Automated stringed instrument player

Details Automated stringed instrument player Automated stringed instrument player

2007-10-23

2007-10-23

Fletcher, Marlon (Department: 2837)

Music

Instruments

Electrical musical tone generation

C084S008000, C084S727000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11054810

ABSTRACT:
An automated player for stringed instruments having a plucking mechanism and a fretting mechanism. The plucking mechanism includes a string contacting portion rotationally mounted relative to a corresponding instrument string with a rotational axis substantially perpendicular to the string, a first drive member for creating relative motion between the string and the string contacting portion. The fretting mechanism includes a carriage in depressive contact with the instrument string and a second drive member selectively positioning the carriage creating relative movement between the carriage and the string. The plucking mechanism and the fretting mechanism are attached to a frame which is attached to the instrument. The player includes an electronic control circuit that controls operation of the plucking and fretting mechanisms.

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patent: 6723904 (2004-04-01), Dolan et al.
patent: 7015390 (2006-03-01), Rogers

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