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Toy interactive entertainment devices

a technology of interactive entertainment and toys, applied in the direction of remote-control toys, dolls, sport apparatus, etc., can solve the problems of lack of coordination of action and/or activities of toys wands and accompanying accessories

Inactive Publication Date: 2018-08-02
CEPIA
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The present invention describes a type of interactive entertainment device that can be used for children's play or adults' relaxation. These devices contain integrated electronics that allow them to detect motion and respond accordingly, such as by lighting up LEDs, showing images, playing sound effects, or emitting infrared signals. The devices can also include a display screen and communication elements for receiving signals. The electronics are programmed to execute instructions based on the signals, which can lead to coordinated display and lighting effects. Overall, the invention provides a new way to bring interactivity and fantastical experiences to entertainment devices.

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At present, toy wands and accompanying accessories lack coordinated action and / or activities.

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[0016]In the following description of the various embodiments, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which form a part hereof, and in which is shown by way of illustration various embodiments in which features may be practiced. It is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized and structural and functional modifications may be made.

[0017]As noted above, aspects of the present invention include interactive entertainment devices such as a toy magic wand. Exemplary wands are illustrated in FIGS. 1A-1C. In these examples, various ornamental features are demonstrated that give the toy an appearance of a wand. In the example of FIGS. 1A-1C, the handle (alternately, the “base”) 2 may include features such as spiral-shaped grooves or raised portions of the handle material, one or more “leaf”-shaped elements, or other appropriate elements, or some combination thereof. In these examples, the bottom surface 4 of the wand is flat, so that the wand may stand vertically as s...

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Abstract

Interactive entertainment devices including a toy magic wand with integrated electronics for, among other things, detecting wand motion and responding accordingly, such as illuminating one or more LEDs, displaying images on one or more LCD displays, playing sound effects or character speech, emitting infrared (IR) signals via one or more IR emitters, or some combination thereof. An exemplary device may include a “fairy house” or “wizard tower” playset with integrated electronics for receiving one or more received IR signals and responding or reacting accordingly. For example, depending on the nature of the received IR signals, the electronics may illuminate one or more LEDs, display images on one or more LCD displays, play sound effects or character speech, emit IR signals via one or more IR emitters, or some combination thereof.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application 62 / 453,723, filed Feb. 2, 2017, U.S. Provisional Application 62 / 501,967, filed May 5, 2017, and U.S. Provisional Application 62 / 509,085, filed May 20, 2017.BACKGROUND[0002]At present, toy wands and accompanying accessories lack coordinated action and / or activities. Aspects of the present invention advantageously provide, among other things, a coordinated audiovisual and auditory experience to a person using a wand and / or accompanying accessories that embody one or more aspects of the present invention.BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION[0003]The following presents a simplified summary in order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the invention. This summary is not an extensive overview. It is not intended to identify key or critical elements of the invention or to delineate the scope of the invention. The following summary merely presents some concepts of the in...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63H33/00A63H1/24A63H33/22
CPCA63H33/009A63H1/24A63H33/005A63H33/008A63H33/22A63J21/00A63H2200/00H04B5/77H04B10/502A63H33/26A63H5/00A63F9/24A63F2009/2402A63F2009/2447A63F2009/2452A63F2009/2454A63F2009/2476A63F2250/485A63H3/006A63H30/04
Inventor HORNSBY, JAMES RUSSELLMCGOWAN, JOSEPH LEEMOUSER, CHRISTIAN MATHISWOOD, GENEVIEVE LARK
Owner CEPIA
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