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US 6,835,887 B2Granted
Methods and apparatus for providing an interactive musical game
OwnerJohn R. Deveckainventor
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An interactive electronic drum system and training techniques suitable for use in a coin-operated environment such as an arcade are described. Electronic drum pads, audio speakers, a visual display, training lights and an overall control system are combined to simulate the excitement of a live drum or inactive musical jam session for a user. Positive feedback and, as necessary, instructive aid are provided to make the experience a positive one for both the novice and the expert player. Learning and playing a musical instrument becomes an intuitive, exciting experience and not a boring chore to be endured. Players can simulate the experience of playing in a rock band before a live and appreciative audience. In short, this interactive electronic drum system makes drums and the jamming experience widely accessible to the public.
A musical home video game for use in conjunction with a video display for displaying video images related to the musical home video game, the musical home video game comprising:
A method of operating an interactive musical home video game, the method comprising:
A storage medium storing processor-implementable instructions for controlling a processor to carry out a musical home video game comprising:
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.