EP1237636A4 - Animated toy figure resting upon and responsive to computer monitor - Google Patents

Animated toy figure resting upon and responsive to computer monitor

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Publication number
EP1237636A4
EP1237636A4 EP01909053A EP01909053A EP1237636A4 EP 1237636 A4 EP1237636 A4 EP 1237636A4 EP 01909053 A EP01909053 A EP 01909053A EP 01909053 A EP01909053 A EP 01909053A EP 1237636 A4 EP1237636 A4 EP 1237636A4
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Prior art keywords
animated
monitor
computer monitor
resting
responsive
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EP01909053A
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German (de)
French (fr)
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EP1237636A1 (en
EP1237636B1 (en
Inventor
Mark Trageser
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Mattel Inc
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Mattel Inc
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Classifications

    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63H—TOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
    • A63H3/00—Dolls
    • A63H3/36—Details; Accessories
    • A63H3/38—Dolls' eyes
    • A63H3/40—Dolls' eyes movable
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63H—TOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
    • A63H2200/00—Computerized interactive toys, e.g. dolls

Abstract

An animated toy figure (10) is constructed to rest upon the upper surface of a conventional computer (30) monitor such that a portion of the figure extends downwardly to overlie a portion of the display screen of the monitor. A light sensor (52) within the downwardly extending portion (23) of the animated figure is coupled to a sound and control circuit (55) which in turn controls the operation of a bidirectional motor (42). The figure includes an animated and articulated feature which is moved by the motor each time a particular level of light energy change is sensed by the light sensor. The animated figure responds to light changes on the computer monitor screen (32) to provide a brief period of animation and sound output.
EP01909053A 2000-02-11 2001-02-08 Animated toy figure resting upon and responsive to computer monitor Expired - Lifetime EP1237636B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

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US50260400A 2000-02-11 2000-02-11
US502604 2000-02-11
PCT/US2001/004268 WO2001058553A1 (en) 2000-02-11 2001-02-08 Animated toy figure resting upon and responsive to computer monitor

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EP1237636A1 EP1237636A1 (en) 2002-09-11
EP1237636A4 true EP1237636A4 (en) 2003-06-11
EP1237636B1 EP1237636B1 (en) 2004-06-23

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AT (1) ATE269751T1 (en)
AU (1) AU769057B2 (en)
CA (1) CA2392441C (en)
DE (1) DE60103972T2 (en)
MX (1) MXPA02005048A (en)
WO (1) WO2001058553A1 (en)

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US8955750B2 (en) 2013-07-05 2015-02-17 Retoy, LLC System and method for interactive mobile gaming
WO2015003186A2 (en) * 2013-07-05 2015-01-08 Retoy, LLC System and method for interactive mobile gaming

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US4729563A (en) * 1984-12-28 1988-03-08 Nintendo Co., Ltd. Robot-like game apparatus
US4807031A (en) * 1987-10-20 1989-02-21 Interactive Systems, Incorporated Interactive video method and apparatus
EP0412278A1 (en) * 1989-08-08 1991-02-13 Celsus Designs, Inc. Stuffed anatomical members
US5636994A (en) * 1995-11-09 1997-06-10 Tong; Vincent M. K. Interactive computer controlled doll

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US5267886A (en) * 1992-02-07 1993-12-07 Mattel, Inc. Multiple action plush toy
US5464214A (en) * 1994-05-06 1995-11-07 Griffin; Tom Device for enhancing the appeal of a video terminal
US5501627A (en) * 1994-11-08 1996-03-26 Ekstein; Penny Children's toy with peek-a-boo activation
US5855502A (en) * 1997-02-18 1999-01-05 Pragmatic Designs Inc. Animated characters utilizing face unit mechanism and control system

Patent Citations (4)

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US4729563A (en) * 1984-12-28 1988-03-08 Nintendo Co., Ltd. Robot-like game apparatus
US4807031A (en) * 1987-10-20 1989-02-21 Interactive Systems, Incorporated Interactive video method and apparatus
EP0412278A1 (en) * 1989-08-08 1991-02-13 Celsus Designs, Inc. Stuffed anatomical members
US5636994A (en) * 1995-11-09 1997-06-10 Tong; Vincent M. K. Interactive computer controlled doll

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EP1237636A1 (en) 2002-09-11
EP1237636B1 (en) 2004-06-23
DE60103972D1 (en) 2004-07-29
CA2392441C (en) 2010-07-13
WO2001058553A1 (en) 2001-08-16
AU769057B2 (en) 2004-01-15
ATE269751T1 (en) 2004-07-15
DE60103972T2 (en) 2005-07-07
AU3684601A (en) 2001-08-20
CA2392441A1 (en) 2001-08-16
MXPA02005048A (en) 2004-08-23

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