TW201429529A - Toy system and its image display unit - Google Patents

Abstract

This invention provides a toy system and its image display unit, including a first identification code formed on the outer surface of the toy, several second identification codes disposed on a surface, and a handheld electronic device. The handheld electronic device has an image capturing unit to capture the images of the first identification code and second identification codes, a display interface, and a processing unit. The processing unit interprets the first identification code and the second identification codes according to the abovementioned images and displays a first object corresponding to the first identification code and several second objects corresponding to the second identification codes in proportionally spaced manner on the display interface according to the relative position and angle between the first identification code and the second identification codes. In this way, a programmable control virtual 3D model (a first object or a second object) and the real-world toys can be constructed into a special feedback mechanism, thus enhancing the interaction and fun of the game.

Description

Toy system and its imaging unit

The present invention relates to a toy, and more particularly to a toy system and its imaging unit.

Referring to FIG. 1 , an example of a remote control toy 1 that is currently popular among consumers is mainly to electrically connect a transmitter 11 to a smart phone 12, thereby using an application installed on the smart phone 12, The smart phone 12 can be simulated to display a control panel 121, and the remote control signal is transmitted through the transmitter 11, and a toy vehicle 13 of the built-in receiver (not shown) is controlled to advance, or retreat, or turn.

However, the remote control toy car 13 is remotely controlled by the smart phone 12, and the remote control panel of the traditional entity is turned into a virtual control screen. The toy car 13 can only be moved forward or backward in the physical space in which it is located, or Actions such as turning, the game mode, or the visual effects brought about have not changed.

Another example is the toy system of CN102711935, which mainly includes a plurality of position coded information disposed on a surface, and a sensor and a processing unit mounted on a toy. The sensor is configured to read the position code information, and the processing unit confirms the toy according to the position code information Location, and record the trajectory of the action. Thereby, the toy can be repeatedly acted on the aforementioned trajectory.

Although the toy system can position the toy, the game mode of the toy is different from that of the remote control toy 1 shown in FIG. 1. However, in addition to the receiving unit for receiving signals and the driving unit for action, the toy must be The additional processing of the sensor, and the processing unit that interprets the aforementioned coding information and controls the action mode, will also increase the complexity of the electronic control component, making the components of each toy too complicated and costly.

It is worth mentioning that the aforementioned toy system can only move forward, backward, or turn in a monotonous manner in the physical space in which it is located. The game mode and the visual effects it brings are still not much changed.

Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a toy system and an imaging unit thereof that are capable of simplifying components and enhancing variability and interest.

Thus, the toy system of the present invention comprises a toy, a first identification code, a second identification code, and a handheld electronic device. The toy is able to follow a surface action. The first identification code is formed on an outer surface of the toy. The second identification codes are disposed on the surface. The handheld electronic device has an image capturing unit, a display interface, and a processing unit electrically connected to the image capturing unit and the display interface. The image capturing unit captures the first and second identification codes. And the processing unit interprets the first and second office codes according to the image, and displays the first and second ratios on the display interface according to the relative positions and angles of the first and second identification codes. A first object of the identification code and a second object corresponding to the second identification code.

The toy system of the present invention has a toy capable of following a surface action, and a handheld electronic device having an image capturing unit for capturing images, a display interface for displaying a picture, and the image interface Taking a unit, a processing unit electrically connected to the display interface. The imaging unit of the toy system includes a first identification code and a second identification code. The first identification code is formed on an outer surface of the toy. The second identification codes are disposed on the surface. The image capturing unit of the handheld electronic device captures the images of the first and second identification codes, and causes the processing unit to interpret the first and second identification codes according to the image, and according to the first 1. The relative position of the second identification code, displaying a first object corresponding to the first identification code and a second object corresponding to the second identification code at an equal interval on the display interface.

The programmatically controlled virtual 3D model (the first object, the second object) and the real world toys are constructed with a special feedback mechanism to enhance the interaction and fun of the game.

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3‧‧‧First identification code

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53‧‧‧Signal transmitter

54‧‧‧Sensor unit

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Other features and effects of the present invention will be apparent from the following description of the drawings, wherein: FIG. 1 is a front view showing a general remote control toy; FIG. 2 is a front view showing a toy system of the present invention. A preferred embodiment of the imaging unit; and FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the preferred embodiment; 4 is a schematic view of a toy in a physical space in the preferred embodiment; and FIG. 5 is a schematic view showing a first object and a plurality of second objects in the preferred embodiment.

Before the present invention is described in detail, it should be noted that in the following description, similar elements are denoted by the same reference numerals.

Referring to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, a preferred embodiment of the toy system and the imaging unit thereof comprises a toy 2, a first identification code 3, a second identification code 4, and a handheld electronic device 5.

The toy 2 has a mobile unit 21 for generating power and outputting power, and a signal receiver 22 electrically connected to the mobile unit 21 for receiving control signals. The action unit 21 is capable of advancing, or retreating, or turning the toy 2. It should be noted that the components and actions of the foregoing action unit 21, similar to a generally powered toy, may include a plurality of rotating parts (such as wheels) pivoted on a body and outputting power, at least one motor generating power, At least one gear set for transmitting power and a control circuit for controlling the forward and reverse rotation of the motor are not described herein.

The first identification code 3 is formed on an outer surface of the toy 2. In the preferred embodiment, the first identification code 3 is printed on a board, and may be a graphic, or a text, or a symbol, or a one-dimensional barcode or a two-dimensional barcode. Taking a QR code as an example, the first identification code 3 is compiled according to a simulation parameter.

In the preferred embodiment, the second identification codes 4 are also printed. Brushed on a plate, it can be a graphic, or a text, or a symbol, or a one-dimensional bar code, or a two-dimensional bar code. Taking a QR code as an example, the second identification codes 4 are respectively compiled according to a simulation parameter.

The handheld electronic device 5 can be a smart phone or a tablet computer, and has an image capturing unit 51, a display interface 52, a signal transmitter 53 for transmitting a control signal, and a sensing direction and an angle change. A sensing unit 54 and a processing unit 55 electrically connected to the image capturing unit 51, the display interface 52, the signal transmitter 53, and the sensing unit 54. In the preferred embodiment, the image capturing unit 51 can be an imaging lens or a scanner. The display interface 52 is a touch panel. The sensing unit 54 can include a three-axis accelerometer, and an electronic gyroscope.

Therefore, the processing unit 55 can transmit through the direction and angle signal returned by the sensing unit 54 when the angle or direction of the handheld electronic device 5 changes through the application of the handheld electronic device 5. The signal transmitter 53 sends a control signal to control the action unit 21 of the toy 2 to act according to the aforementioned direction and angle.

Referring to FIG. 3, and FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, during the game, the player only needs to arrange the second identification code 4 and the toy 2 on a surface 6 of a physical space according to personal preference, and then the signal can be sent through the signal. The device 53 transmits a control signal to remotely control the action unit 21 of the toy 2 so that the toy 2 follows the surface 6 in accordance with the control signal.

When the handheld electronic device 5 remotely controls the toy 2, the image capturing unit 51 of the handheld electronic device 5 is required to align the first identification code 3 and the second identification code 4 on the toy 2, Image capturing unit 51 The image of the first identification code 3 and the second identification code 4 is captured, and the processing unit 55 obtains the simulation parameter after the first processing code 3 and the second processing code 4 are interpreted according to the image, and Constructing a first object 3' corresponding to the first identification code 3 and a second object 4' corresponding to the second identification code 4 according to the foregoing simulation parameter, and according to the first identification code 3, The relative position and angle of the identification code 4 are used to position the toy 2, and the first object 3' and the second object 4' can be correspondingly displayed on the display interface 52 at a proportional interval.

It is worth mentioning that the first object 3' may be one of a vehicle (such as a car, a locomotive, a bus, a truck, etc.), a machine, a character, an animal, and the second object 4' may be a building, a track, or the like. One of the houses, animals, and plants.

By taking the first object 3' as a car and the second object 4' as a high-rise building, the player can simulate the display on the display interface 52 of the handheld electronic device 5, and the number of the car is high. Shuttle between the buildings. Of course, it is also possible to match different situations, so that the first object 3' and the second object 4' are different types, such as a person walking in a zoo, or a peas game such as an elf, making the first object 3' an elf. The second object 4' is the bean that is eaten.

In addition, since the processing unit 55 can know that the toy 2 includes the relative positions of the first identification code 3 and the second identification code 4, and the relative positions of the first object 3' and the second object 4', the handheld electronic device The processing unit 55 of the device 5 can also transmit a control signal through the signal transmitter 53 according to the trajectory of the display interface 52, and control the toy 2 to act according to the trajectory.

According to the above description, the toy system of the present invention and the imaging unit thereof have the following advantages and effects:

1. The present invention only needs to capture the first office code 3 and the second office code 4, and the handheld electronic device 5 can locate the toy 2, and therefore, the toy 2 has a signal receiver for receiving signals. 22. Outside the mobile unit 21 for action, complex electronic control components are not required, and the components can be simplified and the cost per toy 2 can be reduced.

2. The present invention can utilize the method of capturing the first office code 3 and the second office code 4 to give the first object 3' a different sample from the second object 4', so as to make the game visually effective. , no longer limited to physical objects in the physical space, but can be ever-changing, and the game mode can also be variegated with the difference of the aforementioned visual effects, thereby enabling the programmable 3D model (first and second objects 3) ', 4') and the real world of toys 2, construct a special feedback mechanism, which subverts the previous game mode, and enhances the interaction of the game, making the invention more interesting and entertaining.

The above is only the preferred embodiment of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is not limited thereto, that is, the simple equivalent changes and modifications made by the patent application scope and patent specification content of the present invention, All remain within the scope of the invention patent.

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Claims (10)

A toy system comprising: a toy capable of following a surface action; a first identification code formed on an outer surface of the toy; a second identification code disposed on the surface; and a handheld electronic device having an image a capture unit, a display interface, and a processing unit electrically connected to the image capture unit and the display interface, the image capture unit captures images of the first and second identification codes, and the processing unit is configured according to the image Interpreting the first and second programming codes, and displaying a first object corresponding to the first identification code at an equal interval on the display interface according to the relative positions and angles of the first and second identification codes, and The second object corresponding to the second identification code. The toy system of claim 1, wherein the toy has an action unit for generating power and output power, and a signal receiver electrically connected to the action unit, the signal receiver for receiving at least one control signal, The handheld electronic device further includes a signal transmitter electrically connected to the processing unit, the signal transmitter for transmitting a control signal, so that the mobile unit follows the surface action according to the control signal. The toy system of claim 2, wherein the handheld electronic device can be one of a smart phone and a tablet, and the image capturing unit can be one of a camera lens and a scanner. The toy system of claim 2, wherein the handheld electronic device further has a sensing unit electrically connected to the processing unit and configured to sense a change in direction and angle, the processing unit being returned according to the sensing unit Passing party The direction and angle signals are transmitted through the signal transmitter to control the action unit of the toy to act according to the foregoing direction and angle. The toy system of claim 2, wherein the display interface of the handheld electronic device is a touch panel, and the processing unit can transmit a control signal through the signal transmitter according to the trajectory of the touch display interface, and control the The action unit of the toy acts according to the aforementioned trajectory. The toy system of claim 1, wherein the first identification code and the second identification code are one of a graphic, a text, a symbol, a one-dimensional barcode, and a two-dimensional barcode. The toy system of claim 1, wherein the first identification code and the second identification code are respectively compiled according to an analog parameter, and the processing unit of the handheld electronic device interprets the first identification code, the first After the second code is obtained, the foregoing simulation parameters are obtained, and the first object and the second object are constructed according to the foregoing simulation parameters, and displayed on the display interface. The toy system of claim 7, wherein the first item may be one of a vehicle, a machine, a character, and an animal, and the second item may be one of a building, a track, a house, and a plant. A developing unit of a toy system, the toy system having a toy capable of following a surface action, and a handheld electronic device having an image capturing unit for capturing images and a display interface for displaying a screen And a processing unit electrically connected to the image capturing unit and the display interface, the image forming unit comprising: a first identification code formed on an outer surface of the toy; and a second identification code disposed on the surface ; The image capturing unit of the handheld electronic device captures the images of the first and second identification codes, and causes the processing unit to interpret the first and second identification codes according to the image, and according to the first 1. The relative position of the second identification code, displaying a first object corresponding to the first identification code and a second object corresponding to the second identification code at an equal interval on the display interface. The imaging unit of the toy system of claim 9, wherein the first identification code and the second identification code are respectively compiled according to an analog parameter, and the processing unit of the handheld electronic device interprets the first identification After the code and the second programming code, the foregoing simulation parameters are obtained, and the first object and the second object are constructed according to the foregoing simulation parameters, and displayed on the display interface.