Print media apparatus using cards
Granted: May 5, 2005
Application Number:
20050095568
A print media apparatus includes a platform unit that includes a platform, an electronic position determining system that includes a processor unit, and a memory device. The memory device includes code for outputs related to print elements. A print medium is provided that may include one or more print elements and a card is also provided for the print medium that includes one or more print elements. A user may insert the card in a card receiver on the print medium. The card may be…
Foldable structure capable of being configured as a book
Granted: April 14, 2005
Application Number:
20050076438
A foldable structure is disclosed. The foldable structure includes a foldable body including a front side and a back side, and a plurality of sections. A folding region in the foldable body is between each of pair of adjacent sections. At least one attachment element is on the back side of the foldable body, where the at least one attachment element is capable of coupling the pair of adjacent sections together to form a page of a book. The foldable body is capable of being in an open…
Toy for use with vertical surfaces
Granted: March 24, 2005
Application Number:
20050064372
An interactive educational apparatus is described. The educational toy apparatus includes an indicium containing structure and a base unit capable of being vertically attached to a vertical surface such as a refrigerator door. The indicium containing structure is capable of being attached to the base unit so that the indicium containing structure and the base unit are vertically oriented.
Print media apparatus for young children
Granted: February 3, 2005
Application Number:
20050026128
A print media apparatus is disclosed. The print media apparatus includes a platform including a surface and a first coupling element. A plurality of electrical elements is under the surface. A processor is coupled to the plurality of electrical elements. A book is on the surface and has a spine having a second coupling element. The book and the platform are removably coupled through the first and second coupling elements.
Memory cartridge including selecting mechanism
Granted: January 27, 2005
Application Number:
20050021909
A memory cartridge is disclosed. In one embodiment, the memory cartridge has a housing, and a memory unit in the housing, where the memory unit stores a plurality of data sets. An edge connector is electrically coupled to the memory unit. A selector is coupled to the housing and the selector is adapted to select at least one of the data sets. A locking member for locking the selector is coupled to housing.
Audio producing stamping apparatus
Granted: January 20, 2005
Application Number:
20050011378
The present invention provides a stamping apparatus with an audio feature thereby providing a “talking stamper” for entertainment or educational purposes. The talking stamper provides sounds for the user, particularly in response to a stamping action. The stamper has at least one raised indicium configured to form an imprint of the indicium on a sheet of material during the stamping action. In preferred embodiments, the indicium has the form of a letter of an alphabet or a picture of…
Writing stylus for electrographic position location apparatus
Granted: December 9, 2004
Application Number:
20040246211
A stylus for an electrographic position location apparatus is disclosed. In one embodiment, the stylus includes a writing element that is retractable. The stylus may have a proximal end and a distal end. A conductive annular structure may be at the proximal end of the stylus.
Scanning apparatus
Granted: November 18, 2004
Application Number:
20040229195
A system including a scanning apparatus is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system has (a) an article having (i) a surface having a plurality of positions and a plurality of print elements respectively at the plurality of positions, and (ii) a plurality of codes respectively at the plurality of positions and relating to absolute or relative locations of the positions. The system also has (b) a scanning apparatus comprising (i) a stylus having an optical detector and an optical emitter,…
Interactive handheld apparatus with stylus
Granted: November 11, 2004
Application Number:
20040224775
An interactive, handheld apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a housing, a display screen on the housing, an electronic position location system, a stylus for selecting images on the display screen, a directional control pad on the housing and a memory device. The electronic position location system includes a processor that is capable of determining a location of a selected region of the display screen. The memory device includes computer code for an educational game and is…
Learning device including motion activated switch
Granted: October 28, 2004
Application Number:
20040214146
A hand-held learning device is disclosed. The hand-held learning device includes a housing and a processor unit in the housing. A memory unit is coupled to the processor unit, and the memory unit comprises code for at least one problem. A motion activated switch is coupled to the processor unit. The motion activated switch is activated after a user of the hand-held learning device moves the entire hand-held interactive learning device from a first position to a second position. An output…
Study aid apparatus and method of using study aid apparatus
Granted: October 21, 2004
Application Number:
20040206809
A method of using a study aid apparatus is disclosed. The method includes receiving supplemental information associated with a printed textbook. After receiving the supplemental information, it can be loaded into a portable, study aid apparatus. The study aid apparatus is then used to help learn about subject matter in the textbook.
Interactive learning apparatus responsive to striking
Granted: October 7, 2004
Application Number:
20040197747
An interactive learning apparatus is disclosed. In one embodiments, the interactive learning apparatus comprises: (a) a housing; (b) an impact sensor unit in the housing; (c) a processor and memory unit operatively coupled to the impact sensor unit; (d) a display unit operatively coupled to the processor and memory unit; and (e) an audio output unit operatively coupled to the processor and memory unit, wherein the display unit is adapted to display an image in response to the user…
Electrographic position location apparatus including recording capability and data cartridge including microphone
Granted: October 7, 2004
Application Number:
20040197757
An electrographic position location apparatus and a data cartridge are disclosed. The data cartridge comprises a body and a memory device in the body. A connector extends from the body and is coupled to the memory device. A microphone is attached to or is incorporated within the body.
Interactive apparatus with interactive device
Granted: September 30, 2004
Application Number:
20040191733
An interactive apparatus is disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a interactive ball includes (a) a plurality of indicia, (b) a processor and memory unit operatively coupled to the plurality of indicia, (c) an audio output unit operatively coupled to the processor and memory unit, (d) a first outer surface; and (e) a second outer surface that is recessed with respect to the first outer surface, wherein the plurality of indicia are present at the second outer surface.
Battery pack
Granted: August 12, 2004
Application Number:
20040157116
A battery pack is disclosed. The battery pack includes a housing, and a rechargeable power source within a linear portion the housing. The linear portion of the housing is receivable in first and second battery holding regions of another housing. The first and second battery holding regions are aligned along the same axis.
Interactive apparatus using print media
Granted: July 22, 2004
Application Number:
20040140966
A method for producing an output in response to an interaction with a print element on a sheet is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method includes placing a sheet comprising a print element on a surface of a base unit. A user can then mark on the sheet in the vicinity of the print element with a marking instrument. An audio output that corresponds to the print element is generated.
Compact book and apparatus using print media
Granted: June 3, 2004
Application Number:
20040104890
Interactive books are disclosed. An example includes a front cover and a rear cover. At least one page is between the front and rear covers. A binder couples the front cover, the rear cover, and the at least one page together. An antenna is in the rear cover. A stylus is coupled to either the front or the rear cover, and an output device such as a speaker is coupled to the front or the rear cover.
Electrographic position location apparatus
Granted: February 19, 2004
Application Number:
20040032369
Antenna devices and apparatuses using the antenna devices are disclosed. In one embodiment, the antenna device includes a first plate structure and a second plate structure. A conductive member is adapted to be capacitively coupled to the first plate structure at a first capacitance and is adapted to be capacitively coupled to the second plate structure at a second capacitance. The conductive member is adapted to transmit a signal based on the first capacitance and the second…
Interactive apparatus using print media
Granted: November 27, 2003
Application Number:
20030218604
A method for producing an output in response to an interaction with a print element on a sheet is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method includes placing a sheet comprising a print element on a surface of a base unit. A user can then mark on the sheet in the vicinity of the print element with a marking instrument. An audio output that corresponds to the print element is generated.
Print media receiving unit including platform and print media
Granted: October 23, 2003
Application Number:
20030198928
A print media receiving unit is disclosed. In one embodiment, the print media receiving unit comprises a platform that includes a surface adapted to receive a print medium comprising a spine. The spine may be disposed in a spine receiving portion in the platform. A location detection system capable of determining a location of a selected region of the print medium may be associated with the platform.
