Patent ID: 9024165
Filing Date: 2015-05-05
Classification: G10H

Abstract:
1. An electronic keyboard instrument comprising: a controller for enabling activation of electronic signals having one or more of audible, visible, amplifiable or recordable characteristics; a power source for operating the controller; a first keyboard having a first selected length and oriented in a first direction such that (i) audible notes of music from at least one internal sound module or at least one external sound module, or audible notes of music from at least one internal sound module and at least one external sound module, (ii) recordable data to be enhanced or modified by an external sequencer or program controlled apparatus, (iii) photoelectric signals, and (iv) processes or mechanisms, triggered or controlled by external signals or data, for controlling machines, video playback or lighting, may be generated or activated using a first hand of a user; a second keyboard having a second selected length, the second keyboard being generally coextensive with and oriented generally opposite to the first such that (i) audible notes of music from at least one internal sound module or at least one external sound module, or audible notes of music from at least one internal sound module and at least one external sound module, (ii) recordable data to be enhanced or modified by an external sequencer or program controlled apparatus, (iii) photoelectric signals, and (iv) processes or mechanisms, triggered or controlled by external signals or data, for controlling machines, video playback or lighting, may be generated or activated using a second hand of the user; each of the first and second keyboards being characterized by keys of continuously varying length, the keys being substantially longer at the respective keyboard ends and substantially shorter at the respective keyboard center so as to define an arcuate shape and, thereby, enhance user operation; an interface for connecting the controller to at least one external device having sound module, or sequencing and signal enhancement functions, or sound module, and sequencing and signal enhancement functions; a plurality of peripheral devices associated with the controller for interactive control and manipulation of the signals; and a support strap mounted to the instrument for variable suspension of the first and second keyboards from the user's body during instrument operation.