Jeremy A Brieske

7678985, Mar 16, 2010

Apr 6, 2007

11/784372

Charles C. Adams - Gilbert AZ, US
Dale V. Curtis - Scottsdale AZ, US
Jeremy A. Brieske - Denver CO, US
Lawrence E. Lorenzen - Phoenix AZ, US

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation - Scottsdale AZ

G10G 7/02
G10G 3/04
G10H 1/32
G10H 7/00
G06F 17/00

84645, 84454, 84462, 84644, 700 94, 381 98, 381118, 381119, 381123, 361728

An electronic module has an enclosure which is mechanically and electrically compatible with a plurality of receiving devices such as amplifiers, computers, mixer consoles, and musical instruments. The module has a programmable control panel and display on the enclosure and an electronic circuit disposed within the enclosure and receiving user commands from the control panel and displaying configuration information on the display. The electronic circuit performs a variety of functions for each of the receiving devices by way of a digital signal processor, synthesizer for generating a programmable audio signal in response to a data stream, storage device for storing musical information in a digital format, and playback device for retrieval and playback of the stored musical information. An audio output is coupled for transferring the programmable audio signal to or from the receiving device.

20070245886, Oct 25, 2007

Apr 6, 2006

11/400472

Charles Adams - Gilbert AZ, US
Dale Curtis - Scottsdale AZ, US
Jeremy Brieske - Denver CO, US
Lawrence Lorenzen - Phoenix AZ, US

G10H 1/34
G10H 3/00

084745000

A modular docking station receives a variety of electronic modules, such as a tuner, effects processor, signal conditioner, signal distributor, and signal converter, for use with a musical instrument, such as a guitar. A base unit has a flat bottom portion and an angled top portion. A plurality of pushbutton switches are disposed in the angled top portion of the base unit. The electronic module is controlled by the pushbutton switches through the base unit. A plurality of electronic modules, each with a different electrical function, are interchangeable into the receptacle of the base unit. One electronic module is selected for inserting into the base unit to make mechanical and electrical contact. Each electronic module includes a display area and a plurality of indicators for the various electrical functions of the electronic module. The base unit has a connector for connecting to the musical instrument.