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Computer picture toy for infants and very young children

  • US 5,556,339 A
  • Filed: 06/27/1995
  • Issued: 09/17/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/27/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A computer toy for infants and very young children, utilizing a computer with an audio output, a display screen, and an input device, the object of which toy is to allow the user to engage in interactive play with the computer, the computer toy comprising:

  • (a) a library means for storing video data which corresponds to placing and displaying each of a group of predetermined objects at an associated predetermined location, said objects comprising separate elements of a predetermined composite picture such that said placing and displaying of said objects simulates an amusing activity;

    (b) a detection means for detecting input signals which are generated and sent to the computer by the input device whenever the input device is activated by the user whereby the user is able to control the pace of said simulation;

    (c) a selection means for selecting at least one object from said group of predetermined objects;

    (d) a video means for retrieving the stored video data associated with a selected object and sending the video data to the display screen whereby video corresponding to displaying the selected object is generated; and

    (e) a control means for enabling, whenever an input signal is detected by said detection means, said selection means to select at least one object from said group of predetermined objects and said video means to retrieve and output the stored video data associated with the selected objects, whereby a computer simulation of an amusing activity automatically progresses.

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