Amusement devices: games – Problem eliciting response – Questions and answers
Patent
1990-08-31
1992-07-28
Brown, Theatrice
Amusement devices: games
Problem eliciting response
Questions and answers
273272, 434167, 434169, A63F 922
Patent
active
051335603
ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and method for playing a spelling game, wherein a player enters a telephone number to obtain access to a specially programmed audiotex voice communication device which enables the user to interact with the device by attempting to spell, under supervision, a sequence of words which are automatically pronounced or defined for the player. Spelling is accomplished, in one form, by sequentially pressing common telephone pad keys, the keys being selected by the alphabetic letter associated therewith.
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Brown Theatrice
Harrison Jessica J.
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