WO2010021592A1 - Dispositif audio intégré pour personnages d'action et son procédé de fabrication - Google Patents

Dispositif audio intégré pour personnages d'action et son procédé de fabrication Download PDF

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WO2010021592A1
WO2010021592A1 PCT/SG2008/000307 SG2008000307W WO2010021592A1 WO 2010021592 A1 WO2010021592 A1 WO 2010021592A1 SG 2008000307 W SG2008000307 W SG 2008000307W WO 2010021592 A1 WO2010021592 A1 WO 2010021592A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63H—TOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
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  • the present invention relates to action figures and similar play objects and in particular an integrated audio device built into a component of an action figure, said integrated audio device being able to record, download, store and play audio files.
  • Action figures are defined in Wikipedia as possible character figurines often, made of plastic and other materials, and often based upon a movie, comic book, video game or television program. Redressable action figures are sometimes referred to as action dolls. Action figures while targeted as toys have over the years become collectors' items. As such, action figures are now being marketed to adults collectors. Manufacture of Action figures have therefore become sophisticated in view of the maturity of the collectors.
  • Action figures have been filed since the first action figure "G. I. Joe" ⁇ was marketed in 1964. Action figures are approximately 11 /4 inches high. Action figures portray the character realistically through use of specialised dresses or costumes and interchangeable parts and attention to details. Although action figures have been marketed at 3% inches high and 6V2 inches, generally collectible action figures tend to remain at 11 V-! inches, for greater details. Such collectible action figures are marketed towards adults and intended for display rather than as play objects.
  • US Publication No. US 2006/0292965 discusses a toy action figure with movable limbs operable through a gear assembly and by use of a manual actuator.
  • the invention also has features of audio output to generate sounds. Due to the size constraint, the gear assembly and actuator are situated in the inner space of the body of the action figure, thereby leaving very little space for any device to be built inside the body of the action figure.
  • the speakers for the audio output has to be positioned with any suitable portion of the body, head and/or limbs.
  • What is desirable is an action figure with features to record and playback audio files, and speakers all built into the action figure. What is even more desirable is having additional features to include storage memory capability so as to allow fresh audio files to be stored into the storage memory and even for such audio files to be down loaded and uploaded into the storage memory. What is more desirable is the feature of a communications link which would allow users to download and upload audio data files with ease. What is more desirable is the action figure to include rechargeable batteries thereby providing power replenishment for continuous enjoyment of the action figure.
  • the inventor Due to the characteristic of the action figure to have movable upper torso, the inventor has found that the most suitable place for making such an integrated component containing all the features is the 'core' of the action figure, being the abdomen of the action figure. This is because the other portion of the action figure, being the chest usually contains the movable mechanism or actuators for the action figure.
  • abdominal component of an action figure is usually smaller in dimension and therefore building all the audio features into such a small component requires inventive step.
  • the inventor has proposed a series of action figures wherein the abdomen of the action figure has a built-in integrated audio device to record, store and play audio files, storage memory, speakers, source for power and communication with a computer, with associated switches and buttons for activation of said audio recording and playback device.
  • the action figure consisting of all the components such as head, limbs, upper chest and abdomen (with integrated audio device in built therein) can be manufactured separately and all the components assembled to form the entire action figure.
  • a first object of the invention is an integrated audio device cum component for an action figure, said component comprising
  • an integrated audio device to record, store and play audio files; and one or more speakers;
  • the integrated audio device is connected to one or more speakers to record songs and speeches in the form of audio files, store and play said audio files as though the songs and speeches are coming from the action figure.
  • a second object of the invention is an integrated audio device for a component of an action figure, comprising :-
  • a multi control unit circuit a memory circuit; a microphone circuit; a play/function circuit; a LED circuit; an AMP circuit; a power circuit; and a data transmission circuit
  • the integrated audio device can record, store and play audio files.
  • the data transmission circuit for an integrated audio device is connected to a wireless data transmission device.
  • the data transmission circuit for an integrated audio device is connected to a wired data transmission device.
  • the wireless data transmission device for an integrated audio device is a Bluetooth enabled device.
  • the wired transmission device for an integrated audio device uses an USB cable for connection between the integrated audio device and a computer.
  • the wireless data transmission device transmits audio files and commands to operate the integrated audio device, to and from the integrated audio device.
  • the wired data transmission device transmits audio files to and from the integrated audio device using the USB cable.
  • the integrated audio device cum component for an action figure has a data port connected to the data transmission circuit.
  • the data port for an integrated audio device cum component for an action figure uses wireless transmission.
  • the data port for wireless transmission in an integrated audio device uses Bluetooth enabled device to transmit audio files and commands to operate the integrated audio device including play/functions buttons.
  • the data port for wired transmission in an integrated audio device cum component for an action figure is a power port cum wired data port for connection to an USB cable, for wired transmission of audio files.
  • the data port for an integrated audio device cum component for an action figure is a power port cum wired data port for connection to an USB cable for supply of electrical power.
  • the data port for an integrated audio device cum component enables download of audio files from a computer, including a personal computer, a mobile device including a mobile phone, PDA and mobile computing device.
  • the integrated audio device cum component for an action figure has a rechargeable battery to supply electrical power to the integrated audio device, speakers and data transmission device.
  • the integrated audio device cum component for an action figure has a recording device.
  • the recording device for an integrated audio device cum component for an action figure is a microphone.
  • the recording device for an integrated audio device cum component for an action figure is a FM radio receiver.
  • the integrated audio device cum component for an action figure has an on/off switch.
  • the integrated audio device cum component for an action figure has one or more LED to show the operation and status of the integrated audio device.
  • the rechargeable battery for an integrated audio device cum component is connected by an USB cable to an external power source for supply of electrical power through the power cum data port to charge and re-charge the rechargeable battery.
  • the integrated audio device cum component for an action figure has a memory storage device to store audio files. More advantageously the memory storage device stores audio files which are downloaded by wireless transmission device or wired transmission device from a computer or created by recording directly from the microphone or FM radio receiver in the integrated audio device cum component.
  • the memory storage device for storage of audio files has programmable software for communication with a computer and an user of the computer.
  • the multi control unit for an integrated audio device can monitor and control the functions of the parts in the integrated audio device.
  • the integrated audio device cum component for an action figure has a plurality of play/function buttons to record and play audio files and to operate the integrated audio device, the play/function buttons operable on the action figure.
  • a third object of the invention is a remote control for an integrated audio device cum component for an action figure, which uses a Bluetooth enabled device to transmit commands to operate the integrated audio device and play/function buttons in the integrated audio device.
  • the remote control for an integrated audio device cum component for an action figure, uses wireless Infra red transmission to operate the integrated audio device and play/function buttons in the integrated audio device.
  • the remote control for an integrated audio device uses a Bluetooth enabled device for download of audio files from a computer, including a personal computer, a mobile device including a mobile phone, PDA and mobile computing device.
  • the audio files played by the integrated audio device includes audio files with MP3 file format, WMA file format, AAC file format, WAV file format and any other audio file format.
  • a fourth object of the invention is an integrated audio device cum component for an action figure wherein the integrated audio device, speakers, power cum data port, data transmission device, play/function buttons, on/off switch and power LED are built into the said component of the action figure, which is then assembled with other components of the action figure to form an action figure.
  • a fifth object of the invention is a method for making an integrated audio device cum component for an action figure consisting of the following steps:-
  • the component with the integrated audio device is the abdomen of the action figure, said abdomen assembled with other components of the action figure to form an action figure.
  • a sixth object of the invention is a method for making an integrated audio device cum component for a doll, the method consisting of the following steps:-
  • a seventh object of the invention is a method for making an integrated audio device cum component for a toy consisting of the following steps:-
  • Fig. 1 shows a typical action figure.
  • Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the features of the inventive device.
  • Fig. 3 shows a front view of the integrated audio device cum component of the action figure.
  • Fig. 4 shows a view from one side of the integrated audio device cum component.
  • Fig. 5 shows a view from the other side of the integrated audio device cum component.
  • Fig. 6 shows a back view of the integrated audio device cum component of the action figure.
  • Fig. 7A and Figure 7B are illustrations of layout of an embodiment of integrated audio device using wireless transmission with a Bluetooth enabled remote control.
  • Fig. 8A and Figure 8B are illustrations of layout of an embodiment of integrated audio device using wired transmission with an Infra Red remote control.
  • Fig. 9A and Figure 9B are illustrations of layout of an embodiment of integrated audio device using wired transmission with an Infra Red remote control and also having a FM radio.
  • a master mold is made from the finished clay prototype.
  • Some action figures are simply molded from a single piece of plastic resin (such as acrylonitrile butadiene styrene or ABS). Softer plastics such as polypropylene and polyethylene are commonly used to mold smaller accessory and costume pieces.
  • plastic resin such as acrylonitrile butadiene styrene or ABS.
  • Softer plastics such as polypropylene and polyethylene are commonly used to mold smaller accessory and costume pieces.
  • each moveable part is molded as a separate component.
  • Such action figures are also designed with a hollow chest; abdomen and solid vinyl limbs. The entire action figure is built with swivel joints that allow the limbs to move or rotate.
  • the action figure contains small gears and washers in the joints of the arms and legs that allow the action figure to be bent to any angle and to hold that pose. Movement of the hands and legs are carried out through use of actuators centrally fitted into the chest of the action figure.
  • action figures have always lack a recording and playback feature of bigger dolls.
  • An example of action figures with such constraints is the action figure discussed in US Publication No. US 2006/0292965.
  • the toy action figure has movable limbs operable through a gear assembly and by use of a manual actuator.
  • the action figure also has basic audio output to generate sounds. Due to the size constraint, the gear assembly and actuator has to be located in the inner space of the abdomen of the action figure.
  • the inventor has proposed fitting an integrated audio recording and playback device into a component making up an action figure.
  • An action figure is made by fitting a head, chest, abdomen, lower body, hands and legs together.
  • the inventor proposes the component of an action figure best suited for building an integrated audio device into it is the abdominal portion of the action figure.
  • the abdominal portion is the core of the action figure from which the upper chest and legs are articulated.
  • the abdominal portion is ideally suited for building an integrated audio recording and playback feature, the inventor has to overcome the problem of size. Miniaturisation of all parts alone would not suffice.
  • a novel approach is to build an integrated audio device so that it can be operated independently, with rechargeable battery, speakers and at the same time be fitted into a small portion of the action figure, being the abdomen component of the action figure.
  • Fig 1 shows an outline of a typical action figure. Such action figures are approximately 11 Vz inches high.
  • the integrated audio device (10) is built into a component of the action figure, preferably the abdomen component.
  • the integrated audio device (10) inside the action figure is operable by pressing the play/function buttons (20) on the abdomen of the action figure, wireless operation is preferred.
  • Some action figures which are collectors' items are often displayed by collectors. Frequent handling of the action figure would introduce much wear and tear and therefore a wireless solution is preferred.
  • Operation commands such as on/off switch (22) and activation of play/function buttons (20) would be transmitted by a Bluetooth enabled remote control (24) to the integrated audio device (10) in the action figure.
  • a Bluetooth enabled remote control (24) By using the Bluetooth enabled remote control (24), audio files can similarly be downloaded to the integrated audio device (10) from a Bluetooth enabled computer (32) including mobile devices. Therefore the only periodic handling of the action figure would be reduced to charging of the rechargeable battery (34) in the integrated audio device (10).
  • Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the features of the inventive device.
  • the audio device can save or record audio files for playback.
  • an audio device with microphone (28) speakers (30) and other features described herein to form an integrated audio device (10) and fit it into an component of the action figure, which in this case is the abdomen, manufacturing and assembly of the action figure is simplified.
  • the integrated audio device cum component (1 ) can be manufactured separately as the abdomen component.
  • the integrated audio device (10) will be completely operable on its own to record, store and play audio files, without the necessity to connect other devices in other components of the action figure. However, this should not limit the inclusion of other devices in other components of the action figure and the possibility of connecting these other devices to some devices in the integrated audio device (10) such as rechargeable battery (34).
  • a device to record and playback audio data files 54
  • a storage memory 56) for audio data files and program software
  • one or more speakers (30); a port for supply of power from an external source (40); a port for transmission of data (42); a rechargeable battery (34); a panel for play/function buttons (20) to operate record, store and play audio files
  • the preferred transmission means for the invention is wireless transmission of audio files and operation of the integrated audio device (10).
  • remote control (24) of the integrated audio device is wireless transmission.
  • the port for transmission of data uses wireless transmission with a Bluetooth enabled device (42) in the integrated audio device (10) communicating with a Bluetooth enabled device (42) in a remote control (24) to operate both the integrated audio device (10) and a computer (32) for transfer of audio files from a computer
  • the wired data transmission port is an L)SB port (44) which also serves as the power port (40) for power supply (hereinafter also referred to as "data cum power port").
  • L)SB port (44) which also serves as the power port (40) for power supply (hereinafter also referred to as "data cum power port”).
  • Fig. 3 shows a front view of the integrated audio device cum component (1 ) of the action figure.
  • the front has a series of small openings for sound from the speakers (32) to be transmitted outwards.
  • Another series of small openings at the side is for picking up of sounds for recording using a microphone (28), which is built into the integrated audio device (10), with the microphone (28) directly behind the series of small openings.
  • Fig. 4 shows a view from one side of the integrated audio device cum component (1 ). Shown in this view is a data cum power port (40) for wired data transmission and connection to a power supply.
  • the data cum power port (40) uses a "B" connection for connection to an USB cable (38).
  • the same "B" connection of the USB cable (38) can serve to supply electrical energy from an external power source to recharge the rechargeable battery (34).
  • a wireless data transmission port such as a Bluetooth enabled device (42) in the integrated audio device (10) will pick up signals from another Bluetooth enabled device (42) in a remote control (24) having a panel of play/function buttons (20) and other command buttons such as on/off switch (22).
  • Fig. 5 shows a view from the other side of the integrated audio device cum component (1 ).
  • This view discloses one or more LED (26) and an on/off switch (22).
  • the LED (26) gives indication of the status of the integrated audio device (10).
  • the "on/off" switch (22) allows the collector of the action figure to switch on or switch off the integrated audio device (10).
  • the abdomen shell just like the other components of the action figure, is formed by the process of molding plastic resin such as acrylonitrile butadiene styrene. In the case of the abdomen shell, which is then fitted with the integrated audio device (10) and speakers (30), the abdomen shell consists of two portions, a front portion and a back portion.
  • Both the front portion and back portion are shaped to receive the front and back faces of the integrated audio device ( 10), speakers (30), microphone(28), Bluetooth enabled device (42), data cum power port (40) for connection to USB cable (38), LED (26), play/function buttons (20) and on/off switch (22).
  • an infra red device (46) can be substituted for operation of the integrated audio device (10) using an Infra red enabled remote control (48).
  • the front portion and back portion When the front portion and back portion are joined together it then forms the abdomen of the action figure.
  • the front portion can be fitted with certain parts and the back portion can be fitted with the remaining parts.
  • the method of forming the front and back portion of the abdomen shell will not be described herein, being known in the art. However, the front and back portion of the shell when fitted together will form the abdomen component of the action figure.
  • the integrated audio device ( 10) is assembled from these:-
  • a device to record, store and play audio data files 54); a storage memory (56) for audio data files and program software; one of more speakers (30); a microphone (28); a port for power and wired data transmission (40); a port for wireless data transmission being a Bluetooth enabled device
  • a FM radio receiver (not shown in the drawings) which can be a source for recording of audio files or an Infra red sensor (50) to receive commands from the infra red remote control (48).
  • the integrated audio device (10) is assembled separately from the abdomen shell.
  • the abdomen shell consists of the front and back portions.
  • the inner face of each portion is formed or shaped with a cavity for insertion of the integrated audio device (10) and has holes or openings, as follows:-
  • Data cum Power port (40) to connect an USB cable to computer (32) for wired data transmission and power supply
  • the Bluetooth enabled device (42) is wireless, no opening is provided for signal transmission from a remote control (24) or audio files from a computer (32). Likewise, if a FM radio (36) is used, no opening is provided for transmission of signals.
  • FIG. 6 shows a back view of the integrated audio device cum component (1 ) of the action figure. At the back of the integrated audio device cum component ( 1 ), are the play/function buttons (20).
  • Button 1 Activates on/off Switch (22)
  • Button 2 Sound recording play/function buttons (20)
  • Button 3 Recording device (54)
  • Button 4 - Volume up
  • Button 5 Volume down
  • the on/off switch (22) is used to switch on the recording and playback device (54) in the action figure.
  • Short release Time after pressing button until release is less than 1 second.
  • PLAY/MP3button The device will automatically boot into the MUS (Musical) mode, and plays songs in MP3 format. Green light will continue flashing. Short press: Pause song
  • PREV/NEXT button Short press - up/down song selection
  • PREV/NEXT button Long press - increase or decrease volume
  • the play/function buttons (20) can be operated by pressing the selected button at the back of the action figure.
  • the preferred method is wireless transmission of signals from the Blue tooth enabled remote control (24) to operate the integrated audio device (10), including switching on/off (22), operation of play/function buttons (20) as well as communication with a computer (32).
  • the action figure By using a remote control (24), the action figure will be able to produce sounds/music/speech at a distance. Since many action figures are put on display for enjoyment by collectors, the use of a remote control (24) to operate the play/function buttons (20) will allow collectors to enjoy the action figure without regularly handling it, thus ensuring the action figure remains in pristine condition.
  • the use of a Bluetooth enabled device (42) in the remote control (24) will also allow the collector to switch the integrated audio device (10) in the action figure on or off without handling the action figure.
  • Fig. 7A and Figure 7B are illustrative layouts of an embodiment of integrated audio device (10) using wireless transmission with a Bluetooth enabled remote control (24).
  • Fig. 8A and Figure 8B are illustrative layouts of an embodiment of integrated audio device (10) using wired transmission with an Infra Red remote control (48).
  • Fig. 9A and Figure 9B are illustrative layouts of an embodiment of integrated audio device (10) using wired transmission with an Infra Red remote control (48) with FM radio (36) and a FM radio receiver (not shown in the drawings) in the integrated audio device (10).
  • the integrated audio device (10) consists of a recordable and playback audio device (54) and storage memory (56) with these:-
  • a multi control unit circuit 60; a memory circuit (62); a microphone circuit (64); a play/function circuit (66); a LED circuit (68); an AMP circuit (70); a power circuit (72); and a data transmission circuit.
  • the data transmission circuit (74) could be connected to a wireless device or wired device. If wireless data transmission is provided, a Bluetooth circuit (76) has to be included in the integrated audio device (10). If a wired data transmission is provided, an USB circuit (80) has to be included in the integrated audio device (10).
  • remote control (24) using infra red control there is a circuit for an infra red sensor (50) in the integrated audio device (10), as shown in Fig. 8A and Fig 8B and also Fig 9A and 9B.
  • a FM radio (36) is provided, as shown in Fig 9A and Fig 9B, a FM receiver circuit (not shown in Fig 9A and Fig 9B) is included in the integrated audio device (10).
  • a microphone 28
  • a memory to store audio data files and program software
  • a port for power and wired data transmission 40
  • a port for wireless data transmission 42
  • a rechargeable battery 34
  • a panel for play/function buttons (20) to operate, record and play audio files and
  • an integrated audio device 10 with capability to record, store and play audio files either from a recording via a microphone (28) in the abdomen component or via audio files from a computer (32) using wired transmission such as an USB cable (38) or wireless transmission such as a Bluetooth enabled device(42).
  • a rechargeable battery (34) and data cum power port (40) are also added onto the integrated audio device (10) and fitted into the inner shell of the abdomen component, said data cum power port (40) having an opening in the external shell for connection to an USB cable (38).
  • the integrated audio device (10) would have to include means for communication with the remote control (24).
  • the remote control (24) can communicate with the integrated audio device (10) in wireless mode either by Bluetooth enabled device (42) or infra red device (46).
  • the collector is able not only to remotely operate the integrated audio device (10), but remotely download audio files from a computer (32) using another Bluetooth enabled device (42).
  • Bluetooth enabled device (42) would offer almost hands-free operation and enjoyment of the action figure except for the occasional recharging of the rechargeable battery (34).
  • the FM radio receiver may allow recording of audio files in the integrated audio device (10). Speakers (30) for output of audio files during playback are then fitted, said speakers (30) facing the holes in the front of the abdomen shell of the integrated audio device cum component (1 ).
  • a panel for play/function buttons (20) is fitted into the integrated audio device (10), the play/function buttons (20) being located at the back of the abdomen of the action figure.
  • Use of remote control (24), with wireless transmission devices like Bluetooth enabled device (42) or infra red device (46) allow remote operation of the integrated audio device (10) when the action figure is on display.
  • Use of remote control (24) would also reduce handling of the action figure, keeping handling of the action figure to a minimum, thereby maintaining the condition and value of the action figure.
  • a rechargeable battery (34) is also connected to the integrated audio device (10).
  • the integrated audio device (10) is then fitted into the inner cavity of the abdomen component, with the panel with play/function buttons (20), facing the back of the shell.
  • the speakers (30) are then connected to the integrated audio device (10), with the speakers (30) facing the holes formed at the front of the shell.
  • the LED (26), wireless transmission device ⁇ either Bluetooth enabled device (42) ⁇ or Infra red device (46) and on/off switch (20) are similarly fitted through the appropriate holes or locations and connected to the integrated audio device (10).
  • the data cum power port (40) is then connected to the integrated audio device (10), with an opening for insertion of an USB cable (38).
  • the integrated audio device (10), speakers, wireless transmission device such as Bluetooth enabled device (42) or FM radio (36) and other devices are assembled and fitted into the front and back portions of the abdomen component and joined together to form the integrated audio device cum component (1 ) for the action figure.
  • the integrated audio device cum component (1 ) for the action figure is self contained and functions as a fully integrated audio device (10) to record, store and play audio files. Since the inner cavity of the abdomen component of the action figure has been molded and shaped for fitting of these devices, the devices are securely fitted for robust handling.
  • the collector of the action figure would have endless choices of audio files of the character portrayed by the action figure. In this manner, the action figure will not be dated, playing only what has been stored in its memory device (56) at time of manufacture.
  • audio files in an action figure is for enjoyment of the action figure collector. Often, such action figures are based on movies or TV series or sports personalities. An audio file containing segments from the movie would enhance the enjoyment of the action figure. Likewise, an audio recording of a sports personality would enhance the enjoyment of the display of the action figure.
  • the preferred method for communications with the integrated audio device cum component (1 ) in the action figure is use of wireless means such as Bluetooth enabled devices (42) or FM radio (36).
  • the other option is directly pressing the play/function buttons (20) which are at the back of the abdomen component of the action figure.
  • Wireless transmission of audio files would include transmission using Bluetooth enabled device (42) in the integrated audio device (10) and another Bluetooth enabled device (42) in a computer (32). If a FM radio receiver is built into the integrated audio device (10), audio files can also be recorded directly from the FM radio (36).
  • An audio file can be created by the collector making a recording by speaking to the built-in microphone (28) in the abdomen of the action figure. To do this, the collector will move the " on/off " switch (22) on the electrical power to a "On position” for operation of the integrated audio device (10). The LED (26) will turn on and after the integrated audio device (10) has undergone a self check of the system, the LED (26) will show a steady green light. The collector will then operate the play/function buttons (20):-
  • the collector After recording, the collector can play the audio file thus created by operating the function buttons:-
  • PLAY/MP3button - The device will automatically plays the audio file in MP3 format. Green light will continue flashing.
  • An audio file can also be downloaded by the collector searching the Internet or his computer (32) for an appropriate audio file.
  • the collector will firstly switch the "on/off” switch (22) on the action figure to an "On position” to operate the integrated audio device (10).
  • the LED (26) will turn on and after the integrated audio device (10) have undergone a self check of the system, the LED (26) will show a steady green light.
  • the collector will send the audio file via the Bluetooth enabled device (42) in the computer (32) to the Bluetooth enabled device (42) in the action figure to be saved in the memory of the integrated audio device (10).
  • the collector connects the USB cable (38) between the computer (32) and the data cum power port (40) in the action figure, inserting the "A" connection of the USB cable (38) to the computer (32) and the "B” connection of the USB cable (38) into the data cum power port (40) in the action figure.
  • the screen of the computer (32) may show the background of the movie of the action figure with instructions for transmission of audio files.
  • the collector may download the selected audio file onto the memory of the integrated audio device (10). The collector may also choose to delete some audio files in the memory.
  • the collector may then enjoy the fresh audio file stored in the memory of the action figure with the play/function buttons (20).
  • the audio files can be in MP3 file format, WMA file format, AAC file format, WAV file format or any other file format for audio files. Due to the built-in speakers (30), the sounds created in the audio file be it speech or music would be transmitted through the speakers (30) and holes in the abdomen of the action figure, with good clarity.
  • the rechargeable battery (34) is continuously used to operate the integrated audio device (10). Over time, the energy of the rechargeable battery (34) may run low. When this happens, the LED (26) will blink to indicate “Low battery” status. Alternatively the remote control (24) will receive a signal indicating "Low Battery” status. Since the USB port (44) serves as data cum power port (40), connecting the "A" connection of the USB cable (38) to the computer (32) and the "B" connection of the USB cable (38) to the action figure will supply electrical power to the rechargeable battery (34) via the computer (32) for re-charging purpose.
  • the computer (32) for connection to the integrated audio device (10) in the action figure can be a personal computer, a laptop, an ultra light note book or even a PDA or mobile phone.
  • wireless data transmission means such as Bluetooth enabled device (42) or even WiFi.
  • Wireless data transmission would include a remote control (24) having a Bluetooth enabled device (42) or an infra red device (46).
  • a wired data transmission embodiment using an USB connection has also been discussed.
  • Other communication devices and wireless technologies may also be used, such as WiFi.
  • a FM radio receiver could also be built into the integrated audio device (10) offering one more avenue to record audio files.
  • inventive device can be suitably adapted for action figures of smaller sizes. While the invention was directed towards action figures, the concept of a component of a doll or toy having an integrated audio device (10) with speakers (30) would be also applicable to bigger size dolls and toys. Likewise the method of manufacturing a component for a doll or a toy having an integrated audio device (10) and speakers (30) would be applicable to assembly of dolls and toys.
  • the integrated audio device cum component (1 ) of the invention allows a component of the action figure, being the abdomen, to be made and purpose fitted, as a fully integrated audio device (10) for recording and playing of audio files.
  • the abdomen can thus be assembled with other parts of the action figure easily and without the need to have bits and pieces of audio device built into various components of the action figure. Manufacturing of the action figure is more streamlined and productivity improved.
  • the invention also allows the user to store and change the audio files in the integrated audio device (10) of the action figure, thus making the action figure up to date and more enjoyable. Invariably the value of such collectible action figures would be increased.

Abstract

L'invention porte sur un composant de dispositif audio intégré (1) destiné à un personnage d'action, le dispositif audio intégré (10) enregistrant, mémorisant et reproduisant des chansons et des paroles sous la forme de fichiers audio par l'intermédiaire d'un ou plusieurs haut-parleurs (30) incorporés dans un composant d'un personnage d'action. Il existe des touches de jeu/fonction (20) destinées à l'actionnement du dispositif, de telle sorte que les chansons et les paroles semblent venir du personnage d'action. Le dispositif a la capacité d'enregistrer des fichiers audio à partir d'un microphone incorporé (28) ou de télécharger des fichiers audio à partir d'un ordinateur (32), ou même d'une radio à modulation de fréquence (36). Une commande à distance sans fil (24) permet un actionnement main libre des différentes fonctions du dispositif audio intégré (10) dans le personnage d'action, permettant de jouir du personnage d'action et réduisant la manipulation du personnage d'action à un minimum. Les composants audio du personnage d'action sont contenus dans une enceinte abdominale qui est constituée par une partie antérieure et une partie postérieure conçues de façon à recevoir le dispositif audio intégré, les haut-parleurs et le microphone.
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