LeapFrog Enterprises Patent Grants

Local synchronization of web-based interaction

Granted: June 22, 2021
Patent Number: 11044299
Techniques for providing seamless offline access to web-based interactive activity may include determining a web-based interactive activity to be made available offline, and a set of content files corresponding to the web-based interactive activity. One or more content files from a content host can be synchronized to the communication device. A web browser on the communication device can be executed to launch the web-based interactive activity. When the communication device is determined…

Interactive globe

Granted: February 23, 2021
Patent Number: 10930177
An interactive globe device may include a base, a spherical globe rotatable around an axle mounted to the base, and a stylus for selecting locations on the spherical globe. The base may include an integrated display, and control buttons for switching the operating mode of the interactive globe device. The spherical globe may have dot patterns printed on its surface, and the stylus may include an optical sensor configured to detect the dot patterns on the spherical globe as locations…

Interactive globe

Granted: August 18, 2020
Patent Number: D893615

Local synchronization of web-based interaction

Granted: March 31, 2020
Patent Number: 10609116
Techniques for providing seamless offline access to web-based interactive activity may include determining a web-based interactive activity to be made available offline, and a set of content files corresponding to the web-based interactive activity. One or more content files from a remote server can be synchronized to the client device. A web browser on the client device can be executed to launch the web-based interactive activity. When the client device is determined to be offline,…

Rechargeable battery

Granted: February 26, 2019
Patent Number: 10218191
A rechargeable battery pack can provide power to a device that also accepts at least one standard non-rechargeable battery. The rechargeable battery pack may include a housing for housing at least one battery cell and recharging circuitry. The at least one battery cell and the recharging circuitry can be housed substantially within the housing. The recharging circuitry can be coupled with the at least one battery cell. The recharging circuitry can be configured to charge the at least one…

Interactive educational system with light emitting controller

Granted: May 22, 2018
Patent Number: 9977565
Once embodiment of the invention is directed to a method comprising receiving, at a computing device, image data from a camera, converting, by the computing device, the image data to a YUV color space, filtering, by the computing device, the converted image data based on intensity and a predetermined color to produce a filtered image, and determining, by the computing device, a location of light emitted from a controller from the filtered image.

Tablet learning apparatus

Granted: January 16, 2018
Patent Number: 9870714
A learning apparatus can electronically provide content to a user via a display on the learning apparatus. The content can include stationary image elements and removable image elements at a plurality of locations on the display. When a user shakes the learning apparatus, the removable image elements may move away from the plurality of locations. The user can then select one or more image elements, and place them at locations on the display.

Child-oriented computing system

Granted: August 15, 2017
Patent Number: 9736134
A child-oriented browsing system is provided wherein the system is implemented using a piece of client software, executing on the computing device of a child, and a website/server that manages the client software and other functions of the child-oriented browsing system.

Method and system for providing content for learning appliances over an electronic communication medium

Granted: May 2, 2017
Patent Number: 9640083
A method for providing electronic content for a learning appliance is disclosed. The method includes selecting a learning appliance from a set of different learning appliances on a host site. The set of learning appliances is previously selected from a group of learning appliances. The electronic content package is received and is loaded into the learning appliance.

Method and system for providing content for learning appliances over an electronic communication medium

Granted: December 13, 2016
Patent Number: 9520069
A method, a user interface, and an educational content server for assisting a user in learning using interactive learning appliances are disclosed. The performance information of the user, which may be in the form of a user log file in an interactive learning appliance, may be received at a server computer from a site where the user is present. The performance information and profile information can then be presented in the user interface and used to generate an electronic content…

Tablet learning apparatus

Granted: November 22, 2016
Patent Number: 9501941
One embodiment of the invention is directed to a method comprising electronically providing content to a user via a display on a learning apparatus wherein the content comprises a plurality of stationary image elements and a plurality of removable image elements at a plurality of locations on the display, detecting when a user shakes the learning apparatus, wherein the removable image elements move away from the plurality of locations, receiving an indication that one or more of the…

Rechargeable battery

Granted: September 20, 2016
Patent Number: 9450431
One embodiment of the invention is directed to a rechargeable battery pack configured to provide power to a device that also accepts at least one standard non-rechargeable battery. The rechargeable battery pack comprises a housing for housing at least one battery cell and recharging circuitry. The at least one battery cell and the recharging circuitry is be housed substantially within the housing. The recharging circuitry is coupled with the at least one battery cell. The recharging…

Tablet learning device

Granted: June 21, 2016
Patent Number: D759650

Method and apparatus for custodial monitoring, filtering, and approving of content

Granted: March 29, 2016
Patent Number: 9300675
The system provides a method and apparatus for a parent or other custodian or guardian to monitor, filter, and approve of content to be accessed by a child or children on a network. In one embodiment, the system logs all activity on a network by a child and sends regular historical reports to the parent for review. The parent can set certain triggers that will provide more immediate feedback when certain events occur or when certain types of data are accessed, or an attempt is made by…

Activity bracelet

Granted: March 1, 2016
Patent Number: D750624

Tablet learning device

Granted: January 5, 2016
Patent Number: D746811

Controller

Granted: May 19, 2015
Patent Number: D729803

Interactive references to related application

Granted: February 10, 2015
Patent Number: 8952887
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.

Method and apparatus for custodial monitoring, filtering, and approving of content

Granted: October 21, 2014
Patent Number: 8868741
The system provides a way for a parent or other custodian or guardian to control content to be accessed by a child or children on a network. In one embodiment, the system logs all activity on a network by a child and sends regular historical reports to the parent for review. The parent can set certain triggers that will provide more immediate feedback when certain events occur or when certain types of data are accessed, or an attempt is made by the child for such access. The system…

Hand-held learning apparatus

Granted: February 25, 2014
Patent Number: D700000