Patent ID: 8163991
Filing Date: 2012-04-24
Classification: G04F

Abstract:
1. A headphone metronome system comprising: a processor; a computer readable storage medium accessible by the processor and storing signals representing at least one metronome in a data structure; and at least one speaker receiving signals under control of the processor for converting the signals into an audible display; wherein the processor receives user input representing a desired tempo and in response causes the speaker to play sound a representation of which is stored in the data structure at the desired tempo, wherein the processor presents a type selection user interface (UI) on the display allowing the user to select a default metronome sounds and to select a personalized metronome, wherein in response to a user selecting to play the metronome the processor presents on the display a tempo UI to establish the tempo at which the metronome is played, wherein the tempo UI includes an arcuate symbol along which a user can move a finger to increase and decrease the tempo.