A connection manager 112 manages, for each client, a set of object data subjected to arbitrary processing executed by clients C1, C2, C3,. The tape measure of the present invention includes a housing, a circumferential outer surface of which is covered with a grip. The set of note start and stop times and pitches are then translated into a format suitable for controlling the device. The housing has a plurality of guiding grooves corresponding to the arcuate elements of the battery cover. Further disclosed are techniques and systems for modifying a voice model associated with a selected character based on data received from a user. In some embodiments, the switch network is a full bridge, and the clamping circuit includes first and second clamping switches.