Patent ID: 8153880
Filing Date: 2012-04-10
Classification: A63B,G10H

Abstract:
1. A portable performance apparatus for use by a user during fitness exercise, the apparatus comprising: a storage unit adapted to store a plurality of audio data; a setting unit adapted to set a target tempo; a search unit adapted to, from among the plurality of audio data stored in said storage unit, search for intended audio data having a tempo falling within a predetermined range including the target tempo set by said setting unit; a selection unit adapted to, if the intended audio data has been searched by said search unit, select the intended audio data, and adapted to, if the intended audio data has not been searched, produce all new MIDI data having a tempo corresponding to the set target tempo and select the produced MIDI data; and a reproduction unit adapted to reproduce the audio data or the MIDI data selected by said selection unit; wherein said setting unit, said search unit, said selection unit and said reproduction unit are adapted to be operated during the user's fitness exercise.