Patents by Inventor Yoshinari Yoshikawa
Yoshinari Yoshikawa 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).
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Publication number: 20160019874Abstract: Embodiments generally relate to processing music. In one embodiment, a system includes a base and one or more structures coupled to the base, where the one or more structures form one or more respective bays in the base. The system also includes one or more input/output (I/O) modules configured to be removably received into the one or more bays, where the one or more I/O modules are operable to provide control information.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2015Publication date: January 21, 2016Applicant: MISELU, INCInventor: Yoshinari Yoshikawa
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Publication number: 20160011251Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide information regarding device identity and connectivity among a system of music instruments or other electronic devices. Icons are displayed on a display screen. Each icon corresponds to a connector and can show a signal condition, status, state or other property of the associated connector, or of a device coupled to the connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2015Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventor: Yoshinari Yoshikawa
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Patent number: 9202447Abstract: Disclosed is a musical instrument including a persistent memory, persistent clock, a device connection interface and one or more processors configured to send a practice session alert message to remind a user that a practice session is scheduled.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: December 1, 2015Assignee: Miselu, Inc.Inventor: Yoshinari Yoshikawa
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Patent number: 9053688Abstract: Embodiments generally relate to processing music. In one embodiment, a system includes a base and one or more structures coupled to the base, where the one or more structures form one or more respective bays in the base. The system also includes one or more input/output (I/O) modules configured to be removably received into the one or more bays, where the one or more I/O modules are operable to provide control information.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: Miselu, Inc.Inventor: Yoshinari Yoshikawa
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Patent number: 9035783Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide information regarding device identity and connectivity among a system of music instruments or other electronic devices. Icons are displayed on a display screen. Each icon corresponds to a connector and can show a signal condition, status, state or other property of the associated connector, or of a device coupled to the connector.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2013Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: Miselu, Inc.Inventor: Yoshinari Yoshikawa
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Patent number: 8962967Abstract: Disclosed is a musical instrument with networking capability and application-driven features for expanding mobility and sharing of creations made using the instrument. In one embodiment, a musical instrument with networking capability, can include: a musical keyboard having a plurality of first keys and a plurality of second keys in a pattern that is repeatable at an octave, where the first keys are shorter and raised relative to the second keys; a touchscreen attached to the musical keyboard, where the touchscreen is movable between a flattened position and a collapsed position that is over the musical keyboard; a device connection interface configured to support a plurality of external connections; and a controller coupled to the musical keyboard, the touchscreen, and the device connection interface.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2011Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Miselu Inc.Inventor: Yoshinari Yoshikawa
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Publication number: 20140260908Abstract: Embodiments generally relate to processing music. In one embodiment, a system includes a base and one or more structures coupled to the base, where the one or more structures form one or more respective bays in the base. The system also includes one or more input/output (I/O) modules configured to be removably received into the one or more bays, where the one or more I/O modules are operable to provide control information.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Miselu, IncInventor: Yoshinari Yoshikawa
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Publication number: 20140270256Abstract: Embodiments generally relate to controlling music variables. In one embodiment, a method includes determining an initial control position of at least one control member of a hardware control device. The method also includes determining an initial dial position of at least one dial. The method also includes modifying a value of at least one sound variable based on the initial control position, the initial dial position, and movement of the at least one control member.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: MISELU, INC.Inventors: Yoshinari Yoshikawa, Keisuke Shingu
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Publication number: 20140260900Abstract: Disclosed is a musical instrument including a persistent memory, persistent clock, a device connection interface and one or more processors configured to send a practice session alert message to remind a user that a practice session is scheduled.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Miselu IncInventor: Yoshinari Yoshikawa
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Publication number: 20140281981Abstract: Embodiments generally relate to enabling music listener feedback. In one embodiment, a method includes converting an audio signal into a graphical representation, and causing the graphical representation to be displayed to a user. The method also includes enabling the user to provide listener feedback associated with one or more predetermined aspects of the audio signal, and causing the listener feedback to be displayed in the graphical representation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Miselu, IncInventor: Yoshinari Yoshikawa
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Publication number: 20140266569Abstract: Embodiments generally relate to controlling music variables. In one embodiment, a system includes a processor and a hardware control device that is operable to send one or more control signals to the processor, where the one or more control signals control one or more sound variables. The system also includes a display that displays one or more dials, where the one or more dials are associated with the one or more sound variables, and where the processor causes the one or more dials to change based on the one or more control signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Miselu, IncInventors: Yoshinari Yoshikawa, Keisuke Shingu
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Publication number: 20140251114Abstract: Embodiments generally relate to providing a keyboard system. In one embodiment, a keyboard system comprises a keyboard apparatus including a piano-style keyboard, a display screen operably connected to the keyboard apparatus; and first and second cameras attached to the display screen.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: Miselu, Inc.Inventor: Yoshinari Yoshikawa
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Publication number: 20140165010Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention allow users to post or publish audio information to a destination on a digital network. A particular embodiment provides a user interface for recording and uploading a short comment, remark, song segment, sound effect or any other audio portion. The comment can be sent directly to another user's device or can be published or uploaded to a network site, web page, user group or other location. A user interface allows organizing, reviewing, editing, tagging, transferring and other types of processing or manipulation in association with the audio portion to be transferred, or which has been received.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Inventors: Yoshinari Yoshikawa, Kaoru Zeren, Justin Mayer, Toshiaki Takada, Noriyuki Okada
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Publication number: 20140156045Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention allow users to post or publish audio information to a destination on a digital network. A particular embodiment provides a user interface for recording and uploading a short comment, remark, song segment, sound effect or any other audio portion. The comment can be sent directly to another user's device or can be published or uploaded to a network site, web page, user group or other location. A user interface allows organizing, reviewing, editing, tagging, transferring and other types of processing or manipulation in association with the audio portion to be transferred, or which has been received.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2013Publication date: June 5, 2014Inventors: Yoshinari Yoshikawa, Kaoru Zeren, Justin Mayer, Toshiaki Takada, Noriyuki Okada
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Publication number: 20130276618Abstract: Embodiments generally relate to providing a multi-user keyboard system. In one embodiment, a multi-user keyboard system comprises a display screen, a first keyboard apparatus, a second keyboard apparatus, and one or more digital processors, all operably connected together. The display screen is viewable simultaneously by first and second users of the first and second keyboard apparatuses. An image directly related to the use of at least one of the keyboard apparatuses by a corresponding user is displayed on the display screen by at least one of the one or more digital processors.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2013Publication date: October 24, 2013Applicant: Miselu IncInventor: Yoshinari Yoshikawa
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Publication number: 20130234857Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide information regarding device identity and connectivity among a system of music instruments or other electronic devices. Icons are displayed on a display screen. Each icon corresponds to a connector and can show a signal condition, status, state or other property of the associated connector, or of a device coupled to the connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Inventor: Yoshinari Yoshikawa
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Patent number: 8467402Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention allow users to post or publish audio information to a destination on a digital network. A particular embodiment provides a user interface for recording and uploading a short comment, remark, song segment, sound effect or any other audio portion. The comment can be sent directly to another user's device or can be published or uploaded to a network site, web page, user group or other location. A user interface allows organizing, reviewing, editing, tagging, transferring and other types of processing or manipulation in association with the audio portion to be transferred, or which has been received.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2009Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Assignee: Miselu, Inc.Inventors: Yoshinari Yoshikawa, Kaoru Zeren, Justin Mayer, Toshiaki Takada, Noriyuki Okada
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Publication number: 20130068085Abstract: Disclosed is a musical instrument with networking capability and application-driven features for expanding mobility and sharing of creations made using the instrument. In one embodiment, a musical instrument with networking capability, can include: a musical keyboard having a plurality of first keys and a plurality of second keys in a pattern that is repeatable at an octave, where the first keys are shorter and raised relative to the second keys; a touchscreen attached to the musical keyboard, where the touchscreen is movable between a flattened position and a collapsed position that is over the musical keyboard; a device connection interface configured to support a plurality of external connections; and a controller coupled to the musical keyboard, the touchscreen, and the device connection interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2011Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: MISELU, INC.Inventor: Yoshinari Yoshikawa
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Publication number: 20100061197Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention allow users to post or publish audio information to a destination on a digital network. A particular embodiment provides a user interface for recording and uploading a short comment, remark, song segment, sound effect or any other audio portion. The comment can be sent directly to another user's device or can be published or uploaded to a network site, web page, user group or other location. A user interface allows organizing, reviewing, editing, tagging, transferring and other types of processing or manipulation in association with the audio portion to be transferred, or which has been received.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2009Publication date: March 11, 2010Applicant: MISELU, INC.Inventors: Yoshinari Yoshikawa, Kaoru Zeren, Justin Mayer, Toshiaki Takada, Noriyuki Okada