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Toy with programmable remote control

  • US 20040082268A1
  • Filed: 10/23/2002
  • Published: 04/29/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/23/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A programmable toy device comprising:

  • a) a body;

    b) a motor for activating a motive generator on the body for causing the body to move relative to a surrounding environment, and including a receiver for electronic signals;

    c) a remote controller;

    d) a key pad mounted on the remote control unit including a series of control elements for operation by a user;

    e) the key pad and control elements in the remote controller being connected with a microprocessor for encoding control signals in the remote controller, and being connected with a transmitter being for transmission of the control signals to the receiver in the body;

    f) the receiver in the body being connected with a decoder for translating signals received into control signals for operating the motive generator whereby the body is caused to move in different directions according to the action of the motive generator; and

    g) the arrangement being such that the key pad on the remote control unit is operable or controllable to effect programmable control of the motive generator in the body, and wherein the keys of the keypad are preprogrammed such that keys represent different motion events to be encoded and transmitted to the receiver.

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