Patent ID: 9053692
Filing Date: 2015-06-09
Classification: G10H

Abstract:
1. A musical instrument comprising: a. a plurality of micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) pressure sensors, configured to translate an air pressure to an electrical voltage; b. a mouthpiece, having a plurality of air passages and vent holes, configured to channel air to the pressure sensors; c. a digital to analog converter, configured to measure an electrical output of the pressure sensors; d. a user interface, configured to allow a user to control the instrument; e. a microprocessor, configured to read an electronic signal from the pressure sensors; f. a software program, configured to direct the microprocessor to perform a specific operation; g. an on-board sound-synthesis system, configured to convert the electronic signal from the pressure sensors to sounds of a variety of instruments; h. a battery, configured to provide power to the instrument; i. a charging system, configured to charge the battery; and j. a drip tray beneath the mouthpiece, configured to retain moisture escaping from the plurality of vent holes.