CA2392441A1 - Animated toy figure resting upon and responsive to computer monitor - Google Patents

Animated toy figure resting upon and responsive to computer monitor Download PDF

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CA2392441A1
CA2392441A1 CA002392441A CA2392441A CA2392441A1 CA 2392441 A1 CA2392441 A1 CA 2392441A1 CA 002392441 A CA002392441 A CA 002392441A CA 2392441 A CA2392441 A CA 2392441A CA 2392441 A1 CA2392441 A1 CA 2392441A1
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Mark Trageser
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63H—TOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
    • A63H3/00—Dolls
    • A63H3/36—Details; Accessories
    • A63H3/38—Dolls' eyes
    • A63H3/40—Dolls' eyes movable
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63H—TOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
    • A63H2200/00—Computerized interactive toys, e.g. dolls

Abstract

An animated toy figure (10) is constructed to rest upon the upper surface of a conventional computer (30) monitor such that a portion of the figure extends downwardly to overlie a portion of the display screen of the monitor. A ligh t sensor (52) within the downwardly extending portion (23) of the animated figure is coupled to a sound and control circuit (55) which in turn controls the operation of a bidirectional motor (42). The figure includes an animated and articulated feature which is moved by the motor each time a particular level of light energy change is sensed by the light sensor. The animated figure responds to light changes on the computer monitor screen (32) to provide a brief period of animation and sound output.

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THAT WHICH IS CLAIMED IS:
1. A light-responsive toy figure for use with a computer monitor having a light-emitting display screen, said toy comprising:
a housing constructed to rest upon a computer monitor having an aperture and a downwardly extending portion;
a faceplate supported on said housing and defining eye apertures;
a movable eye plate having eye images thereon slidably supported within said housing behind said aperture;
a motor having gear means for moving said eye plate to move said eye images behind said eye apertures;
a light sensor supported in said downwardly extending portion;
a motor controller responsive to said light sensor to energize said motor.
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AU (1) AU769057B2 (en)
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US8955750B2 (en) 2013-07-05 2015-02-17 Retoy, LLC System and method for interactive mobile gaming

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AU3684601A (en) 2001-08-20
AU769057B2 (en) 2004-01-15
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EP1237636A4 (en) 2003-06-11
DE60103972D1 (en) 2004-07-29
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MXPA02005048A (en) 2004-08-23

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