Electric Cymbal Dome Sensor Segmentation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electric cymbal devices for drum sets lack improved playability and authenticity in terms of feel and detection, particularly in providing a precise and responsive playing experience.
Innovation Solution
An electric cymbal device with a dome-like carrier and a cover, featuring a touch-sensitive sensor unit with ring segment sensor elements arranged to cover 360°, and a pressure transmission unit with structured surface areas to enhance pressure detection and signal reproducibility, combined with a vibration-sensitive sensor for improved oscillation detection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If a single sensor element is used on the carrier, then the device structure is simple, but the detection precision and playability are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The sensor element is divided into multiple independent sensor regions arranged on the inner segment of the carrier. Each sensor region can independently detect pressure or touch inputs, enabling precise detection of playing techniques while maintaining a manageable structural complexity through modular arrangement.
Solution Approach 2:
The sensor elements are arranged in a three-dimensional configuration on the curved inner segment surface, utilizing the spatial dimension to achieve comprehensive coverage. This dimensional arrangement allows multiple sensor regions to detect different locations and angles of impact, enhancing detection precision without requiring a single complex sensor.
2Measurement precision
If sensor elements are sparsely arranged, then the manufacturing is easier, but the detection coverage and authenticity are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The sensor element is segmented into multiple sensor regions that are systematically arranged on the inner segment. This segmentation allows for standardized manufacturing of each region while achieving comprehensive detection coverage through their collective arrangement, balancing manufacturing ease with detection precision.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple sensor regions are merged into a single integrated sensor element structure that is collectively arranged on the carrier's inner segment. This merging approach simplifies the manufacturing process by treating them as a unified component while maintaining the detection coverage benefits of multiple distributed sensing points.
3Measurement precision
If the sensor element covers a large area, then the detection coverage is improved, but the manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The sensor element is divided into multiple smaller sensor regions rather than using a single large-area sensor. This segmentation reduces the manufacturing precision requirements for each individual region while collectively providing comprehensive detection coverage across the entire inner segment surface.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of using one large sensor element that would require high manufacturing precision, the invention employs multiple smaller sensor regions that collectively provide sufficient or excessive coverage. This partial action approach lowers the precision threshold for each individual sensor region while maintaining overall detection effectiveness.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution provides an electric cymbal device with enhanced playability, authenticity, and precise detection, offering a more immersive playing experience by accurately sensing pressure and vibrations, thus improving the overall performance and feel of the electric cymbal.
Implementation Method 1
at least one sensor unit (24) having at least one touch-sensitive sensor element (26), which, in an assembled state, is arranged on the inner segment (14)
Implementation Method 2
wherein the sensor unit (24) has a vibration-sensitive sensor (82) intended to detect oscillations of the carrier (10) and/or of the cover (12)
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AI summary
The invention relates to an electric cymbal device (54) for a drum set (52) with at least one support (10) and with at least one playable cover (12) which is arranged on the support (10) and covers at least a large part of it. It is proposed that the support (10) has a dome-shaped inner segment (14).