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Interactive toy doll system

a toy doll and interactive technology, applied in the field of toys, can solve the problems of many mechanical dolls that are limited in their entertainment value, children's interest often disappears quickly, and many mechanical dolls are limited to performing simple movements

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-06-26
FRIEDLAND LES +1
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[0009]The present invention is directed to an interactive toy doll system for performing and displaying ordered sequences of visual, physiological and aural effects, including feeding and tearing behaviors upon initial activation. The doll includes a main switch, at least one sensor disposed e.g., preferably in a mouth cavity, an expandable/co

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Such a toy's entertainment value is often limited, since any ‘interaction’ with the toy is simply reduced to a user simply activating and re-activating the switch repeatedly in order to get a response from the doll.
A child's interest often quickly disappears in a short period of time with such toys.
In addition, many mechanical dolls are limited to performing simple movements and thus lack a true sense of interaction with the user, such as responsive feeding behaviors and sequences of behaviors in response to stimuli.

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[0019]FIG. 1 depicts an exemplary schematic view of general electrical and mechanical components of an interactive doll system comprised of toy doll 100 and an interactive apparatus for applying stimuli 130 according to an aspect of the present principles. The location of components as shown in FIG. 1 is for exemplary purposes only and does not constitute the absolute positioning of the components. The doll 100 includes a first control center 101 functionally connected to a second control center 107. First control center 101 includes a first terminal 103 functionally connected to at least one duct 118 and eyelid 117. Note that various ducts may be provided in any number and at any location in the doll 100, preferably at a surface thereof, to simulate other fluid emission effects, such as diaper wetting, etc.

[0020]A second terminal 105 is provided functionally connected to a fluid intake pipe 123 including a ‘mouth’ sensor 119. Sensor 119 may comprise, e.g., a sensor adapted to be pl...

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Abstract

An interactive toy doll system is described for performing and displaying ordered sequences of visual and aural effects, such as feeding and tearing behaviors upon activation. An interactive doll system includes a doll having a sensor, an intake control valve and output control valve operably connected to the sensor. A receptacle is provided functionally connected to the intake and output control valves. A gear assembly is operably connected to at least the receptacle and a main switch is provided operably connected to at least the gear assembly. An external sensor activator device is provided configured to activate the doll sensor.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Technical Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates generally to toy dolls, and in particular, to an interactive toy doll system and method for interacting with and operating same.[0003]2. Description of Related Art[0004]In the art, toy dolls in a variety of styles, shapes, features and characteristics are known. In particular, dolls that are mechanized and exhibit action features such as movement and motion such as limb / hand movements, ‘wetting’ diapers, as well as sound effects are familiar in the art.[0005]Such mechanized dolls typically are switch activated, whereupon the particular action(s) or movement(s) is performed upon activation of a switch, which itself may be activated in a number of ways. Typically, in such dolls, the switch is manually deployed by a user.[0006]However, in many dolls, upon execution and completion of the particular movement(s), the doll becomes sedentary once more. Such a toy's entertainment value is ...

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IPC IPC(8): A63H3/24A63H3/00A63H3/33
CPCA63H2200/00A63H3/24
Inventor FRIEDLAND, LESWONG, PHILLIP
Owner FRIEDLAND LES