Abstract:
In one embodiment there is a toy skateboard having two configurations. In the first configuration, a pair of non-motorized truck assemblies are attached to the deck, and the upper surface of the deck has a finger engaging region for a user's fingers to engage and move the skateboard. In the second configuration, the rear non-motorized truck assembly is replaced with a motorized rear truck assembly, wherein the movement of the skateboard is controlled by the processor in response to remote signals. In addition, the processor may detect a back EMF voltage generated by the rotation of a motor caused by a manual manipulation of a wheel controlled by the motor. The processor would have sleep and wake states and would transition between the two when the detected back EMF voltage reaches a pre-determined value.
Abstract:
A multi-purpose surface covering for interactive play and display is disclosed. The play or display environment, or surfacescape, is created by the user by combining the various components of the invention. The components interact so that they may be scaled to various sizes for use on floors, walls, table or counter tops, or other surfaces, and can be assembled outward as well as upward for play or display in multi-dimensional settings. As a play environment, it provides a set of easily interchangeable components that allow an unlimited number of colors, textures, shapes, and articles to be incorporated into the system. When displayed horizontally or vertically, this invention provides the capacity for interchangeable display of inserts, which may include but is not limited to artwork, advertising indicia, educational material (numbers, letters, etc.), instructional information, notices, or an infinite number of other materials which can be readily and changeably viewed.
Abstract:
The present disclosure is directed to inventive methods, systems and apparatus for lighting control. For example, light output of a lighting system (100) that illuminates a play area (101) may be altered, e.g., by a lighting system controller (102, 302), based on characteristics of toys (104) one or more children is playing with in the area, as well as alterations of the toys or relationships between the toys that the one or more children are effecting.
Abstract:
모형 조립방법이 개시된다. 개시된 모형 조립방법은 a) 대상물의 임의의 축 방향에 대해 일정 간격에서의 상기 대상물의 단면 형상의 외곽선을 갖는 다수의 피스를 준비하는 단계; b) 상기 다수의 피스 중 서로 이웃하는 피스의 면을 상호 연결하고 고정시키는 적산과정에 따라 상기 대상물의 형상에 대응되는 모형을 형성시키도록 상기 다수의 피스를 조립하는 단계;를 포함하는 것을 특징으로 한다.
Abstract:
A play set having a main panel section and a pair of side panel sections, each of which is pivotably connected to tile side lateral edges of the main panel section. When the play set is in a first orientation, the main panel section and the pair of side panel sections are oriented generally co-planar to each other such that the upper main surface and upper side surfaces define a play surface having a perimeter, and when the play set is in a second orientation, the side panel sections are adjacent each other and in a plane parallel to the main panel section to define a play set case. When in the first orientation, one of the panel sections includes an elongated member extendable therefrom in a telescoping manner to define an additional play surface outside the perimeter of the main panel sections and side panel sections.
Abstract:
A video toy is provided with a video screen and multiple selectable dioramas positioned behind the video screen. The dioramas may be fixed to a shaft so that rotation of a handle of the shaft moves a first diorama to a position behind the screen and visible through the screen. Rotating the handle and shaft again may sequentially move a second diorama to a position behind the screen replacing the first diorama. The video toy may display characters and objects on the screen that engage in activities and appear to interact with objects in the diorama visible through the video display. Virtual characters may be programmed to exhibit development and modify their activities and interactions with the player based on type and frequency of inputs. The video toy may respond to signals from a computer by accessing additional game play modes or options.
Abstract:
An interactive alien toy assembly (10) includes a chrysalis (20) that is placed in a test tube (22) along with water that dissolves the chrysalis (20) to expose an alien toy (12) whose super absorbent body portion (18) swells to simulate growth. Control circuitry (16) activates when an upper liquid sensor (32) and a lower liquid sensor (34) are exposed to the water. A light assembly (39) displays a simulated heartbeat in orange if both sensors (32, 34) are immersed to simulate overfeeding, in green if both sensors (32, 34) are exposed to simulate underfeeding, and in red if only the upper liquid sensor (32) to simulate correct feeding. A photo sensor (26) detects time spent in light and dark that is tracked to change the heartbeat, unless overfed. A computer display interrogation pattern (162) causes output of tracked age/neglect information or to go into an excited or coma mode.
Abstract:
A game wherein players move their game pieces around a pathway through multiple chambers is described. Moreover, the game may be portable. In some cases, the game apparatus may be carried in a plastic case that resembles a hard-backed book. The game components may be based on an individual chapter from a published children's book or novel.
Abstract:
A modular building (122) for a toy building set (2) includes a planar member (124), or foundation, having raised ribs (136) on its top (130) and a wall member (126) having a wall portion (154) and a base portion (156). The wall portion of the wall member is substantially orthogonal to the base portion of the wall member. The base portion of the wall member has a cleft (160) therein sized to receive one of the ribs (136) of the foundation (124) to removably attach the wall member to the foundations. A substantially planar coupler (128) connects at least two or more of the foundations. The coupler has at least two clefts (160) therein. The clefts are sized to receive the ribs (136) on each of the two foundations for removable attachment of the foundation of the coupler.