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Holonic rhythm generator for generating a rhythmic vibration state described by a nonlinear vibration equation
Assignee: Panasonic Holdings Corp
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Filing: 1996-04-08
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Granted: 1998-04-07
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Expires: 2016-04-08
Abstract
Abstract To present a holonic rhythm generator capable of generating rhythm following free changes by transmitting the intent of tempo change from the action of man to rhythm generator in real time, or, to the contrary, guiding the action rhythm of man gradually by the rhythm generator. To achieve the object, the device has a rhythm generator having such constitution described by a nonlinear vibration equation which is a van der Pol's formula a constant portion of which is replaced by a cubic expression, and a fixed rhythm generator and action rhythm detector for generating an input signal of the rhythm generator, in which a specific relation is given between the fixed rhythm generator and action rhythm detector.
Inventors
- 👤 Akira Fukumoto
- 👤 Takahiro Yamada
- 👤 Hiroyoshi Komobuchi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 13:12
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10H; G10H1/00; G10H1/36; G10H1/40; G10H1/02; G10H1/06; G10H1/16; G10H1/32; G10H1/34; G10H1/344; G10H1/348; G10H2210/00; G10H2210/031; G10H2210/076; G10H2210/375; G10H2210/385
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 28
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
A holonic rhythm generator comprising: a fixed rhythm setting unit for generating a fixed rhythm signal, an action rhythm detector for generating an action rhythm signal a signal synthesizer for receiving the fixed rhythm signal from the fixed rhythm setting unit and the action rhythm signal from the action rhythm detector and generating a synthesized signal, and a rhythm generator for receiving the synthesized signal from the signal synthesizer and generating a rhythmic vibration state described by a nonlinear vibration equation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
81 words
A holonic rhythm generator comprising: a fixed rhythm setting unit for generating a fixed rhythm signal, an action rhythm detector for generating an action rhythm signal a signal synthesizer for receiving the fixed rhythm signal from the fixed rhythm setting unit and the action rhythm signal from the action rhythm detector and generating a synthesized signal, and a rhythm generator for receiving the synthesized signal from the signal synthesizer and generating a rhythmic vibration state described by a nonlinear vibration equation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The holonic rhythm generator of claim 1, wherein the nonlinear vibration equation is a van der Pol's formula, a constant portion of which is replaced by a cubic expression.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The holonic rhythm generator of claim 1, further comprising a judging unit for receiving the rhythmic vibration state of the rhythm generator and transforming the rhythmic vibration state into binary form.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
167 words
A holonic rhythm generator comprising: a first fixed rhythm setting unit for generating a first fixed rhythm signal, an action rhythm detector for generating an action rhythm signal, a first signal synthesizer for receiving the first fixed rhythm signal from the first fixed rhythm setting unit and the action rhythm signal from the action rhythm detector and generating a first synthesized signal, a first rhythm generator for receiving the first synthesized signal from the first signal synthesizer and generating a first rhythmic vibration state described by a nonlinear vibration equation, a second fixed rhythm settling unit for generating a second fixed rhythm signal, a second signal synthesizer for receiving the second fixed rhythm signal from the second fixed rhythm setting unit and the first rhythmic vibration state from the first rhythm generator and generating a second synthesized signal, and a second rhythm generator for receiving the second synthesized signal from the second signal synthesizer and generating a second rhythmic vibration state described by the nonlinear vibration equation.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
167 words
A holonic rhythm generator comprising: a first fixed rhythm setting unit for generating a first fixed rhythm signal, an action rhythm detector for generating an action rhythm signal, a first signal synthesizer for receiving the first fixed rhythm signal from the first fixed rhythm setting unit and the action rhythm signal from the action rhythm detector and generating a first synthesized signal, a first rhythm generator for receiving the first synthesized signal from the first signal synthesizer and generating a first rhythmic vibration state described by a nonlinear vibration equation, a second fixed rhythm settling unit for generating a second fixed rhythm signal, a second signal synthesizer for receiving the second fixed rhythm signal from the second fixed rhythm setting unit and the first rhythmic vibration state from the first rhythm generator and generating a second synthesized signal, and a second rhythm generator for receiving the second synthesized signal from the second signal synthesizer and generating a second rhythmic vibration state described by the nonlinear vibration equation.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The holonic rhythm generator of claim 4, wherein the nonlinear vibration equation is a van der Pol's formula, a constant portion of which is replaced by a cubic expression.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The holonic rhythm generator of claim 4, further comprising a judging unit for receiving the first rhythmic vibration state into binary form.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
77 words
A holonic rhythm generator comprising: an action rhythm detector comprising an angular velocity detector for detecting an angular velocity of a motion of an object and generating a signal responsive to the angular velocity, and a rhythm generator for receiving the signal from the action rhythm detector and generating a rhythmic vibration state described by a nonlinear vibration equation which is a van der Pol's formula, a constant portion of which is replaced by a cubic expression.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
77 words
A holonic rhythm generator comprising: an action rhythm detector comprising an angular velocity detector for detecting an angular velocity of a motion of an object and generating a signal responsive to the angular velocity, and a rhythm generator for receiving the signal from the action rhythm detector and generating a rhythmic vibration state described by a nonlinear vibration equation which is a van der Pol's formula, a constant portion of which is replaced by a cubic expression.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
74 words
A holonic rhythm generator comprising: an action rhythm detector comprising a distance detector for detecting a distance of a motion of an object and generating a signal responsive to the distance, and a rhythm generator for receiving the signal from the action rhythm detector and generating a rhythmic vibration state described by a nonlinear vibration equation which is a van der Pol's formula, a constant portion of which is replaced by a cubic expression.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
74 words
A holonic rhythm generator comprising: an action rhythm detector comprising a distance detector for detecting a distance of a motion of an object and generating a signal responsive to the distance, and a rhythm generator for receiving the signal from the action rhythm detector and generating a rhythmic vibration state described by a nonlinear vibration equation which is a van der Pol's formula, a constant portion of which is replaced by a cubic expression.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
77 words
A holonic rhythm generator comprising: an action rhythm detector comprising a motion trajectory detector for detecting a trajectory of a motion an object and generating a signal responsive to the trajectory of the motion, and a rhythm generator for receiving the signal from the action rhythm detector and generating a rhythmic vibration state described by a nonlinear vibration equation which is a van der Pol's formula, a constant portion of which is replaced by a cubic expression.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
77 words
A holonic rhythm generator comprising: an action rhythm detector comprising a motion trajectory detector for detecting a trajectory of a motion an object and generating a signal responsive to the trajectory of the motion, and a rhythm generator for receiving the signal from the action rhythm detector and generating a rhythmic vibration state described by a nonlinear vibration equation which is a van der Pol's formula, a constant portion of which is replaced by a cubic expression.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
73 words
A holonic rhythm generator comprising: an action rhythm detector comprising a distance detector for detecting sound generated from a motion of an object and generating a signal responsive to the sound, and a rhythm generator for receiving the signal from the action rhythm detector and generating a rhythmic vibration state described by nonlinear vibration equation which is a van der Pol's formula, a constant portion of which is replaced by a cubic expression.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
73 words
A holonic rhythm generator comprising: an action rhythm detector comprising a distance detector for detecting sound generated from a motion of an object and generating a signal responsive to the sound, and a rhythm generator for receiving the signal from the action rhythm detector and generating a rhythmic vibration state described by nonlinear vibration equation which is a van der Pol's formula, a constant portion of which is replaced by a cubic expression.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
75 words
A holonic rhythm generator comprising: a fixed rhythm setting unit and an action rhythm detector for generating an input, and a rhythm generator for receiving the input signal and generating a rhythmic vibration state described by a nonlinear vibration equation which is a van der Pol's formula, a constant portion of which is replaced by a cubic expression, wherein a specific relation is given between the fixed rhythm setting unit and the action rhythm detector.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
75 words
A holonic rhythm generator comprising: a fixed rhythm setting unit and an action rhythm detector for generating an input, and a rhythm generator for receiving the input signal and generating a rhythmic vibration state described by a nonlinear vibration equation which is a van der Pol's formula, a constant portion of which is replaced by a cubic expression, wherein a specific relation is given between the fixed rhythm setting unit and the action rhythm detector.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
139 words
A holonic rhythm generator comprising: a first fixed rhythm setting unit and an action rhythm detector for generating a first input signal, a first rhythm generator for receiving the first input signal and generating a first rhythmic vibration described by a nonlinear vibration equation which is a van der Pol's formula, a constant portion of which is replaced by a cubic expression, a second fixed rhythm setting unit for generating a second input signal, and a second generator for receiving the second input signal and generating a second rhythmic vibration state described by a nonlinear vibration equation which is a van der Pol's formula, a constant portion of which is replaced by a cubic expression, wherein a specific relation is given among the first fixed rhythm setting unit, the second fixed rhythm setting unit, and the action rhythm detector.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
139 words
A holonic rhythm generator comprising: a first fixed rhythm setting unit and an action rhythm detector for generating a first input signal, a first rhythm generator for receiving the first input signal and generating a first rhythmic vibration described by a nonlinear vibration equation which is a van der Pol's formula, a constant portion of which is replaced by a cubic expression, a second fixed rhythm setting unit for generating a second input signal, and a second generator for receiving the second input signal and generating a second rhythmic vibration state described by a nonlinear vibration equation which is a van der Pol's formula, a constant portion of which is replaced by a cubic expression, wherein a specific relation is given among the first fixed rhythm setting unit, the second fixed rhythm setting unit, and the action rhythm detector.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
86 words
A holonic generating comprising: n rhythm generators for generating n rhythmic vibration states, each described by a nonlinear vibration equation, n being a natural number greater than or equal to 3, n fixed rhythm setting units for providing a respective signal to each one of the n rhythm generators, and n action rhythm detectors for providing a respective signal to each one of the n rhythm generators, wherein a specific relation is given among the n action rhythm detectors and the n fixed rhythm setting units.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
86 words
A holonic generating comprising: n rhythm generators for generating n rhythmic vibration states, each described by a nonlinear vibration equation, n being a natural number greater than or equal to 3, n fixed rhythm setting units for providing a respective signal to each one of the n rhythm generators, and n action rhythm detectors for providing a respective signal to each one of the n rhythm generators, wherein a specific relation is given among the n action rhythm detectors and the n fixed rhythm setting units.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
28 words
The holonic rhythm generator of claim 13, wherein the nonlinear vibration is a van der Pol's formula, a constant portion of which is replaced by a cubic expression.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
34 words
The holonic rhythm generator of claim 13, further comprising n judging units for receiving the n rhythmic vibration states of the n rhythm generators and transforming the n rhythmic vibration states into binary form.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
87 words
A holonic rhythm generator comprising: a fixed rhythm setting unit for generating a fixed rhythm signal, an action rhythm detector for generating an action rhythm signal a signal synthesizer for receiving the fixed rhythm signal from the fixed rhythm setting unit and the action rhythm signal from the action rhythm detector and generating a synthesized signal, and a rhythm generator for receiving the synthesized signal from the signal synthesizer and generating a rhythmic vibration state described by a section line type approximation of a nonlinear vibration equation.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
87 words
A holonic rhythm generator comprising: a fixed rhythm setting unit for generating a fixed rhythm signal, an action rhythm detector for generating an action rhythm signal a signal synthesizer for receiving the fixed rhythm signal from the fixed rhythm setting unit and the action rhythm signal from the action rhythm detector and generating a synthesized signal, and a rhythm generator for receiving the synthesized signal from the signal synthesizer and generating a rhythmic vibration state described by a section line type approximation of a nonlinear vibration equation.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
29 words
The holonic rhythm generator of claim 16, wherein the nonlinear vibration equation is a van der Pol's formula, a constant portion of which is replaced by a cubic expression.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
31 words
The holonic rhythm generator of claim 16, further comprising a judging unit for receiving the rhythmic vibration state of the rhythm generator and transforming the rhythmic vibration state into binary form.
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