RETAIL METHODS FOR PROVIDING AN INTERACTIVE PRODUCT TO A CONSUMER
First Claim
1. A method of providing interactive entertainment, the method comprising:
- providing a first interactive device in a first venue, the first interactive device configured to produce a first sensory response;
providing a second interactive device in a second venue, the second interactive device configured to produce a second sensory response, wherein the second venue differs from the first venue;
providing to a consumer a retail product configured to generate a first wireless signal to interface in the first venue with the first interactive device to cause the first sensory response, the retail product being further configured to generate a second wireless signal in the second venue with the second interactive device to cause the second sensory response; and
tracking the use of the retail product by the consumer in the first or second venues.
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Abstract
Methods are described for selling, loaning, renting, or otherwise providing a retail product, such as an interactive product, that allows a consumer to participate in one or more venues. The retail product is capable of interfacing with interactive devices in the venues that are capable of producing sensory effects based on communication from and/or to the retail product. Furthermore, the retail product preferably has an independent or intrinsic value apart from the use of the product in the venues, and may include, for example, a toy wand or like toy device, apparel, and/or jewelry. In certain examples, the retail methods include tracking the consumer'"'"'s use of the retail product in the venue(s). Such tracking information may be used to customize the experience of the user during a subsequent visit to the same venue or another venue.
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1 Claim
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1. A method of providing interactive entertainment, the method comprising:
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providing a first interactive device in a first venue, the first interactive device configured to produce a first sensory response; providing a second interactive device in a second venue, the second interactive device configured to produce a second sensory response, wherein the second venue differs from the first venue; providing to a consumer a retail product configured to generate a first wireless signal to interface in the first venue with the first interactive device to cause the first sensory response, the retail product being further configured to generate a second wireless signal in the second venue with the second interactive device to cause the second sensory response; and tracking the use of the retail product by the consumer in the first or second venues.
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