Amusement devices: toys – Figure toy or accessory therefor – Having sounding means
Patent
1997-01-07
1999-02-23
Hafer, Robert A.
Amusement devices: toys
Figure toy or accessory therefor
Having sounding means
446175, 446298, 446143, A63H 0328
Patent
active
058737650
ABSTRACT:
A conventional computer is coupled to a data downloading station which in turn receives a downloadable toy. The downloading station includes a data transmitter such as an infrared light emitting diode while the toy includes a corresponding receiver or sensor such as an infrared sensor. Data is selected by the user operating the computer and is downloaded to the toy via the communication link while the toy is situated in proximity to the downloading station. Once the data has been downloaded, it is stored within a memory within the toy. Thereafter, the toy may be removed from the downloading station and operated in response to the stored data while completely independent from the downloading station and the computer. In one embodiment, the data downloading station replicates a miniature computer work station supporting a light emitting diode for transmitting infrared energy and operatively coupled to the computer. A doll having an infrared sensor supported thereon is seatable within the miniature work station. The doll includes a processor and memory together with an audio system and a jaw moving system which cooperate to simulate speech by the doll. The doll may be downloaded with a substantial amount of words and phrases which are stored within the doll memory and communicated via the infrared communication link. Thereafter, the doll is operable independently from the work station providing simulated speech included coordinated audio output and jaw motion. The doll is also operable in a pass-through mode.
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Hartling Donald C.
Lam Peter Ar-Fu
Rifkin Andrew
Carlson Jeffrey D.
Ekstrand Roy A.
Hafer Robert A.
Mattel Inc.
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