Interactive apparatus with interactive device
Granted: April 25, 2006
Patent Number:
7033178
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 including rechargeable batteries
Granted: March 28, 2006
Patent Number:
7018737
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 hand-held device with stylus
Granted: February 21, 2006
Patent Number:
D515633
Interactive apparatus using print media
Granted: January 10, 2006
Patent Number:
6985139
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.
Three dimensional interactive system
Granted: October 11, 2005
Patent Number:
6954199
A three-dimensional position locating system is disclosed. In one embodiment, the three-dimensional position locating system includes a housing including a substantially planar surface. The housing includes a first antenna element under the substantially planar surface. A stylus including a second antenna element is coupled to the housing. A processor is electrically coupled to the first antenna element and the second antenna element, and a three-dimensional structure overlies the first…
Data cartridge
Granted: September 6, 2005
Patent Number:
D509219
Scanning toy
Granted: June 14, 2005
Patent Number:
6905391
An interactive shopping role-play toy comprises a toy item bin, a first set of toy items replicating shopping items, an input device adapted to uniquely identify each of the toy items; and an audio playback device adapted to play an audio acknowledgment associated with the identified toy item. The audio acknowledgement is uniquely associated with the identified toy item. The input device is configured to uniquely identify a toy item when the toy item is within physical proximity of the…
Light device
Granted: May 31, 2005
Patent Number:
D505741
Combined data cartridge and microphone
Granted: May 10, 2005
Patent Number:
D504894
Interactive teaching toy
Granted: April 19, 2005
Patent Number:
6882824
Embodiments of the invention are directed to educational toys. In one embodiment, the educational toy includes (a) a figure having an exterior surface, and wherein the figure has a chest, hands and feet, (b) at least one indicium on the chest of the figure, (c) switching circuitry coupled to the indicia, (d) a sound synthesizer, (e) a speaker, (f) a memory, (g) a plurality of preprogrammed instruction modalities in the memory, wherein the plurality of preprogrammed instruction modalities…
Electrographic position location apparatus
Granted: April 19, 2005
Patent Number:
6882338
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 print media apparatus
Granted: December 28, 2004
Patent Number:
D500316
Interactive communications appliance
Granted: November 9, 2004
Patent Number:
6816703
An interactive communications appliance for broadcasting personalized information is disclosed. The interactive communications appliance comprises a transceiver for receiving personalized information transmitted via a wireless link. A memory stores the personalized information and an audio device broadcasts the personalized information to a user.
Interactive learning appliance
Granted: October 5, 2004
Patent Number:
6801751
A method for assisting a user in learning is provided. The method may comprise receiving performance information of a user after the user uses an interactive learning appliance. The user performance information is generated by the user's use of the interactive learning appliance which is adapted to educate the user about one or more predetermined subjects. The performance information, which may be in the form of a user log file, may be received at a server computer from a site where…
Study aid apparatus and method of using study aid apparatus
Granted: September 21, 2004
Patent Number:
6793129
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.
Print media receiving apparatus
Granted: August 3, 2004
Patent Number:
D493787
Writing stylus
Granted: August 3, 2004
Patent Number:
D493793
Interactive hand-held device with stylus
Granted: July 27, 2004
Patent Number:
D493495
Interactive apparatus with ball
Granted: July 13, 2004
Patent Number:
6761611
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.
Print media receiving apparatus
Granted: July 6, 2004
Patent Number:
D492679
