Patents Assigned to Kesumo LLC
  • Fret scanners and pickups for stringed instruments
    Patent number: 9881598
    Abstract: Techniques are described that relate to various aspects of converting the mechanical energy of instrument strings to digital representations for use in a variety of applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: Kesumo, LLC
    Inventors: Keith A. McMillen, Chris Shaver
  • Fret scanners and pickups for stringed instruments
    Patent number: 9626947
    Abstract: Techniques are described that relate to various aspects of converting the mechanical energy of instrument strings to digital representations for use in a variety of applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Kesumo, LLC
    Inventors: Keith A. McMillen, Doug Stierman
  • Pickup and sustainer for stringed instruments
    Patent number: 9183823
    Abstract: A bridge pickup for stringed musical instruments is described that incorporates piezoelectric pickups and an integrated magnetic sustain system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: Kesumo, LLC
    Inventor: Keith McMillen
  • FOOT-OPERATED CONTROLLER
    Publication number: 20140222243
    Abstract: Highly expressive and flexibly programmable foot-operated controllers are described. Specific implementations are intended for musical applications and allow musicians an unprecedented degree of control of a wide variety of musical components and subsystems for recording and/or performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: Kesumo LLC
    Inventors: Keith McMillen, Conner Lacy
  • PICKUP AND SUSTAINER FOR STRINGED INSTRUMENTS
    Publication number: 20140096668
    Abstract: A bridge pickup for stringed musical instruments is described that incorporates piezoelectric pickups and an integrated magnetic sustain system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: KESUMO, LLC
    Inventor: Keith McMillen
  • Foot-operated controller
    Patent number: 8680390
    Abstract: Highly expressive and flexibly programmable foot-operated controllers are described. Specific implementations are intended for musical applications and allow musicians an unprecedented degree of control of a wide variety of musical components and subsystems for recording and/or performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Kesumo LLC
    Inventors: Keith McMillen, Conner Lacy
  • Computer interface for polyphonic stringed instruments
    Patent number: 8581086
    Abstract: An interface device is described that allows the audio signals from a polyphonic stringed instrument to be introduced into a personal computer environment for feature extraction and signal processing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Kesumo, LLC
    Inventors: Keith McMillen, Chris Shaver
  • MULTI-TOUCH PAD CONTROLLER
    Publication number: 20130239787
    Abstract: A highly configurable controller is described that includes a number of different types of control mechanisms that emulate a wide variety of conventional control mechanisms using pressure and location sensitive sensors that generate high-density control information which may be mapped to the controls of a wide variety of devices and software.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: Kesumo LLC
    Inventors: Keith McMillen, Daniel Eric McAnulty
  • Sensor bow for stringed instruments
    Patent number: 8084678
    Abstract: A sensor bow system is described which generates various types of data representing various movements of and forces exerted upon a sensor bow intended for use with any of a variety of stringed instruments. The sensor bow data may be used to control a wide variety of audio, visual, and other effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Kesumo LLC
    Inventors: Keith McMillen, Barry Threw, Chuck Carlson, Joel Davel, Don Buchla
  • FOOT-OPERATED CONTROLLER
    Publication number: 20110088536
    Abstract: Highly expressive and flexibly programmable foot-operated controllers are described. Specific implementations are intended for musical applications and allow musicians an unprecedented degree of control of a wide variety of musical components and subsystems for recording and/or performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Applicant: KESUMO LLC
    Inventors: Keith McMillen, Conner Lacy
  • IN SITU BATTERY TESTER
    Publication number: 20100090702
    Abstract: A battery tester is described that can measure the life of a battery without requiring direct access to or removal of the battery from the musical instrument or effects box in which the battery is installed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2009
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Applicant: KESUMO LLC
    Inventors: Keith McMillen, Douglas F. Widney, Dennis A. Saputelli
  • Foot-operated controller
    Patent number: D660808
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Kesumo LLC
    Inventor: Keith McMillen
  • Musical controller
    Patent number: D680502
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Kesumo LLC
    Inventor: Keith McMillen
  • Musical controller
    Patent number: D706230
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Kesumo LLC
    Inventor: Keith McMillen
  • Audio mixing device
    Patent number: D763827
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Kesumo, LLC
    Inventor: Keith A. McMillen
  • Electronic keyboard
    Patent number: D777243
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: Kesumo, LLC
    Inventor: Keith A. McMillen