Patents Assigned to Zivix LLC
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Patent number: 10249278Abstract: Systems and methods for a digital instrument are described, for example to simulate or be used in conjunction with a stringed instrument. A sensor system detects the deflection of one or more strings of the digital instrument, produces a measurement of the detected deflection, correlates the measurement to a musical note, and produces at least a portion of digital output based upon the musical note.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2018Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: Zivix LLCInventors: Daniel E. Sullivan, Robert John Cox
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Patent number: 9899015Abstract: Systems and methods for a digital instrument are described, for example to simulate or be used in conjunction with a stringed instrument. A sensor system detects the deflection of one or more strings of the digital instrument, produces a measurement of the detected deflection, correlates the measurement to a musical note, and produces at least a portion of digital output based upon the musical note.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2017Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: Zivix LLCInventors: Daniel E. Sullivan, Robert John Cox
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Patent number: 9601097Abstract: A method of communicating musical sound control data over a wireless network that includes receiving a plurality of data commands formatted according to a MIDI protocol; assigning a packet sequence number to each of the data commands to form a plurality of historical data payload packets; storing the historical data payload packets in a buffer; receiving at a wireless interface device an acknowledgment message having a feedback sequence number; removing from the buffer selected historical payload packets of the plurality of stored historical data payload packets, each of the selected historical data payload packets having a packet sequence number that is the same as or less than the feedback sequence number, such that the buffer stores non-selected data commands, each of the non-selected data commands associated with a packet sequence number greater than the feedback sequence number; and transmitting the non-selected historical payload packets over a wireless network.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2015Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: Zivix, LLCInventors: Jason Robert Nelson, Allen James Heidorn, Robert John Cox
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Patent number: 8841537Abstract: Systems and methods for a digital instrument are described, for example to simulate or be used in conjunction with a stringed instrument. A sensor system detects the location of one or more fingers or objects at selected locations on a playing surface of the instrument, and the detected locations are combined with information indicative of one or more strings being played to generate a digital signal containing information as to the notes being played.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2013Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: Zivix LLCInventor: Daniel E. Sullivan
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Publication number: 20130180389Abstract: Systems and methods for a digital instrument are described, for example to simulate or be used in conjunction with a stringed instrument. A sensor system detects the location of one or more fingers or objects at selected locations on a playing surface of the instrument, and the detected locations are combined with information indicative of one or more strings being played to generate a digital signal containing information as to the notes being played.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2013Publication date: July 18, 2013Applicant: Zivix LLCInventor: Zivix LLC
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Patent number: 8415550Abstract: Systems and methods for a digital instrument are described, for example to simulate or be used in conjunction with a stringed instrument. A sensor system detects the location of one or more fingers or objects at selected locations on a playing surface of the instrument, and the detected locations are combined with information indicative of one or more strings being played to generate a digital signal containing information as to the notes being played.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2012Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Zivix LLCInventor: Daniel E. Sullivan
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Publication number: 20120210846Abstract: Systems and methods for a digital instrument are described, for example to simulate or be used in conjunction with a stringed instrument. A sensor system detects the location of one or more fingers or objects at selected locations on a playing surface of the instrument, and the detected locations are combined with information indicative of one or more strings being played to generate a digital signal containing information as to the notes being played.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2012Publication date: August 23, 2012Applicant: Zivix LLCInventor: Dan Sullivan
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Patent number: 8173887Abstract: Systems and methods for a digital instrument are described, for example to simulate or be used in conjunction with a stringed instrument. A sensor system detects the location of one or more fingers or objects at selected locations on a playing surface of the instrument, and the detected locations are combined with information indicative of one or more strings being played to generate a digital signal containing information as to the notes being played.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2008Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: Zivix LLCInventor: Dan Sullivan
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Patent number: 8022288Abstract: A musical device is disclosed that performs a variety of user defined or user controlled activities. These activities include but are not limited to producing musical notes, determining, influencing or changing the sound, quality, voice, volume or other characteristics of a note, activating and coordinating the replay of stored loops, recording, editing and playing user created pieces previously produced and controlling peripheral devices such as lighting. The musical device uses a combination of strings and frets to locate notes on a fingerboard that a user may activate. As a result, the invention includes a system to generate a sound corresponding to a note selected and activated according to preselected parameters such as the voice (e.g., trumpet, violin). A user's intent to play a particular note can be confirmed by a system of sensors corresponding to each note position.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2009Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: Zivix LLCInventor: Daniel E. Sullivan
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Patent number: 7897866Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting a finger position on the playing surface of an instrument are described. A sensor module located at a selected location of the playing surface emits light that is reflected or diffused by a finger or an object near the selected location. The reflected or diffused light is sensed by the sensor module, which generates a signal indicative of the amount of light detected. Based on the signal, a location of the finger or object is determined. When the finger placement corresponds to a specific note or effect, a digital signal is generated indicating the note or effect.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2008Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Assignee: Zivix LLCInventor: Dan Sullivan
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Publication number: 20100083808Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting the movement of strings of an instrument are disclosed. According to some embodiments, one or more light emitting devices provide light to an array of photosensitive elements. One or more strings are disposed between the light emitting devices and the array such that the strings block a portion of the light form the light emitting devices over a portion of the array. A status of the one or more strings is determined based on the regions of detected and blocked light.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2008Publication date: April 8, 2010Applicant: Zivix LLCInventor: Dan Sullivan
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Publication number: 20100083807Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting a finger position on the playing surface of an instrument are described. A sensor module located at a selected location of the playing surface emits light that is reflected or diffused by a finger or an object near the selected location. The reflected or diffused light is sensed by the sensor module, which generates a signal indicative of the amount of light detected. Based on the signal, a location of the finger or object is determined. When the finger placement corresponds to a specific note or effect, a digital signal is generated indicating the note or effect.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2008Publication date: April 8, 2010Applicant: Zivix LLCInventor: Dan Sullivan
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Publication number: 20100087254Abstract: Systems and methods for a digital instrument are described, for example to simulate or be used in conjunction with a stringed instrument. A sensor system detects the location of one or more fingers or objects at selected locations on a playing surface of the instrument, and the detected locations are combined with information indicative of one or more strings being played to generate a digital signal containing information as to the notes being played.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2008Publication date: April 8, 2010Applicant: Zivix LLCInventor: Dan Sullivan
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Publication number: 20090314157Abstract: A musical device is disclosed that performs a variety of user defined or user controlled activities. These activities include but are not limited to producing musical notes, determining, influencing or changing the sound, quality, voice, volume or other characteristics of a note, activating and coordinating the replay of stored loops, recording, editing and playing user created pieces previously produced and controlling peripheral devices such as lighting. The musical device uses a combination of strings and frets to locate notes on a fingerboard that a user may activate. As a result, the invention includes a system to generate a sound corresponding to a note selected and activated according to preselected parameters such as the voice (e.g., trumpet, violin). A user's intent to play a particular note can be confirmed by a system of sensors corresponding to each note position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2009Publication date: December 24, 2009Applicant: Zivix LLCInventor: Daniel E. Sullivan
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Patent number: 7598449Abstract: A musical device is disclosed that generates note tones, influences the sound of notes that are generated independently and performs a variety of user defined or user controlled activities. These activities include but are not limited to producing musical notes, determining, influencing or changing the sound, quality, voice, volume or other characteristics of a note, activating and coordinating the replay of stored loops, recording, editing and playing user created pieces previously produced and controlling peripheral devices such as lighting. The musical device uses a combination of strings and frets to locate notes on a fingerboard that a user may activate. The notes correspond to locations on the fingerboard. As a result, the invention includes a system to generate a sound corresponding to a note selected and activated according to preselected parameters such as the voice (e.g., trumpet, violin).Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2006Date of Patent: October 6, 2009Assignee: Zivix LLCInventor: Daniel E. Sullivan
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Patent number: D751538Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2014Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Zivix, LLCInventor: Chad Alan Koehler