ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 23 -- United States Patent no. 12,504,942, issued on Dec. 23.

"Apparatus for generating audio and/or performance synchronized optical output, and musical instrument and systems therefor" was invented by Steven Sullivan (Austin, Texas).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "An apparatus for generating audio synchronized optical output is provided. The apparatus comprises an input channel to receive an input signal from an audio source and a controller. The controller is configured to receive the input signal from the input channel, analyze the input signal to determine one or more characteristics of the input signal. The apparatus associates the determined one or more characterist...