Patents by Inventor Kok Leong Chia

Kok Leong Chia 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).

  • Simulated string instrument using a keyboard
    Patent number: 6063994
    Abstract: An economical simulated string instrument system that facilitates a performance both visually and aurally similar to a real string instrument performance. One particular embodiment is a simulated guitar implemented on a personal computer where standard personal computer keyboard keys are mapped to guitar controls so that the performer can hold and manipulate the keyboard in much the same way as a real guitar. This embodiment, however, provides flexibility and ease of play not offered by the real instrument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2000
    Assignee: Creative Technology Ltd.
    Inventors: Yong Fatt Kew, Kok Leong Chia