US4532849A
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Signal shape controller
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-12-15
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Granted: 1985-08-06
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Expires: 2003-12-15
Abstract
Abstract An electronic signal X can have its envelope shaped by an electronic control signal Y. For music purposes, signal X can be an electronically generated note and control signal Y can be derived from the musician's voice. The signal shape controller exponentially modifies the control signal Y and multiplies signal X by the exponentially modified control signal Y to form an output signal having an envelope shape XY n . The exponent n has at least one value less than 1 applied to larger values of control signal Y and at least one value greater than 1 applied to lower levels of control signal Y. The controller also preferably includes an attack enhancement circuit to emphasize an attack portion of a control signal and a variable time integrator circuit that integrates the control signal over a short time interval when it is changing rapidly and over a longer time interval when it is changing slowly.
Inventors
- 👤 Dennis M. Drew
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 18:05
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10H; G10H1/00; G10H1/02; G10H1/04; G10H1/053; G10H1/057
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 28
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A signal envelope shaper comprising: a. means for producing an electronic signal X to be shaped; b. means for producing an electronic control signal Y for controlling the shape of signal X; c. means for exponentially modifying said control signal Y and for multiplying said signal X by said exponentially modified control signal Y to form an output signal having the envelope shape XY n ; d. means for providing exponent n with at least one value less than 1 and at least one value greater than 1; and e. means for selecting a value of said exponent n in response to a state of said control signal Y so that said exponent n has different values in different regions of the envelope of said output signal XY n .
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
A signal envelope shaper comprising: a. means for producing an electronic signal X to be shaped; b. means for producing an electronic control signal Y for controlling the shape of signal X; c. means for exponentially modifying said control signal Y and for multiplying said signal X by said exponentially modified control signal Y to form an output signal having the envelope shape XY n ; d. means for providing exponent n with at least one value less than 1 and at least one value greater than 1; and e. means for selecting a value of said exponent n in response to a state of said control signal Y so that said exponent n has different values in different regions of the envelope of said output signal XY n .
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
The signal shaper of claim 1 including a variable time interval integrator arranged for integrating said control signal Y over a shorter time interval during a large rate of change in control signal Y and over a longer time interval during a smaller rate of change in control signal Y.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The signal shaper of claim 1 including a transducer arranged for producing said control signal Y from an input.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
54 words
The signal shaper of claim 3 including a level detector and a variable time interval integrator arranged for integrating said control signal Y over a shorter time interval during a large rate of change in control signal Y and over a longer time interval during a smaller rate of change in control signal Y.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
56 words
The signal shaper of claim 1 wherein said selecting means includes a state detector responsive to the level of said control signal Y for selecting an exponent n value larger than 1 for lower levels of control signal Y and for selecting an exponent n value less than 1 for higher levels of control signal Y.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
54 words
The signal shaper of claim 5 including a level detector and a variable time interval integrator arranged for integrating said control signal Y over a shorter time interval during a large rate of change in control signal Y and over a longer time interval during a smaller rate of change in control signal Y.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The signal shaper of claim 6 including a transducer and an amplifier arranged for producing said control signal Y from an input signal.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
The signal shaper of claim 6 including means for providing said state detector with an external input arranged for varying the time range for said integrator to change the response of said output signal to said control signal.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
The signal shaper of claim 8 wherein said external input includes a sustain pedal arranged for lengthening the said time range for said integrator.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
The signal shaper of claim 6 including means for selectively combining a plurality of signals to produce said control signal Y.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
The signal shaper of claim 6 including means for producing a plurality of said electronic X signals each being shaped by said control signal Y.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
24 words
The signal shaper of claim 6 including an external output and means for providing said exponentially modified control signal Y to said external output.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
38 words
The signal shaper of claim 6 including means for producing an attack enhancement pulse, and means for adding said attack enhancement pulse to said exponentially modified control signal Y during an attack portion of said control signal Y.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
26 words
The signal shaper of claim 6 including means for producing an attack enhancement pulse, and means for providing said attack enhancement pulse to an external output.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
88 words
The signal shaper of claim 1 wherein said selecting means includes a state detector arranged for variably selecting larger values of said exponent n in response to rate of change of an attack portion of said control signal Y, and wherein said state detector is otherwise responsive to the level of said control signal Y for selecting an exponent n value larger than 1 for lower levels of control signal Y and for selecting an exponent n value less than 1 for higher levels of control signal Y.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
52 words
The signal shaper of claim 15 wherein said state detector includes a level detector and a variable time interval integrator arranged for integrating said control signal Y over a shorter time interval during rapid change in control signal Y and over a longer time interval during slower change in control signal Y.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
23 words
The signal shaper of claim 16 including a transducer and an amplifier arranged for deriving said control signal Y from an input signal.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
38 words
The signal shaper of claim 16 including means for providing said state detector with an external input arranged for varying the time range for said integrator to change the response of said output signal to said control signal.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
24 words
The signal shaper of claim 16 including an external output and means for providing said exponentially modified control signal Y to said external output.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
21 words
The signal shaper of claim 16 including means for selectively combining a plurality of signals to produce said control signal Y.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
25 words
The signal shaper of claim 16 including means for producing a plurality of said electronic X signals each being shaped by said control signal Y.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
27 words
The signal shaper of claim 1 wherein said means for producing said control signal Y includes means for deriving said control signal Y from said signal X.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
35 words
The signal shaper of claim 22 including means for multiplying controlled signal X by a factor (a) to form said control signal Y, said factor (a) ranging in value from more than 0 to 1.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
56 words
The signal shaper of claim 23 wherein said selecting means includes a state detector responsive to the level of said control signal Y for selecting an exponent n value larger than 1 for lower levels of control signal Y and for selecting an exponent n value less than 1 for higher levels of control signal Y.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
50 words
The signal shaper of claim 24 including a variable time interval integrator arranged for integrating said control signal Y over a shorter time interval during a large rate of change in control signal Y and over a longer time interval during a smaller rate of change in control signal Y.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
32 words
The signal shaper of claim 24 wherein a transducer receiving an acoustic signal produces said controlled signal X so that said XY n output signal rejects acoustic noise ambient to said transducer.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
50 words
The signal shaper of claim 26 including a variable time interval integrator arranged for integrating said control signal Y over a shorter time interval during a large rate of change in control signal Y and over a longer time interval during a smaller rate of change in control signal Y.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-08-05 | 1989-02-04 | 1989-08-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-08-05 | 1993-02-04 | 1993-08-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-08-05 | 1997-02-04 | 1997-08-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |