Method of simulating pictures for infants and very young childre

Details Method of simulating pictures for infants and very young childre Method of simulating pictures for infants and very young childre

1995-11-13

1997-07-15

Harrison, Jessica

Amusement devices: games

Including means for processing electronic data

A63F 924

Patent

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056477961

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is a method of electronically simulating the creation of a predetermined composite picture for an infant or very young child. The method results in an audiovisual effect on a display screen that simulates the creation of the composite picture (e.g., the painting of a picture, the fitting together of picture puzzle pieces, connecting a prearranged pattern of dots to form a picture, etc.) in response to input by an infant or very young child. The method of the present invention requires the use of a computer (or processor), a display screen, and a keyboard (or input wand or other input device). The method involves interaction with a user (e.g. a child seated at the computer), who provides an input signal by banging on the keyboard (or shaking the input wand or activating other input devices). The computer processor in turn, responds to each input signal by presenting on the display screen another portion of the picture properly positioned, whereby an audiovisual simulation of creating a picture automatically progresses. According to this method, an infant or very young child can easily interact with a computer controlling the progression of the creation of a picture.

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