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Method of Controlling a Vehicle or Toy via a Motion-Sensing Device and/or Touch Screen

a technology of motion sensing device and touch screen, which is applied in the direction of toys, remote-control toys, toys, etc., can solve the problems of lost often separated and misplaced remote-control toys, and the loss of the original functionality of remote-control toys

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-05-02
RINDLISBACHER STEPHEN M
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The present invention is a method for controlling a toy or a vehicle using a mobile device, such as a smartphone or tablet. The mobile device communicates with the toy through Bluetooth or other wireless technologies, and the user controls the movement of the toy by touch screen input or motion sensing. The invention allows for the separation of the remote control from the toy, making it easier to find and use. The mobile device acts as a virtual navigator, displaying a virtual map and allowing the user to draw paths for the toy to follow. The invention provides a more intuitive and user-friendly way to control toys and vehicles.

Problems solved by technology

However, the remote control and the toy being separate objects can often be separated and misplaced.
As a result, the original functionality of the remote control toy is lost leaving only the toy.

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[0009]In reference to FIG. 1, in the present invention, the user can provide input instructions to the remote toy 2 by only the touch screen 20 of the user's portable mobile device 1. In this embodiment, the mobile device 1 displays a virtual navigator 21 on the touch screen 20. The virtual navigator 21 can vary based on the different types of toys. For example, given a toy car, the virtual navigator 21 can display a steering wheel, a throttle pedal, and a brake pedal. If the toy car does not possess variable speeds, the virtual navigator 21 can be a simple blank screen in which the user can draw paths in which the toy car will immediately follow. Given a shooting toy or an action figure, such as a foam dart turret or a walking robot, the virtual navigator 21 can display a joy stick and a series of buttons that correspond to the other different functionalities of the toy. The touch screen 20 on the mobile device 1 is a capacitive touch screen 20 that is capable of sensing the user's...

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[0010]In reference to FIG. 2, in the present invention, the user can provide the input instructions to the remote toy 2 by means of only the motion sensing device 30 in the user's portable mobile device 1. In this embodiment, the user utilizes the orientation of the motion sensing device 30 within the mobile device 1. The motion sensing device 30 can be any device selected from the group consisting of gyroscopes, accelerometers, or any other device capable of measuring the orientation and motion. The user will be able to control the remote toy's 2 movements by means of tilting the mobile device 1. For example, in remote controlled cars, the user is able tilt the mobile device 1 forward to move the remote car forward. The user is able to tilt the mobile device 1 left and right to move has the remote controlled car toward s the left of the right. The motion sensing device 30 of the mobile device 1 is able to detect the orientation and the motion to be translated into input instruction...

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Abstract

A method for controlling a remote toy by means of a motion sensing device and / or a touch screen on a mobile device. The mobile device can be a standard mobile phone, tablet, or any other device equipped with either a motion sensing device, touch screen, or both for controlling specific movements on a remote toy.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates generally to a method for controlling a vehicle or toy by means of a motion-sensing device and / or a touch screen on a user's portable handheld mobile device.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Traditionally, remote controlled toys are controlled by means of a specialized and paired remote control with specific sets of controls. However, the remote control and the toy being separate objects can often be separated and misplaced. As a result, the original functionality of the remote control toy is lost leaving only the toy. Additionally, the remote controlled toys and vehicles are conventionally linked and communicate by means of radio frequency signals. The present invention transcends the traditional remote controlled toys and vehicles by providing a communication link between the toy and the remote control using other types of wireless technologies such as Bluetooth and wireless networking Instead of a dedicated remote control, ...

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IPC IPC(8): A63H30/00
CPCA63H30/04
Inventor RINDLISBACHER, STEPHEN M.
Owner RINDLISBACHER STEPHEN M
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