Remote-Controlled Toy Racing System with Movable Track Mechanisms
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing toy vehicle racing systems are challenging for inexperienced users or younger children to control at high speeds, and there is a need for enhanced entertainment through augmented reality features.
Innovation Solution
A toy vehicle racing system that includes a track set with movable mechanisms and remote controls for wireless communication, allowing users to control and interact with the track set, receive real-time information, and experience augmented reality features.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Speed
If toy vehicles are controlled remotely at high speeds, then racing excitement is improved, but control difficulty increases for inexperienced users
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary control system where the remote control device communicates with the track set infrastructure rather than directly controlling the vehicle. The track set's movable mechanisms (diverters, gates) act as intermediaries that guide the vehicle, reducing the complexity of direct vehicle control while maintaining racing excitement.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces direct mechanical control of the vehicle with an electronic communication system. The remote control device uses electromagnetic signals to communicate with the track set, which then controls the vehicle through infrastructure-based mechanisms, simplifying the user interface while enabling high-speed operation.
2Adaptability or versatility
If augmented reality features are integrated, then entertainment value is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The remote control device serves multiple functions: it controls the movable mechanisms on the track set, receives real-time status information, and provides augmented reality feedback. By consolidating these functions into a single device, the patent enhances entertainment value without proportionally increasing overall system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses the remote control device as an intermediary that handles the complexity of AR integration separately from the core racing system. The device processes AR information and presents it to the user, allowing the track set and vehicle systems to remain relatively simple while still providing enhanced entertainment.
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AI summary
A toy vehicle racing system is disclosed. The toy vehicle racing system comprises a track set including a movable mechanism and a toy vehicle configured to travel along the track set and interact with the movable mechanism. The toy vehicle racing system also includes a remote control in wireless communication with the track set. The remote control is configured to transmit instructions to the track set to move the movable mechanism and also to receive information from the track set regarding the track set and/or toy vehicle.