225 results about "Music stand" patented technology

An electronic image visualization system, such as a music stand system and display, management and communications methodologies relating thereto are presented. The electronic music stand system is comprised of a performer subsystem comprising a processing subsystem, librarian logic, performance logic, and communications management logic. The communications management logic provides management of communication via the communications interface with external apparatus responsive to the performance logic and the librarian logic. The user input apparatus and the display apparatus can be integrated into a touch-screen input display. The user input apparatus can alternatively be at least one of a touch-tablet, a stylus-based writing tablet, a mouse, a keyboard, a joystick, a game controller, and a switch. In a preferred embodiment, the librarian logic, the performance logic and the communications management logic are defined by program data stored in the data storage apparatus, and the processor is responsive to the program data for managing data formatting, displaying music, and management of communications of data with the external apparatus. In one embodiment, two Performer subsystems are operable alternatively as one of a single appliance as a linked set a linked mode and as two independent appliances a stand-alone mode, wherein in the linked mode each of the two Performer subsystems operate cooperatively with each other as a linked set to provide a two page display on the video presentation, and wherein in the stand alone mode each of the two Performer subsystems operates independently and mutually exclusive of the other to provide two independent and mutually exclusive single page displays on the video presentation. The present invention also relates to a method for providing for video display of music responsive to the music data stored in a music database. The method is comprised of defining a page of music image data from the music database; defining ordered logical sections; storing the mapping in a memory for selective retrieval; and providing for the video display of the music responsive to the mapping and the storing.

An electronic image visualization system, such as a music stand system and display, management and communications methodologies relating thereto are presented. The electronic music stand system is comprised of a performer subsystem comprising a processing subsystem, librarian logic, performance logic, and communications management logic. The communications management logic provides management of communication via the communications interface with external apparatus responsive to the performance logic and the librarian logic. The user input apparatus and the display apparatus can be integrated into a touch-screen input display. The user input apparatus can alternatively be at least one of a touch-tablet, a stylus-based writing tablet, a mouse, a keyboard, a joystick, a game controller, and a switch. In a preferred embodiment, the librarian logic, the performance logic and the communications management logic are defined by program data stored in the data storage apparatus, and the processor is responsive to the program data for managing data formatting, displaying music, and management of communications of data with the external apparatus. In one embodiment, two Performer subsystems are operable alternatively as one of a single appliance as a linked set a linked mode and as two independent appliances a stand-alone mode, wherein in the linked mode each of the two Performer subsystems operate cooperatively with each other as a linked set to provide a two page display on the video presentation, and wherein in the stand alone mode each of the two Performer subsystems operates independently and mutually exclusive of the other to provide two independent and mutually exclusive single page displays on the video presentation. The present invention also relates to a method for providing for video display of music responsive to the music data stored in a music database. The method is comprised of defining a page of music image data from the music database; defining ordered logical sections; storing the mapping in a memory for selective retrieval; and providing for the video display of the music responsive to the mapping and the storing.

An electronic image visualization system, such as a music stand system and display, management and communications methodologies relating thereto are presented. The electronic music stand system is comprised of a performer subsystem comprising a processing subsystem, librarian logic, performance logic, and communications management logic. The communications management logic provides management of communication via the communications interface with external apparatus responsive to the performance logic and the librarian logic. The user input apparatus and the display apparatus can be integrated into a touch-screen input display. The user input apparatus can alternatively be at least one of a touch-tablet, a stylus-based writing tablet, a mouse, a keyboard, a joystick, a game controller, and a switch. In a preferred embodiment, the librarian logic, the performance logic and the communications management logic are defined by program data stored in the data storage apparatus, and the processor is responsive to the program data for managing data formatting, displaying music, and management of communications of data with the external apparatus. In one embodiment, two Performer subsystems are operable alternatively as one of a single appliance as a linked set a linked mode and as two independent appliances a stand-alone mode, wherein in the linked mode each of the two Performer subsystems operate cooperatively with each other as a linked set to provide a two page display on the video presentation, and wherein in the stand alone mode each of the two Performer subsystems operates independently and mutually exclusive of the other to provide two independent and mutually exclusive single page displays on the video presentation. The present invention also relates to a method for providing for video display of music responsive to the music data stored in a music database. The method is comprised of defining a page of music image data from the music database; defining ordered logical sections; storing the mapping in a memory for selective retrieval; and providing for the video display of the music responsive to the mapping and the storing.

A music stand device is disclosed. A score panel (SP) is aligned to a top plate (TP) when it is laid down. Position accuracy of the SP relative to the TP is enhanced. An accommodating member and a guide member are installed to a lower surface of the TP. When another end of a supporting member is rotatably connected to a bottom surface of the accommodating member, it is disposed at a position lower than the lower surface of the TP. A rectangular body-side guide slot is disposed on the lower surface of the TP. A guiding-side guide slot is disposed on the guide member. The two slots are disposed at a position lower than an upper surface of the TP. When a shaft-like member slides in the two slots to lay down the SP, the SP is disposed in an opening of the TP to align with the TP.

An electronic music stand system and methodologies relating thereto are presented. The electronic music stand system is comprised of a performer subsystem comprising a processing subsystem, librarian logic, performance logic, and communications management logic. The communications management logic provides management of communication via the communications interface with external apparatus responsive to the performance logic and the librarian logic. The user input apparatus and the display apparatus can be integrated into a touch-screen input display. The present invention also relates to a method for providing for video display of music responsive to the music data stored in a music database. The method is comprised of defining a page of music image data from the music database; defining ordered logical sections; storing the mapping in a memory for selective retrieval; and providing for the video display of the music responsive to the mapping and the storing.

An electronic music stand system and methodologies relating thereto are presented. The electronic music stand system is comprised of a performer subsystem comprising a processing subsystem, librarian logic, performance logic, and communications management logic. The communications management logic provides management of communication via the communications interface with external apparatus responsive to the performance logic and the librarian logic. The user input apparatus and the display apparatus can be integrated into a touch-screen input display. The user input apparatus can alternatively be at least one of a touch-tablet, a stylus-based writing tablet, a mouse, a keyboard, a joystick, a game controller, and a switch. In a preferred embodiment, the librarian logic, the performance logic and the communications management logic are defined by program data stored in the data storage apparatus, and the processor is responsive to the program data for managing data formatting, displaying music, and management of communications of data with the external apparatus. In one embodiment, two Performer subsystems are operable alternatively as one of a single appliance as a linked set a linked mode and as two independent appliances a stand-alone mode, wherein in the linked mode each of the two Performer subsystems operate cooperatively with each other as a linked set to provide a two page display on the video presentation, and wherein in the stand alone mode each of the two Performer subsystems operates independently and mutually exclusive of the other to provide two independent and mutually exclusive single page displays on the video presentation. The present invention also relates to a method for providing for video display of music responsive to the music data stored in a music database. The method is comprised of defining a page of music image data from the music database; defining ordered logical sections; storing the mapping in a memory for selective retrieval; and providing for the video display of the music responsive to the mapping and the storing.

A portable electronic device integrating compact storage for a large collection of musical scores, rapid access to any score in the collection, a display adjustable for various viewing conditions and individual needs, support for annotation that preserves the original score, and simplified page turning. The device includes two touch-sensitive displays hinged together so as to approximate the familiar form of a musical score. The device opens to display two pages of music, one on each of the touch-sensitive displays. The device may be placed on a music stand or piano ledge in the same manner as a traditional musical score. Removable mass storage medium allows virtually unlimited expansion of a score collection. Menu selection and subsequent random access to selected scores result in rapid retrieval of any score a musician may require. The touch-sensitive surface of the touch-sensitive displays allows menu selection, display adjustment, page-turning, and other features at the touch of a finger, as well as non-destructive annotation at the stroke of a stylus. In sum, the device enhances the interaction between musician and musical score in ways that transform the manner of a musician's ownership and use of a large collection of scores.

Disclosed is a folding sheet music stand that is capable of being folded into a very compact package. In the folded position, the folding sheet music stand is easily transportable and less susceptible to damage. A carrying bag can be used to transport the folded sheet music stand. The folding sheet music stand can be easily assembled and provides a sturdy platform for displaying folded sheet music to musicians. The folding sheet music stand is fully adjustable so that the folding sheet music stand can be used by musicians using various different types of instruments.

Disclosed is a folding sheet music stand that is capable of being folded into a very compact package. In the folded position, the folding sheet music stand is easily transportable and less susceptible to damage. A carrying bag can be used to transport the folded sheet music stand. The folding sheet music stand can be easily assembled and provides a sturdy platform for displaying folded sheet music to musicians. The folding sheet music stand is fully adjustable so that the folding sheet music stand can be used by musicians using various different types of instruments.

A novel detachable music stand that is universally positionable by operating a sheet music retention device in a spherical coordinate system, and method for positionally adjusting a sheet music retention device of the detachable music stand within the spherical coordinate frame. According to one aspect of the invention the novel detachable music stand is provided by two releasably interlockable rotationally and spherically rotatable ball-and-socket components that are formed between a substantially rigid spacing component and two part-spherical couplers. A suction cup clamp mechanism is coupled to one of the two part-spherical couplers, and a sheet music tray being coupled to a different one of the two part-spherical couplers.

Disclosed herein is a music stand including, a music paper receiving frame, and a suction cup device configured to support said music paper receiving frame.

An accessory mount for removably securing an accessory to an extendable shaft, such as a music stand shaft The extendable shaft includes a stationary shaft and a telescoping shaft. The accessory mount includes a sleeve with a longitudinal opening, the sleeve being receivable on the extendable shaft. A collar provided proximate the upper edge of the interior surface of the sleeve supports the accessory mount on the stationary shaft of the extendable shaft, and prevents the accessory mount from sliding down the extendable shaft. An accessory attachment point on the sleeve is adapted to receive a variety of accessories. The accessories can include string instrument holders, mute holders, accessory trays and the like, which can be interchangeably mountable on the sleeve. The accessory mount is quickly and easily installed on an extendable shaft, and can be installed without tools or adjustments.

The invention provides a pedal type page turning music stand. A traction disc and an air cylinder are installed on the lower portion of a music score plate, a center shaft is arranged in the center of the traction disc, the center shaft is connected with the music score plate, a page turning rod is installed on the plane of the traction disc, and a suction nozzle is arranged at the foremost end of the page turning rod. The suction nozzle is connected with a suction opening in the lower end of the air cylinder through a suction pipe. An air outlet in one end of the air cylinder is connected with the bottom of a small air cylinder through a blow pipe arranged behind the music score plate. According to the pedal type page turning music stand, it can be promoted that music scores do not need manual page turning, vacant feet can be directly used for carrying out treading actions, the work of page turning can be completed, operation is convenient, page turning is accurate and rapid, the whole page turning process can be completed by a payer himself / herself, assistance of other people is not needed, labor and time are saved, the playing effect is greatly improved, great convenience is brought to actor playing, and maximal gospel is provided for music fans.

The invention discloses a learning appliance integrating a comfortable and healthcare book rest and a multi-function table lamp, which comprises a book holder and a bookend. A sliding hanging trough is arranged on the book holder, inside thereof is hung with a pair of sliding book clamps; center part of the front face of the book holder is provided with a book back groove, the back of the book holder is connected with a sliding bar in such a manner that the view angle can be adjusted, the sliding bar is slidably sheathed with a sliding bar sleeve, a side face of the sliding bar sleeve is connected with the side face of a lifting sleeve which is sheathed on an upright pole in such a manner that the height can be adjusted, the upper end of the upright pole is provided with a illuminating lamp device, and the root thereof is uprightly arranged on a base or a tabletop. The learning appliance further comprises a structure: compared with the structure, the sole difference is that the structure is provided with a sliding hanging rod which can be taken as the book holder, and the sliding hanging rod is sheathed with a pair of sliding book clamps. The learning appliance also comprises another structure: compared with the first structure, the sole difference is that the left side and the right sides of the book holder are respectively provided with oblong holes, inside which the sliding book clamps are hung. The learning appliance has the advantages of ensuring comfortable read reading in a proper manner, illuminating the book and the tabletop writing, being solely used as the table lamp and a music stand, offering a book at proper position and illuminating for a keyboard user nearby.

Musical instrument cover with a first fabric surface, a second fabric surface and an insulating material. The first and second fabric surfaces encapsulate the insulating material forming an insulating blanket. The insulating blanket is sewn into a conical shaped enclosure having a first larger end and a second smaller end. The first end is open to allow the instrument to be inserted or removed when desired. The second end being opposite the first end and closed, resulting in a conical enclosure being large enough that it can completely encapsulate the top and sides of a musical instrument. A preferred embodiment includes a first loop of material that is sewn onto the conical shaped enclosure to help hold the enclosure in a rolled storage position and a second loop to hang the rolled enclosure on a music stand.

A two-piece music stand accessory for holding large music volumes consisting of a pair of cleats (11) with a lengthwise slot (14) to allow mounting on the existing ledge of a music stand. An alignment pin (13) joins them in the center, providing support and rigidity for the assembly when the cleats are slid together. Once the pin is disengaged, the cleats can remain on the stand's ledge and yet permit folding. One or more bow hooks are fitted through the front edge of the cleats to accommodate a fiddler's bow. A lip (17) on the front edge of the cleats assists in holding open book pages.

A stand column includes two tubes having longitudinal axes and curved tube walls surrounding the longitudinal axes. The two tubes include an inner tube guidable in a telescoping manner in an outer tube. A clamping device is structured and arranged to fix the inner tube in various positions with respect to the outer tube, and includes at least one rolling element with a rotational axis oriented parallel to a normal to the longitudinal axes. The at least one rolling element is positioned between at least one clamping body arranged on one of the two tubes and the other of the two tubes, and has a circumferential wall with a curvature parallel to the rotation axis that is adapted to a curvature of the other tube.

A portable music stand intended for tabletop use with adaptability to a tripod support base is provided. The stand has the integral capacity to store orchestral size music scores as well as accessories. Its design provides means to transport a tripod support base, writing utensils and make for easy carrying by way of a removable shoulder strap. Music securing straps and an extended height range capacity make for an improved portable music stand.

Disclosed is a music stand that includes a column with a first segment having at least one positional slot and a second segment having a protrusion configured to be received in each of the positional slots. When the protrusion is received in one of the positional slots, the protrusion can prevent relative translation of the first segment and the second segment in at least one direction, thereby defining a unique extension. The music stand also includes a support selected from a rack and a pedestal that is fixed relative to said column.

A collapsible device that can be quickly and easily mounted to certain types of music stands to allow viewing of up to six sheets of paper side by side. The device consists principally of four panel sections, two of which, in the expanded position, hang from the top horizontal edge of the music stand via lips provided for this purpose. Two lower panels, each attached via hinge to the upper panel directly above it, also include lip features at the bottom of the device for holding the sheets of paper. In the expanded position, the four panels cover and extend the viewable plane of the stand. The device can be folded on two perpendicular axes for compact storage and transport. Usable width combined with ease of transport and deployment differentiate the device from prior art, allowing the device to be treated as part of a musician's personal gear.

The present invention is an improved book cover and removable reading light, the book cover having a central spine section having a longitudinal pocket therein and two outer covers each pivotally connected to opposite edges of the central spine section. An elongated reading light is removably mounted in the pocket of the central spine section, the reading light having a housing including a battery compartment for receiving batteries and a second compartment for receiving an extendable supporting arm for the reading light. The supporting arm and reading light are disposed for movement relative to the second compartment between an open position in which the supporting arm extends out of the second compartment and a closed position in which the supporting arm is disposed within the second compartment. In addition, the reading light is movably mounted relative to the supporting arm for directing light in different directions, as desired by the user. The housing additionally includes a locking device that engages the central spine for locking the light in position when used with the book cover. The locking device enables the reading light to be removed and used with a different size or shape book cover, or with an accessory holder for performing other functions such as mounting in a writing folder, on a music stand or on a computer monitor, so a single reading light can perform multiple functions.

The invention discloses a universal book reading shelf, which comprises a book holder and bookends, wherein a sliding hanging trough is arranged on the book holder; a pair of sliding book clamps is hung on the sliding hanging trough, and a book back groove vertical to the bookends and concave to the book holding surface is arranged at the middle part of the book holding surface. The book reading shelf also comprises a sliding hanging rod serving as the book holder and the bookends, wherein a pair of sliding book clamps is sleeved and hung on the sliding hanging rod; and a book back groove vertical to the bookends and concave to the book holding surface are arranged at the middle part of the book holding surface connected with the sliding hanging rod and the bookends. The universal book reading shelf can flatly, stably and conveniently clamp books with different thicknesses and sizes on the book holder, and can achieve lifting adjustment, visual angle adjustment, distance adjustment, and rotation direction adjustment along the vertical pole for achieving convenient, comfortable and health reading. The book reading shelf can also provide overhead books in a proper position for computer keyboard operators nearby for excerption and reference, can better used for reading newspaper and magazines, and can also be used as a music stand. The universal book reading shelf is both an ideal reading and studying instrument for students and a public studying, entertainment and office instrument.

A musical keyboard instrument which not only allows a music stand to be erected in a desired position in the transverse direction on a panel section, but also ensures easiness of viewing a written musical score of a music book even when the music stand is erected in the vicinity of the left or right end of the panel section. A keyboard section includes a plurality of keys arranged in a front part thereof. A panel section is provided at a location rearward of the keyboard section. An arcuate groove part is formed in the panel section, for engagement with leg parts of a music stand. The arcuate groove part is formed such that the leg parts of the music stand can be engaged therewith in a desired position in the transverse direction, and is curved in a rearwardly convex manner.

A foldable and portable music stand (100) comprising: a music platform (102) for placing a music score and a music book; a pole comprising a main pole (106), a second pole (108), and a third pole (110); a foldable arm; and a support stand. The second pole (108) is sleeved in the main pole (106) in a sliding vertical adjustment manner; the third pole (110) is sleeved in the second pole (108) in a sliding vertical adjustment manner; the foldable arm is pivotally disposed at the top of the third pole (110); a locking ring (114) is disposed at the top of the main pole (106), so as to selectively lock the position of the second pole (108); a locking ring (116) is disposed at the top of the second pole (108), so as to selectively lock the position of the third pole (110); the music platform (102) is detachably connected to the foldable arm; a hollow groove is disposed on the surface of the foldable arm opposing the main pole (106); the hollow groove is slightly larger than the main pole (106), so that the main pole (106) can be nested in the hollow groove when the foldable portable music stand (100) is folded; the support stand is a foldable supporting base (118), is connected to a ferrule set (112) disposed at the bottom of the main pole (106) via a hinge, and can pivot between an unfolded position and a position adjacent to the main pole (106).

An electronic music stand system and methodologies relating thereto are presented. The electronic music stand system is comprised of a performer subsystem comprising a processing subsystem, librarian logic, performance logic, and communications management logic. The communications management logic provides management of communication via the communications interface with external apparatus responsive to the performance logic and the librarian logic. The user input apparatus and the display apparatus can be integrated into a touch-screen input display. The user input apparatus can alternatively be at least one of a touch-tablet, a stylus-based writing tablet, a mouse, a keyboard, a joystick, a game controller, and a switch. In a preferred embodiment, the librarian logic, the performance logic and the communications management logic are defined by program data stored in the data storage apparatus, and the processor is responsive to the program data for managing data formatting, displaying music, and management of communications of data with the external apparatus. In one embodiment, two Performer subsystems are operable alternatively as one of a single appliance as a linked set a linked mode and as two independent appliances a stand-alone mode, wherein in the linked mode each of the two Performer subsystems operate cooperatively with each other as a linked set to provide a two page display on the video presentation, and wherein in the stand alone mode each of the two Performer subsystems operates independently and mutually exclusive of the other to provide two independent and mutually exclusive single page displays on the video presentation. The present invention also relates to a method for providing for video display of music responsive to the music data stored in a music database. The method is comprised of defining a page of music image data from the music database; defining ordered logical sections; storing the mapping in a memory for selective retrieval; and providing for the video display of the music responsive to the mapping and the storing.

A universal music stand slip-cover combination pocket folder keeps music, papers, books and accessories securely on a music stand. One embodiment has a durable, sturdy yet pliant slip-cover (20) with an attached pocket folder (22) that fits onto a standard flat desk music stand. The slip-cover combination pocket folder has a stabilizer (16) sandwiched within the embodiment to help it maintain its shape. The front pocket folder (22) of the universal music stand slip-cover makes the placement of music, papers, books, and accessories on a music stand very convenient, so a transfer of loose music from book bag to music stand and back is unnecessary. The retaining straps (26a, 26b) attached to the pocket folder (22) keep viewable music on the stand. The slip-cover (20) has a tab flap (34) on the back panel (14) that allows it to adapt to any folding music stand design thus making it universal. The Universal Music Stand Slip-Cover Combination Pocket Folder fits easily into a backpack or can be carried with a carrying strap. The slip-cover gives a more formal appearance on the concert stage, extends the life of a music stand and covers up music stand imperfections. Other embodiments are described and shown.

An electronic device adapted to display musical scores. The musical score display device includes a display for displaying a musical score, i.e. sheet music, to a user and a foot actuator accessory operatively connectable to the musical score display device that users can use to manually scroll through the displayed musical score in a hands-free manner. Alternatively, the display device comprises a microphone and is adapted to detect the playing of musical notes and automatically scroll through the displayed musical score without action by the user. Furthermore, the display device indicates to the user as to whether each note was played correctly or incorrectly via an on-screen prompt. The musical score display device is attachable to a variety of different support articles, such as a music stand or an instrument-attachable support.