Output toys

Abstract

To provide a highly entertaining performance output toy. [Solution] A performance output toy comprising: a first toy body capable of performance output; a second toy body also capable of performance output; a control unit that controls the performance output; one first light-emitting / receiving element provided on the first toy body that is capable of emitting light and receiving light emitted by another light-emitting / receiving element; and one second light-emitting / receiving element provided on the second toy body that is capable of emitting light and receiving light emitted by the other light-emitting / receiving element; the first light-emitting / receiving element is capable of transmitting first operation information, and the second light-emitting / receiving element is capable of transmitting second operation information; by placing the light-emitting / receiving part of the first light-emitting / receiving element and the light-emitting / receiving part of the second light-emitting / receiving element facing each other, the toy is configured to be able to send and receive the first operation information and the second operation information between the first toy body and the second toy body; and is capable of performing performance output based on at least one of the first operation information and the second operation information.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an effect output toy.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, there is known an effect output toy that generates sounds or the like based on a predetermined operation (see, for example, Patent Document 1). The effect output toy described in Patent Document 1 includes a tag reader unit, an action output unit, a storage unit, a control unit, a housing unit including a lid part, etc., and a separate member provided with an IC tag that is separate from this housing unit, and the like. It is a sounding toy configured to be able to sound by bringing a separate member provided with an IC tag closer to the tag reader unit of the housing unit and reading the information of the IC tag.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In Patent Document 1, when an IC tag is brought close to the sounding toy, the sounding toy only sounds, which is lacking in interest.

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide an effect output toy with high interest.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] The performance output toy according to the present invention comprises, for example, a first toy body capable of performance output, a second toy body capable of performance output, a control unit for controlling the performance output, a first light-receiving element provided on the first toy body that is capable of emitting light and receiving light from other light-receiving elements, and a second light-receiving element provided on the second toy body that is capable of emitting light and receiving light from other light-receiving elements, wherein the first light-receiving element is capable of transmitting first operation information, and the second light-receiving element is capable of transmitting second operation information, and by placing the light-receiving and receiving parts of the first light-receiving element and the second light-receiving element facing each other, the first toy body and the second toy body are configured to transmit and receive the first operation information and the second operation information, and the performance output is configured to be performed based on at least one of the first operation information and the second operation information. Furthermore, the performance output toy according to the present invention comprises, for example, a first toy body capable of performance output, a second toy body capable of performance output, a control unit for controlling the performance output, one first light-emitting element provided on the first toy body that is capable of emitting light and receiving light from other light-emitting elements, and one second light-emitting element provided on the second toy body that is capable of emitting light and receiving light from other light-emitting elements, wherein the first light-emitting element is capable of transmitting first operation information, and the second light-emitting element is capable of transmitting second operation information, the tip of the light-emitting part of the first light-emitting element is positioned to enter into a first opening formed in the first toy body and to be in close contact with the end face of the first opening, and the tip of the light-emitting part of the second light-emitting element is positioned to enter into a second opening formed in the second toy body and to be in close contact with the end face of the second opening, and by bringing the first opening and the second opening facing each other, the first operation information and the second operation information can be transmitted and received between the first toy body and the second toy body, and the performance output can be performed based on at least one of the first operation information and the second operation information. The second toy body includes a mounting portion having a mounting rail onto which the first toy body can be attached, and with the first toy body attached to the mounting portion, the mounting rail and at least a portion of the first light-receiving element are arranged in the same straight line so as to overlap in a direction parallel to the end face of the first opening. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a highly entertaining toy with special effects. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0008] [Figure 1] A perspective view showing an example of the operation of the performance output toy of the present invention. [Figure 2] This is a perspective view showing an example of how to operate a toy that produces visual effects. [Figure 3] This is a front view showing an example of how to operate a toy that produces special effects. [Figure 4] This is an enlarged perspective view showing the external structure of the attachment part for the second toy body. [Figure 5] This is a perspective view of the first toy body, where (a) shows the structure of the back side and (b) shows the structure of the front side. [Figure 6] This is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the attachment part and the main part of the first toy body in the attached state. [Figure 7] This is a partially exploded perspective view showing the internal structure of the attachment part of the first toy body. [Figure 8] This is an internal perspective view from the front, showing the interlocking mechanism before it is activated. [Figure 9] Figure 9 is an internal perspective view of the interlocking mechanism in operation, viewed from below. [Figure 10] Figure 10 is a side view showing the image erasing member in the image formation-capable state of the image display unit. [Figure 11] Figure 11 is an exploded perspective view of the image erasing component. [Figure 12] Figure 12 is a perspective view of the image erasing member. [Figure 13] Figure 13 is a partially exploded perspective view showing the image erasing member with the image display unit facing forward. [Figure 14] Figure 14 is a side view showing the operating state of the image erasing member. [Figure 15] Figure 15 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a key part inside the first toy body. [Figure 16] Figure 16 is a block diagram of the control system. [Figure 17] Figure 17 is a perspective view showing a modified version of the second toy body. [Figure 18]FIG. 18 is a perspective view showing a state before attaching the first play body in the modification shown in FIG. 17. [Figure 19] FIG. 19 is a perspective view showing an example of attaching a first play body different from that in FIG. 18 in the modification shown in FIG. 17. [Figure 20] FIG. 20 is a front view showing a plurality of modifications of the first play body.

Embodiments for Carrying out the Invention

[0009] Hereinafter, an effect output toy according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the whole of the effect output toy. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the whole of the effect output toy. FIG. 3 is a front view showing an example of the operation of the effect output toy.

[0010] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the effect output toy 1 is roughly divided into its components, for example, a first play body 10 having a stamp function imitating the shape of a chess piece (hereinafter referred to as "stamp 10"), and a buckle-shaped second play body 20 (hereinafter referred to as "buckle 20") to which the stamp 10 can be attached and detached. An independent power source is provided for the stamp 10, which holds first identification information corresponding to the stamp 10, and the effect output is controlled by a control unit 71(70) (see FIG. 16). On the other hand, an independent power source is also provided for the buckle 20, which holds second identification information corresponding to the buckle 20 different from the first identification information, and the effect output is controlled by a control unit 72(70) (see FIG. 16). The stamp 10 and the buckle 20 can be controlled separately to output effects, but they can exchange information with each other, and effect output based on both pieces of information is possible. Note that the shapes (designs) of the first play body 10 and the second play body 20 are not particularly limited and can take various shapes.

[0011] The performance output toy 1 is a toy used, for example, when reproducing the transformation of a hero in battle. As an example of the use of the chess piece-shaped stamp 10, an operation of pressing it against a stamp stand 40 (see FIG. 1) described later of the buckle 20, an operation of attaching it to the attachment part 30 of the buckle 20 (see FIG. 2), and further, as shown in FIG. 3, an operation of rotating and tilting the attached stamp 10 in a predetermined direction can be performed, and along with this operation, an effect using light (including an image) and sound is performed.

[0012] The buckle 20 is configured such that flexible belt members 22 can be attached to both left and right ends. Therefore, for example, when a player wears it around the waist and plays, the belt members 22 are used to position the buckle 20 on the front side of the waist for use. The buckle 20 has a main body portion 21 that is configured to be long in the left-right direction during use. On the front surface of the main body portion 21, there are provided an attachment portion 30 for attaching the stamp 10 and an image display portion 40 (hereinafter referred to as the "stamp stand 40") capable of displaying an image by a stamping operation (a downward pressing operation as shown in FIG. 1) of the stamp 10. And in the playing state, the attachment portion 30 rotates and tilts with respect to the main body portion 21, so that the stamp stand 40 operates in an upward-facing state (the state shown in FIG. 1) and a forward-facing state (the state shown in FIG. 3) where the magnetic sheet surface 43, which is the image display surface, is located.

[0013] FIG. 4 is an enlarged perspective view showing the external structure of the attachment portion 30 of the buckle 20. FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the structures of the back side and the front side of the stamp 10. As shown in FIG. 4, the attachment portion 30 is formed, for example, by a combination of a pair of a front housing 30a and a rear housing 30b to form an internal space. The front housing 30a is provided with a pair of left and right protruding mounting rails 31 into which the stamp 10 can be inserted and mounted from above. Each of the pair of mounting rails 31 has hook pieces 31f whose protruding tip portions are bent parallel to the mounting surface 30s and face each other. Note that on the mounting surface 30s, between the mounting rails 31, there are provided holes 35h (see FIG. 7) for operation pins 35 described later that protrude from the mounting surface 30s and a light receiving and emitting portion 28.

[0014] On the other hand, as shown in Figure 5(a), the back side of the stamp 10 is provided with a protruding wall 10c that constitutes the mounting surface 10s, and insertion engagement pieces 10d are provided on both the left and right ends of this protruding wall 10c. These insertion engagement pieces 10d are shaped to protrude from both the left and right sides of the protruding wall 10c and are structured to slide to the rear side of the hook piece 31f for insertion engagement. Therefore, the stamp 10 is attached so that the mounting surface 10s is in close contact with the mounting surface 30s by inserting the insertion engagement pieces 10d inside the hook piece 31f.

[0015] Furthermore, the stamp 10 has a body 11 shaped like a chess piece, as described above, and is equipped with a lower end 12 that can move up and down as described later. The mounting surface 10s is provided with a light-receiving section 18, an opening 16h for a stamp rotation switch 16, and a reset switch 17. A top switch 14, which also serves as a power switch, is provided on the top side, and a motif section 10e representing the characteristics of the stamp 10 (for example, the characteristics of a hero) is depicted on the front side, as shown in Figure 5(b). This motif section 10e is illuminated by an internal light source, which will be described later.

[0016] Figure 6 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the mounting portion 30 and the main part of the stamp 10 in the mounted state. As shown in Figure 6, in the mounted state of the stamp 10, the stamp-side light-receiving portion 18, which is composed of the stamp-side opening 18h, which is one opening of the mounting surface 10s, and the first light-receiving element 18e, faces (opposes) the mounting portion-side light-receiving portion 28, which is composed of the mounting portion-side opening 28h, which is the other opening of the mounting surface 30s, and the second light-receiving element 28e. In this embodiment, with the stamp 10 mounted on the mounting portion 30, the first light-receiving element 18e is capable of receiving (receiving light) signals (infrared emission) transmitted from the second light-receiving element 28e, and the second light-receiving element 28e is capable of receiving (receiving light) signals (infrared emission) transmitted from the first light-receiving element 18e.

[0017] In this embodiment, the first light-receiving element 18e can transmit first operation information, including first identification information and control information such as command information corresponding to the stamp 10, via infrared light, and the second light-receiving element 28e can transmit second operation information, including second identification information different from the first identification information and control signals such as command information, via infrared light. The first operation information and the second operation information are not particularly limited and may consist of only the respective identification information or only the control information such as command information, etc.

[0018] The first light-receiving element 18e and the second light-receiving element 28e are composed of LEDs capable of emitting and receiving infrared light. By placing one element facing the other in this way, signals can be received and transmitted between the stamp 10 and the buckle 20, enabling the mutual transmission and reception of first operation information and second operation information between the stamp 10 and the buckle 20.

[0019] As shown in Figure 6, the first light-receiving element 18e is installed so that its tip fits into the stamp-side opening 18h, while the second light-receiving element 28e is also installed so that its tip fits into the mounting-side opening 28h. As a result, the first light-receiving element 18e and the second light-receiving element 28e are facing each other in very close proximity.

[0020] Figure 7 is a partially exploded perspective view showing the internal structure of the mounting part 30. The mounting portion 30 has a lower end projection 32 that extends downward from the lower end of the mounting portion 30, which is provided within the main body portion 21 so as to be rotatable (oscillating) around a rotation center C1 that extends in the front-rear direction of the main body portion 21 by a shaft portion provided within the main body portion 21.

[0021] The mounting portion 30 is supported not only by a rotatably supported lower end projection 32, but also by a support pin portion 29 that protrudes from the main body portion 21 into the interior of the mounting portion 30. Specifically, the support pin portion 29 passes through an arc-shaped rotational support opening 33 provided in the rear housing 30b, so that when the mounting portion 30 rotates, the rotational support opening 33 is guided by the support pin portion 29. In addition, the rear housing 30b is locked in place by the bent tip portion 29t of the support pin portion 29 to prevent it from coming off the support pin portion 29.

[0022] As shown in Figure 7, the mounting portion 30 is provided with an operating pin 35 adjacent to the second light-receiving element 28e, and this operating pin 35 is configured to enter the opening 16h of the stamp 10. In detail, for example, the operating pin 35 is provided so as to be movable in the thickness direction of the mounting portion 30, with its base portion, a pin base 35b, being guided by the surrounding wall portion 35w. The pin base 35b is pressed towards the rear housing 30b by a base compression spring 35c between it and the front housing 30a. In addition, an arm member 36 is provided adjacent to the pin base 35b so as to be able to engage with the pin base 35b.

[0023] The arm member 36 comprises a first arm 36b positioned to enter the rotation support opening 33, centered on the arm shaft portion 36a, and a second arm 36c extending outwards to engage with the first inclined surface 35s of the pin base portion 35b. The second inclined surface 36s on the second arm 36c faces the first inclined surface 35s on the pin base portion 35b, contacting it from the rear housing 30b side.

[0024] With the stamp 10 mounted on the mounting part 30, the mounting part 30 is rotated to its maximum inclination position. As a result, the arm member 36 rotates around the rotation center C4, with the first arm 36b contacting the support pin portion 29. This causes the second inclined surface 36s to push up the first inclined surface 35s, moving the pin base 35b against the biasing force of the base compression spring 35c. Consequently, the operating pin 35 presses the stamp rotation switch 16 located on the mounting surface 10s of the stamp 10. As a result, predetermined effects such as sound and light are produced by the stamp 10. Alternatively, when the stamp rotation switch 16 is pressed, the first light-receiving element 18e may start transmitting an infrared signal containing operation information.

[0025] The stamp pad 40 has a box-shaped base casing 40b (see Figures 1 and 4) on one side (the top surface in the figures) of which a magnetic sheet surface 43 capable of forming an image by magnetic force is provided. By bringing it into contact with the stamp magnet 13, which is a magnetic field generating means provided on the lower end surface of the first toy body 10 (see Figure 1), an image corresponding to the stamp magnet 13 (for example, the same image as the motif part 10e of the stamp 10 (see Figure 3) or an image related to the stamp 10, etc.) can be displayed on the surface of the magnetic sheet surface 43.

[0026] Next, we will describe the interlocking mechanism that operates the stamp pad 40 by the rotational movement of the mounting part 30. Figure 8 is an internal perspective view of the interlocking mechanism from the front, before it is in operation. Figure 9 is an internal perspective view of the interlocking mechanism from below, in the operating state.

[0027] The rotational movement of the mounting part 30 is transmitted to the stamp pad 40 via the interlocking mechanism 50 to rotate it. The interlocking mechanism 50 is broadly composed of a sliding part 51 which is pushed by the lower end projection 32 of the mounting part 30 and slides laterally along the main body 21, an intermediate rotating part 52 which contacts the sliding part 51 and rotates around the rotation center C2, and a display part rotating part 53 which engages with the intermediate rotating part 52 and rotates the stamp pad 40 around the rotation center C3.

[0028] The lower end projection 32 of the mounting portion 30 is provided with a pressing arm 32b having an arc-shaped pressing surface 32s. The sliding portion 51 is a horizontally elongated member with one end 51a in contact with the pressing arm 32b, and the other end 51b is positioned to contact and press the lower end lever portion 52a of the intermediate rotating portion 52. A push-up projection 51c is provided on the upper part of the other end 51b of the sliding portion 51, pushing upward a lock pin 52p that locks the rotation of the intermediate rotating portion 52. The sliding portion 51 is also equipped with a return spring 51d, which biases it in the direction of returning it to its initial position. The sliding portion 51 is also provided with a switch projection 51e that can press a mounting portion rotation switch 27, such as a rubber switch. In other words, a mechanism is provided to detect the rotation of the mounting portion 30 by the movement of the sliding portion 51.

[0029] The intermediate rotating section 52 includes a spline shaft-shaped core member 52b having a lower end lever portion 52a that is pressed against the other end 51b of the slide portion 51, an annular engaging member 52c that engages with the outer circumferential surface of the core member 52b and is provided to be axially movable relative to the core member 52b, a first gear member 52d provided on the outer circumferential surface of the annular engaging member 52c so as to be axially slidable on the outer circumferential surface, and a locking pin 52p having a locking claw 52f that can be fitted into a notch 52k on the outer circumferential edge of the flange portion 52e of the first gear member 52d, and rotates around the rotation center C2.

[0030] Here, the core member 52b is pulled so that one end of the lower end lever portion 52a rotates back to its initial position by a tension spring 52g. The annular engaging member 52c is pushed upward by a compression spring 52h that surrounds the core member 52b, and the multiple engaging claws 52m formed on its outer circumference are pushed so that they engage with the ratchet claws 52n provided on the inner circumference of the first gear member 52d. The lock pin 52p is pushed downward by a pin compression spring 52i in a direction (downward) so that the lock claw 52q fits into the notch 52k on the outer circumference of the first gear member 52d.

[0031] The rotating display unit 53 includes a support shaft member 53a that constitutes the rotation center C3, a second gear member 53b that is rotatably supported on the support shaft member 53a and whose lower end teeth engage with a first gear member 52d, an annular member 53c whose inner circumference engages with the upper end teeth of the second gear member 53b, a lighting support member 53d that engages with the tip of the support shaft member 53a above the annular member 53c, and a pair of engaging claw members 53f that can be elastically fitted into engaging grooves 53e formed on the outer circumferential surface of the annular member 53c. Here, the lighting support member 53d is provided with light output units 82 having light sources at both ends in its longitudinal direction, and is configured to illuminate the magnetic sheet surface 43 from the inside.

[0032] Furthermore, the engaging claw member 53f, which elastically engages with the annular member 53c, is attached to the base casing 40a side, and is configured to rotate in conjunction with the mounting portion 30 by engaging with the annular member 53c. Therefore, if an unexpected operation such as forcibly rotating the stamp pad 40 is performed, the engagement with the engaging claw member 53f will disengage, allowing it to spin freely and providing a function to prevent damage to the components of the interlocking mechanism 50.

[0033] In the interlocking mechanism 50 configured in this way, when the mounting part 30 is rotated (oscillated), the sliding part 51 moves to the right in the figure. This movement of the sliding part 51 moves the lock pin 52p upward, releasing the lock on the first gear member 52d, and the core member 52b rotates. As a result, the annular engaging member 52c rotates, and the engaging pawl 52m of the annular engaging member 52c engages with the ratchet pawl 52n, causing the first gear member 52d to rotate. The rotation of the first gear member 52d causes the second gear member 53b to rotate, and the stamp pad 40 rotates 180 degrees. After the stamp pad 40 has rotated a predetermined distance, the biasing force of the return spring 51d returns the mounting part 30 to its initial position (upright position). Meanwhile, the stamp pad 40 is positioned and locked by a locking member (not shown) that engages with a notch 53k formed in the flange portion 53j of the second gear member 53b. Furthermore, the intermediate rotating part 52 is locked by the locking pin 52p, and the core member 52b is returned to its initial position by the tension spring 52g. The engaging pawl 52m moves to the next engaging position while in contact with the inclined surface of the ratchet pawl 52n.

[0034] As shown in Figure 1, when the magnetic sheet surface 43 of the stamp pad 40 is facing upwards, pressing the stamp 10 onto the magnetic sheet surface 43 forms an image on the magnetic sheet surface 43. Then, by moving (rotating) the mounting part 30, the magnetic sheet surface 43 rotates to face forward, as shown in Figure 3. In this state, an image is formed on the magnetic sheet surface 43. However, by moving (rotating) the mounting part 30 again, the magnetic sheet surface 43 moves (rotates) so that it faces upwards again. At this time, no image is formed on the upward-facing magnetic sheet surface 43, and it becomes possible to form an image again. In other words, the structure is such that the image is erased when the magnetic sheet surface 43 moves from facing forward to facing upwards.

[0035] Figure 10 is a side view showing the image erasing member in the image-forming state of the image display unit. Figure 11 is an exploded perspective view of the image erasing member. Figure 12 is a perspective view of the image erasing member. As a structure for erasing images, as shown in Figure 10, an image erasing member 60 is provided inside the stamp pad 40 so as to be along one side of the inner wall surface of the pad casing 40a. As shown in Figures 11 and 12, the image erasing member 60 comprises, in order from bottom to top, a first operating member 61, a second operating member 62, and a third operating member 63.

[0036] The first operating member 61 has a first pivot pin 61p at its upper end 61a, which is inserted into a first elongated hole 62h at the lower end of the second operating member 62, thereby connecting it to the second operating member 62. The first operating member 61 is also biased by a compression spring 64 in the direction (downward in the figure) to return to its standby position (initial position). The lower end 61b of the first operating member 61 is exposed downward from the base casing 40a.

[0037] The second operating member 62 is rotatably mounted with its rotating shaft portion 62a supported on the base casing 40a side. It also has a pair of overhanging arms 62b that extend from the rotating shaft portion 62a on the opposite side of the first elongated hole 62h at the lower end. The second pivoting pins 62p provided at the tips of each of these overhanging arms 62b are inserted into and connected to the second elongated hole 63h of the third operating member 63.

[0038] The third operating member 63 has a plate-shaped canceller magnet 63a that corresponds to the magnetic sheet surface 43 and is mounted on the base casing 40a side so as to be rotatable around a pivot shaft portion 63c that is passed through by the third pivot pin 63p on one end of the plate-shaped plate-shaped member 63b. The third operating member 63 is also pulled away from the magnetic sheet surface 43 by a tension spring 65.

[0039] Figure 13 is a partially exploded perspective view showing the image erasing member with the image display unit facing forward. Figure 14 is a side view showing the operating state of the image erasing member. The image erasing member 60 rotates together with the rotation of the stamp pad 40, but does not operate except in a predetermined position, as shown in Figure 13. However, when the lower end portion 61b of the first operating member 61 approaches the position of the inclined projection 21b provided on the main body portion 21 side, the lower end portion 61b moves while contacting the inclined projection 21b, and the first operating member 61 is pushed upward. As a result, as shown in Figure 14, the third operating member 63 operates so that the canceller magnet 63a contacts or approaches the back surface of the magnetic sheet surface 43. More specifically, when the first operating member 61 is pushed upward against the biasing force of the compression spring 64, the second operating member 62 rotates counterclockwise around the rotation axis portion 62a. As a result, the third operating member 63 rotates clockwise around the pivot shaft portion 63c. This operation of the image erasing member 60 is performed when the magnetic sheet surface 43 is rotated 270 degrees from the position where it is facing upwards.

[0040] Figure 15 is a cross-sectional enlarged view of the main internal part of the stamp 10. The stamp 10 has a stamp magnet 13, which is a magnetic field generating means, for example, a permanent magnet, provided at the lower end 12 of the stamp on the lower end side of the main body 11. This stamp magnet 13 has a magnet arrangement that mimics the same or related design as the motif part 10e of the stamp 10, and by contacting the magnetic sheet surface 43, the design of the stamp magnet 13 can be transferred and formed on the magnetic sheet surface 43. The lower end 12 of the stamp is also provided to be movable relative to the main body 11 of the first toy body 10. For example, the lower end 12 of the stamp is housed in a housing opening 11a on the lower end side of the main body 11 so as to be able to move up and down. The lower end 12 of the stamp is also pressed from the inside to the outside of the main body 11 by a lower end pressing spring 12b. Therefore, when the stamp 10 is pressed, the lower end 12 of the stamp moves to retract elastically.

[0041] Furthermore, the lower end 12 of the stamp is provided with a protruding wall 12a that protrudes upward, and a tapered surface 12t is formed on the protruding wall 12a. On the other hand, above the protruding wall 12a, a sliding operating piece 11s is provided that can slide in the front-rear direction of the stamp 10. This sliding operating piece 11s has a counter tapered surface 11t formed at a position facing the tapered surface 12t. When the lower end 12 of the stamp is pressed during stamp operation, the counter tapered surface 11t of the sliding operating piece 11s is pushed to the left in the figure by the tapered surface 12t, pressing the stamp pressing switch 15 of the rubber switch and performing a switch operation. As a result, the sound output section 80 of the speaker, which is composed of an LED or the like, produces an effect of the stamp 10. The light output section 81 is positioned to illuminate the stamp 10 in front of it, thereby illuminating the motif section 10e provided on the front side of the stamp 10.

[0042] Figure 16 is a block diagram of the control system in the performance output toy 1. In this embodiment, the control unit 70 consists of a first control unit 71 on the stamp 10 side and a second control unit 72 on the buckle 20 side. The first control unit 71 of the stamp 10 is connected to one first light-receiving / light-emitting element 18e, a top switch 14 (power switch), a stamp pressing switch 15, a stamp rotation switch 16, and a reset switch 17. A memory unit 73 is also connected to the first control unit 71. The memory unit 73 stores music / voice data for generating sounds such as predetermined lines, activation sounds, transformation sounds, and finishing move sounds from the sound output unit 80 during performance, as well as light emission data such as the light emission color and light emission pattern of the light output unit 81. The memory unit 73 also has a temporary storage area for temporarily storing read information. A drive unit 74 is also connected to the first control unit 71, and the sound output unit 80 and the light output unit 81 are connected to this drive unit 74. Based on information derived from both the first identification information on the stamp 10 and the received second identification information, the sound output unit 80 and the light output unit 81 produce predetermined effects.

[0043] The second control unit 72 of the buckle 20 is connected to one second light-emitting / receiving element 28e, a power switch 24, a stamp pad switch 26, and a mounting part rotation switch 27. A storage unit 76 is also connected to the second control unit 72. The storage unit 76 stores light emission data such as the light emission color and light emission pattern of the light output unit 82. The storage unit 76 also has a temporary storage area for temporarily storing read information. A drive unit 77 is also connected to the second control unit 72, and the light output unit 82 is connected to this drive unit 77. The buckle 20 also displays predetermined effects based on both the second identification information on the buckle 20 side and the received first identification information.

[0044] Furthermore, with the stamp 10 attached to the buckle 20, the first control unit 71 executes a performance output of the first toy body 10 when the first light-emitting element 18e receives second operation information from the second light-emitting element 28e, and after the performance output of the first toy body 10 is completed (after the predetermined performance output of the first toy body 10 is finished), the first light-emitting element 18e transmits first operation information to the second light-emitting element 28e. Furthermore, the second control unit 72 executes a performance output of the second toy body 20 when the second light-emitting element 28e receives first operation information from the first light-emitting element 18e, and after the performance output of the second toy body is completed (after the predetermined performance output of the second toy body 20 is finished), the second light-emitting element 28e transmits second operation information to the first light-emitting element 18e. Thus, the system has a setting in which the first operation information is transmitted from the first light-receiving element 18e to the second light-receiving element 28e and the second operation information is transmitted from the second light-receiving element 28e to the first light-receiving element 18e alternately, enabling interactive performances between the stamp 10 and the buckle 20 through mutual performance.

[0045] (Variation 1) As a modification of the first toy body, see Figure 17 for explanation. The stamp 10 can be described as a rook-type stamp, modeled after, for example, a rook (chariot) among the six types of chess pieces. With this rook-type stamp 10, by preparing multiple stamps 10 with different motif parts 10e in appearance, it is possible to portray different heroes. In this case, not only are the motif parts 10e different, but the image produced by the stamp magnet 13 at the lower end 12 of the stamp is also changed to match the motif part 10e. In addition, each of the multiple stamps 10 is equipped with individual identification information, and by transmitting this identification information via infrared signals, the type of stamp 10 can be identified.

[0046] Furthermore, a collection can be prepared with five additional types of stamps, as shown in Figure 17. Figure 17 shows six types of stamp shapes, including the one mentioned above, that are modeled after chess pieces. For example, in addition to the rook (chariot) type stamp 10 mentioned above, whose motif part 10e is the shape of the first dinosaur, stamps such as the pawn (soldier) type stamp 10A with a bird-shaped motif part 10e, the knight (knight) type stamp 10B with a white horse-shaped motif part 10e, the bishop (priest) type stamp 10C with a second dinosaur-shaped motif part 10e, the queen (queen) type stamp 10D with a plant-shaped motif part 10e, and the king (king) type stamp 10E with a third dinosaur-shaped motif part 10e can be set up in this way, and the stamp magnet at the bottom end 12 of the stamp will also form an image corresponding to each motif part 10e, allowing users to enjoy different types of sound, light, and image effects for each type of stamp.

[0047] (Modification 2) Modification 2 of the second toy body will be explained with reference to Figures 18 to 20. As shown in Figure 18, in this modification, the weapon-type second toy body 20A (hereinafter referred to as "weapon 20A") is configured to mimic the shapes of both a gun and a hand axe. Weapon 20A can be used for play as either a gun or a hand axe. When used as a gun, the first grip (first holding part) 20g is held with the fingers, while when used as a hand axe, the second grip (second holding part) 20h is held. In other words, in the case of a hand axe, the lower end of the first grip (20g) is configured to resemble the blade 20k of the hand axe.

[0048] The stamp pad 40 is located near the first grip portion 20g, for example, on the upper part of the first grip portion 20g. The stamp 10 is attached to two locations: the first attachment portion 34a on the upper part of the stamp pad 40 and the second attachment portion 34b on the tip side of the barrel. The light-emitting and receiving portion 18 on the stamp 10 side and the light-emitting and receiving portion 28 (not shown) on the weapon 20A side may be provided on both attachment portions 34a and 34b, but they may also be provided on either the first attachment portion 34a or the second attachment portion 34b.

[0049] The second toy body 20A can be played with in the following ways: when used as a gun, the first trigger button (first operating part) 20m located on the first grip 20g is used as the trigger. On the other hand, when used as a hand axe, the second trigger button (second operating part) 20n located on the second grip 20h is used. Furthermore, both stamps 10 have their lower ends 12 in an easily operable position (the stamps 10 are mounted horizontally), so the lower ends 12 can be operated by hand.

[0050] Furthermore, the image formed on the stamp pad 40 can be erased, for example, by operating the first trigger button 20m or the second trigger button 20n. The weapon 20A has its power switch and reset switch (not shown) located on the opposite side (the back side shown) from where the stamp pad 40 is located.

[0051] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 19, the mounting structure of the stamp 10 is such that, for example, with the lower end 12 of the stamp facing the muzzle, it is slid in from the muzzle side and inserted. In other words, the insertion direction of the stamp 10 is the opposite of that of the mounting part 30 shown in Figure 1, but the insertion structure of both mounting parts 34a and 34b is the same.

[0052] Furthermore, the locking structure after attaching the stamp 10 is such that, for example, the locking projections 38 provided on both attachment parts 34a and 34b fit into the engaging recesses 10m (see Figure 5) provided on the back side of the stamp 10. In addition, the stamp 10 can be removed by using, for example, a removal button 39 that operates to retract the locking projections 38 from the mounting surface.

[0053] In the weapon 20A shown in Figures 18 and 19, the same stamp 10 used for the buckle 20 was used, but as shown in Figure 20, a stamp 10G specifically for the weapon may be used. In Figure 20, the stamp 10G provided at the muzzle (tip of the barrel) is, for example, a cylindrical recessed portion 10j in the area of ​​the top switch 14. On the other hand, the second mounting portion 34b has a cylindrical insertion portion 34j that fits into the recessed portion 10j, and the recessed portion 10j is fitted into the cylindrical insertion portion 34j to attach it. With this fitting structure, the shape of the muzzle portion is simpler than the structure shown in Figure 19. As a result, the feeling of attaching and operating the stamp 10G when attaching it to the second mounting portion 34b can be made to feel like, for example, loading a bullet. Furthermore, a barrel-side sliding section 20r is provided on the underside of the barrel, which slides along the longitudinal direction of the barrel. For example, the image on the stamp pad 40 may be erased by sliding this barrel-side sliding section 20r.

[0054] The following explains how to play with the performance output toy 1 and provides an example of its effects. (A game using stamp 10 and buckle 20) The gameplay includes features such as sound and light output during the protagonist's (hero's) transformation mode, special move mode, and double transformation mode, as well as the sound and light output for the finishing move after transformation. Here, we will describe an example of a specific hero's transformation version.

[0055] First, the operator turns on the power switch 24 of the buckle 20 (for example, located on the back of the buckle) (startup sound) and begins operation. Then, as the hero before transformation, turns on the top switch 14 (power switch) of the stamp 10. At this time, the sound output unit 80 emits a startup sound, and the light output unit 81 lights up, shining light from the inside onto the motif part 10e of the stamp 10. This effect creates the image of, for example, a digital graphic being projected. Also, the first light-receiving element 18e provided on the stamp 10 is turned on (infrared light receiving state).

[0056] Subsequently, the lower end 12 of the stamp 10 is pressed against the upper surface (magnetic sheet surface 43) of the stamp pad 40 (see Figure 1). This forms an image related to the motif 10e on the magnetic sheet surface 43. This stamping operation causes the lower end 12 of the stamp to move inward, pressing the stamp pressing switch 15. Furthermore, on the buckle 20 side, the magnetic sheet surface 43 is pressed, and the pressing member 44 (see Figures 8 and 9) linked to this press turns on the stamp pad switch 26 (see Figures 8 and 9), causing the light output unit 82 to emit light. This stamping operation of the stamp 10 is presented as a digital authentication operation, and furthermore, the image formation on the stamp pad 40 is presented as authentication of the force of the stamp motif, resulting in the appearance of an effect. When the stamp 10 is pressed, the infrared light of the second light-receiving unit 28e provided on the buckle 20 is turned on (infrared light emission state).

[0057] Subsequently, the stamp 10 is attached to the mounting portion 30 of the buckle 20. The first light-receiving element 18e on the stamp 10 and the first light-receiving element 18e on the mounting portion 30 of the buckle 20 face each other, and the first light-receiving element 18e receives infrared light emitted from the second light-receiving element 28e, thereby transmitting an operation signal from the buckle 20 to the stamp 10. As a result, the stamp 10 emits light along with a loading sound. The buckle 20 continues to emit light as if the stamp 10 had pressed against the stamp pad. The second operation information transmitted from the second light-receiving element 28e includes second identification information related to the buckle 20 and control information such as command information related to the performance output of the stamp 10. Upon receiving this second operation information in the first light-receiving element 18e, the stamp 10 recognizes that it is attached to the buckle 20 and outputs a performance corresponding to the control information for the second identification information.

[0058] After attaching the stamp 10, the stamp 10 is moved (rotated) together with the attachment part 30 so that it is tilted significantly to the right. As the attachment part 30 moves (rotates), the attachment part rotation switch 27 is pressed by the slide part 51, and an infrared signal containing new operation information is transmitted from the second light-emitting receiver 28e. The first light-emitting receiver 18e receives the infrared signal from the second light-emitting receiver 28e, and the stamp 10 performs sound and light effects such as a transformation lever sound and transformation music. After the first light-emitting receiver 18e receives the infrared signal from the second light-emitting receiver 28e and the predetermined effect output from the stamp 10 is completed, the first light-emitting receiver 18e starts transmitting an infrared signal (first operation information) to the second light-emitting receiver 28e, and the buckle 20 that receives the infrared signal performs a transformation light effect, completing the hero's transformation. The first operation information transmitted from the first light-receiving / emitting element 18e includes first identification information related to the stamp 10 and control information such as command information related to the output of the buckle 20's effects. Upon receiving this first operation information in the second light-receiving / emitting element 28e, the buckle 20 recognizes the type of stamp 10 attached to it and outputs an effects corresponding to the control information for the first identification information.

[0059] Here, the movement (rotation) of the mounting part 30 causes the stamp pad 40 to move (rotate) so that the magnetic sheet surface 43 faces forward, and the motif part 10e of the stamp 10 and the image on the stamp pad 40 become visible side by side from the front.

[0060] In the standby state after the transformation mode is complete (with the stamp 10 attached and in its initial upright position), if the stamp 10 is tilted again, for example, the magnetic sheet surface 43 of the stamp pad 40 moves (rotates) so that it faces upward, and the display on the magnetic sheet surface 43 is erased. At the same time, signals are transmitted and received between the first light-receiving unit 18e and the second light-receiving unit 28e, and the stamp 10 and buckle 20 perform light-emitting and sound effects (special attack effects). Furthermore, if the top switch 14 of the stamp 10 is pressed and then the stamp 10 is rotated to tilt it, signals are transmitted and received between the first light-receiving unit 18e and the second light-receiving unit 28e, and the stamp 10 and buckle 20 perform light-emitting and sound effects (two-stage special attack effects).

[0061] Here, each stamp 10, having a different motif section 10e, has a first identification information for each motif, so you can enjoy sound, light color, and light pattern effects that match the motif of each stamp 10.

[0062] (A standalone game using Stamp 10) One way to play with the stamp 10 on its own is, for example, by pressing the lower end 12 of the stamp, a stamp-pressing sound is produced along with a light-up effect in a predetermined color. Also, by pressing the top switch 14, a stamp activation sound corresponding to the motif is produced along with a light-up effect in a predetermined color. When the stamp 10 is removed from the mounting part 30, a short removal sound is produced.

[0063] (Playing with weapon specifications) One way to play with Stamp 10 when it is attached to Weapon 20A is that by attaching Stamp 10, infrared transmission and reception become possible between Stamp 10 and Weapon 20A. Through the exchange of a first operation signal transmitted from Stamp 10 and a second operation signal transmitted from Weapon 20A, loading sounds and lights can be produced. These sound and light effects can be produced not only by Stamp 10 but also by Weapon 20A.

[0064] For example, the second operation information transmitted from the second light-receiving / emitting element 28e provided on the weapon 20A includes second identification information related to the weapon 20A and control information such as command information regarding the output of the stamp 10's visual effects. Upon receiving this second operation information in the first light-receiving / emitting element 18e, the stamp 10 recognizes that it is attached to the weapon 20A and outputs a visual effect corresponding to the control information for the second identification information.

[0065] Furthermore, the first operation information transmitted from the first light-receiving / emitting element 18e provided on the stamp 10 includes first identification information related to the stamp 10 and control information such as command information related to the performance output of the weapon 20A. Upon receiving this first operation information in the second light-receiving / emitting unit 28e, the weapon 20A recognizes the type of stamp 10 attached to it and outputs a performance corresponding to the control information for the first identification information. In addition, for the weapon's unique special attack mode, the operation of the first and second trigger buttons 20m and 20n will produce a light performance in sync with the sound of gunfire or axe strike. Furthermore, by operating the top switch 14 of the stamp 10, and then operating the first trigger button 20m of the gun or the second trigger button 20n of the hand axe, a unique performance corresponding to the design on the motif part 10e of the stamp 10 can be performed.

[0066] Furthermore, in both transformation mode and weapon mode, Stamp 10 exhibits characteristics that match its motif. For example, various performance elements such as the sound of attachment, standby sound, special attack sound, dialogue, light color, and light pattern are changed for each motif, allowing for a variety of performance modes to be output.

[0067] In this embodiment of the performance output toy 1, a structure is adopted in which one first light-receiving element 18e on the stamp 10 side and one second light-receiving element 28e on the buckle 20 (including the weapon 20A) are positioned facing each other. This makes alignment easy and accurate, so that the unique information (first identification information, second identification information, etc.) held by both components can be reliably and accurately transmitted and received. As a result, even with infrared communication, extremely accurate performances without communication errors can be achieved based on information from both the unique information of the stamp 10 side and the unique information of the buckle 20 side, providing a highly entertaining toy as the performance output toy 1.

[0068] Furthermore, in the performance output toy 1 of this embodiment, it is possible to perform interactive performances through mutual performance, such as when the first light-emitting element 18e receives second action information from the second light-emitting element 28e, it triggers the performance output of the first toy body 10, and when the second light-emitting element 28e receives first action information from the first light-emitting element 18e, it triggers the performance output of the second toy body 20, thus enabling a wider variety of performances.

[0069] Furthermore, in the performance output toy 1 of this embodiment, the stamp 10 is attached to the mounting part 30, and the positions of the first light-receiving element 18e and the second light-receiving element 28e are fixed, so that the transmission and reception of the first operation information and the second operation information can be performed, thus ensuring the accuracy of transmission and reception.

[0070] Furthermore, the first light-receiving element 18e on the stamp 10 side is positioned to fit into the stamp-side opening 18h made in the mounting surface 10s, while the second light-receiving element 28e on the buckle 20 side is positioned to fit into the mounting-side opening 28h made in the mounting surface 30s. Therefore, when the mounting surface 30s and the mounting surface 10s are in contact (the stamp 10 is mounted), the first light-receiving element 18e and the second light-receiving element 28e can be in extremely close proximity, further improving the accuracy of mutual communication.

[0071] Furthermore, in the performance output toy 1 of this embodiment, the attachment part 30 moves while the stamp 10 is attached, so the positions of the light-receiving and light-emitting parts 18 and 28 that transmit and receive between the stamps 10 can be moved while remaining aligned, thus eliminating the problem of misalignment of the light-receiving and light-emitting parts 18 and 28.

[0072] In the toy 1 of this embodiment, the buckle 20 is equipped with an ink pad 40 that contacts one side of the stamp 10 and is capable of displaying an image corresponding to the motif of the stamp 10. This allows for the visualization of the relationships between toys, resulting in a highly effective presentation.

[0073] In the toy 1 of this embodiment, the stamp magnet 13 provided on the stamp 10 side can form an image on the magnetic sheet surface 43 of the stamp pad 40, thus effectively enhancing the gimmick of transformation.

[0074] Furthermore, since the lower end portion 12 of the stamp 10 is provided to be elastically movable relative to the main body 11, accuracy of stamp operation during stamping is guaranteed, enabling accurate image formation, and the feel of the stamp operation can also be enhanced.

[0075] In the toy 1 of this embodiment, the stamp pad 40 can be rotated to change the orientation of the magnetic sheet surface 43 relative to the main body 21, so that it faces forward, thereby enhancing the visual effect of the image. Furthermore, the rotation of the stamp pad 40 is performed by an interlocking mechanism 50 that is linked to the rotation of the mounting part 30, allowing for a mechanical effect. Moreover, the rotation of the image display part 40 is 180 degrees, which is larger than the movement (rotation amount) of the mounting part 30 (within 90 degrees), allowing for a gimmick-like effect.

[0076] In the toy 1 of this embodiment, the stamp pad 40 is equipped with an image erasing member 60 having a planar canceller magnet 63a of a size corresponding to the surface of the magnetic sheet 43, so that the magnetic image formed on the magnetic sheet 43 can be erased in a single operation.

[0077] Furthermore, since the image erasure by the image erasure member 60 is configured to be linked to the rotation of the stamp pad 40, in addition to the added gimmick, it offers excellent operability in image formation and enhances the overall enjoyment.

[0078] Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention can be modified as appropriate within the scope of its technical concept. For example, in the above embodiment, the buckle 20 was configured to provide only light effects, but it may also be configured to provide sound effects in addition to light effects.

[0079] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the stamp magnet 13 and the canceller magnet 63a are configured to use permanent magnets, but the invention is not limited to this, and may also use electromagnets.

[0080] Furthermore, the shape of the performance output toy 1 in the above embodiment is not limited in any way to that shown in the illustration. Also, although an example of how to play in the above embodiment has been described, this is merely one example and is not necessarily limited to this. [Explanation of symbols]

[0081] 1. Output Toy 10 stamps (first toy) 10s Mounted surface 13. Stamp magnet (magnetic field generating means) 18,28 Light-receiving and light-emitting section 18e First light-emitting element 18h Stamp side opening (one of the openings) 20 Buckle (Second Toy) 20A Weapon (2nd toy concrete) 20m First trigger button (trigger button) 20n Second trigger button (trigger button) 21 Main body 28e Second light-emitting element 28h Opening on the mounting side (the other opening) 30 Mounting part 30s mounting surface 40 Image display section 43 Magnetic sheet surface 50 Interlocking mechanism 60 Image erasure component 63a Canceller Magnet 70 Control Unit

Claims

1. The first toy unit capable of outputting effects, A second toy capable of outputting special effects, A control unit that controls the aforementioned performance output, The first toy body is provided with a first light-emitting element that is capable of emitting light and receiving light from other light-emitting elements, The second toy body is provided with a second light-emitting element that is capable of emitting light and receiving light from other light-emitting elements, The first light-receiving element is capable of transmitting first operation information, The second light-emitting / receiving element is capable of transmitting second operation information, The tip of the light-emitting and light-receiving portion of the first light-emitting and light-receiving unit is positioned to fit into a first opening formed in the first toy body and to be in close contact with the end face of the first opening, and the tip of the light-emitting and light-receiving portion of the second light-emitting and light-receiving unit is positioned to fit into a second opening formed in the second toy body and to be in close contact with the end face of the second opening. By bringing the first opening and the second opening facing each other, the first toy body and the second toy body are configured to be able to send and receive the first operation information and the second operation information. It is possible to perform the performance output based on at least one of the first operation information and the second operation information. The second toy body comprises a mounting section having a mounting rail to which the first toy body can be attached, With the first toy body attached to the mounting portion, the mounting rail and at least a portion of the first light-receiving element are arranged in the same straight line so as to overlap in a direction parallel to the end face of the first opening. A toy that produces visual effects.

2. A toy that produces a visual effect according to claim 1, The first toy body can transmit and receive first operation information and second operation information while attached to the attachment part. A toy that produces visual effects.

3. A toy that produces a performance output according to claim 1 or 2, A toy that enables performance output from the first toy body by moving the attachment part relative to the main body of the second toy body.

4. A toy that produces a performance output according to any one of claims 1 to 3, The first opening and the second opening have approximately the same diameter. A toy that produces visual effects.

5. A toy that produces a performance output according to any one of claims 1 to 4, The first light-receiving element and the second light-receiving element are each composed of LEDs capable of emitting and receiving infrared light. A toy that produces visual effects.

6. A performance output toy according to any one of claims 1 to 5, The second toy body is equipped with an image display unit that can display an image corresponding to the first toy body by contacting one surface of the first toy body. A toy that produces visual effects.

7. A toy that produces a performance output according to claim 6, A magnetic field generating means is provided on one surface of the first toy body. The image display unit is provided with a magnetic sheet surface that can face the one side. A toy that produces visual effects.

8. A toy that produces a performance output according to claim 7, The portion of the first toy body on which the magnetic field generating means is provided is elastically movable relative to the main body of the first toy body. A toy that produces visual effects.

9. A toy that produces a performance output according to claim 7 or 8, The image display unit is provided so as to be able to change the orientation of the magnetic sheet surface relative to the main body of the second toy body. A toy that produces visual effects.

10. A performance output toy according to any one of claims 7 to 9, The image display unit includes an image erasing member for erasing the image on the magnetic sheet surface. A toy that produces visual effects.

11. A toy that produces a performance output according to claim 10, The image erasing member is equipped with a magnet. A toy that produces visual effects.

12. A toy that produces a performance output according to claim 11, The erasure of the image on the magnetic sheet surface by the magnet is linked to the movement of the image display unit. A toy that produces visual effects.

13. A performance output toy according to any one of claims 9 to 12, The second toy body has a main body and an attachment part to which the first toy body can be attached. The mounting portion is provided so as to be movable relative to the main body portion while holding the first toy body. A toy that produces visual effects.

14. A toy that produces a performance output according to claim 13, The image display unit is configured to move via an interlocking mechanism that moves in conjunction with the movement of the mounting unit. A toy that produces visual effects.

15. A performance output toy according to any one of claims 7 to 14, The first toy body is capable of tilting in the left-right direction, The image display unit is configured to rotate so that the magnetic sheet surface switches between facing upwards and forwards. A toy that produces visual effects.

16. A performance output toy according to any one of claims 6 to 14, The second toy body is configured in the shape of a weapon with a gripping part, The image on the image display unit in the weapon shape is erased by operating the control unit provided on the gripping part. A toy that produces visual effects.

17. A toy that produces a performance output according to claim 16, The second toy body is in the shape of a weapon equipped with a gun barrel, The first toy body is configured to be positioned at least one location along the barrel of the gun, The image display unit is located near the gripping unit. A toy that produces visual effects.

18. A performance output toy according to any one of claims 1 to 17, The control unit includes a first control unit provided on the first toy body and a second control unit provided on the second toy body. The first control unit, upon receiving second operation information from the second light-emitting element, executes the performance output of the first toy body, and after the execution of the performance output of the first toy body is completed, transmits the first operation information from the first light-emitting element to the second light-emitting element. The second control unit executes the performance output of the second toy body when the second light-emitting element receives the first operation information from the first light-emitting element, and after the performance output of the second toy body is completed, transmits the second operation information from the second light-emitting element to the first light-emitting element. A toy that produces visual effects.

19. A performance output toy according to any one of claims 1 to 18, The first operation information includes first identification information relating to the first toy body, The second operation information includes second identification information relating to the second toy body, A toy that produces visual effects.

20. A performance output toy according to any one of claims 1 to 19, The aforementioned performance output is a performance that uses at least one of light and sound. A toy that produces visual effects.

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