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Configurable color selection circuit for choosing colors of multi-colored LEDs in toys

  • US 5,902,166 A
  • Filed: 04/10/1997
  • Issued: 05/11/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/18/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. In a toy a configurable biasing circuit biasing at least one tri-colored LED package capable of emitting a first, second and third color, said circuit used in a toy having a visual output corresponding to the respective at least one tri-colored LED package, the circuit comprising:

  • means for providing a signal responsive to hand actuation on the exterior of the toy;

    means for providing power to the at least one tri-color LED package, the at least one tri-color LED package visible through the exterior of the toy;

    switching means for selecting a base color from the first or second color, the base color establishing a visual output when the signal is not present; and

    switching means for selecting a secondary color from the previously non-selected first or second color and the third color, the secondary color for establishing a visual output when the at least one signal is present.

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