Wireless Signal Activated Headgear for Interactive Water Release
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing children's water toys lack remote signal activation for water release, requiring physical contact or manual intervention for gameplay, limiting interactive and competitive play scenarios.
Innovation Solution
A gameset comprising headgear with a liquid reservoir and electronic receiver, and a remote transmitter unit, such as a toy blaster gun or gaming console, that sends a wireless signal to activate the release of water onto the player's head, enabling remote and interactive water release during gameplay.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If physical contact or manual intervention is used to activate water release, then the device structure can be simple, but the gameplay lacks remote interaction and competitive scenarios
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical activation with wireless signal-based activation. The headgear includes a receiver that detects wireless signals (e.g., from a blaster gun or console) and automatically triggers water release mechanisms, eliminating the need for physical contact or manual intervention while enabling remote interactive gameplay
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces wireless signals as an intermediary between players and the water release mechanism. The signal transmission system (blaster gun or console) acts as a mediator that enables remote activation without direct physical contact, facilitating competitive gameplay scenarios
2Ease of operation
If remote signal activation is implemented, then wireless interaction is enabled, but the device complexity increases with electronics and signal receivers
Solution Approach 1:
The headgear is designed to automatically detect and respond to wireless signals without requiring manual operation. The receiver and water release mechanism work together in an automated system that triggers water release immediately upon signal detection, providing ease of operation through self-service functionality
Solution Approach 2:
The wireless signal activation system is designed to be compatible with multiple signal sources (blaster guns, game consoles), making the headgear versatile and adaptable to different gameplay scenarios while maintaining a relatively simple electronic architecture
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Facilitates competitive and interactive gameplay by allowing water release on a player's head through wireless signal activation, enhancing play experience with remote control and bi-directional communication capabilities.
Implementation Method 1
a remote device comprising a transmitter configured to transmit a wireless (dispensing) signal to the receiver
Data Source
AI summary
A game that dispenses water onto a user is described, as well as methods of play and apparatuses for same. In some embodiments, water is dispensed from headgear after receiving a wireless transmission from a transmitter located on a gun, console or other device.