Sound Processing Device Block Arrangement for Signal Chain Order
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing sound processing devices for guitars are complex in generating and editing signal chains, requiring intricate processes to connect and manage pedals, making it difficult for users to easily determine the order of sound signal processing.
Innovation Solution
A sound processing device with a display control system that allows users to visually arrange blocks representing sound processing effects along a time axis, enabling intuitive drag-and-drop functionality to define the signal processing order based on positional relationships, simplifying the connection and management of effects.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If users manually connect images of pedals with images of connections to generate signal chains, then the signal chain can be created, but the operation process becomes complicated and difficult to use
Solution Approach 1:
The signal chain is segmented into independent block elements (pedal images) that can be individually manipulated. Each pedal is represented as a discrete block with standardized connection points, allowing users to build complex signal chains through simple sequential connections rather than managing intricate wiring diagrams.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from a traditional linear or hierarchical signal chain representation to a spatial block-based layout. Blocks can be arranged in two-dimensional space with flexible positioning, and connections are established through spatial relationships (e.g., dragging from one block to another) rather than following rigid connection protocols.
2Manufacturing precision
If detailed connection processes are required for pedal images, then accurate signal chains can be generated, but the time and effort required increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-configures standardized connection points and interfaces on each pedal block. Connection protocols, input/output definitions, and signal routing rules are predetermined and built into the block structures, eliminating the need for users to manually configure these details during chain creation. Users only need to perform the essential action of connecting blocks, not the preliminary configuration of connection parameters.
3Adaptability or versatility
If traditional pedal connection methods are used, then signal chains can be managed, but screen space is wasted and organization becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The block-based interface implements dynamic positioning where pedal blocks can be freely moved, rearranged, and repositioned on the screen. Connection relationships are maintained through dynamic references rather than fixed positions, allowing the signal chain layout to adapt to available screen space and user preferences without losing organizational integrity.
Data Source
AI summary
A sound processing device that is capable of setting a plurality of processes to be performed on a sound signal on a time axis. The sound processing device includes a display control part that controls display of a screen on which two or more blocks each indicating input and output of the sound signal and process details for the input sound signal can be disposed, and a signal processing part that performs a process corresponding to each block on the sound signal in a block order defined on the basis of a positional relationship between a block disposed on the screen and a new block disposed on the screen.