Patent Document

[0001]    The present invention is referred to a mobile communication device, with musical instruments functionalities, practical to the user, fastened or not to the body, or in different situations. It is classified under the “electronics” sector. 
         [0002]    The Patent Application P10500339-3 of 02.02.2005 of the same applicant and whose inner priority are herein claimed, describe a mobile communication device with instrumental functions, which are now added of some more technical innovations, which do not change the inventive concept. 
       DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ART 
       [0003]    The technical evolution and the industrial expansion changed the routine of people, resulting in less time for family and recreation time, apart the increasing stress. The active population&#39;s longs to have pleasurable moments, in suitable places, such as: open country, beach, ranch, etc. It is inevitable to remain, during the week, in chaotic environments, unpleasant and most part of the time inside a vehicle. Unfortunately, most people who work don&#39;t have time to leave the everyday surroundings, not even for a moment of recreation and pleasure. 
         [0004]    The telecommunications technology advanced significantly in the last years, allowing people from different status to have access to a mobile electronic device, like a cellular kind. The large absorption of devices and services make the price reduce more and more. A group of these devices comprise apparatus to make them even more useful and innovating, making good quality use of its functions, such as short text messages, calendar, schedule, etc. They can also entertain the user, by means of games, songs, diverse sounds and other applications. Although the evolution of resources and games are expanding, the devices can be useful into other activities. Therefore, the present invention incline to provide the user a mobile communication device with instrumental and sounds resources, with the purpose to function as an occupational therapy, providing satisfying and entertaining instants, on idle moments that the user has throughout the day. 
         [0005]    As a result, the idea of the present invention is to conciliate a musical instrument to the mobile communication device which people carry during the day. Consequently, the user can fasten the device to his body and play his favorite instrument, with the purpose of creating musical instruments sounds (percussion, keyboards, string or blow) or make an instrumental accompaniment of the song, from the own communication device, listening to sounds through phones, on the device itself or in other audio apparatus. The motivation to keep on using these instrumental resources emerge on the evaluation of the user&#39;s performance on the act of playing, the best possible way, the musical instrument of this device, which evaluates the instrumental accompaniment of a song, or else, the composition of a melody or song. 
       INVENTION OBJECTS 
       [0006]    Is an object of the present invention provide a mobile communication device, whose primarily purpose is to make phone calls, with a musical instrument (percussion, keyboards, string, or blow), able to produce musical instruments sounds, whether percussion, keyboards, string, or blow, as well as produce sound and/or musical effects in a song being played by this device, which also evaluates the user&#39;s activity performance to accompany the song or producing a melody, a sound or even a song. Through the device of this invention, it is expected that the described functionalities will act as an occupational therapy, providing satisfying moments, resulting in physical and mental health to the user and less space to harmful thoughts. 
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
       [0007]    The object of the present invention consists basically of an adapter  5 , a remote sensor  4  and a mobile communication device  1  that can have a physical musical instrument attached (percussion, keyboards, string or blow), which is able to function as a mobile phone, providing a musical instrument and sound, musicals, instrumentals resources and evaluate the user&#39;s performance, giving the equipment multiple functionalities and, among these, serve as a device able to function as a pleasant, satisfying and entertaining occupational therapy, resulting in several benefits to the user&#39;s physical and mental health. 
         [0008]    The first and preferred embodiment of the electronic device of the present invention comprises an adapter  5 , 56 , 63 , 68  and a mobile communication device with an instrumental interface  20 , 150 , 200 , 220 , 335  presented in four modalities  150 , 200 , 220 , 335  which include all the available functionalities of the device of the present invention. This device primarily functions as a mobile phone compatible with a cellular network and/or Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity), due to comprising electronic and computer resources to execute this function. At least one sensor  48 , 40  is set on the physical musical instrument, resulting in analog or digital electric signals, which are processed and interpreted, creating musical instruments sounds (percussion, keyboards, string or blow), which can be different from the type of the physical musical instrument, that is, whether the musical instrument is a piano, the produced sounds can be compatible with a drum or guitar, harp, etc. 
         [0009]    The second embodiment of the device object of the present invention is composed of the first modality of the mobile communication device  55 , 111 , by a remote sensor  4  and the adapter  5 , 56 , 63 , 68 . 
         [0010]    There are five modalities to the remote sensor  160 , 210 ,  257 , 392 , 412 ; each one intends to embody an existing physical musical instrument (percussion, keyboards, string or blow). The purpose of the remote sensor  4  is to send digitalized commands to the mobile communication device  1 , concerning the user&#39;s action of playing the instrument. This act of touching the instrument stimulates the sensors  48 , 40 , adequately set on the physical instrument, which produce analog or digital electric signals, which are processed and converted into commands. 
         [0011]    The mobile communication device of the second embodiment  55 , 111  does not present an associated musical instrument, however it is able to receive digitalized commands, originated from the remote sensor  4 , interpret and produce digitalized sounds corresponding to these commands. This device also acts as a mobile phone compatible with a cellular network and/or Wi-Fi, given that there are electronic and computer resources to execute this function. The type of physical instrument and remote sensor  4  commands, in every modality, are detected automatically by the mobile communication device  1 . 
         [0012]    Considering the first and second embodiments, their common characteristics will be approached. The activity performance of the user on playing the instrument, accompanying a song, creating melodies, sounds or even a song, can be evaluated through established parameters, such as: intensity, synchronism/rhythm, tone, timbre, musical note, selected instrument and musical style. The mobile communication device  1  is able to play a song, produce instrumental sounds, mix two or more sounds, modify and/or edit a song, while the individual sound, mixed or the resulting sound can be heard on wired or wireless earphones  2 , stored in the internal Flash memory  36 , sent to a computer  3  and/or home, automotive or portable sound system  6 . As a result, the user can be inside a motor vehicle and listen to the resulting sounds on the loudspeakers of the vehicle. The sounds, melodies or songs produced by the user can be recorded, stored inside and be sent through audio-message or musical message, another Innovating resource of this invention. 
         [0013]    Another innovating characteristic is that the user can make use of his skills to produce sounds, such as whistles, finger cracks, clapped hands, vocal sounds emitted by the lips, tap dance or any other originated sound, with the purpose to stimulate the mobile communication device  1 , which receives these sounds through its internal microphone  34 , processing and interpreting the stimulus in order to produce musical instrument sounds, be it a percussion, keyboards, string or blow instrument. Based on that, diverse parameters of the produced sounds are considered, such as intensity, tone, timbre, acoustic signal shape, frequency, duration time, sounded vocal and its type, harmonic frequencies and/or other important parameters to define the production of an instrument sound. 
         [0014]    Through an adjustable elastic belt  151 , Velcro® straps or adhesive portions  153 , 152 , which are presented in all modalities of the communication devices and remote sensors, it is possible to fasten the devices onto the user&#39;s body. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0015]    The present invention will be described based on the following depicted drawings and diagrams. The figures show: 
           [0016]    FIG.  1 —is a functional block diagram which comprises the elements that interact with the mobile communication device  1 ; 
           [0017]    FIG.  2 —is a block diagram that illustrates some possible configurations of use of the mobile communication device  1  and remote sensor  4 , both devices being objects of the present invention; 
           [0018]    FIG.  3 —is a detailed block diagram of the mobile communication device  20 , referred to the first preferred embodiment of the device object of the present intention; 
           [0019]    FIG.  4 —is a detailed block diagram of the mobile communication device  55 , in reference to the second embodiment of the device object of the present invention; 
           [0020]    FIG.  5 —is a detailed block diagram of the remote sensor  70 , in reference to the second embodiment of the device object of the present invention; 
           [0021]    FIG.  6 —is a block diagram of the remote sensor  75 , in reference to the second embodiment of the device object of the present invention; 
           [0022]    FIG.  7 —is a block diagram of the first modality of the adapter  56 , in reference to the first and second embodiments of the device object of the present invention; 
           [0023]    FIG.  8 —is a block diagram of the second modality of the adapter  63 , in reference to the first and second embodiments of the device object of the present invention; 
           [0024]    FIG.  9 —is a block diagram of the third modality of the adapter  68 , in reference to the first and second embodiments of the device object of the present invention; 
           [0025]    FIG.  10 —views of the front side  111 , left side  113 , right side  114 , lower side  116  and upper side  110  of the first modality of the mobile communication device, in reference to the second embodiment of the device object of the present invention; 
           [0026]    FIG.  11 —views of the front side  120 , back side  121  and lower side  122  of the second modality of the mobile communication device, in reference to the first embodiment of the device object of the present invention; 
           [0027]    FIG.  12 —view of the back side of the second modality of the mobile communication device  150 , which is attached to an adjustable elastic belt  151 , being objects of the present invention; 
           [0028]    FIG.  13 —is a front view of the first modality of the remote sensor  160 , which is attached on its adjustable elastic belt  151 , in reference to the second embodiment of the device object of the present invention; 
           [0029]    FIG.  14 —views of the front side  170 , right side  192  and left side  185  of the third modality of the mobile communication device, in reference to the first embodiment of the device object of the present invention; 
           [0030]    FIG.  15 —view of the back side of the third modality of the mobile communication device  200 , which is attached to the adjustable elastic belt  151 , in reference to the first embodiment of the device object of the present invention; 
           [0031]    FIG.  16 —is a front view of the second modality of the remote sensor  210 , which is fixed to the adjustable elastic belt  151 , in reference to the second embodiment of the device object of the present invention; 
           [0032]    FIG.  17 —is a spatial view of the fourth modality of the mobile communication device  217 , in reference to the first embodiment of the device object of the present invention; 
           [0033]    FIG.  18 —is a spatial view of the fourth modality of the mobile communication device  220 , in reference to the first embodiment of the device object of the present invention; 
           [0034]    FIG.  19 —is a front view of the third modality of the remote sensor  257 , which is attached to the adjustable elastic belt  151 , in reference to the second embodiment of the device object of the present invention; 
           [0035]    FIG.  20 —views of the front side  303  and back side  310  of the fifth modality of the mobile communication device, in reference to the first embodiment of the device object of the present invention; 
           [0036]    FIG.  21 —is a back view of the fifth modality of the mobile communication device  335 , which is attached to the adjustable elastic belt  151 , in reference to the first embodiment of the device object of the present invention; 
           [0037]    FIG.  22 —is a lateral upper view of the first possible arrangement between the body of the device  350  and the adjustable elastic belt  151 . 
           [0038]    FIG.  23 —is a lateral view of the second possible arrangement between the body of the device  350  and the adjustable elastic belt  151 . 
           [0039]    FIG.  24 —lateral views of the third arrangement that illustrates one of the manners to attach the body of the mobile communication device or remote sensor  350  onto the adjustable elastic belt  151 . 
           [0040]    FIG.  25 —lateral views of the fourth arrangement which involves attachment clips in order to attach the body of the device  350  onto the adjustable elastic belt  151 . 
           [0041]    FIG.  26 —is a spatial view of the sensitive glove  360  and the sensitive semi-glove  370 , which are part of the fourth and fifth modality of the remote sensor  392 , 412 , in reference to the second embodiment of the device object of the present invention; 
           [0042]    FIG.  27 —is a spatial view of the fourth modality of the remote sensor  392 , in reference to the second embodiment of the device object of the present invention; 
           [0043]    FIG.  28 —is a spatial view of the fifth modality of the remote sensor  412 , in reference to the second embodiment of the device object of the present invention; 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
       [0044]    The detailed description of the figures will enlighten the idea of the present invention, and also will depict its details, functionalities and particularities of the elements, which comprise an electronic device object of the present invention. 
         [0045]    The block diagram of  FIG. 1  presents the electronic device of the present invention that comprises the mobile communication device  1 , remote sensor  4  and the adapter  5 , which interact with accessories elements  3 , 2 , 7 , 6 . The mobile communication device  1  is equipped with analog and digital electronic circuits, in association with the embedded software, it composes a system able to produce musical instruments sounds (percussion, keyboard, string or blow instruments), play music, add sound effects, modify parameters of the music being played, mix sounds and evaluate the user&#39;s performance and skills related to instrumental accompaniment, directly or indirectly acting in all of these functionalities. 
         [0046]    The mobile communication device  1  is able communicate with the computer  3 , in order to receive or change files, access and synchronize schedule, calendar and contacts, among other possibilities. Digitalized sounds can be sent from the mobile communication device  1  to a home, automotive or portable audio system  6 , which receives sounds, decodes and plays them. The remote sensor  4  provides a musical instrument interface to control the mobile communication device  1 , which is able to send the resulting sound to wired or wireless earphones  2 . A wireless network  7 , of cellular type or one that allows voice and/or data communication, is necessary to provide the primary functions of the mobile communication device  1 . 
         [0047]    The electronic device of the present invention is featured by two embodiments. The first embodiment consists basically of a mobile communication device with an instrumental interface  20 . This embodiment accepts the use of more than one remote sensor  4 , 4   a , 4   b  . . .  4   n  or mobile communication device with instrumental interface  1   a , 1   b , 1   c  . . .  1   n , as shown on  FIG. 2 . Therefore, additional instrumental interfaces are provided for other users that can operate together in order to perform musical accompaniment or to compose a song, because the mobile communication device provides communication with more than one remote sensor  4 , 4   a , 4   b  . . .  4   n  or mobile communication device  20 . The second embodiment comprises a mobile communication device without instrumental interface  55 , which can be achieved by the use of at least one remote sensor  4 , 4   a , 4   b  . . .  4   n . The device of this embodiment  55  can also function with the device of the first embodiment  20 , using its instrumental interface. The adapter  5 , object of the present invention, works in both embodiments and has the purpose to deliver the sound produced in the mobile communication device  1  to a sound system  6  not compatible with the communication resources of the device. 
         [0048]      FIG. 3  presents a detailed block diagram from the mobile communication device  20 , referred to the first and preferred embodiment. This device incorporates a musical instrument, that is, the user can play a musical instrument (percussion, keyboard, string or blow instruments) on the own structure of the device and listen to the resulting sound on the earphones  2  and/or into a home, automotive or portable audio system  6 . In this first embodiment, the mobile communication device  20  functions independently from the remote sensor  4 , although there is the possibility of its use as being another instrumental interface. 
         [0049]    The internal rechargeable battery and the charging management circuit  21  allow the mobile communication device  20  to function independently of external supply sources. The internal battery is associated to the supply circuit  22  that provides regulated voltages to supply the remaining circuits of the device. 
         [0050]    The touch sensors  40  are sensitive to frequency and intensity with the purpose of detecting beat/touch, by the hand and/or user&#39;s fingers, in different regions of the surface of the pad  135  or the surface of the Jog disk  206 . These sensors can be transducers of piezoelectric, capacitive, resistive, inductive, field effect type or also a pressure, strength, displacement, vibration or acceleration sensor. The touch sensors  40  distributed on the surface of the instrument provide different regions that are touch sensitive, in which the user can carry out different functionalities. With this variety of sensors, the user can, for instance, operate on many commands, produce instrument sounds and/or different musical tones, modify parameters or apply different effects, simultaneously or not, to the playing song. 
         [0051]    The resultant analog signals from the touch sensors  40  are treated by the signal conditioning circuit  41  and converted into digital words through the analog to digital converters or A/D converters  39 . These resulting words are read through the digital signal processor or DSP  26 , which obtain the intensity e time/frequency response of the impulse applied to the touch sensors  40 . If the touch sensors  40  have a digital interface, the digitalized words obtained are read directly through the DSP  26 . The sensors of the Jog disk  48  provide analog or digital signals to the DSP  26 , which carries out these signals in order to obtain the information related to the angular position, speed and acceleration applied on the Jog disk  206 . 
         [0052]    As well as processing the sensors of the mobile communication device  20 , the DSP  26  carries out voice signals, sounds, communication indicators, songs, controls communication functions, mix two or more sounds, among other functionalities. This allows the mobile communication device  1 ,  20 ,  25  to mix two or more sounds, including these possibilities: mix the sound of a song, modified or not, with musical instruments sounds and/or sound effects; mix the sound of a song, modified or not, with the sound resulting of the adapter  5 , 56 , 63 , 68  or compatible sound system  6 ; and mix musical instruments sounds or sound effects with the sound resulting of the adapter  5 , 55 , 63 , 68  or compatible sound system  6 . Two types of external memory are associated to the DSP  26 : —RAM memory  23 , which stores temporarily data and information and; —Flash memory  24 , which contains the software of the system, called firmware of the subsystem (DSP) and specific information. 
         [0053]    The user&#39;s voice on a call, for instance, is transduced by the embedded microphone  34 , which delivers signals to the amplifier  32  that turns these into digital words through the D/A (digital to analog) and A/D block converters  30 . These digital words are related to the user&#39;s voice are received and processed trough the DSP  26 . In a similar way, the voice of the other user of the call is digitally delivered from the DSP  26  to the D/A and A/D block converters  30 , being amplified by the audio amplifier  31  and heard on the phone  33 . The voice or the resulting sound can be sent to external wired or wireless earphones  2  through the phone and microphone interface  47 , which can be controlled by the DSP  26  and also by the microprocessor  45 , in order to activate or deactivate the phones/microphone, to control their volume, among other commands. This interface is also able to receive signals from an external microphone with or without wires. The interface with phone and microphone  47  is able to establish bi-directional communication with the external device, by means of radio frequency, ultrasound, infrared light or electric wires/cables and also it is able to combine two or more of these means of communication. 
         [0054]    The communication system  29  provides communication with the remote sensor  4  in order to receive and/or send commands and information. This system is also able to setup wireless communication with a computer  3 , home, automotive or portable audio systems  6 , wireless access point, internet or with any other compatible equipment. The communication system  29  is also able to send/receive analog or digital audio and/or video signals to/from any compatible device or equipment. In addition, the communication system  29  is compatible with the adapter  5 , which allows a non-compatible equipment to receive audio and/or video signals from de mobile communication system  1 , 20 , 55 . This system, which interacts and is controlled by the DSP  26 , also might send/receive digitalized commands. This communication system  29  is able to communicate in directional and bi-directional way, meaning that the communication can be achieved by radio frequency, ultrasound or infrared light, as well as an association of two or more of these means of communication. 
         [0055]    The radio frequency module  25  has a client configuration on a wireless network  7  for data and voice, which can be a cellular type. This module can be compatible with any other mobile communication device, on its whole functionality, including the AMPS (Advanced Mobile Phone System), TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access), CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access), W-CDMA (Wideband Code Division Multiple Access), GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) or 3G (Third Generation Mobile) standards, or even compatible with wireless (Wi-Fi) networks. The internal or external antenna  27  allows the reception or transmission of radio frequency through the communication mean, being compatible with the module  25 . 
         [0056]    The internal Flash memory  36  of the mobile device is used to store files or data of internal applications (games, schedule, tools, etc.), musical instrument sounds, songs, data and any files. The internal Flash memory  36  is able to be expanded through an inserted memory card. For that matter, the interface with memory card  50  is accessed and controlled by the DSP  26  as well as by the microprocessor  45 . The mobile communication device  1 , 20 , 55  can play songs, stored in the Flash memory  36  or in a memory card, related to mp3, wma, ogg, wav or any other digital format. The audio files having any kind of compression or codification are carried out through the decoder  37 . The musical instrument sounds (percussion, keyboards, string or blow) are produced by the synthesizer  38 , which performs the reading of instrument standards in files stored in the Flash memory  36  or in a memory card. Another advantage of the present device is that it is able to mix musical instrument sounds with the music sound, by means of the DSP  26 . 
         [0057]    The computer communication interface  28  allows the mobile communication device  20 , 55  to setup communication with any computer, only if the computer comprises a similar installed interface and suitable software, screening on the device as a physical interface that uses electric wires/cables. Therefore the computer communication interface  28  provides a standard and universal mean to connect any computer by means of a cable. Through this communication interface it is possible, for instance, to control a computer program in order to produce musical instrument sounds (percussion, keyboards, string or blow), from the commands sent by the mobile communication device  20 , 55 . Another possibility includes sending files from the computer  3  to the Flash memory  36  or copying files from this memory to the computer  3 , also operating as a computer data storage memory. 
         [0058]    The microprocessor  45  has several functionalities, such as: read and process keyboard  42  data, send digital information to the back display  44  and main display  35 , activate the ring  46  when necessary, support and execute applications, as well as perform the control of the entire device. The DSP  26  also functions in combination with the microprocessor  45 , receiving orders and commands, as well as exchanging information. The firmware or embedded software, which is intended to carry out determined actions by means of the microprocessor  45 , is stored in the Flash memory  36 , which can also store personal and/or specific information. 
         [0059]    The pad/Jog disk leds  49  are light emitter diodes which are distributed equally under the surface of the pad  135  or Jog disk  206 , according to the device modality, and are controlled by the microprocessor  45 . The purpose of these leds is to provide luminous indication to the user related to the action that must be taken, that is, to inform to the user about the position of the disk that must be touched, as well as the moment and intensity of the particular touch. 
         [0060]    The blocks diagram of  FIG. 4  presents the mobile communication device  55  referred to the second embodiment of the device object of the present invention. It is important to point out that this device does not have a musical instrument interface associated, being essential the use of the remote sensor  4  in order to extend the same functionalities carried out by the mobile communication device of the first embodiment  20 . In this second embodiment, the device receives, through the communication system  29 , digitalized signals related to the stimulus applied on the touch sensors  40  and on the Jog disk sensors  48  belonging to the remote sensor  4 , 70 , 75 . The blocks shown in the diagram of  FIG. 4  will not be detailed as they present the equivalent functionalities and characteristics of the ones described in diagram of the  FIG. 3 . 
         [0061]    The second modality of the remote sensor  4  is further detailed due to the block diagram of  FIG. 5 . This device comprises an internal rechargeable battery and charge managing circuit  76  which, by means of the supply circuit  77 , provides the suitable power for the remaining circuits. The touch sensors  40  are the same as the ones described for the mobile communication device of the first embodiment  20 , providing analog signals that are treated through the signal conditioners  41  and converted to digital words by the AND converters  39 . The microprocessor  81  carries out the data of the touch sensors  40  and the Jog disk sensors  48 , resulting commands and new data that are sent, by means of the communication system  82 , to the mobile communication device  55 . In case the sensors  40  have digital outputs, where the signals are treated and digitalized, these sensors might send the resulting data directly to the microprocessor  45 . 
         [0062]    The communication system  82  is identical and compatible with the system of the mobile communication device  29 , allowing data transfer in a bi-directional way (two-way) and in the same communication mean defined for the communication system  29 . This system sends the commands and controls performed by used to the mobile communication device  20 , 55 , and receives various information from this system, such as: type of the selected instrument, name of the song, command to light up the leds  72 , evaluation response, among other useful information to the user. The microprocessor  81  also reads and carries out the keyboard  79  data and commands the display  80 , which also function as an extension of the main display of the mobile communication device  35 . The Flash memory  78 , associated to the microprocessor  81 , stores the firmware that controls the entire device, as well as stores data, applications, routines, etc. 
         [0063]      FIG. 6  presents the block diagram of the first modality of the remote sensor  75 . The blocks and the function of this modality are similar to the second modality already described, except for the fact that the Jog disk sensors  48  are not present anymore and that the leds  74  and touch sensors  40  are now directly related to the first modality of the remote sensor  75 . This diagram is also applicable to describe the third  275 , fourth  392  and fifth modality  412  of the remote sensor  4 . 
         [0064]      FIG. 7  presents a block diagram of the first modality of the adapter  56 , which can act on the mobile communication device of the first and second embodiment  20 , 55 . An external power supply connected to the adapter  56  delivers energy to the supply circuit  57 , which provides regulated voltages to the remaining circuits. This communication system  58  is identical and compatible with the communication system of the device  29 , establishing communication allowing digital data in a bi-directional way between these equipments. 
         [0065]    The resulting sound of the mobile communication device  20 , 55  is sent to the adapter  56 , which decodes the received data, by means of the microprocessor  59 . The processed data passes through the D/A converters and active filters  60 , recomposing the analog signal related to the resultant sound. This signal is adjusted in amplitude through the volume control circuit  61 , controlled by the microprocessor  59 . Therefore, the amplitude adjusted signal is available into standard audio channels in order to enter any audio and/or video equipment. The digital audio interface  62  is compatible with any audio and/or video equipment, besides being another digitalized audio output, it can also act as a digital audio input that is able to send the input is audio to the mobile communication device  20 , 55 . 
         [0066]      FIG. 8  shows the block diagram of the second modality of the adapter  63 , acting on the mobile communication device of the first and second embodiment  20 , 55 . This adapter is identical to the adapter of the first modality  56 , except for including audio power amplifiers  64  in order to drive the loudspeakers  69 . 
         [0067]    The adapter  63  can be used to provide sounds or videos, created or played on the mobile communication device  20 , 55 , to a equipment that is not compatible with the communication system  29 . This adapter can be installed on the automotive audio system, connected in audio inputs, that is able to drive the vehicle&#39;s loudspeakers. Another option is to use the second modality adapter  63  to directly drive, for instance, the loudspeakers of an automobile. An audio and/or video signal of an equipment, in which the adapter  56 , 63 , 68  is connected, can also be sent to the mobile communication device  20 , 55 . 
         [0068]    The block diagram of the third modality of the adapter  68 , which is also able to act on the mobile communication device of the first and second embodiment  20 , 55 , is shown on  FIG. 9 . This adapter incorporates the circuits and functionalities of the first modality of the adapter  56 , including means to provide an analog or digital video signal. To this purpose, the mobile communication device  20 , 55  sends data and/or commands, in reference to characters, points, figures, images or photos to the adapter  68 , by means of the communication system  58 . These data and/or commands are decode and pre-processed by the microprocessor  59 , which sends the resulting data to the digital video processor  66 . This processor is responsible for the image formation, sending it to video digital interface  67  and/or to the analog video interface  65 , which respectively provide digital and analog video signals. These video signals that leave the adapter  68  are compatible with the existing video standards, providing images for a TV or projector. 
         [0069]    The mobile communication device of both embodiments  20 , 55  is able to evaluate the user&#39;s performance in the accompaniment of a song with a musical instrument or basically his skills to compose a song or a melody. The reference parameters considered in the accompaniment evaluation are: synchronism/rhythm, intensity, selected instrument and musical note. From the song file, or independent file, that contains the standards, in reference to the evaluated parameters, and considered as reference, is possible to calculate the resulting score or grade related to the user&#39;s performance on the acting of playing the instrument. In the case the user prefers to play a melody, without the accompaniment of a song, it is possible to provide the evaluation as well. To accomplish this the musical style is selected, for instance, rock, jazz, samba, etc. considering that the standards are recorded in files stored in the Flash memory  36 , and are compared to the parameters obtained, such as: intensity, rhythm/synchronism and musical note, as well as check the selected instrument, including the musical creativity factor, which considers situations that the user can make use of different instruments and even instruments difficult to play in determined song or music style, acquiring additional weight according to the level of difficulty of the used instrument and the selected style. In the mobile communication device of the second embodiment  55 , the evaluation result is shown on its display  35  and also on the remote sensor display  80 . 
         [0070]    A difficulty level, which has the function to establish a certain rigor on the user&#39;s performance evaluation, can be chosen. The possible ones are divided into four levels: beginner with help, easy, medium and difficult. To such end, the evaluation parameters receive different weights and different standards are selected according to the defined level. 
         [0071]    The mobile communication device  20 , 55  allows the resulting sound, from the song with musical instrument accompaniment or only instrumental sounds, be recorded in the Flash memory  36  or in a memory card. One of the ideas of the present invention consists of sending the sounds or the melodies produced by means of audio-message. The user is able to attribute the produced sounds or melodies as ring tones, in order to indicate the various activities of the device. Then, the musical interface available on the mobile communication device  20  or in the remote sensor  4 , 70 , 75  becomes a simple and efficient tool to create polyphonic tones (ring tones). These sounds can also be sent to a home, automotive or portable sound system  6 , as well as to a computer  3 , which is able to play and/or edit them. 
         [0072]    The production of instrumental sounds (percussion, keyboards, string or blow) can be made of different ways, besides the use of the instrumental interface associated to the mobile communication device  20  or to the remote sensor  4 , 70 , 75 . These instrumental production means comprise the act of clapping hands, finger cracks, sounds emitted trough the user&#39;s lips, tap dance, among other possible manners. These emitted sounds by the user are acquired by the microphone  34  and interpreted. On the instrumental sounds production, the intensity, tone, frequency and duration of the user&#39;s emitted sound are considered and converted to the corresponding selected musical instrument. With this, is possible to discharge the use of the remote sensor  4 , 70 , 75  or the musical interface of the device. The user performance evaluation is also possible on this functioning mode, once the musical style is selected; then, the standard parameters of synchronism/rhythm, intensity and musical notes are evaluated. The musical tone is defined through the sound produced by the user. 
         [0073]      FIG. 10  shows the front side view  111 , left side  113 , right side  114 , lower side  116  and upper side  110  from the mobile communication device of the first modality and referred to the second embodiment  55 . 
         [0074]    On the front view  111  there are entrances for the internal phone  33 , a graphic display  35 , two buttons for select the menu  89 , 88 , a menu and sub-menu access key defined by MENU  94 , browsing keys  92 , 91 , 93 , 90 , the END key  18  used to finish a call or cancel a function, the SEND key  119  used to establish a call, a numerical keyboard  87  and an entrance for the internal microphone  34 . 
         [0075]    The left side view  113  presents an extension of the keyboard of the device, comprising special functions. The ON/OFF key  95  turn the device on or off, while the Ring/Call Volume keys  96 , 97  adjust the ring and call volumes. The Fast Rewind/Previous Music  98 , Play/Pause  99 , Fast Forward/Next Music  100  and Stop keys  101  control the song, melody or sound playing. The Rec key  117  allows the recording of the produced sound, or the sound produced and mixed to a song. 
         [0076]    The right side view  114  presents the remaining of the keyboard and the PC port  108 , which is related to the computer communication interface  28 . The MSC VOL key  103  allows the song volume to be adjusted and the SND VOL key  104  acts in the sound volume adjust, being necessary the used of arrow keys  107 , 102 , which allow to increase or decrease the adjust, or also, move a selection forward or backward. The EFF SEL key  106  selects the sound effects to be produced on the musical instrument in question, such as: echo, pitch, move the playing forward or backward, add some noises or various distortions, among other effects. Finally, the FNC SEL key  105  provides function access to the user, such as: instrument selection, audio adjusts, equalizer, among others that can be chosen through the arrows  102 , 107 . 
         [0077]    The interface  109  showed on the lower side  116  is the input to the battery charger and input/output to others accessories that are not part of the present invention. On the upper side  110  there is a connector to wired earphones and microphone  115 . 
         [0078]      FIG. 11  shows the frontal  120 , back  121  and lower side views  122  of the mobile communication device, referred to the second modality and belonging to the first embodiment of the object of the present invention. The associated physical instrument is similar to an electronic drum. 
         [0079]    The mobile communication device  120  is formed by two parts that can be closed or opened through joints  134 . On the upper side there is the phone  33  and the main graphic display  35 . On the lower half part there is a menu key  94 , browsing keys  92 , 91 , 93 , 90 , call control keys  118 , 129 , numerical keyboard  87  and microphone  34 . 
         [0080]    The back side  121  has surfaces  135  sensitive to the user&#39;s hand/fingers touch or beat, also called pad, allowing the user to produce musical instruments sounds (percussion, keyboards, string or blow) by beating, pressing or touching these surfaces. Each surface can represent a different instrument with different tones, providing a grate variety of options to the user. 
         [0081]    The back display  44  provide visual information to the user, such as the name of the selected or playing song, selected musical instrument, menus, sub-menus, configurations, audio adjusts, score or performance level, among other information. The FNC key  105  give access to options, configurations, adjusts, menus and other useful functions, while the arrow keys  139 , 137  assist in the selection. 
         [0082]      FIG. 12  shows the second modality of the mobile communication device  150 , attached to an adjustable elastic belt  151 , which contains Velcro straps or adhesive portions  153 , 152 , preferably allowing the adjust and installation of the device  150  onto the user&#39;s body. 
         [0083]      FIG. 13  presents a frontal view of the first modality of the remote sensor  160 , which accompanies the mobile communication device  55  and, with the adapter  5 , forms the second embodiment of the device object of the present invention. The remote sensor  160  is attached onto an adjustable elastic belt  151 , which contain Velcro straps or adhesive portions  153 , 152 . On the front side of the device there is a display  80 , a touch sensitive surface or pad  135  where the user can produce musical instruments sounds (percussion, keyboards, string, blow) when the user beats or touches the pad  135 , the FNC key  105  already described and the browsing arrows  139 , 137 . 
         [0084]      FIG. 14  shows the front side  170 , right side  192  and left side  185  of the mobile communication device of the third modality, which represents a Jockey Disk device or an electronic DJ. With this communication device modality the user can act as a DJ (Disk Jockey), that is, the user can apply sound effects, control reproduction parameters, among other characteristics, like the audio professionals that perform as DJ&#39;s. 
         [0085]    On the front side  170 , there is the phone  33 , the graphic display  35 , the selections keys  178 , 173 , the call keys  118 , 119 , the MENU key  94 , numerical keyboard  87  and microphone  34 . By the frontal keys, the user can perform phone calls; send text and audio messages, access configurations, use applications, select a musical instrument, play a song, among other musical possibilities, all that with the support of the display  35  visualizations. 
         [0086]    On the left side  185  there is a wired phone and microphone connector  115  and a PC port  108 , which is associated to the computer communication interface  28 . There are also available the volume selection keys, SND VOL  104  and MSC VOL  103 , the effects key EFF SEL  106  and the browsing arrows  107 , 102 . The right side  192  comprises an interface connector  109  that allows the battery charge and connection with accessories, the ON/OFF key  95  and playing control keys  100 , 98 , 99 , 101 . The play/pause key  99  initiates the sound or music playing, if pressed again, the key will state the playing in a pause mode. The fast rewind/previous music key  98  backwards the playing or turn playing the previous sound or song, as long as the fast forward/next music key  100  advances the playing or skips to the next song of the playing list. The playing is canceled through the stop key  101 , while the Rec key  117  allows the recording of the produced sounds or resulting sound. 
         [0087]      FIG. 15  shows the back side of the mobile communication device  200 , referred to the third modality, which can be attached onto the adjustable elastic belt  151  which has Velcro straps or adhesive portions  152 , 153 . The back side of the device  200  has the main commands of the musical instrument in question, which seems to be a turntable, though there are only useful controls and commands to the user performs like a DJ. 
         [0088]    The graphic display  44  is able to show the name of the song, the playing list number referred to the selected song, playing time elapsed, total time of the song, beats per minute or BPM, selected function, menus and other important details for visualization. The FNC key  105  and the browsing keys  137 , 139  in order to the user looks through and selects the menu options, as well as modify the type of the musical instrument, select audio special effects, in addition to other important functionalities. The Scratch key  205  stops the song and allows the user to control the playing, who uses the Jog disk  206 , which will be described next. The Pitch key  208  selects the playing velocity control, being done through the Jog disk  206 . The Fly cue key  207 , when pressed, can mark a point on the playing song so that it can be played again right to this point, when the user requests. 
         [0089]    The Jog disk  206  it&#39;s a spinning disc, on which the user makes use of his hands and/or fingers to spin it, so that it can increase or decrease one of the song selected parameter. This disc acts on the production of musical instruments sounds (percussion, keyboards, string and blow), sound effects, allows to alter a song or sound playing parameters, can be used to assist in the menu browsing, acts on the control of the applications and it is also touch sensitive as the pad  135 . 
         [0090]    The Jog disk  206  is compounded with a rubber material, rubber, silicone, rubber with silicone, that is, a cushioned and resistant material. By spinning the disk clockwise the parameter value will increase, while anticlockwise will decrease the same parameter. For instance, if the selected playing parameter is intended to forward or backward the playing (scratch function), spinning the Jog disk  206  on clockwise direction will play the song progressively according to the advance on this direction. The same will happen on the anticlockwise however, playing will go backwards. The Jog disk  206  is also sensitive to the user&#39;s hand and/or fingers touch/beat, acting in a selected function or even producing musical instruments sounds (percussion, keyboards, string or blow), which can be mixed to the playing music sound. The Jog disk  206  comprises spin sensors  48  that are able to detect the disc position, angular speed and/or angular position, and comprising an angular speed sensor, angular position, acceleration or movement sensor. Besides that, there are touch sensors  40  below its surface in order to detect touches/beats. 
         [0091]    The pad  135  and also the Jog disk  206  have several touch sensors associated to regions or points under its surface, as well as leds distributed under the surface in order to indicate functionalities, functions, commands and to aid the improvement of the use of the device. In the case of the pad  135 , to simulate the spinning of Jog disk  206 , the user must slide or drag his hand and/or fingers over the pad  135 . The speed, movement direction and intensity are detected, through the plurality of sensors spread, and converted in rotation direction and equivalent speed for the Jog disk  206 . 
         [0092]    Several leds are arranged under the surface of the Jog disk  206  and pad  135 . The lighted up region or point correspond to the touch point and its luminous intensity, which is controllable, is related to the strength or pressure to be applied on the surface. The combination of these leds also provides luminous indication in the shape of arrows, circles, squares and other geometric shapes, in addition to figures and symbols to indicate functionalities, functions, commands the leds are also intended to improve the use of the device. An example of the leds action  49 , 72 , 74  consists on a future action of the type “spin the Jog disk  206  clockwise at maximum intensity”. So, the group of leds is arranged in arrow form should light up in a sequence in reference to the rotation and the intensity will inform the velocity to be applied. Therefore, the user notices the rotation&#39;s direction and how fast he should rotate, observing how fast the arrow formation appears and its luminous intensity. 
         [0093]    Its is important to point out that the Jog disk  206  and pad  135  surfaces are compounded with a soft, rubber or cushioned material, which is semitransparent or transparent to light, allowing the luminosity of the leds, placed under the surface, to be properly seen by the user. Another reason for the Jog disk  206  and pad  135  to be soft is to prevent hand and/or fingers injury due to repetitive touches/impacts. 
         [0094]      FIG. 16  shows a front side view of the first modality of the remote sensor of the second modality  210 , which is strapped by an adjustable elastic belt  151  with Velcro straps or adhesive portions  152 , 153 . This sensor holds controls and commands with the purpose to modify a song parameter, used by audio professionals or DJ&#39;s. The remote sensor of this modality  210  intends to complete the mobile communication device referred to the second embodiment, making this combination to carry out and fulfill the same functionalities of the third modality of the mobile communication device  200 . 
         [0095]    The front side of the remote sensor  210  has a graphic display  80  which presents visual information, such as name of the song, playing list number referred to the selected song, playing time elapsed, total time of the song, beats per minute or BPM, selected function, menus and other important details for visualization. Besides the Jog disk  206 , the remote sensor has the FNC  105  key, browsing arrows  137 , 139 , Scratch  205 , Pitch  208  and Fly cue keys  207 . 
         [0096]    The fourth modality of the mobile communication device  218 , in reference to the second embodiment, is shown on  FIG. 17 . This modality presents an instrumental interface of the piano type, which is found on the center of the device  218 , when opened. Both parts of the device  217 , 218  open itself by means of joints  221 , 222 , allowing the access to the internal display  44 , function, menus and browsing keys  215 , 216 , as well as the piano keyboard  219 . Under each piano key there are touch sensors  40  and leds  49  distributed in manner of detect the intensity, time and frequency of the touch applied by the user. The produced sounds are not limited to piano sounds; it also can be sounds of the most varied percussion, keyboards, string or blow instruments. 
         [0097]      FIG. 18  shows the fourth modality of the mobile communication device  220 , where both parts  218 , 217  are found closed. The visual of this device is similar to the device of the first modality  111 , having, on the frontal side, the selection keys  89 , 88 , menu and browsing keys  89 , 88 , 94 , 9291 , 9390 , call control keys  118 , 119 , numerical keyboard  87 , frontal graphic display  35 , phone  33  and microphone  34 . The right, left, lower and upper sides are similar to the device of the first modality  114 , 113 , 116 , 110 . 
         [0098]    The third modality of the remote sensor  257  is shown on  FIG. 19 , which can be attached onto an adjustable elastic belt  151  having Velcro straps or adhesive portions  152 , 153 . The musical interface of this sensor is similar to a piano, and this remote sensor modality  257 , along with the first modality of the mobile communication device  111  act in a similar way to the fourth modality of the device  220 . On the front side of the device there is a graphic display  80 , a piano keyboard  219  and the EFF SEL  106 , INST SEL  267 , TEMPO  259  and FNC keys  105 . The INST SEL key  267  makes the selection of musical instruments by means of browsing keys  266 , 265 . The TEMPO key  259  has the function of changing the sound or melody playing speed, by just using the browsing keys  261 , 260  in order to act on this parameter. 
         [0099]      FIG. 20  shows the front side  303  and back side views  310  of the fifth modality of the mobile communication device, comprising another possibility to form the electronic device object of the first embodiment of the present invention. The main instrument associated to the device is able to assume a guitar or a violin function, though sounds of other musical instruments (percussion, keyboards, string or blow) can be also produced by means of the strings  279 . 
         [0100]    The front side  303  is identical to the one of the first modality of the device  11 , as well as the lateral sides. The difference is on the back side  310  that has a string musical instrument and the back display  44 . The string sensors  278  assume the touch sensors  40  position shown on the block diagram of the  FIG. 3 . 
         [0101]    The strings  279  have individual sensors  278  on its extremities, which transduce the vibrations produced by the strings into electrical signals. These vibrations are sensed, processed and musical instrument sounds are produced from the selected instrument or sound/musical effect. These sensors  278  can be of piezoelectric, capacitive, inductive or resistive type, or they can also be a vibration, movement, displacement and/or acceleration sensor. Besides that, the musical strings  279  are suitable to each type of instrument and has mechanic properties similar to the strings used on professional musical instruments, which can be made of metal, plastic, nylon or a combination of these materials. 
         [0102]    It is important to consider that the Jog disk  206 , pad  135 , strings  279 , piano keys  219  and sensitive regions  363 , 364 , 366 , 365 , 362 , comprise at least one sensor that can be of piezoelectric, capacitive, inductive or resistive type, or can also be a vibration, movement, displacement and/or acceleration sensor. The Jog disk  206 , pad  135 , sensitive semi-glove  370  and sensitive glove  360  comprise more than one touch sensitive region or point, once they are able to detect touch points or regions, as well as to detect movements, intensity and the frequency/duration of a touch over its surfaces. The Jog disk  206 , as well as the pad  135 , is able to act on applications, commands, menus, selections and other control functions. 
         [0103]      FIG. 21  shows the front view of the fifth modality of the mobile communication device  335 , in reference to the first embodiment, which is attached onto an adjustable elastic belt  151 , with Velcro straps or adhesive portions  152 , 153 . 
         [0104]    One of the ways to attach the body of the mobile communication device or the remote sensor  350 , in all modalities and in both embodiments, is presented on  FIG. 22 . According to the side view, there are two discs  352 , 351 , which are fastened and one slide among the other, joining the body of the device or sensor  350  to the adjustable elastic belt  151 . It is important to observe that the belt  151  and the body  350  have efficient means to connect the discs  352 , 351 . Therefore, it is possible to spin the body of the device (remote sensor or mobile communication device) around the belt  151 . 
         [0105]    Another way to attach the body of the device  350  consists on the use of adhesive portions or Velcro  340  attached onto the belt  151  and onto the body of the device  350 , as shown on  FIG. 23 .  FIG. 24  suggests that the adjustable elastic belt  151  passes through two rigid supports  341 , 342  attached onto the body of the device  350 , similar to a watch.  FIG. 25  presents the belt  151  with pins  344 , 343  which attach or clip to the body device  350 . In the last case, the pins  344 , 343  and the attaching system on the body of the device  350  must provide efficient and practical means to connect the device  350  on the belt  151 , as well as provide an easy and uncomplicated mean to remove the device  350 . In general, there is a mechanism to attach the body of the device  350  on the elastic belt  151 , which is efficient, practical and uncomplicated, that can comprise discs  352 , 351 , adhesive portions or Velcro  340 , supports  341 , 342 , attachment pins or clips  344 , 343 , press studs buttons, among other available attachment mechanisms. 
         [0106]    A more practical and easy way to create musical instrument sounds (percussion, keyboards, string or blow) is to put the touch sensors  40  of the remote sensor  75 , 70  on the top of the user&#39;s fingers.  FIG. 26  presents a sensitive glove  360 , as the view of the internal part or palm of the hand, which covers the user&#39;s hand and having an elastic belt  372 , considering that the touch/beat sensitive regions are available on the fingers surface  363 , 364 , 366 , 365 , 362 . Another type of sensitive semi-glove  370 , as the view of the internal or palm of the hand, which covers a region of the user&#39;s hand and has an elastic belt  372 , where only the thumb has a touch sensitive region  362 . The touch sensors  363 , 364 , 366 , 365 , 362  of both types of gloves  360 , 370  can be of piezoelectric, capacitive, inductive or resistive type, and can also have a pressure, strength or displacement sensors. In addition to the sensors, the glove modalities  360 , 370  can have leds  74  or luminous points, being placed on the touch sensitive region or on its opposite part (above the nails). 
         [0107]    The fourth modality of the remote sensor  392 , which includes a sensitive semi-glove  370 , is shown in  FIG. 27 . On this modality the body of the remote sensor  392  can be strapped on the user&#39;s arm through an adjustable elastic belt  151 . The sensitive semi-glove  370  has an opening  382  on its belt  372 , where the wires  383  come out from the sensors and go to the remote sensor  392 . On the front side of the remote sensor is located the graphic display  80 , the FNC  105 , MSC VOL  103 , SND VOL  104 , TEMPO keys  259  and the arrow shaped keys  260 , 261  that allows to modify the selected parameters through the other keys. 
         [0108]      FIG. 28  shows the fifth and last modality of the remote sensor  412 , which comprises the sensitive glove  360 . The body of the remote sensor  412  can be strapped or fastened onto the user&#39;s arm through an adjustable elastic belt  151 . The sensitive glove  370  has an entrance  382  where the wires  383  come out to deliver the sensors signals to the remote sensor box  412 . On the front side of the remote sensor is located the graphic display  80 , the FNC  105 , MSC VOL  103 , SND VOL  104 , TEMPO keys  259  and the arrow shaped keys  260 , 261 . 
         [0109]    All the communication devices  11 , 150 , 200 , 220 , 335 , remote sensors  160 , 210 , 257 , 392 , 412  and adapters  56 , 63 , 68  of the present invention, in all modalities, are involved by metallic and/or plastic boxes. Outside the box or the structure of the device there are visible keys, connectors, visors and holes. Inside the box there is a printed circuit board with electronic components properly soldered, wireless communication module, printed circuit boards to keyboard and display, among electric wires/cables and specific electronic components. 
         [0110]    The adjustable elastic belt  151 , present in all the modalities of the mobile communication device  111 , 150 , 200 , 220 , 335  and the remote sensor  160 , 210 , 257 , 392 , 412 , has Velcro straps or adhesive portions  153 , 152  that allow a correctly and safely ergonometric positioning onto the user&#39;s body. 
         [0111]    The electronic device of the present invention, through the mobile communication device  1  and/or the remote sensor  4  also provide applications to the user, such as: personal agenda, calendar, games, play list editor, sound settings, graphic equalizer, advanced configurations, file editor, contact list, alarm clock and clock. These applications are preferentially found in the mobile communication device  1 ; however, applications can be presented on the remote sensor  4  that also can interact with the applications of the device  1 .

Technology Category: g