Abstract: An OSS sound generation system employing an optical shape sensor (10), an optical shape sensor (10) controller, one or more audible devices (40) and a sound controller (30). In operation, the OSS controller (20) controls a generation by the optical shape sensor (10) of sensor data indicative of stimuli measurement(s) of the optical shape sensor (10), and the sound controller (30) interprets the sensor data to control a generation by the audible device(s) (40) of one or more sound(s) derived from the stimuli measurement(s) of the optical shape sensor (10).

Abstract: An OSS sound generation system employing an optical shape sensor (10), an optical shape sensor (10) controller, one or more audible devices (40) and a sound controller (30). In operation, the OSS controller (20) controls a generation by the optical shape sensor (10) of sensor data indicative of stimuli measurement(s) of the optical shape sensor (10). and the sound controller (30) interprets the sensor data to control a generation by the audible device(s) (40) of one or more sound(s) derived from the stimuli 3 measurement(s) of the optical shape sensor (10).

Abstract: An electronic component system having a control device capable of generating command signals, and receiving communication signals, in accordance with a first signal protocol. At least one electronic component is provided that is capable of receiving command signals, and generating communication signals, in accordance with a second signal protocol. A communications interface is coupled between the control device and the at least one component, and is adapted and constructed to receive command signals from the control device, translate the command signals from the first signal protocol to the second signal protocol, and transmit the translated command signals to the at least one component. The communications interface may also be adapted and constructed to receive communication signals from the at least one component, translate the communication signals from the second signal protocol to the first signal protocol, and transmit the translated communication signals to the control device.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling a demonstration of home entertainment audio and/or video equipment. Upon receipt of a start signal from a switch, control signals are transmitted via infrared transmitter to the equipment being demonstrated. The infrared signals are identical to those which would be sent from a remote control unit (or may be signals sent through hard-wired connections). The infrared signals turn on power to the equipment, properly configure the equipment, adjust volume level and other parameters, and program the equipment to present the demonstration.