Portable interactive gamed device with separate console for enhanced features and alternate display capability
First Claim
1. An interactive entertainment system comprising:
- a portable electronic game device for playing a game, having a display for displaying a game image and an input device for a user to interact with the game; and
a console, wherein the portable electronic game device is configured to interact with the console to transmit the game image to an alternate display such as a television or computer monitor.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a portable interactive game device with a separate console that provides enhanced game features and an alternate display for playing a game. The portable interactive game device interacts with the console to display the game on an alternate display connected with the console, such as a television or computer monitor. The console also contains additional game features to enhance the game and keep a user'"'"'s interest. The portable interactive game device also contains a pedometer that is used in the game to encourage a user to walk around with the portable interactive game device. In one embodiment, the game is a virtual pet game for raising and nurturing a virtual pet that provides additional features of playing games and interacting with the virtual pet on a more complex level.
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16 Claims
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1. An interactive entertainment system comprising:
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a portable electronic game device for playing a game, having a display for displaying a game image and an input device for a user to interact with the game; and
a console, wherein the portable electronic game device is configured to interact with the console to transmit the game image to an alternate display such as a television or computer monitor. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 16)
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10. A virtual pet game comprising:
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growing and developing a virtual pet and maintaining the happiness of the pet; and
playing with the pet in a virtual environment. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. An interactive entertainment system comprising:
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a portable electronic game device for playing a game, having a display for displaying a game image and an input device for a user to interact with the game; and
a console, wherein the console is further configured to provide additional game features for a user to play when the portable electronic game device is interacting with the console.
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