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Maybe someone at Samsung is into guitars, after a strange “jamming” patent was lodged recently by the Korean smartphone giant.Recently Samsung was granted approval for a patent that is written in a language called ‘rock and roll’.
Uncovered by Engadget, U.S. Patent 8,378,202, is also known as “portable communication device capable of virtually playing musical instruments,” which makes way for a music player that would allow listeners to add their own riffs to their favourite tracks. Essentially, it lets you turn every song into Free Bird.
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Using the sensors in a smartphone, this patent identifies when a user is holding a smartphone or tablet in a “jamming” position and turns the buttons on the side of the device into a virtual fretboard.
By moving the phone up and down a user can simulate sliding on the neck of the guitar and motion sensors would pick up on your second hand strumming, simulating the universal sign language symbol for rocking out.
The phone would then produce the sounds you’re rocking and blast them through your phone atop the music already playing. It’ll be just like having your very own virtual garage band in the sense that no one will want to listen to your terrible music.
What’s next lugs on a smartphone or tablet to hold a guitar strap.
