Video coloring book

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1999-05-17

2001-05-29

Harrison, Jessica J. (Department: 3713)

Education and demonstration

Means for demonstrating apparatus, product, or surface...

C434S428000, C434S430000, C434S084000, C434S085000, C434S086000, C707S793000, C345S173000, C345S180000

Reexamination Certificate

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06238217

ABSTRACT:

FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is directed to a computerized game. More particularly, the present invention is directed to a computerized game that functions as a video coloring book.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Since the introduction of “Pong” many years ago, video or computerized games have only increased in popularity. Some video games are adapted for video arcades. These games typically reward a high score with extra play time or with arcade tickets.
Many of today's video games involve controlling the motions of a multitude of characters, or rapidly shooting a weapon. As such, these games are not ideally suited for young children who have trouble learning how to play the games and interacting with the many required knobs and buttons.
Based on the foregoing, there is a need for a video game that is well-suited for small children, and that can be utilized in a video arcade.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
One embodiment of the present invention is a video coloring book that includes a processor, a display device and a selecting device. The processor displays a coloring picture on the display device. The coloring picture has a plurality of selectable coloring regions. The processor further displays a plurality of selectable colors on the display device. The processor receives a first selection of one of the colors and a second selection of one of the coloring regions from the selecting device. The processor then fills the selected region with the selected color. Additional colors and/or regions can be selected. When a predetermined time expires, the processor animates the coloring picture.


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