Patents by Inventor Daniel W. Moffatt

Daniel W. Moffatt has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Method and apparatus for composing and performing music
    Patent number: 8242344
    Abstract: The present invention is method and apparatus for music performance and composition. More specifically, the present invention is an interactive music apparatus comprising actuating a signal that is transmitted to a processing computer that transmits output signals to a speaker that emits sound and an output component that performs an action. Further, the present invention is also a method of music performance and composition. Additionally, the present invention is an interactive wireless music apparatus comprising actuating an event originating on a remote wireless device. The transmitted event received by a processing host computer implements the proper handling of the event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Fingersteps, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel W. Moffatt
  • Method and Apparatus for Composing and Performing Music
    Publication number: 20110041671
    Abstract: The present invention is method and apparatus for music performance and composition. More specifically, the present invention is an interactive music apparatus comprising actuating a signal that is transmitted to a processing computer that transmits output signals to a speaker that emits sound and an output component that performs an action. Further, the present invention is also a method of music performance and composition. Additionally, the present invention is an interactive wireless music apparatus comprising actuating an event originating on a remote wireless device. The transmitted event received by a processing host computer implements the proper handling of the event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2010
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Inventor: Daniel W. Moffatt
  • Method and apparatus for composing and performing music
    Patent number: 7723603
    Abstract: The present invention is method and apparatus for music performance and composition. More specifically, the present invention is an interactive music apparatus comprising actuating a signal that is transmitted to a processing computer that transmits output signals to a speaker that emits sound and an output component that performs an action. Further, the present invention is also a method of music performance and composition. Additionally, the present invention is an interactive wireless music apparatus comprising actuating an event originating on a remote wireless device. The transmitted event received by a processing host computer implements the proper handling of the event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Fingersteps, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel W. Moffatt