Interactive marker kit

a marker kit and marker technology, applied in the field of interactive marker kits, can solve the problems of complex circuitry, high cost of complicated learning devices which employ writing implements in some fashion, and limited ability of users to interact with them

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-09-20
LEE YE WEN
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However, the prior art writing implement kit systems, are limited in their ability to interact with a user in reciprocal educational communications.
Likewise, complicated learning devices which employ writing implements in some fashion employ high cost and complicated circuitry.

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[0019] The present invention provides for an interactive marker kit 10 having a carrying case 12 and a number of markers 50, contained in case 12 for storage. Markers 50 are configured to interact with case 12 as described below, in response actions taken by the user for the purposes of education and amusement.

[0020] As illustrated in FIG. 1, marker kit 10 maintains a case 12, preferably constructed of a durable plastic. Case 12 is provided with an upper and lower portion 12a and 12b respectively such that case 12 is in the standard shape of a briefcase. Latches 14 are provided on lower potion 12b of case 12 so as to secure case 12 into a closed position when not in use. In addition, case 12 is further provided with first and second handle portions 16a and 16b being positioned on case 12 on upper and lower portions 12a and 12b respectively. When in the closed position, as illustrated in FIG. 1, case handles 16a and 16b fold together to form a single handle 16 that can be used to ca...

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The present invention is directed to an interactive marker kit comprised of a case for storing markers. The case has an activity area with the activity area comprised of a marker receptacle for receiving the markers such that when a marker is selected and a base portion of the marker is placed in the marker receptacle, the kit recognizes the marker and provides a response based on the particular marker selected.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] The present application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 386,905, filed Mar. 12, 2003, that is entitled “Interactive Marker Kit”, now U.S. Pat. No. ______, that issued on ______, which is fully incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention is directed to an interactive marker kit. More specifically, the present invention is directed interactive marker kit that provides voice communications in response to actions taken by the user. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] The use of kits to store collections of markers, crayons or other drawing implements is a common method of storing or shipping craft products of this type. Such kits range from sophisticated artists supply kits down to children's toys. The marker kits maintain various features such as holders for the writing implements, cords to keep the writing implements from being lost and other such organizational features. [0004] For ex...

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IPC IPC(8): B65D85/00
CPCA45C3/02B44D2/002B43K23/001A45C11/34
InventorLEE, YE WEN
OwnerLEE YE WEN