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Toy incorporating RFID tracking device

  • US 8,961,260 B2
  • Filed: 03/26/2014
  • Issued: 02/24/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/20/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An RFID-tagged toy configured to be accessorized and personalized by a play participant as part of a wireless interactive game, said RFID-tagged toy comprising:

  • a main body in the form of a doll, an action figure, or a stuffed toy, said main body comprising an inner portion and an outer portion and a first passive radiofrequency identification (“

    RFID”

    ) tag disposed in a cavity formed within said inner portion, said first passive RFID tag comprising;

    i) a microprocessor, ii) a first identifier configured to uniquely identify said main body, iii) non-volatile programmable memory, iv) a transceiver configured to provide two-way wireless communications with a compatible RFID reader device, and v) an antenna configured to be energized by an external electromagnetic field for powering at least said first passive RFID tag; and

    at least one accessory item configured to be selectively worn by, attached to, or assembled with, said main body, said at least one accessory item comprising a second passive RFID tag comprising a second identifier configured to uniquely identify said at least one accessory item;

    wherein a selection of information is stored in said non-volatile programmable memory, andwherein said selection of information comprises at least;

    i) a first selection of information comprising one or more traits, powers or skills relevant to said game, ii) a second selection of information comprising progress information relevant to said game, and iii) a third selection of information comprising information configured to be selected by said play participant.

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