Nichols II, 2003 - Google Patents

The vbow: An expressive musical controller haptic human-computer interface

Nichols II, 2003

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8574755038579677328
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Nichols II C
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This dissertation describes the development of the vBow, a virtual violin bow controller. This interface was designed to accurately sense the component physical motions of a violinist's bowing gesture, while providing the performer with both the auditory feedback of the sound …
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