Medical teaching resource and play product for children with chronic illnesses
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1. An interactive toy for use in learning about chronic illnesses comprising:
- a doll having an inner and outer surface, an internal proximity switch;
one or more internal electrical wires connecting said internal proximity switch to an internal microprocessor; and
an audio speaker connected to said internal microprocessor, wherein upon activation of the microprocessor, said doll produces a programmed response.
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Abstract
An educational toy in the form of an interactive microprocessor-controlled doll and associated pseudo-medical equipment are provided for educating chronically ill children about illness treatment and management. A kit containing the doll, equipment, a story book, and a carrying case is also provided. The toy of the present invention can be used by children, parents, and medical caregivers in doctor'"'"'s offices, hospitals, homes, and clinics to teach the user about treatment and management one or more chronic illnesses, including but not limited to asthma, cystic fibrosis, allergies, and diabetes.
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1. An interactive toy for use in learning about chronic illnesses comprising:
- a doll having an inner and outer surface, an internal proximity switch;
one or more internal electrical wires connecting said internal proximity switch to an internal microprocessor; and
an audio speaker connected to said internal microprocessor, wherein upon activation of the microprocessor, said doll produces a programmed response. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
- a doll having an inner and outer surface, an internal proximity switch;
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9. An interactive toy for use in learning about chronic illnesses comprising:
- a doll having an inner and outer surface, an internal radio receiver, one or more internal electrical wires connecting said internal radio receiver to an internal microprocessor; and
an audio speaker connected to said internal microprocessor, such that upon receipt of a radio signal by said internal radio receiver, said signal is processed by said microprocessor to generate a programmed response. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
- a doll having an inner and outer surface, an internal radio receiver, one or more internal electrical wires connecting said internal radio receiver to an internal microprocessor; and
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17. A kit for educating a user about chronic illness and treatment and management of an illness, comprising
(a) a doll having an inner and outer surface, an internal proximity switch; - one or more internal electrical wires connecting said internal proximity switch to an internal microprocessor; and
an audio speaker connected to said internal microprocessor, wherein upon activation of said microprocessor, said doll produces a programmed response;
(b) pseudo-medical equipment; and
(c) a knapsack for storing and carrying said doll and said pseudo-medical equipment. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
- one or more internal electrical wires connecting said internal proximity switch to an internal microprocessor; and
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