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Interactive educational toy

  • US 6,463,257 B1
  • Filed: 08/27/1999
  • Issued: 10/08/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/10/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An interactive learning device comprising:

  • a) the learning device in the form of a figure having an exterior surface, and wherein the figure is a plush animal having hands and feet;

    b) indicia on the exterior surface of the figure;

    c) at least one light associated with the indicia;

    d) switching circuitry coupled to the indicia;

    e) a speaker;

    f) a sound synthesizer;

    g) a logic circuit having at least one memory, input terminals that are electrically coupled to the switching circuitry, and output terminals electrically coupled to the sound synthesizer and the speaker;

    h) a plurality of preprogrammed instruction modalities stored in the at least one memory, wherein the plurality of preprogrammed instruction modalities include at least two distinct instruction modalities comprising (i) a first preprogrammed instruction modality that provides a visual stimulus that automatically moves from indicium to indicium and then provides a response for successful kinesthetic action by a user to the visual stimulus, and (ii) a second preprogrammed instruction modality that includes declaratory instruction, wherein the logic circuit controls interaction between the switching circuitry and the plurality of preprogrammed instruction modalities.

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