Interactive play station
First Claim
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1. An interactive play station comprising:
- a display, said display including;
a screen for displaying a digitally generated image; and
a read device, said read device being capable of detecting an object positioned in proximity to said display;
a housing for said display; and
a toy;
wherein, when said toy is placed in proximity to said screen, said read device detects the presence of said toy;
wherein, once said toy is detected, said toy is identified as a particular type of toy;
wherein, once said type is identified, said display causes said screen to display digital content interactive with said toy; and
wherein said housing is designed to resemble a shower/bath and said content appears to be a water surface in said bath.
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Abstract
An interactive play station designed to provide for play which utilizes digitally generated content, mechanical or other physical objects, and digital control to simulate a physical environment which physical objects can appear to interact with. In this regard, the play station is a mixed reality or augmented environment that comprises both real and virtual elements.
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1. An interactive play station comprising:
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a display, said display including; a screen for displaying a digitally generated image; and a read device, said read device being capable of detecting an object positioned in proximity to said display; a housing for said display; and a toy; wherein, when said toy is placed in proximity to said screen, said read device detects the presence of said toy; wherein, once said toy is detected, said toy is identified as a particular type of toy; wherein, once said type is identified, said display causes said screen to display digital content interactive with said toy; and wherein said housing is designed to resemble a shower/bath and said content appears to be a water surface in said bath. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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4. An interactive play station comprising:
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a housing designed to resemble a bathtub; a display said display including; a screen for displaying a digitally generated image; and a read device, said read device being capable of detecting an object positioned in proximity to said display; wherein said display is positioned in said housing so that said screen is at a potential water surface in said bathtub; an air blower designed to resemble a shower head; and a plush toy incapable of digital communication with said screen; wherein, when said plush toy is placed on said screen, said read device detects the presence of said plush toy; wherein, once said plush toy is detected said air blower is activated; and wherein a combination of said air blown by said air blower and content on said screen, said plush toy appears to be washed.
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