Outdoor musical instruments having smartphone-interactive features and smartphone stand
AssigneePlaycore Wisconsin, Inc.
InventorsLuke Hayworth, Matthew Duff, Lindsay Hill, Kelly Ellington, Richard Cooke
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Abstract
An outdoor musical instrument, such as may be installed in a playground or other public outdoor recreational area, includes a machine-readable code. The code is readable by a mobile computing device, such as a smartphone or tablet, and, when read, furnishes the device with one or more interactive functions relating to the musical instrument and that provide enhanced play opportunities. The musical instrument may also include a stand configured for a user to place the device after reading the code in order to utilize the interactive functions while playing the instrument.
Claims20
A musical instrument configured for use in an outdoor environment, comprising:
- a plurality of tone-producing elements, each of which is configured to produce a note having a defined pitch when actuated by a user;
- a frame, each of the plurality of tone-producing elements being mounted to the frame;
- one or more support posts configured to support the frame at an elevated position relative to a ground surface;
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- a machine-readable code, wherein the machine-readable code is configured to be read by a mobile computing device and, when read, to furnish the mobile computing device with one or more interactive functions relating to the musical instrument.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.