a Bluetooth signal. Generally, the communication interface is intended to enable transmission of the at least one signal between the processing unit and the remote peripheral terminal. For example, the communication interface enables the remote peripheral terminal to receive a signal transmitted by the processing unit to the remote peripheral terminal.Additionally, the communication interface allows the remote peripheral terminal to receive the at least one signal transmitted by the remote peripheral terminal to the processing unit. In this sense, the communication is bidirectional. The wireless communication allows networking of the processing unit and the remote peripheral terminal, wirelessly. In other words, the communication interface is configured to pair with a remote receiver of the remote peripheral terminal and / or a remote transmitter of the remote peripheral terminal without a cable. The communication interface is configured to pair with a remote receiver of the remote peripheral terminal and a remote transmitter of the remote peripheral terminal concomitantly or alternatively; .

[0030] - the communication interface comprises a telecommunications antenna of the type WIFI. The telecommunications antenna is designed to transmit and / or receive at least one signal. A WIFI telecommunications antenna is configured to transmit and / or receive a radio signal located in very high frequencies between 2.4 and 5 GHz, as defined in the IEEE802.il standard. Such a WIFI telecommunications antenna makes it possible to connect the communication interface to the remote peripheral terminal at short and / or long range. In particular, such a WIFI telecommunications antenna offers a greater connection range than a Bluetooth telecommunications antenna;

[0031] - in a complementary or alternative manner, the communication interface comprises a Bluetooth telecommunications antenna. The telecommunications antenna is designed to transmit and / or receive at least one signal. A Bluetooth telecommunications antenna is configured to transmit and / or receive a radio signal located in very high frequencies between 2.4 and 2.485 GHz, as defined in the IEEE802.15.1 standard. Such a Bluetooth telecommunications antenna makes it possible to connect the communication interface to the peripheral terminal short-range remote. In particular, such a Bluetooth-type telecommunications antenna offers a smaller connection range than a WIFI-type telecommunications antenna;

[0032] - the electronic control module comprises a support on which so are fixed and electrically connected together a light source configured to emit at least one light signal, a switch and a processing member configured to interface the switch and the at least one light signal. In the electronic control module, the support is fixedly attached to the light source, the switch and the processing member. In the electronic control module, the light source, the switch and the processing member are electrically connected together. In the electronic control module, the support is for example a printed circuit board or programmable card. In the electronic control module, the light source is configured to emit at least one light signal. The at least one light signal is emitted by a source of the type of a light-emitting diode (LEDs, acronym for "Light Emitting Diode") or a micro-light-emitting diode (micro LED).The light source is configured to transmit visual information to the user of the learning device according to the invention. In the electronic control module, the switch is configured to alternately cut off or establish a passage of electric current in the electronic control module and in particular in the light source. The switch is intended to be actuated by a user. In the electronic control module, the processing member is configured to electrically connect the switch and the at least one light signal. It is understood that, in accordance with the implemented invention, the peripheral terminal makes it possible to control all the functions of the learning device other than that permitted by the switch, namely all the functions of the learning device other than cutting off or establishing a passage of electric current in the electronic control module; .

[0033] - advantageously, the light source is configured to emit a first light signal and a second light signal. Different light signals emitted make it possible to indicate to the user different states of implementation of the learning device according to the invention. For example, the first light signal is a light signal of a first color and the second light signal is a light signal of a second color distinct from the first color. For example, the first color is green and the second color is white. For example, the first color is emitted by the light source when starting the learning device according to the invention, in other words when it is put into operation, and the second color is emitted by the light source when the device learning according to the invention is started, in other words when it is in operation;

[0034] - the processing unit is electrically connected to the communication interface, the processing unit being configured to interface the communication interface and the light source. It is understood that the at least one light signal emitted by the light source makes it possible to visualize the connection status between the communication interface and the remote peripheral terminal. For example, the light source is configured to emit a third light signal. The third color is a light signal of a third color. For example, the third color is blue. The third color is emitted by the light source when the communication interface and the remote peripheral terminal are connected to each other. For example, the light source is configured to emit a fourth light signal distinct from the third light signal. The fourth color is a light signal of a fourth color. For example, the fourth color is red. The fourth color is emitted by the light source to signal an error;

[0035] - the electronic control module comprises a connection system intended to connect the processing unit to the electronic piano. The connection system can be a wired or wireless connection system;

[0036] - the connection system is a wired connection system intended to be connected to a USB connection of the processing unit and / or a micro USB connection of the processing unit. The term "USB" refers to the English acronym "Universal Serial Bus". For example, the connection system comprises a cable intended to be connected on the one hand to the USB or micro USB connection of the processing unit, and on the other hand to a "USB to host" port of the electronic piano or to a MIDI port of the electronic piano. The connection system may comprise an intermediate adapter to the processing unit and to the electronic piano. The intermediate adapter is advantageously a "micro USB to USB port" adapter. Alternatively, the connection system is a wireless connection system comprising an antenna, advantageously a MIDI data transmitter-receiver, and an adapter, advantageously a MIDI data transmitter-receiver. The adapter of the wireless connection system is a separate element from the housing.The antenna of the wireless connection system is integrated into the housing and included in the processing unit. The adapter of the wireless connection system is intended to be connected to a "USB to host" port of the electronic piano or to a MIDI port of the electronic piano; .

[0037] - the support takes the form of a sheet or a plate. The support is then a generally flat part, which extends in a main plane. Such a support allows the invention to gain in compactness;

[0038] - the support is advantageously a printed circuit board;

[0039] - the housing of the processing unit comprises a display member of at least one light signal and houses the light source. The housing of the processing unit houses the light source. By housing, it is understood that the light source is contained, in whole or in part, in the housing of the processing unit. Advantageously, the light source is contained entirely in the housing of the processing unit. The display member makes it possible to display the at least one light signal. The display member can take any form compatible with the display of the at least one light signal. For example, the display member is delimited by the contours of a distinctive sign. In particular, such a distinctive sign allows the user, by visual recognition, to identify the learning device according to the invention. For example, the distinctive sign is a trademark, for example a figurative trademark. According to another example, the display member comprises a representation of the distinctive sign.Advantageously, the representation of the distinctive sign is intended to be illuminated by the light source;

[0040] - the display member is formed of at least one translucent wall of the housing. Such a display member allows a light emission from the light source to be viewed. The term translucent refers to a wall of the housing that lets light through without the contours of the light source being able to be clearly distinguished by the user. Alternatively or in addition, the display member is formed from at least one transparent wall of the housing. The term transparent refers to a wall of the housing that lets light through and allows the contours of the light source to be clearly distinguished. Alternatively, the display member is formed from a plurality of translucent walls forming the housing;

[0041] - advantageously, the at least one translucent wall of the housing is delimited by the contours of the distinctive sign. In particular, such a distinctive sign allows the user, by visual recognition, to identify the learning device according to the invention. For example, the distinctive sign is a trademark, for example a figurative trademark. According to another example, the at least one translucent wall of the housing comprises a representation of the distinctive sign. Advantageously, the representation of the distinctive sign is intended to be illuminated by the light source;

[0042] - the housing of the processing unit comprises an electrically connected memory area to the electronic control module. The memory area allows digital data to be stored. In particular, the memory area allows an operating program of the learning device according to the invention to be stored. Such a program allows, in particular, the conversion of digital data into visual guidance at the level of the light strip;

[0043] - the memory area is of the type of a memory card. The memory card allows the memory area to be compact and lightweight. The memory card allows the memory area to gain storage and backup space. The memory card allows the area memory to gain reliability by being resistant to mechanical damage. For example, the memory area is of the type of an SD card or a micro SD card. The term SD is an English acronym for "Secure digital";

[0044] - the housing of the processing unit is obtained by molding. This forming method industrial also makes it possible to obtain a large number of identical units at lower cost by repeating the use of the same mold;

[0045] - the housing of the processing unit is formed from a plastic material. For example, the housing of the treatment unit is formed from a polymer. Advantageously, the housing of the treatment unit is formed from a bio-sourced polymer. An example of a bio-sourced polymer is polylactic acid (PLA). Such a polymer is advantageously biodegradable in industrial composting. Such a polymer is advantageously synthesized from renewable resources;

[0046] - the learning device is intended to be electrically connected to a source power supply. In particular, the processing unit is intended to be electrically connected to a power supply source. The power supply source makes it possible to supply electrical energy to the learning device according to the invention. In particular, the power supply source makes it possible to supply electrical energy to the light strip via the wired communication system. For example, the power supply source is a mains socket;

[0047] - the learning device comprises an electrical transformer. The trans Electrical trainer is intended to be included between the power supply source and the processing unit. For example, the electrical transformer is a 5V, 3A transformer;

[0048] - the processing unit comprises a power supply port intended to be electrically connected electrically to the power source. The power port allows the processing unit to be connected to the power source;

[0049] - the flexible light strip is intended to be fixed to the electronic piano by a removable fixing means. The removable fixing means allows the light strip to be positioned on the electronic piano. The removable fixing means allows the light strip and the electronic piano to be separated without compromising the integrity of either of these elements. The removable fixing means allows the light strip to be positioned so that it coincides with the keys of the keyboard, each time the user wishes to implement the invention to play the piano. Advantageously, the removable fixing means is fixed securely to a bottom of the housing;

[0050] - the removable fixing means comprises an adhesive and / or a magnet and / or a Velcro strip. An adhesive allows you to quickly attach the light strip to the electronic piano or to attach the magnet and / or Velcro strip. The adhesive is for example a double-sided adhesive fixed securely to the support face of the light strip. The magnet makes it easier to fix the light strip to the electronic piano and makes it easier to detach it. The hook-and-loop strip allows the light strip to be quickly fixed to the electronic piano and makes it easier to detach it. The hook-and-loop strip makes it easier to reposition the light strip on the electronic piano. The hook-and-loop strip is for example of the Velcro type. For example, the light strip is fixed securely to the electronic piano by a removable fixing means comprising a magnet provided with an adhesive face;

[0051] - the flexible light strip comprises a light source of the type of several light-emitting diodes aligned along an extension axis of the light strip. The electronic control module converts the data transmitted by the remote peripheral terminal so that the light strip generates visual guidance in light form at the light source. In the light strip, the light source is configured to generate visual guidance of at least one note to be played. The light source is advantageously implemented when the light strip is mounted on a keyboard of the electronic piano. In the light strip, the light source comprises several light-emitting diodes, or LEDs (acronym for "Light Emitting Diode"). Depending on the data transmitted by the remote peripheral terminal, the light emitted by the light source is modulated.At least one of the light-emitting diodes of the light strip is intended to identify a key of the electronic piano on which the light strip is mounted and implemented. The extension axis of the light strip is intended to extend substantially parallel to the keyboard of the electronic piano. By substantially, it is meant that the extension axis of the light strip is intended to extend substantially parallel to the keyboard of the electronic piano, plus or minus 10%. By being aligned along the extension axis of the light strip, the light-emitting diodes are mounted opposite the note that they identify when the invention is implemented on the electronic piano. When the light strip is implemented on the electronic piano, each piano key that the user must press to play it is identified by a light emission at the level of the at least one of the light-emitting diodes that corresponds to it; .

[0052] - each of the light-emitting diodes of the light source of the strip light is configured to be actuated independently. Alternatively or complementary, when several light-emitting diodes make it possible to identify the same key of the electronic piano on which the light strip is implemented, said light-emitting diodes are configured to be actuated in a synchronized manner;

[0053] - each of the light-emitting diodes is of the type of a light-emitting diode RGB. The term RGB is an acronym for "Red Green Blue". Each RGB light-emitting diode forms a multi-colored diode in the light source of the light strip. Such an RGB light-emitting diode is configured to be able to emit, through variable proportions of red, green and blue light emission, all the colors of the light spectrum. Such an RGB light-emitting diode is configured to be able to emit, with equal proportions of red, green and blue light, white light. Generally speaking, in the same light strip, all the light-emitting diodes are of the same type. The light strip allows you to generate light effects with each of the light-emitting diodes according to MIDI data. For example, the light effects are of the type of light appearance effects directly, and / or by fading and / or according to a given intensity.For example, the light effects may be proportional to a velocity. For example, the light effects may correspond to a range identified by a given coloration. In particular, a green light emission corresponds to keys of a given range and a red light emission corresponds to the other keys. In particular, an emission of multicolored lights or gradient lights may be generated at the light-emitting diodes of the light strip; .

[0054] - in the light source, two light-emitting diodes immediately ad adjacent form a pair of light-emitting diodes, each pair of light-emitting diodes of the light strip being configured to generate visual guidance for a single note to be played when said light strip is associated with a keyboard of the electronic piano. It is understood that each pair of light-emitting diodes makes it possible to identify the same key of the electronic piano on which the light strip is implemented. In the pair, the light-emitting diodes are aligned with the key which corresponds to them. Each pair of light-emitting diodes is configured to be actuable in a synchronized manner. In this configuration, a key is identified by an increased light intensity compared to a configuration in which a single light-emitting diode identifies a key;

[0055] - the flexible light strip is of adjustable dimension in relation to the number of keys of the electronic piano keyboard. In this sense, a length of the flexible light strip is adjustable. For example, the flexible light strip is breakable. By being breakable, the light strip can be adapted to the user's needs in a simple way. Such a light strip is, before being cut, versatile and can be adapted to any type of keyboard. In this configuration, a large number of identical units of the learning device according to the first aspect of the invention can be manufactured and the user can choose to adapt the length of the breakable light strip. It is understood that cutting the light strip is an irreversible action reversible. Once cut, the length of the light strip can still be reduced if necessary;

[0056] - the light source comprises 88 pairs of light-emitting diodes. Such a light source is suitable for an 88-key electronic piano. Such a light source is also suitable for an electronic piano with less than 88 keys;

[0057] - the light source comprises 66 pairs of light-emitting diodes. Such a light source is suitable for a 66-key electronic piano. Such a light source is also suitable for an electronic piano with fewer than 66 keys.

[0058] According to a second aspect of the invention, there is provided a learning set for an electronic piano, the learning set comprising: (i) the learning device according to the first aspect of the invention or according to any of its improvements, intended to be connected to an electronic piano by a connection system; (ii) the electronic piano; (iii) a MIDI / USB interface configured to allow bidirectional communication between the electronic piano and the processing unit; (iv) a remote peripheral terminal connected to the learning device by bidirectional and wireless communication, the remote peripheral terminal comprising a control screen intended to control the learning device.

[0059] The learning set according to the second aspect of the invention is intended to accompany a user in learning the electronic piano. In the learning set according to the second aspect of the invention the learning device forms an instruction apparatus intended to be mounted on the electronic piano.

[0060] In the learning assembly according to the second aspect of the invention, the learning device is intended to be connected to the electronic piano by the connection system of the learning device. The connection system allows bidirectional communication between the processing unit and the electronic piano. The connection system is intended to be connected on the one hand to the USB or micro USB connector of the processing unit, and on the other hand to a “USB to host” port of the electronic piano or to a MIDI port of the electronic piano. When the connection system is a wireless connection system, the antenna of the wireless connection system is integrated into the housing and included in the processing unit. The adapter of the wireless connection system is connected to a “USB to host” port of the electronic piano or to a MIDI port of the electronic piano.

[0061] The learning set according to the second aspect of the invention comprises the electronic piano. The electronic piano may be a digital piano. The electronic piano is an electronic musical instrument. The electronic piano comprises a “USB to host” port and / or a MIDI port. The invention is compatible with any type of electronic piano. According to the invention, the learning device reversibly transforms any electronic piano into an electronic musical instrument dedicated to learning the piano. Electronic pianos compatible with the invention may be, but are not limited to, one of the following models: Yamaha P125, Yamaha P45, Yamaha Clavinova, Kawai ESI 10, electronic pianos from the Nord and Korg ranges.

[0062] In the learning set according to the second aspect of the invention, the MIDI / USB interface is configured to allow bidirectional communication between the electronic piano and the processing unit. Advantageously, the electronic piano comprises the MIDI / USB interface. Alternatively, the MIDI / USB interface is configured to be wired to the electronic piano, in particular when said electronic piano does not have a USB port.

[0063] In the MIDI / USB interface of the learning set according to the second aspect of the invention, the term “MIDI” refers to the English acronym “Musical Instrument Digital Interface”. The term “USB” refers to the English acronym “Universal Serial Bus”. The USB connector and / or the micro USB connector of the connection system is compatible with the MIDI / USB interface of the electronic piano. The connection system allows an exchange of MIDI data between the electronic piano and the processing unit. The MIDI / USB interface of the electronic piano allows an exchange of MIDI data between the electronic piano and the processing unit when the electronic piano and the processing unit are connected to each other by the connection system. MIDI data is musical data. In other words, MIDI data forms a language allowing computers, musical instruments and other types of electronic equipment to communicate.The MIDI protocol includes the interface, the language in which MIDI data is transmitted, and the connections needed to communicate between hardware. Examples of MIDI data include: data indicating whether a key is pressed or released (key ON or OFF), data relating to pitches (how high or low the sound is), data relating to the notes played, data indicating velocity (how fast and when the key is pressed), data relating to aftertouch (how hard the key is pressed), data relating to tempo (BPM), data relating to panning (adjusting the panoramic distribution in stereo or multi-channel space), data relating to modulations, data relating to volume, etc.

[0064] In the learning assembly according to the second aspect of the invention, the light strip is configured to be placed on the keyboard so as to extend substantially along said keyboard. It is understood that, when it is implemented and mounted on the keyboard of the electronic piano, the light strip extends flat over the keyboard. When flat, the light strip is straight. In other words, when flat, the light strip has no bends. Advantageously, the light strip extends flat over the keyboard and is securely attached to said keyboard by a removable attachment means of the learning device.

[0065] In the learning set according to the second aspect of the invention, the electronic piano comprises a housing, a keyboard comprising a plurality of keys intended to be mechanically actuated, and a loudspeaker capable of generating acoustic vibrations, which are at least partially received in said housing. When a user mechanically actuates one of the keys, in other words when he presses one of the keys, the acoustic vibrations and MIDI data are generated.

[0066] In the learning assembly according to the second aspect of the invention, the electronic control module processes the MIDI data transmitted by the remote peripheral terminal. The electronic control module converts this MIDI data so that the light strip generates visual guidance in light form representative of the MIDI data.

[0067] In the learning assembly according to the second aspect of the invention, the electronic control module is configured to be controlled by the remote peripheral terminal. The remote peripheral terminal comprises a control screen intended to control the learning device. The remote peripheral terminal is remote from the learning device, in the sense that it forms a separate element from the learning device. The control screen of the remote peripheral terminal forms a control interface for the electronic control module remote to the remote peripheral terminal. The remote peripheral terminal advantageously makes it possible to connect to the Internet. An example of a remote peripheral terminal is of the type of a computer, a digital tablet and / or a telephone.

[0068] In the learning assembly according to the second aspect of the invention, the data from the remote peripheral terminal is converted by the electronic control module so that light is emitted at the flexible light strip.

[0069] In the learning assembly according to the second aspect of the invention, when the light strip is mounted on the keyboard of the electronic piano, the learning device can be implemented to generate the visual guidance and indicate to the user the at least one note to be played.

[0070] Such a learning set, provided with a mobile learning device, allows for fun and independent learning of the electronic piano. This solution, simple to implement, facilitates learning the piano by associating said piano electronics to the learning device, via the MIDEUSB interface, and a remote terminal. The learning set according to the invention has the advantage of overcoming the drawbacks mentioned above.

[0071] The learning set in accordance with the second aspect of the invention advantageously comprises at least one of the improvements below, the technical characteristics forming these improvements being able to be taken alone or in combination:

[0072] - each key on the keyboard is associated with one of the pairs of light-emitting diodes nescents of the light strip. By "associated", it is meant that a pair of diodes identifies a key by being placed opposite said key. In other words, each key of the keyboard is in a proximal position with the pair of diodes which identifies it. When the light strip is mounted on the keyboard, each key of the keyboard is overhung by the pair of diodes which identifies it. The light strip is mounted on a keyboard of the electronic piano so that a pair of light-emitting diodes of the light strip is mounted opposite a key of the keyboard. In this configuration, the light strip mounted on the keyboard of the electronic piano can generate visual guidance in order to identify a key to be played, so that a user is encouraged to play the corresponding note by pressing said key to be played;

[0073] - the remote peripheral terminal is configured to read MIDI data. By example, the remote peripheral terminal is equipped with MIDI data playback software. An example of MIDI data playback software is Synthesia software;

[0074] - the remote peripheral terminal is configured to implement an application. The application is a dedicated application or a web application (Web App). When implemented and whatever its nature, the application can be manipulated via the remote peripheral terminal. The control screen of the remote device allows the implemented application to be controlled;

[0075] - the remote peripheral terminal is configured to connect to the Internet. By being Connected to the Internet, the remote peripheral terminal can access the web application. When implemented, the web application can be manipulated directly online via a web browser. The remote device's control screen allows the implemented web application to be controlled;

[0076] - the application is configured to handle MIDI data. The control screen of the remote device allows you to manage MIDI data via the application;

[0077] - the learning device is configured to convert the MIDI data from of the application for visual guidance generated at the light strip level;

[0078] - the remote peripheral terminal is configured to record MIDI data. In particular, the remote peripheral terminal allows MIDI data to be recorded generated at the electronic piano level. Recording MIDI data generated at the electronic piano level allows the learning user to improve their performance by tracking their progress;

[0079] - the remote peripheral terminal is configured to configure the light source of the light strip. It is understood that the application allows you to configure the light emission characteristics of the light-emitting diodes. For example, the application allows you to choose the color(s) emitted by the light-emitting diodes of the light source and / or their intensity and / or their ignition mode;

[0080] - the remote peripheral terminal comprises a telecommunications antenna of WIFI type. The telecommunications antenna is designed to transmit and / or receive at least one signal. A WIFI type telecommunications antenna is configured to transmit and / or receive a radio signal located in very high frequencies between 2.4 and 5 GHz, as defined in the IEEE802.il standard. Such a WIFI type telecommunications antenna makes it possible to connect the remote peripheral terminal to the short and / or long range communication interface. In particular, such a WIFI type telecommunications antenna offers a greater connection range than a Bluetooth type telecommunications antenna. In a complementary or alternative manner, the remote peripheral terminal comprises a Bluetooth type telecommunications antenna. The telecommunications antenna is designed to transmit and / or receive at least one signal.A Bluetooth telecommunications antenna is configured to transmit and / or receive a radio signal located in very high frequencies between 2.4 and 2.485 GHz, as defined in the IEEE802.15.1 standard. Such a Bluetooth telecommunications antenna makes it possible to connect the remote peripheral terminal to the short-range communication interface. In particular, such a Bluetooth telecommunications antenna offers a smaller connection range than a WIFI telecommunications antenna.

[0081] According to a third aspect of the invention, there is proposed a learning method for an electronic piano implementing the learning assembly, the method comprising the following steps: (i) a step of controlling the learning device by the remote peripheral terminal, (ii) a step of configuring the learning device by means of the remote peripheral terminal, (iii) a step of transmitting digital data from the remote peripheral terminal to the learning device, (vi) a visual guidance step, the digital data transmitted by the remote peripheral terminal being converted into light form at the level of the light strip during the visual guidance step.

[0082] In the method according to the third aspect of the invention and during the control step, the remote peripheral terminal implements an application from which are derived digital data. When the application is a web application, the application can be manipulated directly online. The configuration step is advantageously prior to the piloting step

[0083] In the method according to the third aspect of the invention, the step of configuring the learning device makes it possible to configure the learning device and in particular the light strip. In particular, the step of configuring the learning device makes it possible to configure the number of keys of the electronic piano. In particular, the step of configuring the learning device makes it possible to configure an orientation of the light strip. In particular, the step of configuring the learning device makes it possible to configure which MIDI data to apply. The step of configuring the learning device is advantageously controlled via the application;

[0084] In the method according to the third aspect of the invention, the step of controlling the learning device by the remote peripheral terminal makes it possible to control the learning device by means of the remote peripheral terminal.

[0085] In the method according to the third aspect of the invention, the step of transmitting digital data from the remote peripheral terminal to the learning device makes it possible to communicate data from the peripheral terminal to the learning device.

[0086] In the method according to the third aspect of the invention, the visual guidance step makes it possible to generate lighting of at least one of the light-emitting diodes of the light strip, the lighting being dependent on the data transmitted to the learning device by the remote peripheral terminal. During the visual guidance step, a user is encouraged to play the right note at the right time. In other words, the visual guidance step makes it possible to guide the user of the electronic piano in space.

[0087] The method according to the third aspect of the invention advantageously comprises at least one of the improvements below, the technical characteristics forming these improvements being able to be taken alone or in combination:

[0088] - the method according to the invention comprises a step of mounting the device learning device on the electronic piano. In the method according to the third aspect of the invention, the step of mounting the learning device on the electronic piano makes it possible to make the learning device and the electronic piano cooperate. During the step of mounting the learning device on the electronic piano, the learning device is assembled and the light strip is mounted on the electronic piano. This step makes it possible to position the light strip so that it coincides with the keys of the keyboard. For example, during the mounting step, the light strip is fixed to the electronic piano by the removable fixing means. This step further makes it possible to fix the light strip to the unit processing, via the wiring of the light strip;

[0089] - the method according to the invention comprises a step of switching on the device learning. In the method according to the third aspect of the invention, the step of switching on the learning device makes it possible to switch on the powered learning device;

[0090] - the method according to the invention comprises a pairing step between the device learning device and the remote peripheral terminal. In the method according to the third aspect of the invention, the pairing step between the learning device and the remote peripheral terminal makes it possible to connect the learning device to the remote peripheral terminal;

[0091] - the step of configuring the learning device by the peripheral terminal remote includes a step of customizing the visual guidance. The step of customizing the visual guidance makes it possible to configure the light strip. More particularly, the step of customizing the visual guidance makes it possible to configure the light strip by choosing colors emitted by said light strip and / or light effects generated by said light strip. The step of customizing the visual guidance is advantageously controlled via the application;

[0092] - the method comprises a step of indicating the electrical power supply of the device learning. For example, an absence of power supply is indicated by an absence of a light signal at the light source and / or a start of the learning device is indicated by a first light signal from the light source and / or a second light signal from the light source, distinct from the first light signal, indicates that the learning device is started;

[0093] - the method comprises a step of displaying at least one connection status between the learning device and the remote peripheral terminal. For example, a third light signal indicates that telecommunication between the learning device and the remote peripheral terminal is established;

[0094] - the method comprises (i) a step of connecting via the MIDI / USB interface of the electronic piano on the learning device; (ii) a step of controlling the speed of the visual guidance conditioned by an execution of the connection step. During the step of controlling the speed of the visual guidance, the light guidance is a function of the mechanical activation of the keys. In other words, to play the at least one note given by the MIDI data, at least one key to be mechanically activated is identified by a first specific light emission at the level of the light strip. The at least one following note is identified by a second specific light emission at the level of the light strip after the at least one key has been activated. Without mechanical activation of the at least one key, the light strip emits according to the first light emission. In other words, the step of controlling speed of visual guidance allows, at the time of the visual guidance step, to temporally guide the user of the electronic piano;

[0095] - the method comprises, following the step of connection via the interface MIDI / USB of the electronic piano, a step of recording by the learning device of at least one musical data, the recording step taking place when at least one note is played on the electronic piano. The recording step allows recording of the data in the memory area of ​​the learning device.

[0096] Various embodiments of the invention are provided, integrating according to all of their possible combinations the different optional characteristics set out here.

[0097] Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description on the one hand, and from several examples of embodiment given for informational and non-limiting purposes with reference to the attached schematic drawings on the other hand, in which:

[0098] [Fig-1] illustrates a schematic view of a learning device for electric piano electronics, the learning device being in accordance with the first aspect of the invention;

[0099] [Fig.2] illustrates a detailed schematic view of the learning device shown in [Fig.l];

[0100] [Fig.3] illustrates a schematic view of a housing included in the device learning according to the first aspect of the invention shown in [Fig.l];

[0101] [Fig.4] illustrates a schematic view of an electric piano learning set electronics according to the second aspect of the invention;

[0102] [Fig.5] illustrates a learning method for electronic piano implementing the training set according to the second aspect of the invention shown in [Fig.4], the training method being according to the third aspect of the invention.

[0103] Of course, the features, variants and different embodiments of the invention may be combined with each other, in various combinations, provided that they are not incompatible or mutually exclusive. In particular, variants of the invention may be imagined comprising only a selection of features described below in isolation from the other features described, if this selection of features is sufficient to confer a technical advantage or to differentiate the invention from the prior art.

[0104] In particular, all the variants and all the embodiments described can be combined with each other if nothing prevents this combination from a technical point of view.

[0105] In the figures, the elements common to several figures retain the same reference.

[0106] With reference to FIGURES 1 and 2, a schematic view of a learning device 1 for an electronic piano is illustrated. The learning device 1 is in accordance with the first aspect of the invention.

[0107] FIGURES 1 and 2 show that the learning device 1 according to the first aspect of the invention comprises a processing unit 2 and a flexible light strip 3. In [Fig.2] particularly, and in [Fig.l] more generally, the dimensional proportions between the processing unit 2 and the flexible light strip 3 are not respected to facilitate understanding of the invention.

[0108] In [Fig.l], the flexible light strip 3 is shown dissociated from the processing unit 2. The light strip 3 comprises a first end 4 opposite a second end 5. The first end 4 of the light strip 3 is extended by a wiring 6 of the light strip 3. It is understood in [Fig.2] that the wiring 6 of the flexible light strip 3 makes it possible to removably connect said light strip 3 to the processing unit 2.

[0109] [Fig.l] shows that the light strip 3 is flexible and wound on itself. The flexible light strip 3 can be wound on itself for storage. [Fig.2] shows a flexible light strip 3 extending, between the first end 4 of the light strip 3 and the second end 5 of the light strip 3, along an extension axis 7 of the light strip 3. The light strip 3 extending along the extension axis 7 can be implemented for learning to play the electronic piano, as shown in [Fig.4], by being mounted on a keyboard 8 of an electronic piano 9. It is understood that the light strip 3 is configured to generate visual guidance of at least one note to be played when said light strip 3 is mounted on the keyboard 8 of the electronic piano 9 as shown in [Fig.4]. The light strip 3 is attached to the electronic piano 9 by a removable attachment means, not shown.The removable fixing means guarantees a correct relative position between the light strip 3 and the keyboard 8 of the electronic piano 9.

[0110] [Fig.2] shows that the light strip 3 is breakable. The breakable nature of the light strip 3 is represented by scissors 10.

[0111] In the learning device 1 according to the first aspect of the invention shown in FIGURES 1 and 2, the processing unit 2 comprises a housing 11. In [Fig.2], which illustrates a detailed schematic view of the learning device 1 shown in [Fig.l], the elements internal to the housing 11 are shown in dotted lines, with the exception of the wire connections in order to facilitate the reading of [Fig.2].

[0112] In [Fig.2], the housing 11 of the processing unit 2 houses an electronic control module 12. As shown in [Fig.4], the electronic control module 12 is controlled by a remote peripheral terminal 13 of the type of a portable computer 14. It is understood that the processing unit 2 does not have a control screen, the remote peripheral terminal 13 making it possible to remotely control the learning device 1 according to the invention.

[0113] [Fig. 2] shows that, in the learning device 1 according to the first aspect of the invention, the electronic control module 12 comprises a communication interface 15 housed in the housing 11 of the processing unit 2. The communication interface 15 comprises a WIFI type telecommunications antenna 16. The telecommunications antenna 16 of the communication interface 15, not shown, makes it possible to establish a bidirectional and wireless communication between the processing unit 2 and the remote peripheral terminal 13 shown in [Fig. 4]. [Fig. 4] shows that, in the learning device 1 according to the first aspect of the invention implemented, the processing unit 2 and the remote peripheral terminal 13 are paired and communicate wirelessly so as to establish a bidirectional transmission of WIFI signals 17 between the processing unit 2 and the remote peripheral terminal 13.

[0114] [Fig. 2] shows that, in the learning device 1 according to the first aspect of the invention, the electronic control module 12 comprises a support 18 on which are fixedly attached a light source 19 comprising a light-emitting diode 20, a switch 21 and a processing member 22. Although their connections are not shown, it is understood that the light source 19, the switch 21 and the processing member 22 are electrically connected to each other via the support 18. The processing member 22 is further electrically connected to the communication interface 15. [Fig. 4] shows that, when the learning device 1 according to the invention is started, the light-emitting diode 20 of the light source 19 emits a light signal 23. The light-emitting diode is not shown in [Fig. 4]. In the electronic control module 12, the light source 19 is configured to emit at least the light signal 23.

[0115] [Fig. 2] shows that, in the electronic module 12 for controlling the learning device 1 according to the first aspect of the invention, the support 18 takes the form of a printed circuit board 24.

[0116] [Fig.2] shows that the housing 11 of the processing unit 2 comprises a memory area 25 of the type of an SD card 26. It is understood that the memory area 25 is electrically connected to the electronic control module 12 via the support 18.

[0117] [Fig.2] shows that the electronic control module 12 comprises a connection system 27. [Fig.4] shows that the connection system 27 is a wired connection system which connects the processing unit 2 to the electronic piano 9. [Fig.2] shows that the connection system 27 of the electronic control module 12 of the processing unit 2 comprises a USB connector 28 and a micro USB connector 29 connected to each other via a first electrical wire 30 and an adapter 54 “micro USB to USB port”. In this case, the first electrical wire 30 connects the micro USB connector 29 to the adapter 54, and the adapter 54 connects the first electrical wire 30 to the USB connector 28. [Fig. 4] shows that a cable 31 of the connection system 27 is connected on the one hand to the USB connector 28 of the processing unit 2, and on the other hand to a “USB to host” port 32 of the electronic piano 9.

[0118] [Fig. 2] shows that the processing unit 2 comprises an electrical connection terminal 33 electrically connected to an electrical transformer 34 of the learning device 1 according to the invention via a power supply port 67 of the learning device 1 according to the invention. The electrical transformer 34 is external to the housing 11 of the processing unit 2. The electrical connection terminal 33 is further electrically connected to the support 18 by means of second electrical wires 36, and to the wiring 6 by means of third electrical wires 37. Such a configuration makes it possible to supply electricity to the light strip 3 on the one hand, and to the various components electrically connected to each other via the support 18 on the other hand. Furthermore, a fourth electrical wire 80 connects the various components electrically connected to each other via the support 18 to the light strip 3.

[0119] [Fig. 2] shows that the flexible light strip 3 comprises a light source 38 of the type of several light-emitting diodes 39, 40. The light-emitting diodes 39, 40 of the light source 38 are aligned along the extension axis 7 of the light strip 3. Each of the light-emitting diodes 39, 40 is of the type of an RGB light-emitting diode. An inset 401 of [Fig. 4] shows that, in the light source 38 of the light strip 3, two immediately adjacent light-emitting diodes 39, 40 form a pair 41, 42 of light-emitting diodes 39, 40.

[0120] [Fig. 3] shows a schematic view of the housing 11 of the processing unit 2 included in the learning device 1 according to the first aspect of the invention. The housing 11 of the processing unit 2 comprises an enclosure 43 and a cover 44 intended to be attached to the enclosure 43 and intended to be fixed securely to the enclosure 43.

[0121] [Fig. 3] shows that the enclosure 43 comprises a bottom 45 fixed integrally to a peripheral wall 46 of the enclosure 43, the bottom 45 and the peripheral wall 46 delimiting a housing 47 of the housing 11. The peripheral wall 46 of the enclosure 43 extends perpendicular to the bottom 45 and comprises a free upper edge 48 opposite the bottom 45. The peripheral wall 46 comprises two lateral faces 49 opposite each other and connected by a first face 50 of the peripheral wall 46 on the one hand, and by a second face 51 of the peripheral wall 46 opposite the first face 50 of the peripheral wall 46 on the other hand. It is understood that the cover 44 of the housing 11 is intended to be attached to the enclosure 43 to close the housing 47 by bearing on the free upper edge 48 of the peripheral wall 46 of the enclosure 43. In this case, when the cover 44 closes the enclosure 43, the housing 11 forms a rectangular parallelepiped.

[0122] FIGURES 2 and 3 show that the housing 47 is divided into two spaces 52, 53, a first space 52 and a second space 53. The first space 52 is intended to house the support 18 of the electronic control module 12. The second space 53 is intended to house the adapter 54 and the electrical connection terminal 33.

[0123] [Fig. 3] shows that the housing 11 of the processing unit 2 comprises a display member 55 for the light signal 23. In the housing 11, as shown in [Fig. 2] where the housing 11 is seen from above, the display member 55 for the light signal 23 overhangs the light source 19 when the housing 11 is closed, so as to allow viewing of the light signal 23 emanating from the light source 19 through the display member 55.

[0124] In [Fig. 3], the display member 55 is delimited by contours of a tripartite distinctive sign 56. The display member 55 comprises at least one translucent wall 57 mounted in the cover 44 of the housing 11, in this case, three translucent walls 57 of the housing 11 delimited by the contours of the distinctive sign 56.

[0125] [Fig. 3] shows that the peripheral wall 46 of the enclosure 43 comprises two lateral cavities 58 opposite one another, each formed in one of the two lateral faces 49 of the peripheral wall 46. The cover 44 of the housing 11 comprises two lateral fixing lugs 59. Only one of the two lateral cavities 58 and only one of the lateral fixing lugs 59 is visible in [Fig. 3] due to the viewing angle.

[0126] It is understood that, in order to fix the cover 44 of the housing 11 securely to the enclosure 43 of the housing 11, each of the lateral cavities 58 of the peripheral wall 46 of the enclosure 43 collaborates by engagement of complementary shapes with one of the lateral fixing lugs 59 of the housing 11.

[0127] [Fig. 3] shows that the first face 50 of the peripheral wall 46 comprises a first opening 60, a second opening 61 and a third opening 62, each of the openings 60, 61, 62 passing through said peripheral wall 46. The first opening 60 is intended to house the USB connector 28 of the processing unit 2, not shown. The second opening 61 is intended for the passage of the wiring 6, not shown, connecting the flexible light strip 3 and the processing unit 2. The third opening 62 is intended for the passage of the power supply port 67 of the learning device 1 according to the first aspect of the invention, not shown. In this case, the first opening 60 and the second opening 61 are circular in shape. The third opening 62 is rectangular in shape. The first opening 60 and the second opening 61 are located in a position proximal to one of the lateral faces 49 of the peripheral wall 46 of the enclosure 43. The third opening 62 is located in a median position between the lateral faces 49 of the peripheral wall 46 of the enclosure 43. The second opening 61 is between the first opening 60 and the third opening 62.

[0128] [Fig. 3] shows that the housing 11 of the processing unit 2 comprises rods 63 projecting from the bottom 45 of the enclosure 43, extending perpendicularly to the bottom 45 and into the housing 47 of the housing 11. In this case, the housing 11 comprises four rods 63 extending at the periphery of the first space 52 of the housing 47. The four rods 63 are intended to position the printed circuit board 24 forming the support 18 of the electronic control module 12, the printed circuit board 24 comprising four orifices 64 each intended to pass through the four rods 63. The four orifices 64 provided in the printed circuit board 24 forming the support 18 of the electronic control module 12 are shown in [Fig. 2].

[0129] It is understood that the bottom 45 of the enclosure 43 is intended to cooperate with the electronic piano 9, in particular by means of the removable fixing means fixed integrally to the bottom 45 of the enclosure 43 of the housing 11, on a lower face of the external bottom of the housing 11 and opposite to an upper face of the internal bottom of the housing 11.

[0130] [Fig.4] shows a schematic view of a piano learning set 65 electronic 9 according to the second aspect of the invention. The learning assembly 65 according to the invention comprises the learning device 1 according to the first aspect of the invention, a MIDI / USB interface 66, the electronic piano 9, the remote peripheral terminal 13.

[0131] [Fig.4] shows that the processing unit 2 of the learning device 1 according to the first aspect of the invention is electrically connected, via the electrical transformer 34, to an electrical power source 68 of the mains socket type.

[0132] In the learning assembly 65 according to the second aspect of the invention shown in [Fig.4], the learning device 1 according to the first aspect of the invention is connected to the electronic piano 9 by the connection system 27 of the wired type electrically connected by the cable 31 to the MIDI / USB interface 66 of the electronic piano 9. The connection system 27 is connected to the USB connector 28 of the processing unit 2.

[0133] In the learning assembly 65 according to the second aspect of the invention shown in [Fig.4], the remote peripheral terminal 13 comprises a WIFI type telecommunications antenna 69. The telecommunications antenna 69 is mounted behind a control screen 70 of the remote peripheral terminal 13. The telecommunications antenna 69 of the remote peripheral terminal 13 is connected to the antenna of telecommunication 16 of the communication interface 15, not shown. Each telecommunication antenna 16, 69 is designed to transmit and receive WIFI signals 17. The control screen 70 makes it possible to control the learning device 1 according to the first aspect of the invention. In particular, the control screen 70 makes it possible to control the learning device 1 according to the first aspect of the invention by an application executed by the remote peripheral terminal 13.

[0134] In the learning assembly 65 according to the second aspect of the invention shown in [Fig.4], the extension axis 7 of the light strip 3 extends parallel to the keyboard 8 of the electronic piano 9. Thus, the light-emitting diodes 39, 40 are mounted opposite the note that they identify. The removable fixing means, not shown, guarantees stability of this mounting opposite.

[0135] It is understood that, when the light strip 3 is implemented on the electronic piano 9 as illustrated in the first insert 401 of [Fig. 4], each key 71 of the electronic piano 9 that the user must press to play it is identified by a light emission 200 at the pair of light-emitting diodes 39, 40 which corresponds to it. It is understood that the characteristics of the light emission 200 have been, beforehand, configured at the remote peripheral terminal 13 via the application. The first inset 401 of [Fig.4] shows pairs 41 of unlit LEDs and a pair 42 of lit LEDs, the pair 42 of lit LEDs emitting the light emission 200. The pair 42 of lit LEDs identifies the key 71 to be played on the keyboard 8 of the electronic piano 9.

[0136] [Fig. 5] illustrates by a flowchart a learning method 100 for electronic piano 9 implementing the learning assembly 65 in accordance with the second aspect of the invention shown in [Fig. 4]. The learning method 100 is in accordance with the third aspect of the invention. In the flowchart shown in [Fig. 5], different steps of the learning method 100 according to the invention are represented by rectangles. Connections between the different steps of the learning method 100 according to the invention are represented by straight arrows, which in particular provide information on a chronology of execution of the steps.

[0137] [Fig. 5] shows that the learning method 100 comprises different steps, in this case successive: a step 101 of mounting the learning device 1 on the electronic piano 9, a step 102 of switching on the learning device 1, a step 103 of pairing between the learning device 1 and the remote peripheral terminal 13, a step 104 of controlling the learning device 1 by the remote peripheral terminal 13, a step 105 of transmitting digital data from the remote peripheral terminal 13 to the learning device 1, a step 106 of visual guidance, digital data transmitted by the remote peripheral terminal 13 being converted into light form at the pairs 41, 42 of light-emitting diodes 39, 40 of the light strip 3.

[0138] [Fig. 5] shows that, in this case, the learning method 100 in accordance with the third aspect of the invention comprises a step 107 of configuring the learning device 1 by means of the remote peripheral terminal 13, the configuration step 107 being prior to the piloting step 104. The step 107 of configuring the learning device 1 by means of the remote peripheral terminal 13 comprises in this case a step 108 of customizing the visual guidance.

[0139] [Fig. 5] shows that, in this case, the learning method 100 according to the third aspect of the invention comprises a step 109 of indicating the electrical power supply of the learning device 1, this step being concomitant with the aforementioned steps. The step 109 of indicating the electrical power supply alternately comprises a step 110 of indicating an effective electrical power supply and a step 111 of indicating the absence of electrical power supply. The step 110 of indicating an effective electrical power supply is conditioned by the performance of the step 102 of switching on the learning device 1. The step 111 of indicating the absence of electrical power supply is, in this case, prior to the step 102 of switching on the learning device 1.

[0140] [Fig. 5] shows that, in this case, the learning method 100 according to the third aspect of the invention comprises a display step 112 of at least one connection state between the learning device 1 and the remote peripheral terminal 13, concomitant with the aforementioned steps. The display step 112 alternately comprises a step 113 of indicating non-connection between the learning device 1 and the remote peripheral terminal 13 and a step 114 of indicating connection between the learning device 1 and the remote peripheral terminal 13. The step 113 of indicating non-connection is prior to the step 103 of pairing between the learning device 1 and the remote peripheral terminal 13. The step 114 of indicating connection is conditioned by the performance of the pairing step 103.

[0141] [Fig. 5] shows that, in this case, the learning method 100 in accordance with the third aspect of the invention comprises, following the step 102 of switching on the learning device 1 and a step 115 of connecting the electronic piano 9 via the MIDI / USB interface 66, a step 116 of recording by the learning device 1 of at least one piece of musical data, the recording step 116 taking place when at least one note is played on the electronic piano 9.

[0142] In summary, the invention relates to a learning device 1 for an electronic piano 9. The learning device 1 comprises a processing unit 2 and a light strip 3. The processing unit 2 comprises a housing 11 housing a module electronic control unit 12 configured to be controlled by a remote peripheral terminal 13. The light strip 3 is flexible and is removably connected to the processing unit 2 by wiring 6, the light strip 3 being configured to generate visual guidance of at least one note to be played when said light strip 3 is mounted on a keyboard 8 of the electronic piano 9.

[0143] Of course, the invention is not limited to the examples which have just been described and numerous adjustments can be made to these examples without departing from the scope of the invention. In particular, the different characteristics, forms, variants and embodiments of the invention can be associated with each other in various combinations insofar as they are not incompatible or exclusive of each other. In particular, all the variants and embodiments described above can be combined with each other.

Claims

Claims

1. Learning device (1) for electronic piano (9), the learning device (1) comprising: - a processing unit (2) comprising a housing (11) housing an electronic control module (12) configured to be controlled by a remote peripheral terminal (13); - a light strip (3) being configured to generate visual guidance of at least one note to be played when said light strip (3) is mounted on a keyboard (8) of the electronic piano (9), characterized in that the light strip (3) is flexible and is removably connected to the processing unit (2) by wiring (6).

2. Learning device (1) according to the preceding claim, in which the electronic control module (12) comprises a communication interface (15) making it possible to establish bidirectional and wireless communication between the processing unit (2) and the remote peripheral terminal (13).

3. Learning device (1) according to the preceding claim, in which the communication interface (15) comprises a WIFI type telecommunications antenna (16).

4. Learning device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the electronic control module (12) comprises a support (18) on which are fixedly attached and electrically connected to each other a light source (19) configured to emit at least one light signal (23), a switch (21) and a processing member (22) configured to interface the switch (21) and the at least one light signal (23).

5. Learning device (1) according to the preceding claim, in which the housing (11) of the processing unit (2) comprises a display member (55) for at least one light signal (23) and houses the light source (19).

6. Learning device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the flexible light strip (3) comprises a light source (38) of the type of several light-emitting diodes (39, 40) aligned along an extension axis (7) of the light strip (3).

7. A learning device (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein, in the light source (38), two immediately adjacent light-emitting diodes (39, 40) form a pair (41, 42) of diodes light-emitting diodes (39, 40), each pair (41, 42) of light-emitting diodes (39, 40) of the light strip (3) being configured to generate visual guidance for a single note to be played when said light strip (3) is associated with a keyboard (8) of the electronic piano (9).

8. Learning assembly (65) for electronic piano (9), the learning assembly (65) comprising: - the learning device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims intended to be connected to an electronic piano (9) by a connection system (27); - the electronic piano (9); - a MIDVUSB interface (66) configured to allow bidirectional communication between the electronic piano (9) and the processing unit (2); - a remote peripheral terminal (13) connected to the learning device (1) by bidirectional and wireless communication, the remote peripheral terminal (13) comprising a control screen (70) intended to control the learning device (1).

9. Assembly (65) according to the preceding claim in combination with claim 7, in which each of the keys of the keyboard (8) is associated with one of the pairs (41, 42) of light-emitting diodes (39, 40) of the light strip (3).

10. Learning method (100) for electronic piano (9) implementing the learning assembly (65) according to the preceding claim, the method comprising the following steps: - a step (104) of controlling the learning device (1) by the remote peripheral terminal (13); - a step (107) of configuring the learning device (1) by means of the remote peripheral terminal (13); - a step (105) of transmitting digital data from the remote peripheral terminal (13) to the learning device (1); - a step (106) of visual guidance, the digital data transmitted by the remote peripheral terminal (13) being converted into light form at the level of the light strip (3) during the step 1(06) of visual guidance.

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