CN-122029598-A - Arrangement and method for generating multi-part audio playback

Abstract

The present invention relates to an arrangement for outputting multi-part audio playback. The arrangement comprises a plurality of sound units (2.1, 2.2, 2.3.), each sound unit comprising a unique identification element (3) attributable to a specific part (a.1, a.2, a.3.) in the audio playback, and each sound unit (2.1, 2.2, 2.3.) having a geometric form (4.1, 4.2, 4.3.). It further comprises a base unit (5) for receiving a placement area of the at least one sound unit. It further comprises a sensing unit (7.1, 7.2), which is arranged in the base unit and adapted to detect and read the unique identification element of any of the plurality of sound units. It further comprises a processing unit (8) adapted to attribute the unique identification element of any of the plurality of vocal units to a specific vocal of the multi-vocal audio playback, and an output unit for generating a multi-vocal audio playback reflecting the detected vocal unit. The invention also relates to a method and a set of components accordingly.

Inventors

• Ha Yili.c.buerman

Assignees

• 哈伊里·C·布尔曼

Dates

Publication Date

20260512

Application Date

20230816

Claims (18)

1. 1. An arrangement (1) for outputting multi-sounded audio playback, the arrangement comprising: a. a plurality of sound units (2.1, 2.2, 2.3.), each sound unit comprising a unique identification element attributable to a particular sound (a.1, a.2, a.3.)) in the audio playback, and each sound unit (2.1, 2.2, 2.3.)) having a geometric form (4.1, 4.2, 4.3.); b. -a base unit (5) having a placement area (6) for receiving at least one sound unit (2.1, 2.2, 2.3), -preferably, the placement area (6) is formed in the form of a substantially complementary geometry (4.1, 4.2, 4.3, -a) for receiving at least part (6.1, 6.2, 6.3, -a) of the at least one sound unit; c. A sensing unit (7.1, 7.2.) arranged in the base unit and adapted to detect and read the unique identification element of any of the plurality of sound units, D. -a processing unit (8) adapted to attribute the unique identification element of any of the plurality of vocal units to a specific vocal of a multi-vocal audio playback; e. and an output unit for generating a multi-vocal audio playback reflecting the detected vocal unit.
2. 2. The arrangement of claim 1, further comprising at least one mode unit (20) comprising a unique identification element attributable to a specific mode (b.1; b.2;.
3. 3. An arrangement according to claim 2, wherein each pattern unit has a geometrical form, and wherein the placement area is adapted to receive the at least one pattern unit, preferably the placement area is formed for receiving at least part of the at least one pattern unit in a substantially complementary geometrical form.
4. 4. An arrangement according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the mode unit is adapted to control any of sound production, melody, rhythm, volume, musical speed and/or tonality with respect to the output.
5. 5. The arrangement according to any of claims 1 to 4, wherein each sound has a unique geometric form, in particular a geometric form of the specific sound conceptually reflecting a multi-sound audio playback attributed to the unique identification element of the sound.
6. 6. The arrangement according to any of claims 1-5, wherein the output unit for generating the multi-vocal audio is adapted to generate audio by any of the group consisting of subtractive synthesis, additive synthesis, frequency Modulation (FM) synthesis, phase distortion synthesis, wavetable synthesis, sample-based synthesis, vector synthesis, particle synthesis and physical modeling synthesis, or a combination thereof.
7. 7. The arrangement according to any of claims 1 to 6, wherein the unique identification element is based on RFID, in particular on an RFID tag.
8. 8. The arrangement of any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the unique identification element is based on an Active Reader Passive Tag (ARPT) system.
9. 9. The arrangement of any one of claims 1 to 8 wherein the processing unit is further adapted to record a sequence of unique identification elements of any one of the plurality of vocal units and instruct the output unit to provide the multi-vocal audio playback that also reflects this sequence.
10. 10. Arrangement according to any of claims 2 to 9, wherein the pattern unit has a unique geometrical form, in particular a geometrical form conceptually reflecting the type of control as applied by the pattern unit selected from the group listed in claim 3.
11. 11. The arrangement according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the plurality of sound units are adapted to form a sound unit group, the sound unit group forming an instrument ensemble, wherein each sound unit of the sound unit group has a unique identification element of a group and/or type attributable to an instrument by the processing unit, such as selected from the group consisting of a bowstring instrument, a woodwind instrument, a brass instrument, a percussion instrument, a piano, a grand key, a string instrument and an electronic instrument.
12. 12. A method for generating multi-sounded audio playback using the apparatus of any one of claims 1 to 11, the method comprising the steps of: a. Providing at least one, in particular a plurality of sound units within an effective range of the sensing units arranged in the base of the placement area; b. reading the unique identification element of the at least one, in particular a plurality of sound units; c. Each attributing any unique identifying element to a particular vocal part of the multi-vocal audio playback; d. The multi-part audio playback is generated.
13. 13. The method of claim 12, further comprising the step of: e) At least one mode unit is provided within an effective range of the sensing unit arranged in the base of the placement area and thereby controlling a mode of the multi-sounded audio playback.
14. 14. A method according to any one of claims 12 to 13, whereby the method comprises the steps of: f) Repeating steps a) through d) with a second sound unit or a second plurality of sound units such that the multi-sound audio playback includes a plurality of audio tracks output simultaneously, wherein each audio track is attributable to one unique identification element detected in step c) by any of the plurality of sound units.
15. 15. The method according to any one of claims 12 to 14, wherein said providing at least one, in particular a plurality of sound units within the effective range of the sensing unit and/or said providing at least one pattern unit within the effective range of the sensing unit comprises matching at least a part of the substantially complementary geometry of the sound units and/or pattern units with at least a part of the substantially complementary geometry for receiving the units on the placement area.
16. 16. The method according to any one of claims 12 to 15, wherein a defined time window is initiated upon reading the unique identification element of the at least one, in particular a plurality of vocal units, wherein the unique identification element of a read mode unit controls the mode of the audio playback attributed to the at least one, in particular a plurality of vocal units, initiating the defined time window.
17. 17. Computer program product operable on a processor, in particular on a processor of an arrangement according to claim 1, for performing the method according to any of claims 12 to 16.
18. 18. A collection of components comprising a plurality of the arrangements of claim 1 for generating multi-vocal audio playback like a large orchestra.

Description

Arrangement and method for generating multi-part audio playback Technical Field The present invention relates to an arrangement for outputting a multi-sound audio playback and a method for generating a multi-sound audio playback within such an arrangement and a set of components comprising a plurality of said arrangements for generating a multi-sound audio playback like a large orchestra according to the preamble of the independent claims. Background Playback devices are well known in the art and are used primarily as entertainment tools. Some playback devices provide means for controlling playback tactilely, such as by placing a three-dimensional figure (figure) indicating or associated with the type of content output from the device and equipped with an identification tag, such as most commonly an RFID tag. The tag is brought into the sensor range of the device, thereby starting or interrupting the output. Such a device is shown and described for example in WO20151/04222A1 (Boxine company). This document shows a device for playing back music and sound, which operates by means of a sensor that can detect RFID-tagged figurines (figurine) within a detection range. However, the interactivity of these devices is limited to simple "on/off" control of audio playback. Recently, there has been interest in enriching these types of devices by further, educational-value functions designed to address the child's senses in a broader manner and simultaneously teach skills and enhance the child's understanding of complex processes (such as, for example, computer programming and/or music creation). US 6'353'168 B1 (Neurosmith company) discloses in this respect an educational instrument for children. It is adapted to play a music sequence triggered by a cuboid block placed in a plurality of receiving portions. The cuboid blocks have different faces, each face being adapted to interact with a specific receiving portion. The musical sequence played by the device depends on the face of the cuboid engaged with the receiving portion, and different cuboids preferably result in different musical sequences being played. Thus, the music device may play many different musical sequences depending on the cuboid engaged with the receiving portion and the orientation of the cuboid within the receiving portion. The music itself may be stored on an interchangeable cartridge. The kit is well suited for young children, where formal recognition is an important step in development. However, its complexity is difficult to upgrade and eventually less suitable for training music awareness, as the output is limited to outputting Shan Shengbu tracks in sequence. For music education, it has been found to be advantageous to touch music and tempo little. In addition to incubating the ears for music and sound, the arrangement and rearrangement of the musical tones and sound effects provides a comprehensive and intuitive way for children of all ages to approach creative musical expressions. A very quick method for learning how to compose is to focus on small pieces of music and learn to change and rearrange these pieces in a specific way. Accordingly, there is a need to provide educational equipment suitable for teaching and exploring musical compositions in a fun and entertaining manner. Disclosure of Invention It is an object of the present invention to provide an arrangement for outputting a multi-vocal audio playback and a corresponding method as initially defined, which overcome at least one of the drawbacks of the prior art. It is a particular object of the present invention to provide such an arrangement and method which is usable and interesting for both children and adults and which provides beneficial interactive stimulation for using the arrangement and method of the present invention. In another specific object, the arrangement and method should provide such an apparatus with a large number of modularity possibilities. At least one of these objects has been solved by an arrangement and a method according to the characterizing portions of the independent claims. One aspect of the invention is an arrangement for outputting multi-part audio playback. The arrangement includes a plurality of sound units, each sound unit including a unique identification element attributable to a particular portion in the audio playback. Each sound unit also has a geometric form. The arrangement further comprises a base unit having a placement area for receiving at least one sound unit. In a particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention, the placement area is at least partially formed with a substantially complementary geometry for receiving a corresponding geometry of the at least one sound unit. In particular, for a particular sound unit, it means receiving. The arrangement further comprises a sensing unit arranged in the base unit and adapted to detect and read the unique identification element of any of the plurality of sound units. The arrangement fu