Junyu Qian¹ and Jonathan Sahagun², ¹USA, ²California State Polytechnic University,
USA

I made a device that will make the phone that is connected to the device through Bluetooth play a note when the device detects a movement. When the device was being shaken by someone, the accelerometer will detect an acceleration and it will make the phone that is connected with the device with Bluetooth play notes in the app. This paper discusses the development and application of a Bluetooth-enabled accelerometer-based movement detection system for musical interactions with mobile devices [1][2]. The system consists of a device attached to an object and connected to a mobile device via Bluetooth [3]. When the object is moved, the accelerometer detects the movement and triggers the mobile device to play a musical note through a dedicated app. The system was tested using different objects and movements, and the results showed that it was accurate and consistent. The paper highlights the potential uses of the system in music performance, education, and therapy, such as creating a new type of instrument, teaching musical concepts in an interactive way, and helping individuals with physical disabilities to engage in music making. Overall, the paper demonstrates the potential of Bluetooth-enabled accelerometer-based movement detection for musical interactions with mobile devices.

Fidget toys, Bluetooth-enabled accelerometer, Musical interaction