Chapter 910: Paper Piano
"A better idea?"
Zhou Jiangping was stunned for a moment.
Come to think of it, Zhou Jiangping felt that every time he discussed things with Chen Mo, the final product always ended up being completely transformed by Chen Mo, beyond recognition.
But this time, he really couldn't figure out what kind of better idea Chen Mo could have for a piano. After all, a piano was a piano. No matter how you changed it, it was still a piano. Could it be that Chen Mo wanted to make a piano out of paper?
"Boss Chen, what exactly is your idea? Could it be... a paper piano?" Zhou Jiangping asked tentatively.
Chen Mo shook his head with a smile. "Paper piano? That's not quite right. But it's somewhat similar. I want to make a piano that can be folded."
"Folded?" Zhou Jiangping was even more confused.
Chen Mo took out a piece of paper and a pen from the drawer, quickly sketching a rough design on the paper.
"Look, this is a new type of electronic keyboard. The entire body is made of a special flexible material. When not in use, it can be folded into a very small size, even rolled up like a scroll. When you need to play, just unfold it, and it becomes a standard 88-key piano."
Zhou Jiangping stared at the sketch on the paper, his eyes growing wider and wider.
This design completely overturned his understanding of a piano. In his impression, a piano had to be a heavy, bulky instrument. Even an electronic keyboard had a certain thickness and weight. But Chen Mo's design was almost like a piece of paper, thin and light.
"Boss Chen, is this... really feasible?" Zhou Jiangping asked with some doubt.
"Of course it's feasible." Chen Mo said confidently, "The key technology lies in the material. We need to develop a flexible circuit board and a pressure-sensitive sensor that can be embedded in a thin film material. Each key is actually a pressure sensor that converts the strength and speed of the finger pressing into an electrical signal, which is then processed by the built-in chip to produce the corresponding sound."
Zhou Jiangping listened, his mind gradually opening up.
If this technology could be realized, then this piano would truly be a revolutionary product. It was lightweight and portable, suitable for carrying around, and could be produced at a low cost, allowing more people to afford a piano.
"But Boss Chen, the sound quality..." Zhou Jiangping still had some concerns.
Chen Mo smiled and said, "Sound quality is not a problem. We can use high-quality sampling technology, recording the sound of a real grand piano, and then restoring it through speakers or headphones. As long as the sampling is accurate enough and the playback equipment is good enough, the sound quality can even rival that of a real piano."
Zhou Jiangping nodded thoughtfully. "I understand. So, our next step is to develop this flexible material and sensor?"
"Exactly." Chen Mo said, "I'll have the R&D department coordinate with you to provide the necessary technical support. Your task is to design the appearance and structure of this piano, ensuring it is both aesthetically pleasing and practical."
"Understood." Zhou Jiangping replied, a hint of excitement in his tone.
He had a feeling that this time, Chen Mo was going to create another miracle.
After Zhou Jiangping left, Chen Mo sat alone in the office, looking at the sketch he had drawn, lost in thought.
This foldable piano was actually inspired by a product he had seen in his previous life. At that time, a company had launched a roll-up electronic piano that could be rolled up and carried around, very popular among music lovers. But the sound quality and feel of that product were average, more of a toy than a serious instrument.
What Chen Mo wanted to create was a true professional-grade foldable piano, with sound quality and feel that could rival a real piano, while also being lightweight and portable.
He knew this would be a huge challenge, but he was confident he could do it.
After all, he had the technological foundation of the entire Divine Grace Technology Group behind him, as well as a top-notch R&D team. As long as the direction was right, he believed they could overcome any technical difficulties.
Chen Mo picked up the phone and called the R&D department, asking them to start researching flexible circuit boards and pressure-sensitive sensors immediately.
At the same time, he also contacted several well-known piano manufacturers, hoping to collaborate with them to obtain high-quality sound samples.
Everything was proceeding in an orderly manner.
A few days later, Zhou Jiangping brought the first prototype.
This prototype was made of a special plastic material that could be folded, but the feel was still far from a real piano, and the sound quality was average.
"Boss Chen, this is the first version we made. There are still many issues that need improvement." Zhou Jiangping said somewhat apologetically.
Chen Mo carefully examined the prototype, pressing a few keys to test the feel.
"Not bad, at least it can produce sound." Chen Mo said with a smile, "But the feel is indeed a bit off. The keys should have a certain resistance and rebound, making the player feel like they are pressing a real piano key."
"I understand." Zhou Jiangping nodded, "We are already researching new materials, trying to simulate the feel of real piano keys."
"Also, the sound quality needs improvement." Chen Mo added, "I have contacted several piano manufacturers and obtained some high-quality sound samples. You can use these samples to replace the current sound source."
"Okay, I'll arrange it right away." Zhou Jiangping said.
In the following days, Zhou Jiangping led the team to continuously experiment and improve.
They tried various materials, from silicone to rubber to special composite materials, finally finding a material that could simulate the feel of real piano keys.
At the same time, the R&D department also successfully developed a flexible circuit board and pressure-sensitive sensor that could be embedded in a thin film material, accurately sensing the strength and speed of finger presses.
After nearly three months of hard work, the final prototype was finally completed.
This foldable piano, when unfolded, looked exactly like a standard 88-key piano, but when folded, it became a small square the size of an A4 paper, easily fitting into a backpack.
Chen Mo personally tested it, pressing the keys, feeling the familiar resistance and rebound, and listening to the clear and pleasant sound.
"Not bad, very good." Chen Mo nodded in satisfaction, "This product can be put into mass production."
Zhou Jiangping breathed a sigh of relief, a smile of success on his face.
"Boss Chen, what should we name this piano?"
Chen Mo thought for a moment and said, "Let's call it 'Paper Piano.' Although it's not really made of paper, it's thin enough to be like paper."
"Paper Piano..." Zhou Jiangping repeated the name, feeling it was quite fitting.
This piano, as thin as paper, was destined to change the world of music.
When the Paper Piano was officially launched, it immediately sparked a huge response.
Musicians, music lovers, and ordinary consumers were all attracted by this novel product. It was not only lightweight and portable but also had sound quality and feel comparable to a real piano, while the price was much lower than a traditional piano.
In just a few months, the Paper Piano sold millions of units worldwide, becoming a phenomenal product.
Chen Mo once again proved his vision and strength, while Zhou Jiangping also gained valuable experience and confidence from this project.
He knew that following Chen Mo, there would be more miracles waiting for them to create.
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