Musical representation of gemstone signature
CA 2305067 A1 · Owner: Crystal Beam Melody, Inc. · Inventors: Tolkowsky, Gabi; Dinu, Nicolae
Overview
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The present invention uses the unique optical response of a gemstone to produce a song of the gemstone. The optical response is processed in a certain way allowing conversion and the addition of harmonics. The conversion uses the hot spot of the gemprint and based on the position and/or size, forms a sound transfer file. Additional tone or notes can be added to enhance the song. As the optical response of each gemstone is unique the, musical representation will be unique given sufficient, accuracy of the conversion algorithm.
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- Filed April 13, 2000. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended April 13, 2020.
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