Method and apparatus for controlling a lighting system in response to an audio input

a technology of lighting system and audio input, applied in the direction of color-music apparatus, electrophonic musical instruments, instruments, etc., can solve the problem of not allowing any type of visual display via a peripheral to the computer system

Active Publication Date: 2007-06-05
SIGNIFY NORTH AMERICA CORP
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This patented technology describes various methods used by computers or other devices to perform functions such as playing videos through speakers connected to loudspeakers. These techniques include capturing sounds directly into memory media like RAM, manipulating them according to predetermined rules, displaying images onto screens, and giving feedback about how well they are doing beforehand. By combining these features together, this system can provide better overall performance than existing systems without requiring complex programming processes.

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This patented technology allows users who want to hear their favorite songs from another person's own machine through sound reproduction without having to leave them behind at home. However this method only works if there are two devices connected together - one being able to play back both types of sounds simultaneously while also displaying images alongside each song accurately enough.

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[0028]As mentioned above, while music player software provides a convenient means of translating digitally formatted music for listening, and in some cases also provides a screen-based graphical interface for visually appreciating music, existing programs have limited functionality with respect to the visualization of music. For example, existing music player software does not allow for the visual display of music external to the computer. Such an external display would provide increased music-based feedback, thereby enhancing a user's overall sensory experience.

[0029]One embodiment of the present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for controlling a lighting network in response to an audio input. This can be accomplished in any of numerous ways, as the present invention is not limited to any particular implementation technique. In accordance with one illustrative embodiment, an audio input is digitally processed to analyze the audio input, and at least one aspect of a ligh

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Methods and apparatus for executing a lighting program to control a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) in response to at least one characteristic of an audio input. In one embodiment, the audio input is digitally processed to determine the at least one characteristic. In other embodiments, control signals for the LEDs are generated in response to a timer and/or input from a user interface, as well as in response to the at least one characteristic of the audio input. In another embodiment, the control signals for the LEDs are generated by a same computer that processes the audio input to transmit signals to speakers to audibly play the audio input. In a further embodiment, a GUI is provided to assist in authoring the lighting program. In another embodiment, the audio signal is processed before being played back. In a further embodiment, the lighting program anticipates changes in the audio input.

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