{"schema_version":"1.0","canonical_url":"https://patentable.app/patents/US-9852651","patent":{"patent_number":"US-9852651","title":"Practice support device and practice support method for wind instrument performer","assignee":null,"inventors":[],"filing_date":"2017-01-26T00:00:00.000Z","publication_date":"2017-12-26T00:00:00.000Z","cpc_codes":["G09B","G09B"],"num_claims":20,"abstract":"A device that supports a performer of a wind instrument, the device including: a processor; and a memory, in which the processor acquires data indicating a myoelectric potential value measured by, a myoelectric sensor arranged on a surface of the face of a performer, the memory stores a table including a listing of conditions for the myoelectric potential value and a corresponding listing of support information for playing the wind instrument, and the processor determines whether the acquired myoelectric potential value satisfies at least a portion of a target condition included in the listing of conditions, determines support information corresponding to the target condition, when the acquired myoelectric potential value is determined to satisfy the at least a portion of the target condition, generates a support image corresponding to the determined support information, and controls a display to display the generated support image."},"analysis":{"summary":"The Practice Support Device and Practice Support Method for Wind Instrument Performer introduces a novel biofeedback system designed to significantly enhance the learning and practice experience for wind instrument players. This innovation directly addresses the long-standing challenge of subjective feedback in musical training, particularly concerning embouchure and facial muscle control.\n\nAt its core, the device utilizes myoelectric sensors placed on a performer's face to acquire real-time data indicating muscle potential values. This physiological data is then processed by an integrated system that compares the acquired values against a predefined table of target conditions for optimal wind instrument performance. This table effectively maps specific myoelectric potential patterns to desired playing techniques.\n\nThe key technical approach involves a processor that determines whether the performer's current muscle activity satisfies any portion of a target condition. Upon satisfaction, the system identifies corresponding support information from its memory. This information is then used to generate a dynamic support image, which is displayed to the performer. This visual feedback provides immediate, objective, and actionable guidance, allowing musicians to make precise adjustments to their embouchure and muscle engagement.\n\nFrom a business perspective, this technology presents a significant market opportunity in music education, professional training, and performance enhancement. It offers a tangible competitive advantage by providing objective, data-driven feedback that traditional methods cannot. This can lead to accelerated learning, reduced frustration, and greater consistency in performance. Potential applications include integration into music school curricula, personal practice tools for hobbyists, and advanced training systems for professional musicians. The market for music education technology is ripe for such innovations that promise measurable improvements and a more efficient path to mastery.","layman_explanation":"For anyone who's ever tried to play a wind instrument – be it a flute, clarinet, trumpet, or saxophone – you know the immense challenge of achieving a consistent, beautiful sound. It's not just about reading notes; it's about the incredibly precise control of your breath and, crucially, your embouchure – the way you shape your mouth and facial muscles. This patent, the Practice Support Device and Practice Support Method for Wind Instrument Performer, is a game-changer for this very reason.\n\n**1. What Problem Does This Solve?**\nLearning a wind instrument is notoriously difficult, primarily because the most critical elements of sound production – the subtle movements of your facial muscles – are largely invisible and internal. Students often receive feedback like 'tighten your lips' or 'relax your jaw,' but translating these verbal cues into precise muscle adjustments is incredibly challenging. There's a significant gap between what a teacher observes or describes and what a student physically feels and executes. This leads to slow progress, immense frustration, and often, the development of inefficient or even harmful playing habits. Existing solutions, like mirrors or audio recorders, offer only indirect or retrospective feedback, failing to provide the immediate, objective guidance needed for effective muscle memory development.\n\n**2. How Does It Work?**\nThis innovative device tackles the problem by making the invisible visible and the subjective objective. Imagine tiny, non-invasive sensors placed on your face. These aren't just listening to the sound you make; they're 'listening' to your muscles. Specifically, they measure 'myoelectric potential values,' which are the tiny electrical signals generated when your muscles contract. Think of it like a fitness tracker for your facial muscles. This data is then fed into a smart system. This system has been 'taught' what optimal muscle activity looks like for various notes, techniques, and sounds on your instrument. It's like having a digital library of perfect embouchures.\n\nIn real-time, the system compares your current muscle activity to these 'perfect' conditions. If your muscles aren't quite right, or if they are just right, the system immediately generates and displays a 'support image' on a screen. This might be a simple graphic, an arrow, or a color-coded indicator, showing you exactly how to adjust your facial muscles. It's like having a GPS for your embouchure, guiding you precisely to the correct physical configuration, rather than just telling you if you've arrived at the right destination (the sound) without showing you the route.\n\n**3. Why Does This Matter?**\nThis technology matters because it fundamentally changes the learning curve for wind instrument players. By providing objective, instantaneous feedback on embouchure, it eliminates much of the guesswork and frustration inherent in traditional practice. This means: \n*   **Faster Skill Acquisition:** Students can develop correct muscle memory far more quickly, accelerating their progress. \n*   **Greater Consistency:** Musicians can achieve and maintain a more consistent tone and technique, which is critical for high-level performance. \n*   **Democratization of Expertise:** It provides a form of expert guidance that is 'always on,' making high-quality instruction more accessible, even without a teacher present. \n*   **Market Opportunity:** This opens up significant opportunities in music education technology, potentially leading to new product lines, educational software integrations, and a competitive edge for instrument manufacturers or music schools that adopt it. The ROI comes from improved student outcomes, higher retention rates, and the ability to attract more learners.\n\n**4. What's Next?**\nLooking ahead, this innovation could be integrated directly into smart instruments, creating an all-in-one learning experience. It could also power gamified learning applications, making practice more engaging. Furthermore, the underlying biofeedback principles could extend beyond music to other fields requiring precise motor control, such as sports training or physical therapy. The Practice Support Device and Practice Support Method for Wind Instrument Performer is not just an incremental improvement; it's a foundational technology that could reshape how we learn and master complex physical skills.","technical_analysis":"The Practice Support Device and Practice Support Method for Wind Instrument Performer (US-9852651) outlines a sophisticated biofeedback system aimed at objectively guiding wind instrument performers. The technical architecture is centered around a closed-loop feedback mechanism, integrating physiological sensing, data processing, and visual output.\n\n**System Architecture:**\n1.  **Myoelectric Sensor Array:** Non-invasive surface EMG (Electromyography) sensors are strategically placed on the performer's face. These sensors detect the electrical potential generated by muscle contractions, providing raw data on embouchure and facial muscle activity. Signal acquisition requires high-fidelity amplification and filtering to minimize noise and artifacts.\n2.  **Processor:** A central processing unit (MCU or DSP) is responsible for several critical tasks:\n    *   **Data Acquisition & Pre-processing:** Digitizing the analog myoelectric signals (ADC), filtering out noise (e.g., band-pass filtering for EMG frequencies, notch filtering for power line interference), and potentially rectifying and smoothing the signal to extract meaningful features (e.g., Root Mean Square (RMS) or Mean Absolute Value (MAV)).\n    *   **Condition Evaluation:** This is the core algorithmic component. The processor compares the processed myoelectric potential values against a stored dataset of target conditions. This could involve pattern matching algorithms, machine learning classifiers (e.g., SVM, neural networks trained on expert performer data), or simple thresholding logic. The goal is to determine if the performer's current muscle state aligns with or deviates from an ideal state for a particular note, articulation, or dynamic.\n3.  **Memory:** Stores the 'table' of conditions. This table is crucial, containing mappings between specific myoelectric potential value ranges (or patterns) and corresponding 'support information'. This support information dictates what visual feedback should be presented to the user.\n4.  **Image Generation Module:** Based on the determined support information, this module generates a visual representation. This could range from simple graphical indicators (e.g., a green checkmark for correct, a red 'X' for incorrect, or color-coded zones) to more complex animated diagrams showing muscle contraction levels or ideal embouchure shapes.\n5.  **Display Controller:** Manages the output of the generated support image to a display device, ensuring low-latency rendering for real-time feedback.\n\n**Implementation Details:**\n*   **Sensor Placement:** Critical for accuracy. Optimal positions would target key embouchure muscles (e.g., orbicularis oris, buccinator, zygomaticus major/minor).\n*   **Calibration:** The system would likely require an initial calibration phase for each user to establish baseline muscle activity and personalize target conditions, accounting for individual physiological differences.\n*   **Real-time Performance:** The latency from sensor input to visual feedback must be minimal (e.g., <50ms) to be effective for motor skill learning. This requires efficient processing and display rendering.\n*   **Support Information Granularity:** The 'table' in memory could store highly granular data, distinguishing between subtle embouchure variations for different notes, octaves, or dynamic levels.\n\n**Algorithm Specifics:** The determination of 'satisfying a target condition' could involve:\n    *   **Thresholding:** Simple comparison against predefined min/max EMG values for specific muscles.\n    *   **Pattern Recognition:** Using algorithms to identify spatio-temporal patterns in muscle activation across multiple sensors.\n    *   **Machine Learning:** Training models on data from expert musicians to classify embouchure states or predict optimal muscle activity.\n\n**Integration Patterns:** The device could be standalone or integrate with existing music software via Bluetooth/USB. Future iterations might incorporate haptic feedback or audio processing to correlate visual feedback with actual sound production.\n\n**Performance Characteristics:** Key metrics would include the accuracy of muscle state detection, the latency of feedback, and the clarity/intuitiveness of the generated support images. The system's ability to adapt to varying playing conditions (e.g., fatigue, different instruments) would also be crucial.","business_analysis":"The Practice Support Device and Practice Support Method for Wind Instrument Performer patent presents a compelling business opportunity by addressing a significant unmet need in music education and performance. Its innovative use of biofeedback technology creates a unique market position with substantial growth potential.\n\n**Market Opportunity Size:** The global music education market is vast, encompassing millions of students, hobbyists, and professional musicians. Wind instruments, in particular, are popular globally. This innovation targets a crucial segment of this market, offering a superior method for skill acquisition. The market for musical accessories and educational tools is also robust and continually seeking technological advancements that offer tangible improvements. This device could tap into both B2C (individual musicians, students) and B2B (music schools, conservatories, professional orchestras) segments.\n\n**Competitive Advantages:**\n1.  **Objective Feedback:** Unlike traditional methods that rely on subjective auditory or visual cues (e.g., mirrors, teacher's ear), this device provides objective, data-driven physiological feedback. This is a significant differentiator.\n2.  **Real-time Guidance:** The immediate nature of the visual feedback allows for rapid self-correction and accelerates muscle memory development, offering a distinct advantage over delayed or retrospective feedback.\n3.  **Personalization:** The system can be calibrated to individual users, adapting to unique physiologies and learning paces.\n4.  **Reduced Frustration & Accelerated Learning:** By clarifying the 'how' of embouchure, the device can drastically reduce the learning curve and improve student retention in music programs.\n5.  **Scalability:** Once developed, the core technology can be scaled to various wind instruments and potentially other motor-skill-dependent musical disciplines.\n\n**Revenue Potential & Business Models:**\n*   **Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) Sales:** Selling the device directly to students, hobbyists, and professionals. Pricing could range from premium accessory to a specialized educational tool.\n*   **Business-to-Business (B2B) Sales:** Partnering with music schools, conservatories, and private instructors to integrate the device into their curricula or offer it as a supplemental teaching aid.\n*   **Subscription Services:** Offering premium features such as advanced analytics, personalized coaching programs, access to a library of expert embouchure profiles, or cloud-based progress tracking.\n*   **Licensing:** Licensing the patented technology to established musical instrument manufacturers or educational technology companies for integration into their product lines.\n*   **Data Monetization (Ethical):** Aggregated, anonymized data on learning patterns and embouchure development could be valuable for research or for developing more sophisticated AI-driven musical education tools.\n\n**Strategic Positioning:** This innovation positions itself at the intersection of music technology, biofeedback, and personalized learning. It creates a new category of 'precision practice tools' for musicians. Early market entry could establish significant brand leadership. Potential strategic partners include instrument manufacturers (Yamaha, Selmer), music software companies (Finale, Sibelius), and educational tech platforms.\n\n**ROI Projections:** Investment in developing and commercializing this device could yield substantial returns through device sales, recurring revenue from subscriptions, and strategic partnerships. The value proposition of faster, more effective learning is highly appealing to a wide demographic, suggesting a strong market pull. Reduced instructor time per student and improved student outcomes also present clear ROI for institutional buyers.","faqs":[{"answer":"The Practice Support Device and Practice Support Method for Wind Instrument Performer is a patented invention (US-9852651) designed to provide real-time, objective feedback to individuals learning or playing wind instruments. It addresses the challenge of subjective and often unclear feedback associated with developing proper embouchure and facial muscle control.\n\nAt its core, this technology utilizes myoelectric sensors placed on a performer's face. These sensors measure the electrical activity generated by muscle contractions, providing direct physiological data related to their embouchure. This data is then processed and compared against predefined optimal conditions for wind instrument playing.\n\nThe system then generates and displays visual support information, guiding the performer on how to adjust their facial muscles for improved technique. Essentially, it acts as an intelligent, always-on coach that translates complex muscle movements into understandable, actionable visual cues, significantly enhancing the learning process.\n\nKeywords: wind instrument support, biofeedback device, myoelectric sensors, embouchure training, music technology, patent US-9852651.","question":"What is Practice Support Device and Practice Support Method for Wind Instrument Performer?"},{"answer":"The Practice Support Device and Practice Support Method for Wind Instrument Performer operates through a sophisticated biofeedback loop. First, myoelectric sensors are strategically arranged on the performer's face to acquire data indicating myoelectric potential values, which are electrical signals from muscle activity.\n\nThis acquired data is fed into a processor. The processor's role is to compare these real-time muscle activity values against a stored 'table' of conditions. This table contains optimal myoelectric potential values and corresponding support information for various playing techniques, notes, and dynamics on a wind instrument.\n\nIf the processor determines that the acquired myoelectric potential value satisfies (or deviates from) a target condition in the table, it identifies the relevant support information. This information is then used to generate a 'support image' (e.g., a graphic, an arrow, or a color-coded indicator) which is displayed to the performer. This visual feedback provides immediate, precise guidance, allowing the musician to make physical adjustments to their embouchure and muscle engagement in real-time.\n\nKeywords: myoelectric potential, real-time feedback, processor, support image, embouchure mechanics, biofeedback loop, patent operation.","question":"How does Practice Support Device and Practice Support Method for Wind Instrument Performer work?"},{"answer":"The Practice Support Device and Practice Support Method for Wind Instrument Performer solves the critical problem of subjective and inefficient feedback in wind instrument instruction, particularly concerning embouchure and facial muscle control. Traditionally, performers rely on auditory feedback, mirrors, or a teacher's subjective observations to understand and correct their technique.\n\nThis approach often leads to slow progress, frustration, and the development of inefficient muscle memory because the performer cannot objectively 'see' or quantify the internal muscle movements required. There's a significant gap between verbal instructions and the precise physiological adjustments needed to achieve optimal sound.\n\nThis innovation bridges that gap by providing objective, data-driven insights into muscle activity. It replaces guesswork with precise visual guidance, allowing musicians to understand exactly how to adjust their facial muscles for perfect embouchure, thereby accelerating learning, enhancing consistency, and reducing the inherent frustrations of mastering a wind instrument.\n\nKeywords: subjective feedback, embouchure problem, inefficient practice, muscle control, wind instrument challenges, learning acceleration, music education solution.","question":"What problem does Practice Support Device and Practice Support Method for Wind Instrument Performer solve?"},{"answer":"The patent data provided does not list specific inventors or an assignee for the Practice Support Device and Practice Support Method for Wind Instrument Performer (US-9852651). While the patent office records the legal owner of the patent, this information is not publicly available in the abstract or the basic filing details provided.\n\nTypically, patents are filed by individual inventors or, more commonly, assigned to companies or research institutions that employ the inventors. These entities then hold the rights to the invention.\n\nTo find specific inventor and assignee information, one would usually need to access the full patent document through a patent database. However, the core innovation described in the Practice Support Device and Practice Support Method for Wind Instrument Performer remains impactful regardless of specific inventor details, focusing on the technological advancement itself.\n\nKeywords: patent inventors, assignee, patent ownership, invention details, US-9852651, patent information.","question":"Who invented Practice Support Device and Practice Support Method for Wind Instrument Performer?"},{"answer":"The Practice Support Device and Practice Support Method for Wind Instrument Performer offers several transformative benefits for wind instrument performers and educators:\n\nFirstly, it provides **objective, real-time feedback** on embouchure and facial muscle activity. This eliminates the guesswork inherent in traditional practice, allowing musicians to understand precisely what physical adjustments are needed, rather than relying on subjective auditory cues or static visual aids like mirrors. This precision leads to faster and more accurate muscle memory development.\n\nSecondly, it significantly **accelerates the learning curve** and **enhances consistency**. By offering immediate visual guidance, performers can correct errors instantly, preventing the reinforcement of bad habits and allowing them to achieve optimal technique more quickly. This translates to more consistent tone, better intonation, and overall higher quality performance.\n\nFinally, the device **reduces frustration** and **democratizes expert guidance**. Practice becomes more efficient and rewarding when performers receive clear, actionable feedback. It also offers a form of 'always-on' coaching, making high-quality, data-driven instruction more accessible to students and hobbyists, regardless of constant teacher presence.\n\nKeywords: objective feedback, accelerated learning, consistent performance, reduced frustration, expert guidance, wind instrument benefits, music practice efficiency, patent advantages.","question":"What are the key benefits of Practice Support Device and Practice Support Method for Wind Instrument Performer?"},{"answer":"The Practice Support Device and Practice Support Method for Wind Instrument Performer distinguishes itself significantly from prior art by offering real-time, objective, and physiological feedback on embouchure, a capability largely absent in traditional methods.\n\nPrior art, such as human instructors, mirrors, and audio recorders, provides either subjective feedback (teacher's ear), static visual cues (mirror), or measures the *result* of performance (sound via recorder) rather than the *physical mechanics* (muscle activity). These methods often leave a gap between understanding an instruction and executing the precise muscle movements required.\n\nThis innovative patent surpasses these by directly measuring myoelectric potential values from facial muscles, providing quantifiable data on embouchure in real-time. It then intelligently processes this data against optimal conditions and generates specific visual support information. This integrated, data-driven feedback loop is a fundamental departure from indirect or retrospective forms of guidance, offering unprecedented precision and immediacy for motor skill learning in wind instrument performance.\n\nKeywords: prior art comparison, patent differentiation, myoelectric biofeedback, objective feedback, real-time guidance, embouchure technology, music education innovation, US-9852651.","question":"How is Practice Support Device and Practice Support Method for Wind Instrument Performer different from prior art?"},{"answer":"The Practice Support Device and Practice Support Method for Wind Instrument Performer is poised to significantly impact several industries, primarily within the broader music and education sectors:\n\n**Music Education:** This is the most direct impact. Music schools, conservatories, and private instructors will gain a powerful tool to supplement traditional teaching methods. The device can accelerate student learning, improve retention rates, and provide a more scientific approach to pedagogy. It could lead to new curriculum modules focused on biofeedback-driven practice.\n\n**Musical Instrument Manufacturing:** Instrument makers could integrate this technology directly into 'smart instruments' or offer it as a premium accessory. This would create new product lines and enhance the value proposition of their instruments, especially for educational markets.\n\n**Performance Technology:** Professional musicians and orchestras can utilize this device for advanced training, performance optimization, and maintaining consistency during demanding schedules. It could also find application in injury prevention or rehabilitation for musicians.\n\n**EdTech (Educational Technology):** As a cutting-edge learning aid, this patent aligns perfectly with the EdTech industry's focus on personalized, data-driven learning solutions. It could inspire similar biofeedback applications across various skill-based educational domains.\n\nKeywords: music education industry, instrument manufacturing, performance technology, EdTech, biofeedback applications, music innovation, market impact, US-9852651.","question":"What industries will Practice Support Device and Practice Support Method for Wind Instrument Performer impact?"},{"answer":"The Practice Support Device and Practice Support Method for Wind Instrument Performer, identified by patent number US-9852651, was filed on **January 26, 2017**.\n\nFollowing the examination process, the patent was subsequently published on **December 26, 2017**. The publication date typically signifies when the patent is officially made public, including its full specifications, claims, and drawings, and often coincides with its grant date. This timeline indicates a relatively swift examination process, highlighting the unique and significant nature of the invention.\n\nThe filing and publication dates are crucial for establishing the patent's priority and duration, indicating when the intellectual property rights officially began. These dates are key milestones in the lifecycle of the Practice Support Device and Practice Support Method for Wind Instrument Performer as a protected innovation.\n\nKeywords: patent filing date, publication date, patent grant, US-9852651, intellectual property, patent timeline.","question":"When was Practice Support Device and Practice Support Method for Wind Instrument Performer filed/granted?"},{"answer":"The commercial applications of the Practice Support Device and Practice Support Method for Wind Instrument Performer are extensive, targeting various segments within the music and education markets:\n\n**Direct-to-Consumer Sales:** The device can be sold directly to individual wind instrument students, hobbyists, and professional musicians as a personal practice aid. This market segment highly values tools that promise accelerated learning and improved performance.\n\n**Educational Institutions:** Music schools, conservatories, and universities can purchase and integrate the device into their curricula. It can serve as a supplementary teaching tool, allowing instructors to provide objective data to students and enhance the effectiveness of lessons. This also offers a competitive edge for institutions.\n\n**Licensing to Manufacturers:** The underlying technology of the Practice Support Device and Practice Support Method for Wind Instrument Performer could be licensed to major musical instrument manufacturers. They could integrate the biofeedback system directly into their instruments, creating 'smart instruments' or offer it as a branded accessory, leveraging their existing distribution channels.\n\n**Subscription Services:** Beyond hardware sales, a subscription model could be developed for premium features, such as advanced analytics, personalized coaching algorithms, access to a library of expert embouchure profiles, or cloud-based progress tracking and sharing functionalities. This would create recurring revenue streams.\n\n**Therapeutic and Rehabilitation Use:** While primarily for music, the precise muscle feedback could have applications in speech therapy or rehabilitation for individuals needing to regain fine motor control of facial muscles.\n\nKeywords: commercial applications, music market, education technology, licensing opportunities, subscription model, smart instruments, direct sales, patent US-9852651.","question":"What are the commercial applications of Practice Support Device and Practice Support Method for Wind Instrument Performer?"},{"answer":"The future of the Practice Support Device and Practice Support Method for Wind Instrument Performer is bright, with several exciting developments anticipated as technology continues to advance:\n\n**Enhanced Sensor Technology and Miniaturization:** Expect more discreet, comfortable, and accurate myoelectric sensors. Future versions could be nearly invisible or seamlessly integrated into wearable accessories, providing even less intrusion during performance.\n\n**Advanced AI and Machine Learning Integration:** The current system uses a 'table' of conditions. Future developments could involve machine learning algorithms that adapt target conditions in real-time based on a performer's progress, unique physiology, and even their specific musical goals. AI could provide more sophisticated, personalized coaching feedback beyond simple visual cues.\n\n**Multi-modal Feedback:** Beyond visual displays, future iterations might incorporate haptic (tactile) feedback, where the device provides subtle vibrations or pressure to guide muscle adjustments. This would offer a more immersive and intuitive learning experience.\n\n**Integration with Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR/AR):** Imagine visual feedback overlaid directly onto your sheet music or even projected into your field of vision, creating an augmented practice environment. VR could simulate performance spaces or provide interactive learning games.\n\n**Cross-Instrument and Cross-Disciplinary Applications:** While currently focused on wind instruments, the core biofeedback principles could be adapted for vocal training, string instrument bowing, or even broader applications in sports training or physical therapy requiring precise motor control. The Practice Support Device and Practice Support Method for Wind Instrument Performer lays a foundation for a new generation of intelligent, physiologically-driven skill development tools.\n\nKeywords: future developments, AI in music, machine learning, haptic feedback, VR/AR integration, smart instruments, biofeedback evolution, patent US-9852651.","question":"What are the future developments expected for Practice Support Device and Practice Support Method for Wind Instrument Performer?"}],"topics":["Practice Support Device and Practice Support Method for Wind Instrument Performer","wind instrument practice","biofeedback device","myoelectric sensor","embouchure training","mastering","instruments","requires"],"tech_cluster":null},"seo":{"title":"Practice Support Device and Practice Support Method for Wind Instrument Performer - Patent US-9852651","description":"Revolutionary patent US-9852651: Practice Support Device and Practice Support Method for Wind Instrument Performer uses biofeedback for real-time embouchure guidance. 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