Patents by Inventor John W. Paulson

John W. Paulson 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).

  • Patent number: 5693903
    Abstract: A system for interpreting the requests and performance of a vocal soloist, stated in the parlance of the musician and within the context of a specific published edition of music the soloist is using, to control the performance of a digitized musical accompaniment. Sound events and their associated attributes are extracted from the soloist vocal performance and are numerically encoded. The pitch, duration and event type of the encoded sound events are then compared to a desired sequence of the performance score to determine if a match exists between the soloist performance and the performance score. Variations in pitch due to vibrato are distinguished from changes in pitch due to the soloist moving from one note to another in the performance score. If a match exists between the soloist vocal performance and the performance score, the system instructs a music synthesizer module to provide an audible accompaniment for the vocal soloist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 2, 1997
    Assignee: Coda Music Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Allen J. Heidorn, John W. Paulson, Mark E. Dunn
  • Patent number: 5585585
    Abstract: A system for interpreting the requests and performance of an instrumental soloist, stated in the parlance of the musician and within the context of a specific published edition of music the soloist is using, to control the performance of a digitized musical accompaniment. Sound events and their associated attributes are extracted from the soloist performance and are numerically encoded. The pitch, duration and event type of the encoded sound events are then compared to a desired sequence of the performance score to determine if a match exists between the soloist performance and the performance score. If a match exists between the soloist performance and the performance score, the system instructs a music synthesizer module to provide an audible accompaniment for the soloist. The system provides a method for editing a tempo map associated with the performance score to indicate the tempo of the accompaniment at a location within the performance score.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 17, 1996
    Assignee: Coda Music Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: John W. Paulson, Mark E. Dunn, Allen J. Heidorn
  • Patent number: 5521323
    Abstract: A system for interpreting the requests and performance of an instrumental soloist, stated in the parlance of the musician and within the context of a specific published edition of music the soloist is using, to control the performance of a digitized musical accompaniment. Sound events and their associated attributes are extracted from the soloist performance and are numerically encoded. The pitch, duration and event type of the encoded sound events are then compared to a desired sequence of the performance score to determine if a match exists between the soloist performance and the performance score. If a match exists between the soloist performance and the performance score, the system instructs a music synthesizer module to provide an audible accompaniment for the soloist. The system can provide an accompaniment for a selectable amount of time even if the soloist intentionally or unintentionally departs from the score.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 28, 1996
    Assignee: Coda Music Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John W. Paulson, Stephen P. Weisbrod, Mark E. Dunn
  • Patent number: 5491751
    Abstract: A system for interpreting the requests and performance of an instrumental soloist, stated in the parlance of the musician and within the context of a specific published edition of music the soloist is using, to control the performance of a digitized musical accompaniment. Sound events and their associated attributes are extracted from the soloist performance and are numerically encoded. The pitch, duration and event type of the encoded sound events are then compared to a desired sequence of the performance score to determine if a match exists between the soloist performance and the performance score. If a match exists between the soloist performance and the performance score, the system instructs a music synthesizer module to provide an audible accompaniment for the soloist. The system can provide an accompaniment for a selectable amount of time even if the soloist intentionally or unintentionally departs from the score.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 13, 1996
    Assignee: Coda Music Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: John W. Paulson, Stephen P. Weisbrod, Mark E. Dunn
  • Patent number: 5455378
    Abstract: A system for interpreting the requests and performance of an instrumental soloist, stated in the parlance of the musician and within the context of a specific published edition of music the soloist is using, to control the performance of a digitized musical accompaniment. Sound events and their associated attributes are extracted from the soloist performance and are numerically encoded. The pitch, duration and event type of the encoded sound events are then compared to a desired sequence of the performance score to determine if a match exists between the soloist performance and the performance score. If a match exists between the soloist performance and the performance score, the system instructs a music synthesizer module to provide an audible accompaniment for the soloist. The system provides a method for marking a music sequence data segment to match a musical performance score using a musical instrument digital interface (MIDI) marker message.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 3, 1995
    Assignee: Coda Music Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John W. Paulson, Mark E. Dunn, Allen J. Heidorn
  • Patent number: 4524115
    Abstract: A cell, having a metallic hydroxide, oxide, oxyhydroxide or hydrated oxide added to the cathode. The addition of these compositions to a nonaqueous cell reduces the open circuit voltage (OCV) of a fresh cell in a relatively short period of time; therefore obviating the need for burning in new cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1982
    Date of Patent: June 18, 1985
    Assignee: Rayovac Corporation
    Inventors: John W. Paulson, David J. Schulz
  • Patent number: 4215189
    Abstract: A lead dioxide electrode structure for an electrochemical battery is formed using a mixture of lead dioxide particles, carbon black particles, and a latex. The materials are mixed to form a compact and homogeneous electrode mixture. The mixture is then coated upon a conductive layer which is binded to a shim. This structure is useful as a cathode in an electrochemical primary battery of the reserve type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 1979
    Date of Patent: July 29, 1980
    Assignee: ESB Inc.
    Inventors: Bernard C. Bergum, Alf M. Bredland, John W. Paulson