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System and method for communication using ambient communication devices

  • US 10,135,653 B2
  • Filed: 07/13/2017
  • Issued: 11/20/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/30/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for communication between remotely located users, the method comprising:

  • (a) entering identifying data in a server for at least three communication devices, each of said communication devices located in a housing formed from a stuffed toy and comprising;

    (i) a processor electrically connected to a network interface device for communicating with said server;

    (ii) at least one sensor for receiving tactile input where said input is selected from the group consisting of;

    squeezing or hugging said housing or said communication device; and

    (iii) at least one feedback device for presenting output to said user;

    (b) designating one of said communication devices at said server as a central device;

    (c) designating the remainder of said communication devices at said server as peripheral devices;

    (d) receiving a tactile input message at said server from said central device representing a received hug or squeeze of said central device; and

    (e) in response to receiving said tactile input message, transmitting from said server to said peripheral devices an output message for presenting output at said peripheral devices;

    (f) receiving an interaction message at said server from at least one peripheral device representing a received hug or squeeze of said at least one peripheral device;

    (g) transmitting from said server to said central device a feedback output message for presenting output at said central device; and

    (h) transmitting from said server to any additional peripheral devices, an interaction message for presenting output at said additional peripheral devices;

    wherein said at least one feedback device comprises an aural feedback device.

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