Toy Robot Program Sharing via Disposable Tokens
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional robot program sharing methodologies are inefficient and unsuitable for children due to complexity, inappropriateness, and privacy concerns, failing to account for robot hardware and user privacy preferences, especially in the context of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
Innovation Solution
A method and system for sharing robot programs that generates user-appropriate tokens, enables collaboration, and provides a community platform for discovering and sharing robot programs, accommodating digital privacy restrictions by using unique hyperlinks and personalized tokens, allowing users to upload, share, and modify programs while ensuring age appropriateness and privacy compliance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional robot program sharing methodologies are used, then program sharing is enabled, but the system becomes complex and unsuitable for children
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the program sharing process into distinct components: token generation, program upload, program download, and modification. Each component is handled through simple, standardized operations that children can understand and execute without needing to comprehend the underlying complex system architecture.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces tokens as intermediary elements that mediate between users and robot programs. Instead of directly sharing complex program files, users exchange simple tokens that represent programs, making the sharing process analogous to trading collectible items rather than transferring technical data.
2Adaptability or versatility
If conventional program sharing is implemented, then collaboration is enabled, but privacy concerns arise especially for children under COPPA
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts personal information requirements from the program sharing process. Users can share and collaborate on robot programs through tokens without needing to disclose personal identifiers, email addresses, or other sensitive data, thereby enabling collaboration while protecting child privacy compliance with COPPA.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses disposable, anonymous tokens instead of persistent user accounts or personal identifiers. Each token is a temporary, non-personalizable object that enables program sharing without creating long-term privacy vulnerabilities or requiring children to maintain digital identities online.
3Productivity
If a comprehensive program sharing platform is built, then program discovery and sharing are improved, but the system fails to account for robot hardware differences
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic adaptability where the program sharing system automatically adjusts to different robot hardware configurations. When a token is redeemed, the system dynamically determines the appropriate program version based on the receiving robot's specific hardware capabilities, ensuring compatibility without requiring manual configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes parameter changes to accommodate different robot hardware. Program parameters are dynamically modified based on the target robot's specifications, allowing the same token to represent different program instances optimized for different hardware configurations while maintaining a unified sharing interface.
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AI summary
Embodiments of a method and system for sharing toy robot programs enabling toy robots to interact with physical surroundings can include receiving a robot program; automatically processing a token for the robot program; and processing a program request for the robot program based on the token. The embodiments can additionally or alternatively include controlling a toy robot based on a robot program; recommending a robot program; publishing a robot program; processing modifications of robot programs S160; and/or any other suitable functionality.