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Toy devices and methods for providing an interactive play experience

  • US 8,089,458 B2
  • Filed: 10/30/2008
  • Issued: 01/03/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/22/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A toy device for use in interactive game play, said toy device comprising:

  • an elongated body having distal and proximal ends;

    a wireless transmitter;

    a first motion-sensitive element and a second motion-sensitive element each coupled to said body, wherein said first and second motion-sensitive elements are configured to generate respective first and second signals in response to movement of said body in at least one direction; and

    a processor in communication with said first and second motion-sensitive elements so as to receive said first and second signals, wherein said processor is configured to determine a duration of time between receiving the first signal and receiving the second signal, and wherein said processor is further configured to cause the wireless transmitter to output a third signal based on said first signal, said second signal and said duration of time, said third signal being adapted to trigger or control at least one effect.

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