Programmable Interactive Toy

• US 20160136534A1
• Filed: 11/13/2015
• Published: 05/19/2016
• Est. Priority Date: 11/13/2014
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Robert A. Earl-Ocran
• Original Assignee: Robert A. Earl-Ocran
• Inventors: EARL-OCRAN, Robert A.
• Application Number:
  US14/940,267
• Publication Number:
  US 20160136534A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 1/1
• CPC Class Codes: A63H 2200/00 Computerized interactive toys, e.g. dolls
• CPC Class Codes: A63H 30/04 using wireless transmission
• CPC Class Codes: A63H 33/22 Optical, colour, or shadow toys puzzles with optical elements A63F9/0613; kaleidoscopes G02B27/08
• CPC Class Codes: A63H 5/00 Musical or noise- producing devices for additional toy effects other than acoustical musical tops A63H1/28; sound-producing dolls A63H3/28; musical toy vehicles A63H17/268; acoustical vehicle-signalling devices A63H17/32; whistling toy locomotive arrangements A63H19/14; music, sound or noise production in general G10

Abstract

An interactive toy which includes an object light sensor, an object microprocessor with an integrated memory device, controlled by an object switch mechanism, with a power source is programmable with light pulses from a separate toy device which consists of an object light source and user input methods such as buttons, also controlled with a microprocessor to control light coding. The interactive toy stores user codes in sequence applied. When the user takes away toy from device light source, the toy is placed down onto a flat playing surface where the object switch mechanism will engage and sequentially trigger playback of user applied codes. Preprogrammed commands (non-user) are herewith accessed and activated. When the said interactive toy is in the playback phase, output may be either or a combination of lights, audio clips, sounds, motion of parts and full motion of embodiment. The action of code inputs stimulates a child'"'"'s logic and thinking, developing essential STEAM skills. The various forms of interaction with the toy base device adjusts the light source output to create a different code commands. A range of compatible accessories and toy playsets further diversify the play experience.

Claims

1. ) A programmable toy unit comprising of:

A body that includes a multitude of components;

An object light sensor such as photoresistor to receive light pulses, an object logic such as a microprocessor to interpret and translate light data into code, an object Internal Memory to stores codes sequence(s) a connection socket to attach a variety of compatible accessories, an object component to identify the location driver wheel may be part of a location system consisting of a sensor or micro wheel, a Socket(s) for additional electronic devices such as a camera, infrared emitter and receiver, output components activated during playback of stored codes, output methods may include either or a combination of lights, audio and or trigger accessories which may be either or a combination of LEDs, speaker(s), motor(s), an object power supply such as rechargeable batteries, an object component to indicate when each code has been received;

this object indicator may be a combination of not limited to lights/speakers, an object digital component which feedback current play status such as learning progress, stages in a game etc., an object micro lever switch which may be mounted higher internally within the said toy housing then triggered by a movable mechanical component, such as the underside chassis of a car which is electronically connected to control power flow to circuit to alternate the variable states, an object power saving component with an object switch, an object code accumulator digitally counted and interpreted by said microprocessor, an object capture marker to identify said toy unit which may be in the form of an illustration such as a related sticker or said capture marker may also be an electronic tag such as NFC.

2. ) A claim of:

A body that includes a components primary to act as a controlled light source which will communicate with said toy unit figure as in claim 1);

An object body;

used to program the said toy unit by means of varied light pulses directed at the said toy unit, specifically at the object light sensor, typically a photo resistor, may be applied whilst toy object is placed onto.

3. ) A claim of:

Said toy figure responds to coding method of claim 2) when laid down onto any plain flat surface, with output in varied forms such as motion, lights sounds or a combination of above.