Animated doll device

Abstract

An animated doll device for providing realistic communication and interaction through artificial intelligence programming includes a body having a torso, arms, legs, neck and head. A processor positioned in an interior space of the body. A transceiver positioned in the interior space is operatively coupled to the processor. A frame positioned in the interior space includes a pair of shin members and a pair of thigh members pivotable relative to each other. Thigh motors pivot the respective thigh members. Each thigh motor is operationally coupled to the processor to control pivoting of each thigh member. Knee motors pivot the shin members. Each knee motor is operationally coupled to the processor to control pivoting of each of the shin members.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONField of the Invention.

[0001] The disclosure relates to doll device and more particularly pertains to a new doll device for providing realistic communication and interaction through artificial intelligence programming.Description of Related Art including information disclosed under 37 CFR 1.97 and 1.98.

[0002] The prior art relates to doll devices. Known prior art lacks artificial intelligence interaction with motorized facial feature control.BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0003] An embodiment of the disclosure meets the needs presented above by generally comprising a body having a torso, arms, legs, neck and head. A processor positioned in an interior space of the body. A transceiver positioned in the interior space is operatively coupled to the processor. A frame positioned in the interior space includes a pair of shin members and a pair of thigh members pivotable relative to each other. Thigh motors pivot the respective thigh members. Each thigh motor is operationally coupled to the processor to control pivoting of each thigh member. Knee motors pivot the shin members. Each knee motor is operationally coupled to the processor to control pivoting of each of the shin members.

[0004] There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more important features of the disclosure in order that the detailed description thereof that follows may be better understood, and in order that the present contribution to the art may be better appreciated. There are additional features of the disclosure that will be described hereinafter and which will form the subject matter of the claims appended hereto.

[0005] The objects of the disclosure, along with the various features of novelty which characterize the disclosure, are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed to and forming a part of this disclosure.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING(S)

[0006] The disclosure will be better understood and objects other than those set forth above will become apparent when consideration is given to the following detailed description thereof. Such description makes reference to the annexed drawings wherein:

[0007] FIG. 1 is a front view of an animated doll device according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

[0008] FIG. 2 is a rear view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

[0009] FIG. 3 is a side view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

[0010] FIG. 4 is a side view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

[0011] FIG. 5 is a detailed view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

[0012] FIG. 6 is a front view of an accessory for an embodiment of the disclosure.DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0013] With reference now to the drawings, and in particular to FIGS. 1-6 thereof, a new doll device embodying the principles and concepts of an embodiment of the disclosure and generally designated by the reference numeral 10 will be described.

[0014] As best illustrated in FIGS. 1-6, the animated doll device 10 generally comprises a body 12 having a torso 14, arms 16, legs 18, neck 20 and head 22. The body 12 defines an interior space 24 extending through the legs 18, torso 14, neck 20 and head 22. A processor 26 is positioned in the interior space 24. A transceiver 28 is positioned in the interior space 24 and is operatively coupled to the processor 26. This allows for constant updating of programming for the processor 26. This can allow for improvements in function and also enhanced interactions using artificial intelligence to access and respond to a user.

[0015] A frame 30 is positioned in the interior space 24. The frame 30 includes a pair of shin members 32 and a pair of thigh members 34. The shin members 32 are pivotally coupled to the thigh members 34. Gears 36 may be used to facilitate pivoting of the shin members 32 relative to the thigh members 34. A pair of thigh motors 40 are positioned in the interior space 24. Each of the thigh motors 40 is operationally coupled to a respective one of the thigh members 34 such that each thigh motor 40 pivots the respective one of the thigh members 34. Each thigh motor 40 is operationally coupled to the processor 26 wherein the processor 26 controls pivoting of each of the thigh members 34. Similarly, each of a pair of knee motors 42 is operationally coupled to a respective one of the shin members 32 such that each knee motor 42 pivots the respective one of the shin members 32 relative to the respective one of the thigh members 34. Each knee motor 42 is operationally coupled to the processor 26 such that the processor 26 controls pivoting of each of the shin members 32.

[0016] The head 22 has a mouth 44, eyes 46, and ears 48. A mouth motor 50 is positioned in the head 22. The mouth motor 50 moves lips 52 of the mouth 44 when activated. The mouth motor 50 is operationally coupled to the processor 26 and activation of the mouth motor 50 may be coordinated to the playing of speech initiated by the processor 26. The mouth motor 50 may incorporate a plurality of separate motors used to move the lips 52 in a realistic manner. A speaker 64 is positioned adjacent to the mouth 44 and operationally coupled to the processor 26 for playing audio.

[0017] A microphone 54 is positioned in the head 22. The microphone 54 is positioned adjacent to an associated one of the ears 48. The microphone 54 is operationally coupled to the processor 26 to provide audio input to control operation of the processor 26. There may be two microphones 54, one adjacent to each ear 48. A visual sensor 56 is positioned adjacent to an associated one of the eyes 46. The visual sensor 56 is operationally coupled to the processor 26 to provide additional input for controlling operation of the processor 26 such that the processor may initiate responses to visual cues or conditions detected by the visual sensor 56. There may also be two visual sensors 56, one adjacent to each eye 46.

[0018] A battery 58 is positioned in the interior space24. The battery 58 is electrically coupled to the processor 26 and either directly or through the processor 26 to each of the other electrically powered elements. A charge port 60 is positioned on the body 12. The charge port 60 is electrically coupled to the battery 58. The charge port 60 is positioned on a back 62 of the neck 20. This allows for a more natural appearance as the charging port 60 remains accessible but not directly visible when viewing the body 12 from the front.

[0019] The transceiver 28 is in communication with an extrinsic network 66. The extrinsic network 66 may be a locally positioned computer, electronic device such as a smartphone accessible through a wireless personal access network, or a remotely positioned server accessible through internet networking. Thus, the processor 26 is updated for controlling the thigh motors 40, the knee motors 42, the mouth motor 50. The extrinsic network 66 may incorporate data and data analysis from multiple sources related to informational sites, other similar doll devices, and whatever other sources may increase the variety and realistic interaction of the doll device 10 with a user.

[0020] The doll device 10 can be provided with a birth certificate 68 with related data printed or with spaces to add the related data. This may help to further personalize and enhance the realism of the doll device for a user.

[0021] In use, a user interacts with the doll device 10. Audio is received through the microphone 54 and video is received through the visual sensor 56 and provided to the processor 26. Through artificial intelligence and the transceiver 28, reactions or responses to the audio received through microphone 54 may be implemented by the processor 26.

[0022] With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of an embodiment enabled by the disclosure, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by an embodiment of the disclosure.

[0023] Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the disclosure. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the disclosure to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the disclosure. In this patent document, the word “comprising” is used in its non-limiting sense to mean that items following the word are included, but items not specifically mentioned are not excluded. A reference to an element by the indefinite article “a” does not exclude the possibility that more than one of the element is present, unless the context clearly requires that there be only one of the elements.

Claims

1. An interactive doll device comprising: a body having a torso, arms, legs, neck and head, said body defining an interior space extending through said legs, torso, neck and head;a processor positioned in said interior space;a transceiver positioned in said interior space, said processor being operatively coupled to said processor;a frame positioned in said interior space, said frame includinga pair of shin members,a pair of thigh members, each of said shin members being pivotable relative to a respective one of said thigh members,a pair of thigh motors, each of said thigh motors being operationally coupled to a respective one of said thigh members wherein each thigh motor pivots said respective one of said thigh members, each thigh motor being operationally coupled to said processor wherein said processor controls pivoting of each of said thigh members,a pair of knee motors, each of said knee motors being operationally coupled to a respective one of said shin members wherein each knee motor pivots said respective one of said shin members relative to said respective one of said thigh members, each knee motor being operationally coupled to said processor wherein said processor controls pivoting of each of said shin members.

2. The interactive doll device of claim 1, further comprising:said head having a mouth, eyes, and ears; anda mouth motor positioned in said head, said mouth motor moving lips of said mouth when activated, said mouth motor being operationally coupled to said processor.

3. The interactive doll device of claim 2, further comprising a microphone positioned in said head, said microphone being positioned adjacent to an associated one of said ears, said microphone being operationally coupled to said processor.

4. The interactive doll device of claim 2, further comprising a visual sensor, said visual sensor being positioned adjacent to an associated one of said eyes, said visual sensor being operationally coupled to said processor.

5. The interactive doll device of claim 1, further comprising:a battery positioned in said interior space, said battery being electrically coupled to said processor; anda charge port positioned on said body, said charge port being electrically coupled to said battery.

6. The interactive doll device of claim 6, further comprising said charge port being positioned on a back of said neck.

7. The interactive doll device of claim 1, further comprising an extrinsic network, said transceiver being in communication with said extrinsic network whereby said processor is updated for controlling said thigh motors, said knee motors, said mouth motor.

8. An interactive doll device comprising: a body having a torso, arms, legs, neck and head, said body defining an interior space extending through said legs, torso, neck and head;a processor positioned in said interior space;a transceiver positioned in said interior space, said processor being operatively coupled to said processor;a frame positioned in said interior space, said frame includinga pair of shin members, anda pair of thigh members, each of said shin members being pivotable relative to a respective one of said thigh members;a pair of thigh motors, each of said thigh motors being operationally coupled to a respective one of said thigh members wherein each thigh motor pivots said respective one of said thigh members, each thigh motor being operationally coupled to said processor wherein said processor controls pivoting of each of said thigh members;a pair of knee motors, each of said knee motors being operationally coupled to a respective one of said shin members wherein each knee motor pivots said respective one of said shin members relative to said respective one of said thigh members, each knee motor being operationally coupled to said processor wherein said processor controls pivoting of each of said shin members;said head having a mouth, eyes, and ears;a mouth motor positioned in said head, said mouth motor moving lips of said mouth when activated, said mouth motor being operationally coupled to said processor;a microphone positioned in said head, said microphone being positioned adjacent to an associated one of said ears, said microphone being operationally coupled to said processor;a visual sensor, said visual sensor being positioned adjacent to an associated one of said eyes, said visual sensor being operationally coupled to said processor;a battery positioned in said interior space, said battery being electrically coupled to said processor;a charge port positioned on said body, said charge port being electrically coupled to said battery, said charge port being positioned on a back of said neck; andan extrinsic network, said transceiver being in communication with said extrinsic network whereby said processor is updated for controlling said thigh motors, said knee motors, said mouth motor.

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