ГИБКИЙ НАДУВНОЙ ИГРОВОЙ ИНСТРУМЕНТ

Гибкий игровой надувной инструмент относится к вувузелам, причем этот инструмент (1) состоит из полого корпуса (2), корпус изготовлен из подходящего гибкого эластичного материала и образован двойными стенками: внутренней (2а) стенкой и внешней (2b) стенкой, которые ограничивают воздушную камеру (3) между ними, которая может быть накачана через впускной воздушный клапан (4), установленный на корпусе, при этом в надутом состоянии упомянутый корпус (2) принимает основную форму рожка, у которого нижняя часть представляет собой анатомическую ручку (2А), адаптируемую к руке пользователя, которая вводится во внутреннюю трубу (Т), образованную упомянутым корпусом (2). Обеспечивается возможность надежного удержания рукой, легкость переноски, простота использования. 2 н.п., 10 з.п., 30 ил.

СИСТЕМА ДЛЯ МУЗЫКАЛЬНОГО ВЗАИМОДЕЙСТВИЯ АВАТАРОВ

... 1. Система содействия удаленному взаимодействию, включающая: ! сервер, который сконфигурирован для размещения виртуальной среды, и ! множество клиентских устройств, взаимодействующих с сервером посредством электронной сети, при этом каждое такое клиентское устройство сконфигурировано на взаимодействие в рамках виртуальной среды посредством соответствующего аватара, ! при этом первое клиентское устройство принимает команды от первого пользователя и в ответ передает соответствующую информацию на сервер, вызывая изменение любого первого набора индивидуализируемых визуальных характеристик первого аватара, который представляет первого пользователя, ! второе клиентское устройство принимает команды от второго пользователя и в ответ передает соответствующую информацию на сервер, вызывая изменение любого второго набора индивидуализируемых визуальных характеристик второго аватара, который представляет второго пользователя, и ! первый аватар выполняет музыкальные последовательности, основанные на ...

Spieldose mit einem durch ein aufzieh-bares Federwerk angetriebenen Musikwerk

Spieldose mit einem an ihrem Gehaeuse sichtbar werdenden bewegten Bild

Bildverarbeitungsvorrichtung, Bildverarbeitungsverfahren und Bildverarbeitungsprogramm

SOUND PRODUCING TOY VEHICLE

... 1,263,865. Toy mounted gramophone. MATTEL Inc. 20 Feb., 1970 [8 Aug., 1969], No. 8340/70. Heading G5R. In a toy vehicle 10 incorporating a gramophone 20 wound by pulling draw string 16, the end 18 of the drawstring is held after winding so that the vehicle moves along the drawstring whilst the gramophone plays back its recording. The gramophone includes turntable 25 with record 26 rotated by spring motor 28 and belt coupled to a governor, a hub 32 for the drawstring, a pick-up arm 42 coupled to a speaker cone and a lift arm 52 which lifts the pick-up arm and returns it to the record periphery when the drawstring is pulled to wind the motor.

An Improved Sounding Toy.

... 22,569. Schliecker, A. H. F. Oct. 4. Musical t o y s . - A sound-producing toy consists of two parts. One part 2 is convex and adapted to be snapped in and out while the other part is formed with a hole 6 which can be partly or entirely covered with the finger to vary the sound produced.

A New Toy.

... 21,393. Grosjean, V. L. Oct. 31, 1913, [Convention date]. Sound-producing toys. - A sound-producing toy comprises a handle b around which an arm c carrying a toy aeroplane d may be whirled, the inner end of the handle forming part of a mattle a, which produces a noise in imitation of the motor of an aeroplane, while frills e represent clouds and partially mask the rattle. The handle b is detachable to facilitate stowing away or transport.

Improvements in or relating to method of drying improved cationic urea-formaldehyde resins

An aqueous sludge of a cationic urea-formaldehyde-polyfunctional organic nitrogen base resin is dried by first adding to the sludge a liquid, water-miscible ether, ketone or monohydric alcohol to form a dispersion of the resin and then separating the resin by drying in any known way, e.g. vacuum, vacuum drum or spray drying. The dispersion is preferably concentrated before drying. Examples of the liquids are methanol, ethanol, propanol, isopropanol, tert. butyl alcohol, acetone, dioxane and methoxymethane. The resins include those prepared from urea and/or thiourea with any methylene yielding compound. The polyfunctional modifiers are water-soluble alkylene- and polyalkylene - polyamines, guanidines, biguanides, guanylureas and their salts, condensation products of alkylenepolyamines with halohydrins, alkylolamines and their aldehyde condensation products. The sludges are obtained when aqueous solutions of the cationic resins are treated to precipitate improved resins for producing wet ...

Improvements in or connected with musical toys

... 699,463. Recording sound. METTOY CO., Ltd. March 28, 1952 [Jan. 5, 1951], No. 394/51. Class 40 (ii) [Also in Group XV] A mechanical toy in the form of a boy seated at a desk (Fig. 3) is provided with a manually rotatable record 16 and a sound arm 19 hingedly connected to a bracket 18 carried by a bowlshaped loudspeaker member 17. The record is rotatable by a handle 11 and shaft 10, and when played to the end is momentarily moved axially against the tension of a spring 15 by pressing a push button 6, the needle 20 dropping to its lower position ready for a repeat operation. The record is releasably held between two discs 7, 12 and is located by pins 13, 14. Fig. 9 shows a toy television receiver having a picture drum 38 supported on a spindle 39 and rotatable by the engagement of the edge of the drum with a rubber tube 41 on the circular shaft 3. According to the Provisional Specification, the record may be held by a single disc which is flanged.

Happy mirrors

LIGHT PROJECTING TOY MUSICAL BOX

Panel piece combination toy

Wind instrument toy

INTERACTIVE APPARATUS

Remote control toy and extension unit thereof

A remote control toy (1) includes a controller (2) for transmitting a control signal (4) containing an operation instruction by a user, a drive device (3) driven/controlled by the control signal (4), and an extension unit (5) which can receive the control signal (4). The extension unit (5) has a unit main body (6) and a signal processing device (7) which can be detachably attached to the unit main body. The unit main body (6) outputs the control signal (4) received to the signal processing device (7) and performs a processing based on the instruction signal output from the signal processing device (7). The signal processing device (7) judges the content of the operation instruction contained in the control signal (4) output from the unit main body (6) and outputs an instruction signal based on the processing in accordance with the content, to the unit main body (6).

A combined powder dispensing container and rattle

... 666,460. Powder distributers. MFNNEN CO. Nov. 10, 1949. [July 14, 1949] No. 28833/49. Class 18. [Also in Group XV] A dispensing container for powder is provided with an auxiliary chamber for one or more beads or like hard elements 17 so that it can be used as a baby's rattle, the chamber being sealed from the interior of the container by an imperforate wall. The beads may be provided in the base of a distributer 10, Fig. 1 by inserting a flanged plug 15 in the upwardly recessed bottom wall 13 or by forming the container with a false bottom 18, Fig. 4, (not shown) which is seamed to the container wall with the edges of the bottom wall. Alternatively, an annular member, 23, Fig: 5; may be mounted within the reduced portion 11a of the container top to form an annular chamber for the beads. The cap 12 is rotatable to bring the apertures 12a into and out of alignment with those in the top. The Specification as open to inspection under Sect. 91 also describes a container having beads confined ...

Improvements in or relating to Sound Producing Toys

... 1,153,031. Musical instruments. J. M. WILSON (J. Joslyn). 3 Nov., 1966 [8 Aug., 1965; 25 Aug., 1965], Nos. 22089/65 and 28983/65. Heading G5J. In a musical toy, reeds arranged circumferentially around a disc are sounded sequentially by a bellows. As shown, a disc 12 having an annulus of radially arranged reeds formed integrally with it, is rotated by means of a handle 18 carrying a gear-wheel 16 which cooperates with teeth on the perimeter of the disc. A bellows 14 simultaneously operated by a bar 24 raised and lowered by links 22, 23 connected to cranked portions of the handle shaft, blows air through the reeds as they pass sequentially over a nozzle 26. A roller 19 on the shaft rotates a disc 10 having integral with it, a shaft 9 carrying horses 8 or other figures on radially arranged arms. The figures can be seen to revolve through a transparent plastics cylinder 3.

Driving an actuator with a sound signal

A sound-actuated device for moving a portion such as a bird's bill of a stuffed toy includes a waveform converting circuit 3. By producing a square wave pulse signal in accordance with the envelope of the sound signal this circuit energises a solenoid 8 associated with the movable portion only for as long as the sound continues. Intermittent sounds will thus energise the solenoid intermittently to produce synchronism between sound and response. ...

Interactive toy

Musical toy with electrical generator

Percussion instrument

An Improved Musical Toy.

... 5979. Dunk, H. R. March 9. Spinning toys. - A musical spinning t o y comprises a tube or bar B threaded by cords C and formed at each end with globular objects D painted or enamelled in the form of plain cones, or faces of animals or persons. At the apex of the cones, faces, &c., hollows E are formed plain, as shown, or partly covered with metal teeth, whistles, &c., which give out sounds as the air passes through them during the spinning of the toy.

TOY

... 1408526 Percussive musical instuments R A P QUAYE 26 April 1974 [4 May 1973] 21334/73 Heading G5J [Also in Division A6] A sound-producing manipulative toy comprises a body I from which extend two oppositely-directed wooden rods E each having at its end a hollow cone F1, F2, respectively, and a two-armed lever pivoted at J on a slide A in the body and having at its ends wooden rods in turn each having at its end a further cone F3 F4, respectively, the slide A being biased in wards of the body I by a spring B. The cones F3, F4 &c. are rocked by the fingers back-andforth to snap against the cones F2, F3 and make a cracking noise.

Musical Train Carrying Xylophone Unit.

... 1,177,478. Musical train carrying xylophone unit. LOUIS MARX & CO. Ltd. 12 March, 1968 [28 March, 1967], No. 12028/68. Heading A6S. [Also in Division G5] A musical toy comprises a vehicle carrying a xylophone, each bar of which when struck makes a note, a track coacting with the vehicle to guide it round a predetermined path, a plurality of hammers, each of which co-acts with one of the bars, a plurality of actuating pegs distributed on the track which coact with the hammers when the vehicle moves over them to cause the hammers to strike predetermined bars to produce pre-determined notes. The xylophone may have 8 bars arranged transversely across the vehicle and transverse to the direction of movement of the vehicle. The vehicle may be propelled by an electric or spring driven toy train attached to the vehicle or the vehicle may be part of a model truck which is self propelling by battery or spring. The track may be circular or other continuous shape and it may be in the form of toy railway ...

CRACKER MAT

Improvements in or relating to Musical Instruments

... 1,172,381. Teaching music; keys; instruments. A. C. GILBERT CO. 22 Nov., 1966 [22 Nov., 1965], No. 52172/66. Headings G5J and G5X. A musical instrument has a sensing head which moves relative to an inserted tune card and illuminates indicators in accordance with the tune as read from the card. The card may have the tune coded on it by an arrangement of projections or holes, or may have conductive regions which are connected with contacts on the sensing head. In one form, a tune card 41 having integral projections 42 is inserted in a toy piano as shown. A carriage 50 having vertically aligned sensing pins 53 is moved horizontally across the card. The pins 53 sense the presence of the projections by deflecting spring contacts 51 into engagement with contact strips 49. The rate of traverse of the carriage is controlled by an escapement co-operating with a fixed rack. Depression of each key pivots a bail to increment the carriage. Lamps 28 located one beneath each key are selectively illuminated ...

Sound Reproduction Instrument.

... 1,199,444. Gramophone. SCHILDKROT AG VORM RHEINISCHE GUMMIUND CELLULOID-FABRIK. 20 July, 1967 [23 July, 1966], No. 33470/67. Heading G5R. The matter disclosed in this Specification is included in Specification 1,199,443 but the claims relate to the biasing of the sound arm into contact with the record and the sound reproducing diaphragm.

A child's rattle

... 141,307. Hawkes, M. J. Bland-. Jan. 31, 1920. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Sound-producing toys.- A child's rattle is made in telescopic parts, the inner one carrying a doll's face which can be exposed or drawn back into the outer part. Fig. 1 shows the rattle with the face exposed. The face is fitted in the inner box-like slide 1, which also contains a spherical bell 10 and is provided with a handle 3 by which it can be operated. The outer part 2 is covered with fabric 4 . loosely connected to the handle at one end and disposed to form a hood or bonnet 11 at the other. The rattle may be ornamented with ribbons 5.

Talking bag

Improved infant's toy or plaything

... 879,339. Teething devices. KIDDICRAFT Ltd. Feb. 23, 1960 [Feb. 24, 1959], No. 6333/59. Class 81 (2). [Also in Group XV] A child's biting or teething device, in the form of a toy or plaything, comprises mouthpieces 12 mounted in a hollow bulbous head part having a handle 11 attached thereto. The mouthpieces contain wind sensitive reed sound producers 13 and a small ball or balls can be enclosed in the head part so that a rattle is provided. As shown, the head part is in two sections 10, 10a of synthetic plastic and the handle, which may be of synthetic plastic also, is connected to it by a spigot. The mouthpieces 12 and sections 10, 10a are united by adhesive or cement, the mouthpieces having side lugs 12c and upper and lower slots 12d to receive the edges of the sections, and the upper section 10 having downwardly extending thin lugs 10b, the outer surfaces of which provide a large area for adhesion with the inner surface of the section 10a. An air hole is provided at 14. The sound producers ...

Handlebar grip

... 869,388. Horns. BRITISH XYLONITE CO. Ltd. March 22, 1960 [April 22, 1959], No. 13717/59. Class 13. [Also in Group XXXI] A handle-bar grip in the form of a contractile sleeve 1 has integral therewith a squeeze body 3 of a horn (Fig. 2). These parts are moulded from very flexible polyvinyl chloride, rubber or polyethylene. The squeeze body 3 has a belllike mouth 5 to amplify the note of a squeaker mechanism 6 which is carried by a mounting- disc 7 force-fitted into a grooved rib 8. In a modification shown in Fig. 4 a flared mouth 14 is moulded from polystyrene which is relatively rigid. The mouth is provided with studs 16 so that it may be mounted in a tubular squeeze body 12 of soft polyvinyl chloride.

Musical toy

A musical toy includes a plurality of tone producing, whistle-like structures arranged in pairs, each tone producing structure connected by a passageway to an hermetically sealed deformable hollow cavity or bulb. Each bulb includes a top generally flat surface having fixed surface area and a resilient, porous biasing agent which inflates the cavities to a predetermined size and configuration. When a cavity is depressed to a deflated position, compressed air is forced through connecting tubes into a sound generating structure thereby producing an audible, musical sound. Eight of the sound generating structures are provided in one apparatus to produce a unit having a full octave of notes. The sealed cavities are provided by selectively laminating a predetermined pattern of seal lines between two sheets of thermoplastic material such as soft, pliable vinyl sheets.

Improvements in musical toys

... 205,444. Forrester, H. J. C., (Bartholomae, W.). April 23, 1923. lnstruments with sonorous plates, percussive.- A musical toy comprises a flexible plate 3 the curved end of which is attached to a support 2 on a handle 1, the plate being provided with wooden or other striking members 4 which hit the plate when the toy is shaken and produce a musical note; the tone may be varied by flexing the plate with the thumb.

An interactive apparatus

SPEAKING BOOKS.

TOY WITH VARIABLE ACHIEVEMENT

Beating appliance for cheering

Sound recording and playback system

PLAYGROUND SPINNING ELEMENT WITH NOISE MAKING DEVICE

A playground-spinning element with noise making device for use in association with a playground set is provided. The element allows the user to play using fine motor skills such that the user causes the creation of rain- like sounds by his action. The element also provides interest in that the user, and other viewers, may view the spinning of an interestingly shaped object. In a preferred embodiment, the device housed within a play panel such that it is visible from two sides, and can be accessed by users on both sides of the panel.

TOY MUSICAL VEHICLE

MUSICAL TOY

SOUND EMITTING AERIAL TOY

PLAYGROUND SPINNING ELEMENT WITH NOISE MAKING DEVICE

A playground-spinning element with noise making device for use in association with a playground set is provided. The element allows the user to play using fine motor skills such that the user causes the creation of rain- like sounds by his action. The element also provides interest in that the user, and other viewers, may view the spinning of an interestingly shaped object. In a preferred embodiment, the device housed within a play panel such that it is visible from two sides, and can be accessed by users on both sides of the panel.

A MUSICAL CRACKER

A cracker (1) including a central body (2), and a pair of opposing pull-formations (4) frangibly connected to opposite ends of the central body. A sound module (10) is disposed substantially within the central body and is adapted upon activation to produce a predetermined sequence of audible tones. The cracker further includes activation means (15) for the sound module and triggering means (21) operable such that detachment of either one of the pull-formations from the central body causes the triggering means to activate the sound module.

PLAYSET WITH DYNAMIC TRANSFER

The present invention is directed toward an interactive playset and one or more accessories. The playset includes a slide/ramp including an entrance area at the top of the slide and an exit area at the bottom of the slide. The playset further includes a dynamic transfer system that transfers the accessory from the slide exit back to the slide entrance. The dynamic transfer system includes a plurality of stepped platforms, each platform having a piston that is selectively engaged to drive the accessory from a lower platform to an upper platform. In operation, the accessory begins at the top of the slide. The accessory travels down to slide until it reaches the exit area define by a first the lowermost platform of the transfer system. Beginning at the lowermost platform the accessory is successively propelled from platform to platform until it again reaches the slide entrance area. The process continues, with the accessory traveling down the slide and being transferred back up to the slide ...

THE LASER

The Laser is a throwing disk, when thrown, makes an electronic sound and, depending on the model, lights up. The Laser is considered: a stress relief device geared towards working peopl e; a recreational device geared towards players of Frisbee games (such as Ultimate);a sporting device geared towards the blind.

Kinderspielzeug.

Jouet.

Sifflet-bracelet.

Jeu sous forme de gramophone.

Geräusch erzeugendes Flugzeug-Spielzeug.

Appareil jouant de la misique.

Gramophone-jouet.

Gramophone-jouet.

Gramophone-jouet.

Spielzeug.

Spielzeug.

Als Spielzeug ausgebildetes Pfeifinstrument.

Musikspielzeug mit mindestens einer sich bewegenden Figur.

Zigarettenbehälter, kombiniert mit Anzündemitteln und Spieluhr.

Automate musical.

Reibungs-Kupplung oder -Bremse

Spielzeug.

Jouet.

Musik erzeugendes Kugelspiel.

Spielzeug mit Geräusch- und Klangvorrichtung.

Ensemble comprenant un mouvement à musique destiné à être monté à l'intérieur d'un jouet.

Gramophone-jouet.

Pick-up jouet.

Article à musique

Dispositif d'entraînement d'un axe de rotation dans un sens continu, plus particulièrement applicable à des jouets comportant un mouvement à musique

Spielzeug zur Erzeugung von Geräuschen

Lippenpfeife mit variablem Ton

Sprechmaschine

Spielzeug-Musikinstrument

Tonwiedergabegerät, insbesondere zur Verwendung in Spielzeugen

Tonwiedergabegerät

Jouet à musique

Musical box drum drive - has spindle mounting pulley for actuating cord and coiled return spring

The musical box has vibratory blades actuated by the points on a rotary drum, with a rocking driving spindle imparting to the drum a continuous rotary movement via a train of reversing gears. The spindle (1) carries a pulley (13), round which an actuation cord (15) is wound, and also a return spring (17) bringing it back to the starting position after each rocking movement. The spring can be of the coil type anchored between the spindle and the frame. At one end of the drum there may be a worm wheel, meshing with a worm forming part of the gear train, and there can be a stop on the frame close to the pulley, to prevent the cord coming off it.

Musical movement for toy with oscillating motion - has gear train with loose pinion to drive rotating drum and operate reeds

The musical movement is used in a toy with an oscillating motion, such as a bell or a push-pull toy. It comprises a fixed spindle (1) provided with a gear train driving the rotating drum operating the playing reeds producing the tune. The drive gear (6) drives two final gears (9, 10) these being side by side and enmeshing to operate the movement. A loose pinion (7) transmits the drive from first to final gears and operates in a slot (8) permitting it to mesh with either of the latter, depending on the rotation (A, B) of the driving gear. This drives the movement in one direction only.

Musical rattle eccentric box

Musical rattle eccentric box is mounted for rotation on handle whereby musical box mechanism is driven ...

Collapsible stand

The stand, preferably for candle and bell decorations, comprises a column (2), which can be extended from a base plate (1), and a console (3) in a star shape which serves for holding the bells of the bell decoration. A pivot shaft (4) rising vertically from the console (3) has a free upper tapered end which serves as a support for the rotor of the candle and bell decoration. The console (3) consists of two identical console parts (5) which have corresponding recesses (11) and punch-outs (12, 13). When these parts (5) are placed one on the other, they form both a circular hole (11, 11) for the pivot shaft (4) and an aperture (12, 13) for interaction with a part of the column (2) of corresponding construction with the aim of holding the console parts (5) pressed against one another and clamping the pivot shaft (4) releasably between the console parts (5). ...

Music box with visual animation.

Boîte à musique comportant: un peigne (30) avec une pluralité de lames vibrantes (3) de différentes longueurs de manière à produire des sons audibles de différentes fréquences lorsque les lames vibrantes sont mises en vibration; un plateau ou un cylindre (2) muni de pointes (20 de manière à mettre alternativement en vibration les différentes lames vibrantes (3) lorsque le plateau ou cylindre est mis en rotation; un dispositif danimation visuelle (4, 5) actionné par lesdites pointes et/ou par lesdites lames.

Mechanical automaton.

La présente invention concerne un automate mécanique comprenant: un oiseau (10) chanteur mécanique, et un bâti (12), ledit oiseau (10) chanteur étant monté articulé sur le bâti (12) de manière à pouvoir évoluer entre une première position de repos, et une deuxième position, un premier organe de commande (18) agencé de manière à faire passer ledit oiseau (10) chanteur de sa première position à sa deuxième position en déclenchant simultanément un mécanisme dentraînement agencé de manière à produire un cycle danimation dudit oiseau (10), caractérisé en ce quil comprend, en outre, un deuxième organe de commande (42) agencé de manière à faire passer ledit oiseau (10) chanteur de sa première position à sa deuxième position sans déclencher le mécanisme dentraînement.

Mechanical automaton comprising a bird singer mechanical.

La présente invention concerne un automate mécanique comprenant: – un oiseau (10) chanteur mécanique, et – un bâti (12), ledit oiseau (10) chanteur étant monté articulé sur le bâti (12) de manière à pouvoir évoluer entre une première position de repos, et une deuxième position, – un premier organe de commande (18) agencé de manière à faire passer ledit oiseau (10) chanteur de sa première position à sa deuxième position en déclenchant simultanément un mécanisme d’entraînement agencé de manière à produire un cycle d’animation dudit oiseau (10), caractérisé en ce qu’il comprend, en outre, un deuxième organe de commande (42) agencé de manière à faire passer ledit oiseau (10) chanteur de sa première position à sa deuxième position sans déclencher le mécanisme d’entraînement.

Bird singer mechanical.

La présente invention concerne un oiseau chanteur (4) mécanique comprenant une ossature, une tête (8), un corps (10), des ailes (12) et une queue (14), les ailes (12) et éventuellement la tête (8) et la queue (14) étant montées articulées sur ladite ossature au moyen déléments de liaison reliés à un mécanisme danimation associé, loiseau (4) étant lui-même monté sur une base au moyen dune tige (6) reliant ledit oiseau (4) à un mécanisme danimation associé. Selon linvention, le corps (10) de loiseau (4) est formé par une coque inférieure (18) et une coque supérieure (20) correspondant sensiblement respectivement à une partie ventrale et à une partie dorsale de loiseau (4), les deux coques inférieure (18) et supérieure (20) étant jointes selon des lignes de jointure latérales (22). De plus, au moins les éléments de liaison de chaque aile (12) à son mécanisme danimation associé sont disposés de manière accessible lorsque au moins lune des coques inférieure (18) et supérieure (20) nest pas encore ...

Bird singer mechanical.

La présente invention concerne un oiseau chanteur mécanique comprenant une base (2) et un ensemble (4) formé d’une ossature, une tête (8), un corps (10), des ailes (12) et une queue (14), les ailes (12) et éventuellement la tête (8) et la queue (14) étant montées articulées sur ladite ossature au moyen d’éléments de liaison reliés à leurs mécanismes d’animation associés, l’ensemble (4) étant lui-même monté sur une base au moyen d’une tige (6) reliant ledit ensemble (4) aux mécanismes d’animation associés. Selon l’invention, le corps (10) de l’oiseau (4) est formé par une coque inférieure (18) et une coque supérieure (20) correspondant sensiblement respectivement à une partie ventrale et à une partie dorsale de l’oiseau, les deux coques inférieure (18) et supérieure (20) étant jointes selon des lignes jointure latérales (22). De plus, au moins les éléments de liaison de chaque aile (12) à son mécanisme d’animation associé sont disposés de manière accessible lorsqu’au moins l’une des coques ...

Sound-transferring maintenance device and method.

Musical component for baby bottles or similar consists of cap-shaped housing containing electronic circuit with weight-actuated contact element, music module, and module control

The musical accessory has an electronic circuit (1) with a music module (3) and a module control (4). The control has a conductive contact element (40), which is moved between rest and working positions by turning the accessory about a virtual vertical rotary axis. In working position, the element closes a circuit to cause the module to produce music, while in element rest position, the circuit is interrupted. The turning movement is caused by the body weight of the contact element. The electronic circuit is contained in a cap-shaped housing, which can be screwed on a baby's bottle or a dummy.

Tool set.

La présente invention concerne une boîte à surprise (1) destinée à des fins publicitaires. La boîte comprend dans son fond un haut-parleur (2) et un circuit imprimé (3), ainsi qu’un interrupteur relié au couvercle que comporte la boîte. La boîte comprend en outre un sac en plastique (6) et un ressort (4). Les composants de la boîte sont agencés de telle sorte que, lorsque le couvercle est ouvert, le haut-parleur (2) est déclenché par l’interrupteur pour produire un son et le ressort (4) déploie brusquement le sac en plastique (6).

ИГРУШКА (ВАРИАНТЫ)

Игрушка-погремушка содержит тонкостенный корпус шарообразной формы, выполненный из двух частей, одна из которых выполнена в виде прозрачной емкости, а другая в виде непрозрачной крышки, которая герметично соединяется с первой частью корпуса, мембрану, на которой закреплен игровой элемент и которая прикреплена к крышке корпуса. Прозрачная емкость выполнена с горловиной, на наружной поверхности которой выполнен, по крайней мере, один кольцевой выступ для соединения с соответствующими элементами на внутренней поверхности крышки при закреплении непрозрачной крышки на прозрачной емкости, а в собранном состоянии корпуса игровой элемент размещен в прозрачной емкости. Мембрана выполнена в виде тонкостенного стакана, по краю боковой стенки которого выполнена отбортовка, в центре дна выполнено отверстие для пропуска винтового элемента для прикрепления игрового элемента к наружной поверхности дна стакана, при этом мембрана с прикрепленным к нему игровым элементом установлена ​​в полости горловины ...

ИГРУШКА (ВАРИАНТЫ)

Изобретение относится к производству игрушек. Игрушка-погремушка содержит тонкостенный корпус шарообразной формы, выполненный из двух частей, одна из которых выполнена в виде прозрачной емкости, а другая в виде непрозрачной крышки, герметично соединяемой с первой частью корпуса, мембрану, на которой закреплен игровой элемент и которая прикреплена к крышке корпуса, при этом прозрачная емкость выполнена с горловиной, на наружной поверхности которой выполнен по крайней мере один кольцевой выступ, для соединения с ответными элементами на внутренней поверхности крышки при закреплении непрозрачной крышки на прозрачной емкости, а в собранном состоянии корпуса игровой элемент размещен в прозрачной емкости. Мембрана выполнена в виде тонкостенного стакана, по краю боковой стенки которого выполнена отбортовка, в центре дна выполнено отверстие для пропуска винтового элемента для прикрепления игрового элемента к наружной поверхности дна стакана, при этом мембрана с прикрепленным к нему игровым элементом ...

ИГРУШКА (ВАРИАНТЫ)

Изобретение относится к производству игрушек. Игрушка-погремушка содержит тонкостенный корпус шарообразной формы, выполненный из двух частей, одна из которых выполнена в виде прозрачной емкости, а другая в виде непрозрачной крышки, герметично соединяемой с первой частью корпуса, мембрану, на которой закреплен игровой элемент и которая прикреплена к крышке корпуса, при этом прозрачная емкость выполнена с горловиной, на наружной поверхности которой выполнен по крайней мере один кольцевой выступ, для соединения с ответными элементами на внутренней поверхности крышки при закреплении непрозрачной крышки на прозрачной емкости, а в собранном состоянии корпуса игровой элемент размещен в прозрачной емкости. Мембрана выполнена в виде тонкостенного стакана, по краю боковой стенки которого выполнена отбортовка, в центре дна выполнено отверстие для пропуска винтового элемента для прикрепления игрового элемента к наружной поверхности дна стакана, при этом мембрана с прикрепленным к нему игровым элементом ...

INSPIRATIONAL TALKING TOYS

Toy its and light for multiple purposes

Bobble doll with movable lower body

A bobble doll device is formed and configured to include a base, a support stanchion, a stationary upper body portion and a movable lower body portion. The support stanchion extends outwardly from the base and supports the upper body portion to remain stationary. An elastic object (such as a spring) is attached to a bottom part of the upper body portion and to an top part of the lower body portion such that the lower body portion is movable in a reciprocating motion in relation to the upper body portion. In a further embodiment, a motion sensor detects motion of the lower body portion and triggers activation of a sound producing device that emits audio from a speaker in the base. In yet a further embodiment, the lower body portion may be caused to move by an actuator located in the base or an actuator in the upper body portion.

PLAY TOYS AND TECHNIQUES FOR FABRICATING PLAY TOYS

A play toy has a body and at least one noise making device disposed in the body for producing an audible sound upon shaking or compression of the noise making device via the body. In one embodiment, the at least one sound producing device comprises two noise making devices for simultaneously producing two distinctly different audible sounds. In another embodiment, the body is a braided body formed of strands of materials braided together. 1. A play toy comprising: a body; and sound producing means disposed in the body for producing a plurality of distinctly different audible noises or sounds.2. A play toy according to ; wherein the body comprises a covering made of a plush material.3. A play toy according to ; wherein the sound producing means comprises a first noise making device for producing a first audible sound and a second noise making device mounted on the first noise making device for producing a second audible sound different from the first audible sound.4. A play toy according to ; wherein the second noise making device is mounted directly on the first noise making device.5. A play toy according to ; wherein the first noise making device comprises a compressible tubular member which claim 3 , upon compression claim 3 , produces the first audible sound while changing a volume within the tubular member to generate within the tubular member an air flow that activates the second noise making device to produce the second audible sound simultaneously with the first audible sound.6. A play toy according to ; wherein the second noise making device is mounted directly on the first noise making device.7. A play toy according to ; wherein the first noise making device comprises a recycled plastic water bottle with its open end sealed.8. A play toy according to ; wherein the body comprises a covering made of a fabric material; and wherein second noise making device comprises a squeak device that produces the second noise in the form of a squeaking sound when the ...

Prank Apparatus with Amusement Effect

A prank apparatus includes a base unit, a driving device and a decorative unit. The base unit includes a housing, a support rack, a sounder, a sensor, a power supply, and a control board. The driving includes a mounting seat a drive wheel, a drive motor, a driven wheel, a support bar, and two torsion springs. The decorative unit includes an extension shank having a first end connected with the support bar and a second end provided with a guide slot, a movable pin movably mounted in the guide slot, a first link having a first end pivotally connected with the movable pin, a decorative body connected with a second end of the first link, and a second link having a first end pivotally connected with the support rack and a second end pivotally connected with the first link.

Noise-making device

Noise-making devices are presented including: a compressible noise-making assembly, the compressible noise-making assembly configured for emitting a noise upon compressive deformation; at least two pull channels circumferentially disposed approximately 90° apart with respect to one another along a surface of the compressible noise-making assembly; a number of channel overhangs disposed along an upper edge of the at least two pull channels along the surface of the compressible noise-making assembly; and a compression assembly for compressing and retaining the compressible noise-making assembly, the compression assembly including, at least two opposing surfaces defining a cavity for receiving the compressible noise-making assembly each disposed along the at least two pull channels, where the at least two opposing surfaces are each in mechanical communication with the compressible noise-making assembly.

VARIABLE SOUND GENERATOR

The device includes an accelerometer for sensing a parameter of movement, such as direction and/or magnitude. A pre-recorded sound is played in response to the sensed movement. The speed and/or pitch at which the pre-recorded sound is played is a function of the sensed movement parameter. There may be one or more pre-recorded sounds from which playback is chosen. In one embodiment, hardwired circuits set the characteristics of the generated sound in accordance with the accelerometer output. In a second embodiment, the software selects which pre-recorded sound to play and sets the characteristics of the sound based upon parameters sensed by the accelerometer. 1. A device for producing sound comprising means for sensing a parameter associated with the movement of the device , means for generating sound in response to the sensed movement , and means for controlling the characteristics of the sound generated in response to the sensed movement , said controlling means comprising a programmable microcontroller capable of storing and implementing a series of software commands for determining the speed and pitch of a pre-recorded sound generated by said sound generating means based upon the sensed parameter.2. The device of wherein said microcontroller comprises means for actuating said sound generating means to select a sound to be played.3. The device of wherein said microcontroller comprises means for actuating said sound generating means to generate sound at a selected one of several levels.4. The device of wherein said microcontroller comprises means for actuating said sound generating means to generate said selected sound at a selected one of several levels.5. The device of wherein each of said levels has a different speed and/or pitch.6. The device of wherein each of said levels has a different speed and/or pitch.7. The device of wherein said microcontroller comprises means for causing said sound generating means to generate sound when said sensed parameter exceeds a ...

System and Method for a Motion Sensing Device

A device includes a signaling means and a motion sensor, and logic for activating or controlling the signaling means in response to a sensed motion according to an embedded logic. The device may be used as a toy, and may be shaped like a play ball or as a handheld unit. It may be powered from a battery, either chargeable from an AC power source directly or contactless by using induction or by converting electrical energy from harvested kinetic energy. The embedded logic may activate or control the signaling means, predictably or randomly, in response to sensed acceleration magnitude or direction, such as sensing the crossing of a preset threshold or sensing the peak value. The visual means may be a numeric display for displaying a value associated with the count of the number of times the threshold has been exceeded or the peak magnitude of the acceleration sensed. 1. A method for use with a device comprising:producing, by a two-axis accelerometer an output signal responsive to sensed acceleration;affecting, by an electric motor, a physical movement;executing, by a processor, a software;powering, by a rechargeable battery, the accelerometer, the electric motor, and the processor;contactless charging, a battery charger, the rechargeable battery; andactivating or controlling, using an electrically controlled switch controlled by the processor, the electric motor in response to the output signal, by switching DC power from the rechargeable battery to the electric motor,wherein the device comprises a single enclosure that houses the accelerometer, the electric motor, the processor, the battery charger, and the electrically controlled switch.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the battery charger comprises claim 1 , or consists of claim 1 , an induction coil for inductively receiving AC power when in an electromagnetic field claim 1 , wherein the contactless charging is induction-based claim 1 , and wherein the contactless charging comprises charging the ...

Device for Displaying in Response to a Sensed Motion

A device includes a signaling means and a motion sensor, and logic for activating or controlling the signaling means in response to a sensed motion according to an embedded logic. The device may be used as a toy, and may be shaped like a play ball or as a handheld unit. It may be powered from a battery, either chargeable from an AC power source directly or contactless by using induction or by converting electrical energy from harvested kinetic energy. The embedded logic may activate or control the signaling means, predictably or randomly, in response to sensed acceleration magnitude or direction, such as sensing the crossing of a preset threshold or sensing the peak value. The visual means may be a numeric display for displaying a value associated with the count of the number of times the threshold has been exceeded or the peak magnitude of the acceleration sensed. 1. A method for use by a device in a portable enclosure , the method comprising:producing, by an accelerometer in the portable enclosure, an output signal responsive to an acceleration;visually displaying, by a display in the portable enclosure, information to a person;emitting, by an audible signaling component in the portable enclosure, an audible sound in response to the output signal;receiving, by a wireless receiver in the portable enclosure, data via a wireless RF signal carried over a wireless network;displaying, by the display, the received data;controlling, by a processor in the portable enclosure that executes software, the display and the audible signaling component in response to the output signal;powering, by a rechargeable battery in the portable enclosure, the processor, the display, and the wireless receiver; andinduction-based contactless charging, by a battery charger, the rechargeable battery,wherein the battery charger comprises, or consists of, an induction coil for inductively receiving AC power carried in an electromagnetic field for charging the rechargeable battery from the ...

Portable Configurable Music Station

A musical learning apparatus comprising one or more frame members is disclosed. The apparatus also includes one or more connectors disposed on at least one of the frame members. The musical learning apparatus also includes music devices that are connected to the frame members using the connectors. The apparatus also includes one or more wires that connect the musical devices to frame members. The apparatus also includes frame inserts and insert sockets, wherein frame members are connected when a frame bolt is secured within the outer opening of a frame member and the frame insert of a separate frame member, and wherein when the frame members are connected they form a geometric shape. 1. A musical learning apparatus comprising:at least two frame members;one or more connectors disposed on at least one of the frame members;wherein one or more music devices are connected to the frame members using the connectors;wherein the frame members are connected using frame bolts; andwherein when the frame members are connected they form a geometric shape.2. The musical learning apparatus of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the frame members include one or more interactive frame members.3. The musical learning apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the one or more interactive frame members include locking pin openings.4. The musical learning apparatus of claim 2 , wherein music devices are connected to the interactive frame members using a locking pin assembly.5. The musical learning apparatus of claim 2 , wherein music devices are connected to the interactive frame members using a mounting screw assembly.6. (canceled)7. The musical learning apparatus of claim 1 , wherein geometric shapes include a cube claim 1 , a rectangle claim 1 , and a pyramid.8. A musical learning apparatus comprising:at least two frame members;one or more connectors disposed on at least one the frame members;wherein one or more music devices are connected to the frame members using the connectors;wherein frame ...

Prone Play Activity Center

An exemplary embodiment includes an instrumented play center. The play center is a rehabilitation device that 1) positively reinforces head lifting during prone (tummy) play in typically developing infants and children with developmental delays; 2) increases opportunities for prone play; and 3) provides early intervention, physical and occupational therapists a rehabilitation device that can be customized to provide the “just right” challenge promoting prone motor control through interactive play. The play center provides an child with positive reinforcement by activating a toy when the child in prone lifts his/her head over an adjustable threshold. 1. A method for training children with respect to motor control in prone , comprisingmonitoring head position of a child in prone; andactivating a positive reinforcement feedback device when the head position is detected as exceeding an adjustable activation threshold.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the positive reinforcement feedback device is a toy.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the activating step causes the toy to dance and/or sing.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising setting the activation threshold by calculating an average height of head lifts using data collected during the monitoring step.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprisingstoring data collected during the monitoring step, anddetermining changes in child's prone activity over time using the stored data.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising adjusting the adjustable activation threshold based on a specific child.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising selectively deactivating the positive reinforcement feedback device after a predetermined time interval if during the time interval the head position has not fallen below the activation threshold and subsequently exceeded the activation threshold.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the predetermined time interval is adjustable between 0 and 10 seconds.9. An instrumented play ...

TOY REACTIVE TO A SIGNAL

A toy flowerpot with a movable toy flower includes a battery to power a mechanism in the toy flower. The flower includes the parts of a stem, sepal, petals and a front flower face around which the petals are mounted, at least one of which parts is a reactive part. A mechanism moves one or more parts of the flower; and includes an actuator with a magnet and electromagnetic coil with the flower. A signal receiver or sensor of changes causes at least one of movement of the flower parts. A microprocessor processes the signal or sensed change and generates instructions to change the operation of the electromagnetic coil in response to the signal or sensed change. 1. A toy flowerpot with a movable toy flower as an integrated toy comprisinga pot being formed by a wall, a battery compartment within the wall for accommodating a battery to power a mechanism in the toy flower;the flower including the parts of a stem, sepal, petals and a front flower face around which the petals are mounted, at least two of which parts are reactive parts;wires in the stem of the flower for directing power from the battery to the mechanism for moving two or more parts of the flower;an actuator including a single magnet and electromagnetic coil in the sepal of the flower;a signal receiver located at least partly within the pot or the flower for receiving a change in a signal caused by selectively at least one of movement of the flower or an entity in the environment of the flower or pot, temperature, sound in the environment, pressure in the vicinity of the flower or pot;a microprocessor located at least partly within the pot or the flower for processing the received signal and generating an electrical signal through the wires to change the operation of the electromagnetic coil in response to the sensed change, the electrical signal being for causing solely a linear and non-rotational movement of the magnet and a subsequent reaction of at least two of the reactive parts of the flower, andthe ...

Holiday Telephone Apparatus, System and Method

A holiday telephone system comprising: a smartphone; a holiday telephone in wireless communication with the smartphone; a holiday telephone app installed on the smartphone, where the app is configured to perform a method, the method comprising: creating a new message by inputting a message into the app via the smartphone; selecting an elf character to speak the message; scheduling the app to cause the holiday telephone to ring at predetermined date, and time; and playing the message as recited by the elf character when the telephone is answered. A non-transitory computer-readable medium includes a set of instructions stored thereon that when accessed by a processor enable the processor to perform a method of creating and scheduling a message to be delivered via a telephone, the method comprising: opening a messages page by default; determining whether the user selects to continue with messages; creating a new message if the user selects to continue with messages; determining whether the user selects to use most recently messaged child; choosing select elf, edit elf, or add new elf, if the user selects to use most recently messaged child; selecting an elf character, if the user chose select elf option; choosing enter message or quick message; entering message, if the user chose enter message option; choosing call now or schedule time for message; entering date and time for telephone message to be delivered to a telephone, if the user chose schedule time for message; displaying scheduled message; changing elf name, changing ringtone associated with elf, changing voice associated with elf, changing gender of elf, if the edit elf option was selected in the choosing select elf, edit elf, or add new elf query; returning to the selecting an elf character query; entering name of new elf; entering gender of new elf, selecting ringtone associated with new elf, selecting voice associated with new elf, if add new elf is selected at the choosing select elf, edit elf, or add new ...

Device for Displaying in Response to a Sensed Motion

A device includes a signaling means and a motion sensor, and logic for activating or controlling the signaling means in response to a sensed motion according to an embedded logic. The device may be used as a toy, and may be shaped like a play ball or as a handheld unit. It may be powered from a battery, either chargeable from an AC power source directly or contactless by using induction or by converting electrical energy from harvested kinetic energy. The embedded logic may activate or control the signaling means, predictably or randomly, in response to sensed acceleration magnitude or direction, such as sensing the crossing of a preset threshold or sensing the peak value. The visual means may be a numeric display for displaying a value associated with the count of the number of times the threshold has been exceeded or the peak magnitude of the acceleration sensed. 1. A device for signaling in response to a sensed motion , the device having a single enclosure , and in the single enclosure comprising:an accelerometer for producing an output signal responsive to the device acceleration;a visible light emitter for emitting a visible light signaling a first status to a person;an electric motor for affecting a physical movement;a software and a processor for executing the software, the processor coupled to the accelerometer, to the electric motor, and to the visible light emitter, for activating or controlling the emitted light or the electric motor in response to the output signal;a rechargeable battery connected to power the device; anda battery charger connected for contactless charging of the rechargeable battery.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the contactless charging is induction-based claim 1 , and wherein the battery charger comprises claim 1 , or consists of claim 1 , an induction coil for inductively receiving AC power when in an electromagnetic field claim 1 , and for charging the rechargeable battery from the received AC power.3. The device ...

DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER WITH PICTURE DISCS

A digital audio player device comprises a set of switches that activate audio files stored on a flash memory or on another device linked via wireless technology such as Bluetooth. The audio player works in combination with a set of discs featuring pictograms or symbols each of which corresponds to one of the switches. Pressing a pictogram and/or its corresponding switch activates the audio file represented by that pictogram. 1. A digital audio device , comprising:a digital audio player comprising multiple switches that are configured to activate specific audio files stored on a flash memory or a second device linked via wireless technology;at least one disc featuring pictograms, words or numbers representing the different audio files stored on the flash memory or the second device linked via wireless technology.2. The digital audio device of claim 1 , wherein the wireless technology comprises Bluetooth.3. The digital audio device of claim 1 , wherein the audio files are stored on flash memory of the digital audio player.4. The digital audio device of claim 1 , wherein the audio files are stored on flash memory of the disc.5. The digital audio device of claim 1 , wherein the audio files are stored on the second device.6. The digital audio device of claim 5 , wherein the second device comprises at least one of a computer claim 5 , tablet claim 5 , or smart phone.7. The digital audio device of claim 1 , wherein the digital audio player and disc comprise corresponding alignment features to operatively couple the disc to the digital audio player in a desired orientation.8. The digital audio device of claim 7 , wherein the alignment features comprise at least one of corresponding keyed features or magnets.9. The digital audio device of claim 7 , wherein the alignment features include a corresponding metallic component and a capacitive switch.10. The digital audio device of claim 1 , wherein when the disc is configured to at least one of partially cover claim 1 , ...

TOYS WITH CAPACITIVE TOUCH FEATURES

A children's toy with capacitive touch interactivity. The children's toy generally includes a user input overlay panel and one or more capacitive touch sensors. The overlay panel may be formed from a capacitive touch conductive natural organic material such as wood. The toy can be shaped and ornamented to resemble a musical instrument and configured to play music in response to user input applied to the user input overlay panel and sensed by the capacitive touch sensors. 1. A children's toy comprising:a user interface panel comprising a plurality of separate user input areas arranged in an array, the user interface panel comprising a continuous unitary component incorporating the plurality of separate user input areas and continuous interconnecting webs of material extending between the separate user input areas;a capacitive touch sensor system comprising a plurality of separate capacitive touch sensors, each of the plurality of separate capacitive touch sensors being operatively associated with a corresponding one of the plurality of separate user input areas of the user interface panel; andan electronic input-output system configured to receive input signals from each of the plurality of capacitive touch sensors and to output different audible sounds responsive to input signals received from each of the capacitive touch sensors.2. The children's toy of claim 1 , comprising a simulated drum toy claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of separate user input areas in the array is generally circular to simulate the appearance of a drum head.3. The children's toy of claim 2 , wherein at least one of the generally circular user input areas in the array is offset at an oblique angle from other generally circular user input areas in the array.4. The children's toy of claim 3 , wherein the array of separate user input areas comprises a generally trapezoidal array of four generally circular user input areas claim 3 , with continuous interconnecting webs of material ...

Hand Held Novelty Cheering Device

A hand-held novelty cheering device that enables a user to express patriotism, support and encouragement at any type of event by waving the device to-and-fro as the device can generate a rattling sound and display images in holographic relief, glow-in-the-dark, luminescent, reflective, distinctive coloration, lights, insignias, licensed characters, mascots, or any visual representation the user desires in order to generate the desired expressive effect.

CODING TOY, BLOCK, STAGE, FIGURE BODY TOY AND CODING METHOD

A coding toy includes a control object (a figure body) having a control unit, an input unit and an output unit, and a part (an icon block) having a code identifier (an icon) that corresponds to a control detail of the control object. The control unit of the control object obtains code identifier information and positional information from the code identifier indicated by the part disposed in a predetermined position and the position of the part and controls the output unit to a control detail and in a control sequence that are determined by the code identifier information and the positional information. 1. A coding toy comprising:a control object having a control unit, an input unit and an output unit; anda part having a code identifier corresponding to a control detail of the control object,wherein the control unit obtains code identifier information and positional information from the code identifier indicated by the part that is disposed in a predetermined position and the position of the part through the input unit and controls the output unit to a control detail and in a control sequence that are determined by the code identifier information and the positional information.2. The coding toy according to claim 1 ,wherein the part is a hexahedral block having different code identifiers like the code identifier on each of sides thereof, andwherein the code identifier indicated by the block is determined by a direction in which the block is rested.3. The coding toy according to claim 1 ,wherein the code identifier is an icon drawn on the part, andwherein the control unit obtains the code identifier information and the positional information by capturing an image of the part using the input unit.4. The coding toy according to claim 2 ,wherein the code identifier is an icon drawn on the part, andwherein the control unit obtains the code identifier information and the positional information by capturing an image of the part using the input unit.5. The coding toy ...

IDENTIFICATION CARRIER FOR A TOY FOR REPRODUCING MUSIC OR AN AUDIO STORY

An identification carrier for a toy for replaying music or a spoken story, includes a standing surface, a magnet and an identification, wherein the identification changes a property of an external magnetic field when it enters the magnetic field, and the magnet is arranged closer than the identification to the standing surface and/or at least one surface normal to the standing surface passes only through the magnet or only through the identification. 2. The identification carrier according to claim 1 , characterized in that the standing surface lies within one plane.3. The identification carrier according to claim 1 , characterized in that the standing surface is composed of a plurality of partial surfaces that are not interconnected.4. The identification carrier according to claim 1 , characterized in that the identification has an antenna and/or a receiver and/or transmitter for a modulated electromagnetic wave claim 1 , in particular an RFID transponder.5. The identification carrier according to claim 1 , characterized in that the magnet is a disk magnet or a rod magnet.6. The identification carrier according to claim 1 , characterized by an external shape in the form of a figure.8. The identification carrier according to claim 7 , characterized in that the magnet is arranged in the first part of the body and the identification is arranged in the second part of the body.9. The identification carrier according to claim 1 , characterized by a body in which the magnet and the identification are arranged claim 1 , wherein the body consists of at least one first part and one second part.1016-. (canceled)17. A system composed of an identification carrier for a toy for replaying music or a spoken story claim 1 , comprisinga standing surface,a magnet andan identification, wherein the identification changes a property of an external magnetic field when it enters the magnetic field, wherein the magnet is positioned closer to the standing surface anda toy for replaying ...

COMMUNICATION METHODS BETWEEN PHYSICAL ROBOTIC DEVICES AND ENHANCEMENTS IN PHYSICAL ROBOTIC DEVICE AND ACTION FIGURE INTERACTIONS

A method of transmitting light-based line-of-sight signals to schedule communications between a plurality of toy robotic devices includes receiving, at a first toy robotic device, a signal via a wireless communication network from a server toy robotic device; and transmitting, by the first toy robotic device, a waiting infrared pulse, via an infrared wireless network, to remaining toy robotic devices. The transmitting of the waiting infrared pulse if the signal command indicates the first toy robotic device is to transmit a signal representing a firing shot. The method also include waiting a predetermined amount of time and transmitting, by the first toy robotic device, an infrared digital signal via the infrared wireless network, to the remainder of the plurality of toy robotic devices and transmitting, by the first toy robotic device, a notification signal to the server toy robotic device to identify transmission of the infrared digital signals. 1. A method of transmitting light-based line-of-sight signals to schedule communications between a plurality of toy robotic devices , comprising:receiving, at a first toy robotic device, a signal or command via a wireless communication network from a server toy robotic device;transmitting, by the first toy robotic device, a waiting infrared pulse, via an infrared wireless network, to a remainder of the plurality of toy robotic devices, wherein the infrared wireless network is a different communication network than the wireless communication network, the transmitting of the waiting infrared pulse if the signal command indicates the first toy robotic device is to transmit a signal representing a firing shot;waiting a predetermined amount of time;transmitting, by the first toy robotic device, an infrared digital signal via the infrared wireless network, to the remainder of the plurality of toy robotic devices, wherein the infrared digital signal represents a firing shot from the first toy robotic device; andtransmitting, by ...

SEQUENTIALLY OPERATED MODULES

Method, modules and a system formed by connecting the modules for controlling payloads are disclosed. An activation signal is propagated in the system from a module to the modules connected to it. Upon receiving an activation signal, the module (after a pre-set or random delay) activates a payload associated with it, and transmits the activation signal (after another pre-set or random delay) to one or more modules connected to it. The system is initiated by a master module including a user activated switch producing the activation signal. The activation signal can be propagated in the system in one direction from the master to the last module, or carried bi-directionally allowing two way propagation, using a module which revert the direction of the activation signal propagation direction. A module may be individually powered by an internal power source such as a battery, or connected to external power source such as AC power. The system may use remote powering wherein few or all of the modules are powered from the same power source connected to the system in a single point. The power may be carried over dedicated wires or concurrently with the conductors carrying the activation signal. The payload may be a visual or an audible signaling device, and can be integrated within a module or external to it. The payload may be powered by a module or using a dedicated power source, and can involve randomness associated with its activation such as the delay, payload control or payload activation. 1. A game set for sensing , and responding to , a physical phenomenon using three or more mechanically attachable and electrically connectable devices , the game set comprising: a first connector for electrically connecting to, and for mechanically attaching to, another device;', 'a second connector capable of mating with the first connector, for electrically connecting to, and for mechanically attaching to, another device; and', 'a sensor having an output coupled to the first or ...

Three-Panel Clapping Device

A three-panel clapping device is an apparatus that allows a user to create a continuously clapping sound by moving the apparatus back and forth. The apparatus includes a first panel, a second panel, a middle panel, a rounded handle, a leather band, a metal fastener, and a printed graphic. The first panel and the second panel swiftly hit the middle panel during the back and forth movement of the apparatus, which creates the clapping sound. The middle panel is connected to the rounded handle, which allows the user to stabilize the middle panel as the first panel and the second panel are moving back and forth. The leather band and the metal clip bind the bottom of the both the first panel and the second panel to the middle panel, which allows the first panel and the second panel to flap and hit the middle panel.

Throw-and-catch based toy with free fall sensing, impact sensing, and speaker output

A throw-and-catch based toy with free fall sensing, impact sensing, and speaker output which includes a system, method and device for detecting a pre-determined motion from an accelerometer, comparing a sensed accelerometer information to a pre-determined accelerometer signature information, producing a sound based on the comparison of sensed accelerometer information to a pre-determined accelerometer signature information.

Toy

A toy for replaying music or a spoken story, includes a loudspeaker or a loudspeaker terminal, a sensor which within a region of its surroundings can detect a property or a change in a property of said surroundings, and a control unit that can drive the loudspeaker or the loudspeaker terminal to replay music or a spoken story if the sensor senses, within a region of its surroundings, a specific property or a specific change in a property of the surroundings or when the control unit detects a specific change in the property detected by the sensor. The toy also includes a toy identification and a mechanism for transmitting a signal that is dependent on the toy identification. 1. A toy for replaying music or a spoken story witha loudspeaker or a loudspeaker connection,a sensor, which can detect within a region of its surroundings a property or a change in a property of said surroundings,a control unit, which can drive the loudspeaker or the loudspeaker connection to replay music or a spoken story if the sensor detects in a region within its surroundings a specific property or a specific change in a property of said surroundings or if the control unit detects a specific change in the property detected by the sensor,characterized bya device identifier of the toy and a mechanism for transmitting a signal dependent upon the device identifier.2. (canceled)3. A device for replaying image , video or 3D information witha display for image, video or 3D information or a connection for such a display,a sensor, which can detect within a region of its surroundings a property or a change in a property of said surroundings,a control unit, which can drive the display or a connection for a display for replaying image, video or 3D information if the sensor detects in a region within its surroundings a specific property or a specific change in a property of said surroundings or if the control unit detects a specific change in the property detected by the sensor,characterized bya device ...

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM

An information processing apparatus that includes a control unit () controlling an action of an autonomous operation unit, and in which the control unit controls transition of plural states relating to speech recognition processing through the autonomous operation unit based on a detected trigger, and the states include a first active state in which an action of the autonomous operation unit is restricted, and a second active state in which the speech recognition processing is performed is provided. Moreover, an information processing method in which a processor controls an action of an autonomous operation unit, the controlling includes controlling transition of plural states relating to speech recognition processing through the autonomous operation unit based on a detected trigger, and the states include a first active state in which an action of the autonomous operation unit is restricted, and a second active state in which the speech recognition processing is performed is provided. 1. An information processing apparatus comprisinga control unit that controls an action of an autonomous operation unit, whereinthe control unit controls transition of a plurality of states relating to speech recognition processing through the autonomous operation unit based on a detected trigger, andthe states include a first active state in which an action of the autonomous operation unit is restricted, and a second active state in which the speech recognition processing is performed.2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe states further include a normal state in which an action of the autonomous operation unit is not restricted.3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2 , whereinthe control unit controls the action of the autonomous operation unit such that a volume of an operating noise is lower than a threshold in the first active state.4. The information processing apparatus according to claim 3 , whereinthe control unit causes ...

Towel whistler

A novel electronic whistling towel device which serves the purpose of emitting a loud audible sound of cheering or booing or other noise while displaying a team logo or the like. An electronic voice/cheering sound is emitted from the electronic whistle placed in a cloth handle pouch at one corner of one end of a terry cloth or a towel material.

Noise-Making Device

In one embodiment, a method for assembling a noise making device includes providing a hand-held tube structure with a first end including screw-on bottle threads about an opening. A first rod member is provided, having a first mass attached to a first end of the rod member. A support member is pivotally attached to a second end of the rod member, sized for attachment along the bottle threads with a bottle cap screwed thereon. The first rod member end and the mass are positioned within the tube structure. With the first end of the rod member and the mass positioned within the tube, the support structure is extended out of the tube to cross over the threads and be captured between the cap and the neck region as the cap is threaded about the opening. 1. A method for assembling a noise making device , comprising:providing a hand-held tube structure, of the type used to contain and dispense liquid, with a wall having a length extending a first distance along a first axis, between first and second opposing ends, and a variable width along a second axis transverse to the first axis, the length being elongate with respect to a maximum tube width, and when the tube structure occupies an erect orientation: the first end is directly over the second end, and a first portion of the wall defines a relatively narrow, low volume neck region positioned above a second portion of the wall defining a relatively wide, higher volume container region, the neck region including an opening for dispensing liquid from the container region, the first end including screw-on bottle threads along an exterior surface of the neck region and the first end, positioned near the opening to receive mating threads formed along an inner wall of a cap so the cap may be screwed on to the first end;providing at least a first rod member having first and second opposing ends with a first mass attached to the first end of the rod member;providing a support member pivotally attached to the second end of the rod ...

MOUTHPIECE WITH WHISTLING MECHANISM

A whistle mouthpiece is provided that has a whistle mechanism that comprises one or more openings that may contain one or more reeds or other frequency producing mechanisms that produce the same or different resonant frequencies. The one or more openings may transversely cross the whistle mouthpiece in a parallel manner, or may alternatively exit the whistle mouthpiece at the front portion at a non-parallel location or at another location along the bottom or top of the mouthpiece. 1. An apparatus for producing a whistling sound comprising:a mouthpiece having a curved shape;at least one opening in said mouthpiece at a lower portion of said mouthpiece;and wherein the at least one opening is capable of producing a whistling sound when air passes through said opening.2. The apparatus of wherein said at least one opening contains a whistle producing mechanism.3. The apparatus of wherein the whistle producing mechanism is a reed.4. The apparatus of wherein the whistle producing mechanism is a ball.5. The apparatus of further comprising multiple openings that produce different whistle tones when air passes through said openings.6. The apparatus of wherein the multiple openings contain reeds that produce different whistle tones.7. The apparatus of further comprising a removable bottom portion that contains said openings.9. The whistle mouthpiece of wherein said at least one opening contains a whistle producing mechanism.10. The whistle mouthpiece of wherein the whistle producing mechanism is a reed.11. The whistle mouthpiece of wherein the whistle producing mechanism is a ball.12. The whistle mouthpiece of further comprising multiple openings that produce different whistle tones when air passes through said openings.13. The whistle mouthpiece of wherein the multiple openings contain reeds that produce different whistle tones.14. The whistle mouthpiece of further comprising a removable top portion that contains said openings.16. The whistle mouthpiece of further comprising ...

COMBINATION ARTICLES OF ENTERTAINMENT COMPRISING COMPLEMENTARY ACTION FIGURE AND RECONFIGURABLE CASE THEREFOR

Articles combining an action figure and complementary reconfigurable case therefore. Examples include low profile action figures and complementary low profile cases which include connected panels which are designed to permit reconfiguration from a closed configuration to at least one open configuration. In various embodiments aspect, the cases and action figures include surfaces configured for engagement of complementary accessories. 1. An article of entertainment comprising an action figure and a case therefor , wherein the case comprises a mount for attachment of the action figure , and wherein the case is adapted , while the action figure is attached to the mount , to stably assume and reversibly transform between a closed configuration in which the action figure is enclosed within the case and at least one open display configuration in which the action figure is unenclosed by and displayed upon the case.2. The article of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the open display configuration claim 1 , the case comprises a standing surface and the action figure is generally perpendicular to the standing surface.3. The article of claim 2 , wherein the case comprises a plurality of panel connectors are adapted to permit relative rotation and/or translation of the panels connected thereby.4. The article of claim 3 , wherein the case has the shape of a rectangular prism in the closed configuration and wherein the panels are generally rectangular.5. The article of claim 4 , further comprising an action figure accessory claim 4 , wherein the action figure accessory and at least one surface of the action figure and/or the case are adapted for complementary engagement.6. The article of claim 5 , wherein the action figure comprises a plurality of elements connected by possible joints and wherein the action figure is adapted to be reversibly detached from and attached to the mount.7. The article of claim 6 , wherein the action figure comprises a stand adapted to be reversibly ...

SEQUENTIALLY OPERATED MODULES

Method, modules and a system formed by connecting the modules for controlling payloads are disclosed. An activation signal is propagated in the system from a module to the modules connected to it. Upon receiving an activation signal, the module (after a pre-set or random delay) activates a payload associated with it, and transmits the activation signal (after another pre-set or random delay) to one or more modules connected to it. The system is initiated by a master module including a user activated switch producing the activation signal. The activation signal can be propagated in the system in one direction from the master to the last module, or carried bi-directionally allowing two way propagation, using a module which revert the direction of the activation signal propagation direction. A module may be individually powered by an internal power source such as a battery, or connected to external power source such as AC power. The system may use remote powering wherein few or all of the modules are powered from the same power source connected to the system in a single point. The power may be carried over dedicated wires or concurrently with the conductors carrying the activation signal. The payload may be a visual or an audible signaling device, and can be integrated within a module or external to it. The payload may be powered by a module or using a dedicated power source, and can involve randomness associated with its activation such as the delay, payload control or payload activation. 1. A game set for activating a payload in response to sensing a first physical phenomenon , the game set comprising: a sensor for producing an output signal responsive to the first physical phenomenon;', 'a first connector coupled for transmitting the output signal; and', 'a first enclosure housing the sensor and the first connector,, 'a first module comprising a first payload for affecting a second physical phenomenon responsive to a first payload activation signal;', 'a second ...

BABY ACTIVITY CHAIR

Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a baby activity chair apparatus including a fully enclosed baby chair and a removable tray with tray attributes for baby activities. In certain embodiments, the baby chair includes a flat base and a fully enclosed seating portion including a back rest. The removable tray is configured to secure to the baby chair through an attachment mechanism. In various embodiments, the removable tray includes a plurality of tray attributes that provide interactive baby activities. Each tray attribute includes a different combination of visual features, tactile features, and attachment features. Certain tray attributes also emit sounds. 1. A baby activity chair apparatus comprising: a flat base,', an inner side wall and an outer side wall, the inner side wall including a front inner side wall and a back inner side wall, and the outer side wall including a front outer side wall and a back outer side wall, and', 'wherein the inner side wall and the outer side wall extend vertically from and perpendicular to the flat base and extend around the perimeter of the base; and, 'a substantially enclosed seating portion including], 'a baby chair includinga removable tray including a plurality of tray attributes, wherein at least one tray attribute emits a sound, and wherein each tray attribute including a visual feature, a tactile feature and an attachment feature.2. The baby activity chair apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the baby chair includes one of a slot or a strap and the removable tray includes the other of the slot or the strap claim 1 , wherein the strap is configured to fit through the slot to secure the removable tray to the baby chair.3. The baby activity chair apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the back inner side wall and the back outer side wall are higher than the front inner side wall and the front outer side wall to provide a back rest.4. The baby activity chair apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the baby chair includes a crotch ...

Noise-Making Assembly

Noise-making assemblies are presented including: a self-recovering stretchable element; and at least one noise-making element mechanically coupled with and along the self-recovering stretchable element at a number of attachment points, where the at least one noise-making element forms slack portions between the number of attachment points when the self-recovering stretchable element is in a relaxed position, where the slack portions are flattened when the self-recovering stretchable element is in an extended position, and where when the self-recovering stretchable element extends from the relaxed position to the extended position, the at least one noise-making elements emits a noise. 1. A noise-making assembly comprising:a self-recovering stretchable element; and the at least one noise-making element forms slack portions between the plurality of attachment points when the self-recovering stretchable element is in a relaxed position, wherein', 'the slack portions are flattened when the self-recovering stretchable element is in an extended position, and wherein', 'when the self-recovering stretchable element extends from the relaxed position to the extended position, the at least one noise-making elements emits a noise., 'at least one noise-making element mechanically coupled with and along the self-recovering stretchable element at a plurality of attachment points, wherein'}2. The noise-making assembly of further comprising at least one travel limiting elements attached along each end of the self-recovering stretchable element for limiting the extended position of the self-recovering stretchable element.3. The noise-making assembly of claim 1 , wherein the at least one noise-making element is manufactured from a material selected from the group consisting of: a plant-based paper claim 1 , an acetate paper claim 1 , a metal foil claim 1 , a polypropylene compound claim 1 , a polyethylene terephthalate compound claim 1 , and a semi-rigid polymer.4. The noise-making ...

Tug toy

A tug toy that includes at least two gripping members and a central portion, wherein the at least two gripping members are attached to the central portion, and wherein the central portion further includes a noise maker.

Baby/Infant/Child Strengthening and Recreational Device

A device with three flat mirrored panels connected by two-way hinges with a contrasting color pattern located on each panel and the ability to customize lightening and music elements, provides an adult the ability to individualize sensory stimulation and use multiple positioning options of the device during tummy time with a child in order to promote the child's gross motor development.

TOY BAR

A toy bar for placement over or in front of a child to provide entertainment. The toy bar includes a tube component and first and second support members. The tube component generally includes a first end and a second end, and the first and second support members are generally removably attached to the tube component. Optionally, an LED light component fitted within the tube component. Optionally, at least one of the support members includes an electronic module, and wherein the electronic module can be programmed to activate one or more of a plurality of entertainment or soothing features including playing sounds, the LED light component, or a vibration unit. Optionally, one or more toys, loops or fasteners are coupled to the tube component. 1. A lighted toy bar for attachment to a child supporting product , the child supporting product comprising a support surface for receiving a child supported thereon , and defining a periphery surrounding the support surface , the child supporting product further comprising first and second mounting portions positioned along opposite sides of the periphery; the lighted toy bar comprising a light tube having a first end and a second end , the light tube comprising at least one light source positioned between the first and second ends , the first and second ends comprising couplings configured to engage the first and second mounting portions of the child supporting product to support the light tube with the at least one light source positioned over the support surface of the child supporting portion.2. The lighted toy bar of claim 1 , wherein the light tube comprises a channel extending therethrough from the first end to the second end claim 1 , with the at least one light source being positioned within the channel and configured to emit light visible from external of the light tube.3. The lighted toy bar of claim 1 , wherein the couplings at the first and second ends of the light tube comprise first and second support feet for ...

Toy Gun

The invention relates to a toy gun. The toy gun comprises a microphone module for receiving an incoming sound signal and converting said incoming sound signal to an outgoing audio signal, and a speaker module for receiving an incoming audio signal and converting said incoming audio signal to an outgoing sound signal; the microphone module and the speaker module being electronically connected with a processing module for processing the incoming and outgoing audio signals; and a communications module for communicating the audio signals between the toy gun and one or more other toy guns or portable audio devices distant to the toy gun; wherein the microphone module and the speaker module are positioned at or near a rear end of the toy gun, such that a user is able to hold and operate the toy gun whilst being able to operate the microphone module without a need to substantially reposition a hand of the user holding the toy gun.

Smart toy driving system for mobile terminal

A smart toy driving system for a mobile terminal connected to the mobile terminal such that a reaction generated by an interaction between a certain character and a mobile terminal user upon the execution of an application installed in the mobile terminal is expressed in a motion of the character. The smart toy driving system includes a mobile terminal provided with an audio signal generating part which generates an audio signal having a predetermined pattern and then outputs it through a terminal part for outputting a sound; and a character which is detachably coupled to the terminal part of the mobile terminal so as to receive the audio signal, wherein the character comprises a signal converting part which converts the received audio signal into a driving signal preset according to a predetermined patterned waveform, and a mechanism part which takes a predetermined mechanical action according to the converted driving signal.

Animated Toy Box Assembly

An animated toy box assembly for stimulating a child to put away toys includes a box that may contain toys. A lid is hingedly coupled to the box such that the lid selectively closes the box. A pair of eyes is coupled to the lid to resemble monster eyes. An interaction unit is coupled to the box and the interaction unit selectively emits audible sound. The interaction unit detects motion thereby detecting when toys are positioned in the box. Moreover, the interaction unit emits the audible sound when the interaction unit detects motion. In this way the interaction unit stimulates a child to place toys in the box. 1. An animated toy box assembly being configured to interact with a user , said assembly comprising:a box being configured to contain toys;a lid being hingedly coupled to said box such that said lid selectively closes said box;a pair of eyes, each of said eyes being coupled to said lid wherein said pair of eyes is configured to resemble monster eyes; and a memory port being coupled to said box,', 'an electronic memory being removably positioned in said memory port, said electronic memory storing data pertaining to audible sounds, said data comprising a first data set, a second data set and a third data set,', 'a processor being coupled to said box, said processor selectively generating an action sequence, said processor being electrically coupled to said memory port such that said processor receives said data from said electronic memory,', 'a speaker being coupled to said box wherein said speaker is configured to emit audible sound, said speaker being electrically coupled to said processor such that said speaker emits the audible sounds corresponding to said data in said electronic memory,', 'a switch being slidably coupled said outside surface of said box wherein said switch is configured to be manipulated, said switch being selectively positioned in a first position, a second position and a third position, said switch being electrically coupled to said ...

NATURE RATTLE

A nature rattle () comprises a container () defining a hollow compartment () and items () within in this compartment () which make a rattling sound when the container () is shaken or otherwise moved. The items () comprise naturally occurring objects, such as rocks () (e.g., minerals, mineraloids, stones, pebbles, crystals, granite, limestone, etc.), plant parts () (e.g., nuts, seeds, seed or spore carrying pods, twigs, branches, roots, etc.), and/or animal accouterments () (e.g., coral, shells, horns, teeth, etc.). The items () can be associated with a particular locale having certain significance to the giver, recipient, or owner of the nature rattle (). 1102021302120304143. A nature rattle () comprising a container () defining a hollow compartment () and items () within in this compartment () which make a rattling sound when the container () is moved , wherein the items () comprise naturally occurring objects (-).2104143414243. A nature rattle () as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the naturally occurring objects (-) comprise rocks () claim 1 , plant parts () claim 1 , and/or animal accouterments ().310704143. A nature rattle () as set forth in and a pamphlet claim 1 , a postcard claim 1 , a picture claim 1 , or other informational paper () about a certain locale claim 1 , wherein the naturally occurring objects (-) are associated with the same locale.41030464748. A nature rattle () as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the items () also comprise processed naturally occurring objects () claim 1 , nature-influenced manufactured objects () claim 1 , and/or strictly manufactured objects ().510704143464748. A nature rattle () as set forth in and a pamphlet claim 4 , postcard claim 4 , picture claim 4 , or other informational paper () about a certain locale claim 4 , wherein the naturally occurring objects (-) claim 4 , the processed naturally occurring objects () claim 4 , the nature-influenced manufactured objects () claim 4 , and/or the strictly manufactured objects () ...

CHILDREN'S TOY

A children's toy drum having a drum head that is partially reflective and partially light transmissive. Lights inside of the drum are visible through the drum head when illuminated, and when the lights are not illuminated the drum head acts as a mirror reflecting external light and obscuring visibility of the drum's interior. A second reflector can be positioned toward the base of the drum to generate a light tunnel or other visual effect. 1. A children's toy drum comprising:a drum head comprising a first reflective element;a second reflective element spaced a distance from the first reflective element; andat least one light source positioned between the first reflective element and the second reflective element.2. The children's toy drum of claim 1 , wherein the first reflective element comprises a partially reflective and partially light transmissive two-way mirror material.3. The children's toy drum of claim 1 , wherein the second reflective element is a one-way mirror.4. The children's toy drum of claim 1 , wherein the at least one light source is an LED light source.5. The children's toy drum of claim 4 , wherein the LED light source is a light string comprising a plurality of LED lights.6. The children's toy drum of claim 5 , comprising a plurality of LED light strings.7. The children's toy drum of claim 1 , further comprising a speaker for generating sound effects.8. The children's toy drum of claim 7 , wherein the sound effects are coordinated with light effects generated by the at least one light source.9. The children's toy drum of claim 1 , further comprising a drum shell to which the drum head is mounted claim 1 , and defining an internal chamber containing the second reflective element and the at least one light source.10. A drum comprising:a hollow drum shell;a drum head mounted to a first end of the drum shell, and comprising a partially reflective material; andat least one light source within the drum shell;whereby the at least one light source is ...

PIÑATA INTERACTION DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD

Aspects of the present disclosure generally pertain to a piñata interaction device, system, and method. Aspects of the present disclosure more specifically are directed toward an electronic device for a piñata that includes a housing, a power supply, a speaker, an impact sensor, an user interface, and a controller module configured to store a plurality of piñata communications to emit at least one of the plurality of piñata communications in response to the piñata being hit. The electronic device is removably coupleable with at least one of the piñata and the hitting stick. The electronic device may be reconfigured to output customized responses or from a wide library of audio is stored which can be selected from music, voice, instructions or sounds of various kinds. The electronic device may interact with third party devices via hosted application. 110010121416. An electronic device () for a piñata () , the piñata including a piñata wall () defining an exterior () and an interior cavity () , the electronic device comprising:{'b': 110', '112', '114, 'a housing () configured to removably attach to the piñata, the housing having an insertion profile and being at least partially insertable into the interior cavity of the piñata via the insertion profile, the housing including an interior retainer () and an exterior retainer (), said interior retainer configured to inhibit the housing from being removed from the piñata when attached to the piñata, said exterior retainer configured to inhibit the housing from traveling further into the interior cavity of the piñata when attached to the piñata;'}{'b': '120', 'a power supply () affixed to the housing and configured to power the electronic device;'}{'b': '130', 'a speaker () affixed to the housing and arranged to face away from the piñata when the housing is attached to the piñata;'}{'b': '140', 'an impact sensor () affixed to the to the housing, the impact sensor configured to sense an impact to the piñata, and to ...

Dialog simulation

A method of producing simulated dialog outputs selected phrases in a sequence defined by a selected dialog model. When a state change is recorded one or more of dialog models which have non-zero state change type weights corresponding to the recorded state change type are identified and one of the identified dialog models is selected probabilistically with influence from the non-zero state change type weights. One or more unique characters are mapped to character indices of the selected dialog model and one or more phrases defined in the one or more mapped unique characters are identified which have non-zero phrase type weights corresponding to the phrase types of the selected dialog model. For each phrase type defined in the selected dialog model, at least one of the phrases are selected probabilistically with influence from the non-zero phrase type weights.

THROW-AND-CATCH BASED TOY WITH FREE FALL SENSING, IMPACT SENSING, AND SPEAKER OUTPUT

A throw-and-catch based toy with free fall sensing, impact sensing, and speaker output which includes a system, method and device for detecting a pre-determined motion from an accelerometer, comparing a sensed accelerometer information to a pre-determined accelerometer signature information, producing a sound based on the comparison of sensed accelerometer information to a pre-determined accelerometer signature information. 1. A device including:a processor;a speaker coupled to the processor;an accelerometer coupled to the processor; detecting a pre-determined motion from the accelerometer,', 'comparing a sensed accelerometer information to a pre-determined accelerometer signature information,', 'producing a sound based on the comparison of sensed accelerometer information to a pre-determined accelerometer signature information., 'a non-transitory memory coupled to the processor, said memory including processor instructions directing the processor to perform a method comprising3. A method comprising the steps of:detecting a first sensed accelerometer information from the accelerometer based on a first predetermined motion; and,comparing the first sensed accelerometer information to a first accelerometer signature information.54. The method of claim further including the steps of:determining if the second sensed accelerometer information does not approximate the second accelerometer signature information; and,producing a first output indicating failure in response to said determining.64. The method of claim wherein the first output is further related to encouraging a user to perform a second predetermined motion.7. The method of further including the steps of: wherein the second predetermined motion is related to catching,', 'wherein the second sensed accelerometer information is related to catching;, 'detecting a second sensed accelerometer information from the accelerometer based on a second predetermined motion,'}recording the time at which the second ...

SCREENLESS SMART LEARNING TOY AND SYSTEM

A screenless smart toy device may be a block made of natural or wooden material and may include a transparent or semi-transparent panel allowing one or more LEDs, from within the smart toy device, to be visible when illuminated. The smart toy device may read RFID values from various objects, such as tiles having objects depicted thereupon and RFID tags embedded within, and play different sounds and/or illuminate its LEDs with different colors based on the RFID tag that was read. The smart toy device may operate in a variety of modes, such as in a play/explore mode, quiz mode, definition mode, etc. The smart toy device may be configured into different modes and/or language settings by use of a mode card or separate application. 1. A smart toy device comprising:one or more processors;a speaker device;one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs);a sensor component; and selecting, based on a first value detected by the sensor component, a color from a plurality of candidate colors that the one or more LEDs support;', 'selecting a first audio file based on the first value and further based on a current language value; and', 'causing the speaker device to play at least the first audio file and the one or more LEDs to illuminate according to the selected color., 'a memory storing instructions that when executed by the one or more processors cause the smart toy device to perform operations comprising2. The smart toy device of claim 1 , wherein the smart toy device comprises a body at least partially made of a natural or wood material and having at least four sidewalls claim 1 , wherein the one or more processors claim 1 , the speaker device claim 1 , the one or more LEDs claim 1 , the sensor component claim 1 , and the memory are each either positioned within the body or attached to the body.3. The smart toy device of claim 2 , wherein a first sidewall of the at least four sidewalls includes a transparent or semitransparent panel that allows light from the one or more LEDs ...

NOISE GENERATION DEVICE

A noise generation device comprising: a housing defining a chamber, the housing comprising a wall member moveable between a sealed position and an open position, wherein in the sealed position the chamber is fluidly sealed and in the open position the chamber is open; an injection assembly for injecting combustible material into the chamber; and a triggering assembly for triggering the combustible material to combust inside the chamber to generate a noise, wherein the noise generation device is configured such that the moveable wall member moves from the sealed position to the open position on combustion of the material inside the chamber to allow material to exit the chamber. A gun attachment and a simulation weapon are also disclosed. 1. A noise generation device comprising:a housing defining a chamber, the housing comprising a wall member moveable between a sealed position and an open position, wherein in the sealed position the chamber is fluidly sealed and in the open position the chamber is open;an injection assembly for injecting combustible material into the chamber;a triggering assembly for triggering the combustible material to combust inside the chamber to generate a noise,wherein the noise generation device is configured such that the moveable wall member moves from the sealed position to the open position on combustion of the material inside the chamber to allow material to exit the chamber.2. The noise generation device of claim 1 , wherein combustion of the combustible material pushes the moveable wall member to move from the sealed position to the open position claim 1 , and the noise generation device comprises a return mechanism to move the moveable wall member back to the sealed position from the open position.3. The noise generation device of claim 1 , wherein the moveable wall member comprises a body portion claim 1 , and a sleeve adapted to slide longitudinally claim 1 , between the sealed position and the open position claim 1 , along a sleeve ...

Ball With A Plurality Of Mechanical Sound-Producing Devices

A toy ball which emits sounds as it is rolled and including a ball body and a plurality of mechanically-operated sound producing tubes carried within the ball body, each sound producing tube including a sound-producing device which moves by the force of gravity, and each sound producing tube lying along a longitudinal axis, in which the axes are transverse to one another so that the sound producing devices emit sound when the ball is rolled along various axes. The ends of the sound-producing tubes are held by sleeves that are molded as integral parts of the ball body. 1. A toy ball which emits sounds as it is rolled , comprising:a ball body; anda plurality of mechanically-operated sound producing tubes carried within the ball body, each sound producing tube including a sound-producing device which moves by the force of gravity, and each sound producing tube lying along a longitudinal axis, in which the axes are transverse to one another so that the sound producing tubes emit sound when the ball is rolled along various axes;wherein the ends of the sound-producing tubes are held by sleeves that are molded as integral parts of the ball body.2. The toy ball of claim 1 , wherein each sound producing tube is a sound tube with a sliding whistle.3. The toy ball of claim 1 , wherein the toy ball includes three sound tubes.4. The toy ball of claim 3 , wherein the axes are substantially orthogonal.5. The toy ball of claim 3 , wherein the ball is generally spherical with six indented areas claim 3 , and in which the ends of each sound tube are located below the ball surface in an indented area claim 3 , to inhibit the sound tubes from contacting a surface against which the ball is contacted.6. The toy ball of claim 1 , wherein the sound producing tubes are entirely embedded within the ball body claim 1 , and in which at least one of the ends of each sound producing tube is exposed to free air.7. The toy ball of claim 1 , wherein the ball body is hollow and is made from a ...

TUG TOY

A tug toy includes at least one gripping member and a portion housing a noisemaker. The at least one gripping member is attached to the portion housing a noisemaker, and the at least one gripping member is adapted to transmit force to the portion housing a noisemaker. 1. A tug toy comprising:at least one gripping member and a portion housing a noisemaker, wherein said at least one gripping member is attached to said portion housing a noisemaker, andwherein said at least one gripping member is adapted to transmit force to said portion housing a noisemaker.2. The tug toy according to claim 1 , wherein said portion housing a noisemaker is adapted to receive force transmitted from the at least one gripping member and wherein said force activates the noise maker.3. The tug toy according to claim 2 , wherein said force comprises a first lateral force directed away from the portion housing a noisemaker in the direction of a first gripping member.4. The tug toy according to claim 3 , wherein said force additionally comprises a second lateral force directed away from the portion housing a noisemaker in the direction of the second gripping member.5. The tug toy as defined in claim 3 , wherein said noisemaker comprises a squeak valve.6. The tug toy according to claim 5 , wherein said noise maker comprises a reversibly compressible and decompressible structure having a squeak valve.7. The tug toy according to claim 6 , wherein said force comprises a first lateral force directed away from the portion housing a noisemaker in the direction of a first gripping member.8. The tug toy according to claim 5 , wherein said force comprises a first lateral force directed away from the portion housing a noisemaker in the direction of a first gripping member.9. The tug toy as defined in claim 2 , wherein said noisemaker comprises a squeak valve.10. The tug toy according to claim 9 , wherein said noise maker comprises a reversibly compressible and decompressible structure having a squeak ...

NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATION ANTENNA SYSTEM FOR A PLAYSET

A playset comprises a near field communication extending system. The near field communication extending comprises a main antenna and a plurality of extending antennas. The main antenna is positioned at a first location of the playset and configured to wirelessly communicate to a near field communication device of a mobile device. The plurality of extending antennas is positioned at a plurality of different locations in an interior of the playset. Each of the plurality of extending antennas is connectable to the main antenna via a plurality of connection elements. The playset further comprises an antenna switching mechanism coupled to the plurality of extending antennas via a plurality of connection elements. The antenna switching mechanism is configured to switchably couple the main antenna with each of the plurality of extending antennas. 1. A near field communication (NFC) device comprises:a first NFC tag comprising a first antenna coupled to a first memory;second NFC tag comprising a second antenna coupled to a second memory; anda shield disposed between the first and second NFC tags, wherein the shield comprises a ferrite material and bounds each side of the first antenna and each side of the second antenna.2. The NFC device of further comprising:a third NFC tag comprising a third antenna coupled a third memory; anda fourth NFC tag comprising a fourth antenna to a fourth memory.3. The NFC device of claim 2 , wherein the shield further bounds each side of the third antenna and the fourth antenna.4. The NFC device of claim 1 , wherein the first NFC tag and the second NFC tag are configured to be powered by a power signal provided by an antenna external to the NFC device claim 1 , and wherein when the first NFC tag is powered by the power signal the shield is configured to prevent the power signal from powering the second NFC tag claim 1 , and when the second NFC tag is powered by the power signal the shield is configured to prevent the power signal from powering ...

CHILDREN'S TOYS WITH CAPACITIVE TOUCH INTERACTIVITY

A children's toy with capacitive touch interactivity. The children's toy generally includes a user input overlay panel and one or more capacitive touch sensors. The overlay panel may be formed from a capacitive touch conductive natural organic material such as wood. The toy can be shaped and ornamented to resemble a musical instrument and configured to play music in response to user input applied to the user input overlay panel and sensed by the capacitive touch sensors. 1. A children's toy comprising:a user input panel in the form of a simulated keyboard, the user input panel comprising a wood material and having a first surface and an opposite second surface, wherein the simulated keyboard comprises a plurality of user input areas on the first surface configured to resemble piano keys, and wherein at least one recess is formed in the second surface beneath the plurality of user input areas whereby the user input panel has a first material thickness in the plurality of user input areas and a second material thickness outside of the plurality of user input areas, the second material thickness being substantially greater than the first material thickness;at least one capacitive touch sensor associated with the plurality of user input areas and positioned within the at least one recess formed in the second surface of the user input panel;at least one song card sensor configured for interaction with an interchangeable song card; anda sound output device for generating a first sound output responsive to user contact with the user input areas and generating a second sound output responsive to interaction between the interchangeable song card and the at least one song card sensor.2. The children's toy of claim 1 , wherein the user input panel comprises a unitary integral piece of natural wood material.3. The children's toy of claim 2 , wherein the natural wood material comprises a plywood material.4. The children's toy of claim 1 , wherein the user input panel is smooth ...

TOY ARROW WHISTLE

A noise making arrow is provided. The noise making arrow includes an arrow body having a head and a tail. A whistle is attached to the arrow body. The whistle may include a slot that is positioned in the same direction as the head of the arrow body. When the arrow is launched, air may rush through the slot and exit the slot, creating a whistle noise. 1. A noise making arrow comprising:an arrow body comprising a head and a tail; and a sidewall forming an internal cavity, wherein the sidewall comprises a top portion, a bottom portion, a front portion, a rear portion, a first side portion, and a second side portion, wherein the top portion is facing a same direction as the head of the arrow body, wherein the internal cavity comprises an internal wall, wherein the internal wall comprises two directional changes,', 'wherein a slot is formed through the sidewall near the top portion and is positioned so that air travels through the slot, around the internal cavity and out of the slot while traveling through the air, thereby creating a whistle noise., 'a whistle attached to the arrow body, wherein the whistle comprises2. The noise making arrow of claim 1 , wherein the slot is formed through the sidewall in between the top portion and the front portion.3. The noise making arrow of claim 2 , wherein the top portion is curved towards the front portion.4. (canceled)5. The noise making arrow of claim 1 , wherein the two directional changes comprises a first rounded bend near the bottom portion and a second rounded bend near the top portion claim 1 , wherein the air travels into the slot and is directed to the first rounded bend claim 1 , the first rounded bend directs the air to the second rounded bend claim 1 , and the second rounded bend directs the air back out of the slot.6. The noise making arrow of claim 1 , wherein the whistle is the head of the arrow.7. The noise making arrow of claim 1 , further comprising a hook extending from the rear portion.8. The noise making ...

ACTION ROBOT

An action robot according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a figure configured to have a plurality of joints, a figure base configured to support the figure from below, a plurality of seesaw levers configured to be embedded in the figure base, the plurality of seesaw levers being configured to be disposed to be long in a radial direction of the figure base, the plurality of seesaw levers being configured to be spaced apart from each other in a circumferential direction of the figure base, a wire configured to be connected to an inner end portion of the seesaw lever to pivot the joint, a plurality of rods configured to be disposed vertically, the plurality of rods being configured to press an outer end portion of the seesaw lever upward, at least one lifter configured to raise the rod, and a revolution mechanism configured to revolve the lifter about a virtual vertical axis passing through a center of the figure base. The number of the lifters may be less than the number of rods. 1. An action robot comprising;a figure configured to have a plurality of joints;a figure base configured to support the figure from below;a plurality of seesaw levers configured to be embedded in the figure base, the plurality of seesaw levers being configured to be disposed to be long in a radial direction of the figure base, the plurality of seesaw levers being configured to be spaced apart from each other in a circumferential direction of the figure base;a wire configured to be connected to an inner end portion of the seesaw lever to pivot the joint;a plurality of rods configured to be disposed vertically, the plurality of rods being configured to press an outer end portion of the seesaw lever upward;at least one lifter configured to raise the rod; anda revolution mechanism configured to revolve the lifter about a virtual vertical axis passing through a center of the figure base,wherein the number of the lifters is less than the number of rods.2. The action robot of ...

"self-playing robot guitar comprising a biodegradable skin-leathern formed carcass and a biodegradable skin-leathern formed musical plectrum, and protein / amino acids"

“Self-playing robot guitar comprising a biodegradable skin-leathern formed carcass and a biodegradable skin-leathern formed musical plectrum, and structured protein/amino acids”. The invention relates to a robot having humanoid activity and extremities, having a carcass comprising a chordophone, in particular a guitar, the body of which is optionally skin-leathern formed. Said robot plays instrumental music on and by itself using its own hands thereof. The components of the invention are optionally made of structured proteins/amino acids. In addition, said components are food for animals and plants. Said components are structured, either: I) as is; or II) formed and/or molded, and/or macro- and micro molecularly aligned as is, or structured: A) by thermoforming, and/or B) by electroforming, and/or C) by suddenly abruptly or slowly changing the variation in the outer and/or inner humidity of the processed protein/amino acid and/or by polypeptide alignment of the amino acid chain alone and/or: i) using electrophoresis; and/or it) using electric radIofrequency. The protein optionally contains non proteic [non proteinic/non protean] polymer.

Interactive Children's Table Dishes

An apparatus for encouraging children to eat meals through the use of interactive lights and audio is provided. In one embodiment is a bowl with lights embedded on its outer surface, capable of being illuminated by a controller in various lighting sequences. Also included is an audio speaker capable of reproducing audio stored in an internal controller. In other embodiments are a tray and dishes that use light and audio adapted for their specific application. 1. An apparatus for holding food comprising:a bowl with an inner surface, an outer surface and a top rim, with a void positioned between said inner and outer surfaces;a controller mounted within said void;one or more lights fixed to the outer surface of said bowl;one or more electrical switches fixed to the outer surface of said bowl;one or more audio speakers mounted to said bowl; andwhere said controller is electrically connected to said light(s), electrical switch(es) and audio speaker(s).2. The apparatus of wherein said controller further comprises a storage means for storing audio and lighting sequence data.3. The apparatus of further comprising a translucent layer mounted over the outer surface of said bowl where one or more said lights are situated between the outer surface of said bowl and the translucent layer.4. The apparatus of wherein said lights are mounted in parallel rings about the outer surface of said bowl oriented so that each ring is parallel to a surface where said apparatus is placed.5. The apparatus of further comprising an inner bowl with a top rim removably mounted to the inner surface of said bowl.6. The apparatus of further comprising a removable cover removably mounted to the top rim of said inner bowl.7. The apparatus of wherein said inner bowl further comprises extrusions substantially parallel to the surface where said apparatus is placed and extending from the top rim.8. The apparatus of wherein said bowl further comprises cut-outs at the top rim corresponding to said extrusions ...

Flying Disc with Protected Electronics

A flying disc assembly that contains an electronics module. The electronics module is protected from impact forces by the structure of the flying disc assembly. The flying disc assembly includes an annular disc body that defines a central opening. The electronics module extends through the central opening and is joined to the annular disc body by shock absorbing elements. The shock absorbing elements enable the electronics module to move relative the annular disc body when the flying disc assembly experiences a rapid change in velocity. The range of movement is limited to prevent permanent deformation of the shock absorbing elements. However, the range of movement that is permitted significantly reduces the forces that are experienced by the electronics module.

Hand-Eye Coordination Training Device

A hand-eye coordination training device and/or kit may be reconfigurable by the user to adjust the level of difficulty of use. The training device may have a hub with at least two couplings and at least two handles that interchangeably and releasably attach to the couplings on the hub. Each handle is physically differentiated from the others by shape, color, size, or other differentiating elements. Handles may be fillable with material that alters the rotation of the training device in flight. In use, a color or other differentiating feature is called, and the user must catch the appropriate handle. If a specific hand is called, the user must use that hand to make the catch. The training device may comprise a controller and at least one sensor that controls sound, light, or a combination of sound and light. The training device provides a gaming element to training sessions. 1. A hand-eye coordination training device comprising:a hub having at least two couplings; andat least two handles, each handle having at least one coupling;wherein the at least one couplings on the at least two handles are configured to releasably attach to a corresponding number of couplings on the hub; andwherein the at least two handles are physically differentiated from one another by shape, size, color, or some combination of those attributes.2. The training device of claim 1 , wherein the hub comprises at least three couplings.3. The training device of claim 1 , wherein all couplings are configured for the at least two handles to be interchangeably attached.4. The training device of claim 1 , wherein the at least two handles are substantially hollow.5. The training device of claim 1 , wherein all couplings are threaded.6. The training device of claim 1 , wherein each releasable attachment claim 1 , of a hub coupling to a handle coupling is secured by a locking mechanism.7. The training device of claim 1 , the at least two handles further comprising a surface texture or coating to make them ...

TUG TOY

A tug toy that includes at least two gripping members and a central portion, wherein the at least two gripping members are attached to the central portion, and wherein the central portion further includes a noise maker. 1. A tug toy comprising:first and second gripping members and a central portion, wherein said first and second gripping members are attached to said central portion, andwherein said central portion further includes a noise maker, andwherein said first and second gripping members are adapted to transmit force to said central portion.2. The tug toy according to claim 1 , wherein said central portion is adapted to receive force transmitted from at least one of the first and second gripping members and wherein said force activates the noise maker.3. The tug toy according to claim 2 , wherein said force comprises a first lateral force directed away from the central portion in the direction of a first gripping member.4. The tug toy according to claim 3 , wherein said force additionally comprises a second lateral force directed away from the central portion in the direction of the second gripping member.5. The tug toy according to claim 4 , wherein the first gripping member comprises a portion attached to the central portion claim 4 , an unattached portion and at least one side portion.6. The tug toy according to claim 5 , wherein the second gripping member comprises a portion attached to the central portion claim 5 , an unattached portion and at least one side portion.7. The tug toy according to claim 4 , additionally comprising a cover surrounding said first and second gripping members and said central portion including said noisemaker.8. The tug toy as defined in claim 1 , wherein said first and second gripping members have a truncated triangular shape including a portion attached to the central portion claim 1 , first and second side portions and an unattached portion.9. The tug toy according to claim 2 , wherein said noise maker comprises a reversibly ...

System and Method for a Motion Sensing Device which Provides a Visual or Audible Indication

A device includes a signaling means and a motion sensor, and logic for activating or controlling the signaling means in response to a sensed motion according to an embedded logic. The device may be used as a toy, and may be shaped like a play ball or as a handheld unit. It may be powered from a battery, either chargeable from an AC power source directly or contactless by using induction or by converting electrical energy from harvested kinetic energy. The embedded logic may activate or control the signaling means, predictably or randomly, in response to sensed acceleration magnitude or direction, such as sensing the crossing of a preset threshold or sensing the peak value. The visual means may be a numeric display for displaying a value associated with the count of the number of times the threshold has been exceeded or the peak magnitude of the acceleration sensed.

System and Method for a Motion Sensing Device which Provides a Visual or Audible Indication

A device includes a signaling means and a motion sensor, and logic for activating or controlling the signaling means in response to a sensed motion according to an embedded logic. The device may be used as a toy, and may be shaped like a play ball or as a handheld unit. It may be powered from a battery, either chargeable from an AC power source directly or contactless by using induction or by converting electrical energy from harvested kinetic energy. The embedded logic may activate or control the signaling means, predictably or randomly, in response to sensed acceleration magnitude or direction, such as sensing the crossing of a preset threshold or sensing the peak value. The visual means may be a numeric display for displaying a value associated with the count of the number of times the threshold has been exceeded or the peak magnitude of the acceleration sensed. 1. A toy device for using a received wireless Radio Frequency (RF) signal for amusement of a person or a pet , the device comprising:an electric motor for affecting physical movement of the device;a visible light emitter for emitting a visible light indicating a first status to the person or the pet;a wireless receiver for receiving the wireless RF signal;a rechargeable battery for powering the device;a battery charger connected for induction-based contactless charging of the rechargeable battery; anda ball-shaped enclosure housing the battery, the electric motor, and the visible light emitter,wherein the battery charger comprises, or consists of, an induction coil for inductively receiving AC power carried in an electromagnetic field of the wireless Radio Frequency (RF) signal, and for charging the rechargeable battery from the received AC power, andwherein the electric motor and the visible light emitter are controlled or activated in response to the received wireless RF signal.2. The device according to claim 1 , further comprising a software and a processor for executing the software claim 1 , the ...

System and Method for a Motion Sensing Device which Provides a Visual or Audible Indication

A device includes a signaling means and a motion sensor, and logic for activating or controlling the signaling means in response to a sensed motion according to an embedded logic. The device may be used as a toy, and may be shaped like a play ball or as a handheld unit. It may be powered from a battery, either chargeable from an AC power source directly or contactless by using induction or by converting electrical energy from harvested kinetic energy. The embedded logic may activate or control the signaling means, predictably or randomly, in response to sensed acceleration magnitude or direction, such as sensing the crossing of a preset threshold or sensing the peak value. The visual means may be a numeric display for displaying a value associated with the count of the number of times the threshold has been exceeded or the peak magnitude of the acceleration sensed. 1. A device for signaling in response to a sensed motion , the device having a single enclosure , and in the single enclosure comprising:an accelerometer attached to the single enclosure for producing an output signal responsive to the device acceleration;an electric motor for affecting a physical movement;a software and a processor for executing the software, the processor coupled to the accelerometer and to the electric motor, for activating or controlling the electric motor in response to the output signal;a rechargeable battery connected to power the device; andan induction coil for inductively receiving AC power when in an electromagnetic field, for charging the rechargeable battery from the received AC power.2. The device according to claim 1 , further comprising a visible light emitter coupled to be controlled by the processor for emitting a visible light signaling a first status to a person.3. The device according to claim 2 , wherein the visible light emitter is coupled to the processor for activating or controlling the visible light emitter in response to the output signal.4. The device ...

Riding toy

A child's interactive riding toy fashioned to simulate the appearance of an animal or other character such as a horse and including electronics for producing realistic animal sounds under certain conditions to enhance the riding experience and to improve the interaction between the child and an adult. The present toy is either attachable to the upper leg portion of a person to simulate the riding experience or it can be ridden or played with by a child when the toy is resting on a supporting surface.

Multi-Purpose Toy With Interactive Elements

As one implementation example, an apparatus is described which comprises a base, the base comprising a plurality of wheels which enable the base to be moveable. The apparatus further comprises a frame, wherein the frame is removably engaged with the base, a handle engaged with a top portion or a back side of the frame, an interactive element engaged with at least a front side of the frame, and an attachment means engaged with the back side of the frame, thereby enabling the frame to be engaged with a different apparatus. 1. An apparatus comprising:a base, wherein the base comprises:a plurality of wheels, thereby enabling the base to be moveable;a frame, wherein said frame is removably engaged with the base;a handle engaged with a top portion or a back side of said frame;an interactive element engaged with at least a front side of said frame; andan attachment means engaged with the back side of said frame, thereby enabling said frame to be engaged with a different apparatus.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a neck engaged with said frame claim 1 , wherein the neck comprises a locking mechanism for locking the neck in at least one position.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of wheels are made of a hard plastic and comprise a ribbed or nubbed pattern.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said frame comprises legs adapted to engage with the base claim 1 , and wherein the base comprises openings to enable the legs to be removably attached.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a battery for powering at least a portion of the interactive elements.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a sound box.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the interactive elements is a whammy bar.8. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the interactive elements is adapted to imitate a fret.9. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the interactive elements is adapted to imitate a musical instrument ...

SEQUENTIALLY OPERATED MODULES

Method, modules and a system formed by connecting the modules for controlling payloads are disclosed. An activation signal is propagated in the system from a module to the modules connected to it. Upon receiving an activation signal, the module (after a pre-set or random delay) activates a payload associated with it, and transmits the activation signal (after another pre-set or random delay) to one or more modules connected to it. The system is initiated by a master module including a user activated switch producing the activation signal. The activation signal can be propagated in the system in one direction from the master to the last module, or carried bi-directionally allowing two way propagation, using a module which revert the direction of the activation signal propagation direction. A module may be individually powered by an internal power source such as a battery, or connected to external power source such as AC power. The system may use remote powering wherein few or all of the modules are powered from the same power source connected to the system in a single point. The power may be carried over dedicated wires or concurrently with the conductors carrying the activation signal. The payload may be a visual or an audible signaling device, and can be integrated within a module or external to it. The payload may be powered by a module or using a dedicated power source, and can involve randomness associated with its activation such as the delay, payload control or payload activation. 1. A game set for activating multiple payloads associated with first , second , and third mechanically attachable and electrically connectable modules , the game set comprising: a battery couplable for supplying DC power;', 'a battery compartment for housing the battery;', 'first software and a first processor for executing the first software, the first processor is coupled to the battery for being powered by the DC power; and', 'a first connector for electrically connecting to, and ...

SEQUENTIALLY OPERATED MODULES

Method, modules and a system formed by connecting the modules for controlling payloads are disclosed. An activation signal is propagated in the system from a module to the modules connected to it. Upon receiving an activation signal, the module (after a pre-set or random delay) activates a payload associated with it, and transmits the activation signal (after another pre-set or random delay) to one or more modules connected to it. The system is initiated by a master module including a user activated switch producing the activation signal. The activation signal can be propagated in the system in one direction from the master to the last module, or carried bi-directionally allowing two way propagation, using a module which revert the direction of the activation signal propagation direction. A module may be individually powered by an internal power source such as a battery, or connected to external power source such as AC power. The system may use remote powering wherein few or all of the modules are powered from the same power source connected to the system in a single point. The power may be carried over dedicated wires or concurrently with the conductors carrying the activation signal. The payload may be a visual or an audible signaling device, and can be integrated within a module or external to it. The payload may be powered by a module or using a dedicated power source, and can involve randomness associated with its activation such as the delay, payload control or payload activation. 1. A game set for activating a payload in response to sensing a first physical phenomenon and for over-the-air wireless communication with a device , the game set comprising: a sensor for producing an output signal responsive to the first physical phenomenon;', 'a first connector coupled for transmitting the output signal; and', 'a first enclosure housing the sensor and the first connector,, 'a first module comprising a first payload for affecting a second physical phenomenon ...

Bubble glow cart and other carts

A bubble cart is described and disclosed herein. The bubble cart including a point of purchase display system for the display and/or demonstration of products, including bubble toy products.

TWO-SIDED GRID WITH ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS FOR A SNAP-TOGETHER ELECTRONIC TOY SET

A grid for a snap-together electronic toy set is disclosed. The grid includes: a planar, non-conductive member; a plurality of spaced-apart, non-conductive snap-fittings; at least one first electrically conductive snap-fitting; and at least one second electrically conductive snap-fitting. The planar, non-conductive member includes first and second opposed surfaces. The plurality of spaced-apart, non-conductive snap-fittings are connected to the first opposed surface. The at least one first electrically conductive snap-fitting is connected to the first opposed surface in spaced-apart relation to the plurality of spaced-apart, non-conductive snap-fittings. The at least one second electrically conductive snap-fitting is connected to the second opposed surface. The at least one second electrically conductive snap-fitting is electrically conductively connected to the at least one first electrically conductive snap-fitting. 1. A grid for a snap-together electronic toy set comprising:a planar, non-conductive member comprising first and second opposed surfaces;a plurality of spaced-apart, non-conductive snap-fittings connected to the first opposed surface;at least one first electrically conductive snap-fitting connected to the first opposed surface in spaced-apart relation to the plurality of spaced-apart, non-conductive snap-fittings; andat least one second electrically conductive snap-fitting connected to the second opposed surface, the at least one second electrically conductive snap-fitting electrically conductively connected to the at least one first electrically conductive snap-fitting.2. The grid of wherein there are a plurality of the first electrically conductive snap-fitting connected to the first opposed surface in spaced-apart relation to the plurality of spaced-apart claim 1 , non-conductive snap-fittings.3. The grid of wherein there are a plurality of the second electrically conductive snap-fitting connected to the second opposed surface.4. The grid of wherein ...

BLOCK TOY

The present invention relates to a block toy. Provided is a technology in which a block toy includes a finishing block or a control block together with general blocks having their own information so that a user can freely define a completion step, can express completion, and can check configuration information during a process of combining and arranging the blocks, and thus the technology is effective in understanding a structure, a principal and a concept for language or operation learning, the acquisition of knowledge or information, or the like. Furthermore, principal components, such as a memory device, a control device, a speaker, a screen, a power source, a communication module and a recording module, are provided, and thus the configurations of combinations of general blocks can be checked and notification of the configurations can be provided using only a small number of blocks, thereby considerably reducing manufacturing costs. 1. A block toy , comprising:a plurality of general blocks each configured to include a chip having its own information and one or more connection terminals A enabling electric connection to one or more neighboring blocks; andat least one finishing block configured to provide notification of completion of a combination of blocks by being combined with the general blocks;wherein the finishing block comprises:a speaker configured to output a sound corresponding to the combination of blocks;a memory device configured to record combination information regarding the combination of blocks and sound information to be output according to the combination information;a control device configured to, when the combination of blocks has been completed, analyze their own information transferred from the chips of the general blocks based on the combination information recorded in the memory device and output the sound corresponding to the combination information via the speaker; andone or more connection terminals B configured to be electrically ...

Noise Making Device

In one embodiment, an apparatus for use with a tube structure (e.g., a bottle) includes a wall which extends between first and second ends. A first rod member has first and second ends with a mass attached to the first end and a support member pivotally attached to the second end for attachment about a tube opening. When the first rod member end and the mass are positioned within the tube, the support member is positioned in or about the opening, and the rod member and the mass are pivotally positioned and supported by the support member. The mass can be swung from the support member within the tube structure to strike opposing first and second parts of the wall. 1. An apparatus for use with a hand-held tube structure , of the type used to contain and dispense liquid , with a wall having a length extending a first distance along a first axis , between first and second opposing ends , and a variable width along a second axis transverse to the first axis , the length being elongate with respect to a maximum tube width , and when the tube structure occupies an erect orientation: the first end is directly over the second end , and a first portion of the wall defines a relatively narrow , low volume neck region positioned above a second portion of the wall defining a relatively wide , higher volume container region , the neck region including an opening for dispensing liquid from the container region , the apparatus comprising:at least a first rod member having first and second opposing ends;a first mass attached to the first end of the rod member; anda support member pivotally attached to the second end of the rod member, sized and shaped for attachment about the tube opening so that, when the first rod member end and the mass are positioned within the container region of the tube structure, the support member is positioned in or about the opening, and the rod member and the mass are pivotally positioned and supported by the support member so that the mass can be swung ...

Device for Displaying in Response to a Sensed Motion

A device includes a signaling means and a motion sensor, and logic for activating or controlling the signaling means in response to a sensed motion according to an embedded logic. The device may be used as a toy, and may be shaped like a play ball or as a handheld unit. It may be powered from a battery, either chargeable from an AC power source directly or contactless by using induction or by converting electrical energy from harvested kinetic energy. The embedded logic may activate or control the signaling means, predictably or randomly, in response to sensed acceleration magnitude or direction, such as sensing the crossing of a preset threshold or sensing the peak value. The visual means may be a numeric display for displaying a value associated with the count of the number of times the threshold has been exceeded or the peak magnitude of the acceleration sensed.

Device for Displaying in Response to a Sensed Motion

A device includes a signaling means and a motion sensor, and logic for activating or controlling the signaling means in response to a sensed motion according to an embedded logic. The device may be used as a toy, and may be shaped like a play ball or as a handheld unit. It may be powered from a battery, either chargeable from an AC power source directly or contactless by using induction or by converting electrical energy from harvested kinetic energy. The embedded logic may activate or control the signaling means, predictably or randomly, in response to sensed acceleration magnitude or direction, such as sensing the crossing of a preset threshold or sensing the peak value. The visual means may be a numeric display for displaying a value associated with the count of the number of times the threshold has been exceeded or the peak magnitude of the acceleration sensed. 1. A device for displaying in response to a sensed motion , the device comprising:a sensor having an output that responds to a physical phenomenon;a display for visually displaying information to a person;a software and a processor for executing the software, the processor coupled to the sensor and to the display for displaying information in response to the sensor output;a rechargeable battery connected to power the device;an electric actuator for affecting a physical movement connected to be powered by the rechargeable battery;an induction-based battery charger connected for contactless charging of the rechargeable battery; andan enclosure dimensioned and shaped as a handheld enclosure housing the sensor, the processor, the rechargeable battery, the electric actuator, and the battery charger,wherein the battery charger comprises an induction coil for inductively receiving AC power when in an electromagnetic field for charging the rechargeable battery from the received AC power.2. The device according to claim 1 , further comprising a battery compartment mechanically secured to the enclosure for housing ...

Finger Manipulated Device

A finger manipulated device that gives the user a unique tactile and audible sensations comprising of two, disc-shaped shells, a first and second set of magnets located on the inside surfaces of each shell, and flat thrust bearing disposed between the shells. The magnets in the first set and second set are aligned in circular arrays. The magnets in each array are aligned in the same direction and evenly space apart. The thrust bearing includes a thin frame with a plurality of rollers radially aligned that fit into two raceways formed on the inside surfaces of the two shells. The thrust bearing supports the two shells and holds them apart. When assembled, the two shells are held together on opposite sides of the thrust bearing by magnetic forces created by the two sets of magnets and produce unique tactile and sound sensations when the shells are rotated back and forth in alternating directions with the user's fingers. 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. (canceled)10. (canceled)11. (canceled)12. (canceled)13. A handheld finger manipulated device , comprising:a. disc body that includes a first shell and a second shell, the first and second shells each include a longitudinal axis and an inside surface, the first and second shells are coaxially aligned,b. a circular thrust bearing located between the first shell and the second shell, the trust bearing includes a flat ring frame with a plurality of radially aligned rollers aligned therein and a center opening, the rollers are sufficient in diameter to roll against the inside surfaces of the first shell and the second shell when the first and second shells are coaxially aligned and stacked;c. a first set of disc magnets attached to the inside surface of the first shell, the first set of disc magnets being aligned in a circular array with their N-S poles oriented in the same direction, the disc magnets in the first set of disc magnets being affixed to ...

ELECTRONIC TOY WITH SYNCHORNIZED SOUND AND LIGHTING SYSTEM THAT UTILIZES PROJECTILES AND METHOD OF USE

An electronic toy with synchronized sound and lighting system that utilizes projectiles, and method, including a base, a projectile, pre-recorded sounds, a speaker, LED lights, and various circuitry. The invention can be programmed to operate in standby mode at all times, and will power-on when the user locks the projectile into the locking unit. The invention is programmed to initiate synchronized sequences of lights and sounds based on the user's locking and loading of a projectile into the invention, rather than through the use of unnecessary buttons or an on/off switch. 1. An electronic toy with synchronized sound and lighting systems that utilize projectiles , comprising of at least one of each of the following:a. A base;b. A power supply;c. A locking unit device;d. A speaker;e. Internal electronic circuit unit, which comprises at least one wire, chip or other content storage device, circuit board, activation switch located in or connected to said locking device unit, which connects via said wire(s) to said power supply and said speaker;f. LED light(s);g. A Trigger;h. Projectile(s);i. Pre-recorded sounds stored on content storage device, said sounds comprising the sound of a match stick being lit, the sound of a match stick lit and burning, the sound of a firework explosion, and the sound of a firework shooting into the sky;2. The electronic toy with synchronized sound and lighting systems that utilize projectiles of claim 1 , wherein LED lights are embedded into the projectile(s).3. The electronic toy with synchronized sound and lighting systems that utilize projectiles of claim 1 , wherein LED lights are embedded into the base.4. The electronic toy with synchronized sound and lighting systems that utilize projectiles of claim 1 , wherein at least one speaker is located in the base.5. The electronic toy with synchronized sound and lighting systems that utilize projectiles in claim 2 , wherein at least one LED light is embedded into the projectile when the ...

Method for Providing an Interactive Toy Response to a Received Input

A method for providing an interactive toy response to a received input enables an electronic toy such as a pet toy to react to interaction with the electronic toy. The electronic toy includes at least one input detection device and at least one interactive output device. A control unit is communicably coupled to the input detection device and to the interactive output device. The surrounding areas of the electronic toy are continuously monitored with the input detection device and an interactive input is received with the input detection device. The interactive input may be a bite, movement, or similar interaction with the electronic toy. The interactive input is sent to the control unit and is processed. An interactive output is executed with the interactive output device. The interactive output may be a sound, a light, a vibration, or movement of the electronic toy. 1. A method for providing an interactive toy response to a received input , the method comprises the steps of:(A) providing an electronic toy, wherein the electronic toy comprises a toy body, at least one input detection device, and at least one interactive output device;(B) providing a control unit, wherein the control unit is communicably coupled to the input detection device and to the interactive output device;(C) continuously monitoring surrounding areas of the electronic toy with the input detection device;(D) receiving an interactive input with the input detection device;(E) sending the interactive input from the input detection device to the control unit;(F) processing the interactive input with the control unit in order to determine an interactive output; and(G) executing the interactive output with the interactive output device.2. The method for providing an interactive toy response to a received input as claimed in claim 1 , the method comprises the steps of:providing a computing device, wherein the computing device is associated to the input detection device and to the control unit; ...

System and Method for a Motion Sensing Device which Provides a Visual or Audible Indication

A device includes a signaling means and a motion sensor, and logic for activating or controlling the signaling means in response to a sensed motion according to an embedded logic. The device may be used as a toy, and may be shaped like a play ball or as a handheld unit. It may be powered from a battery, either chargeable from an AC power source directly or contactless by using induction or by converting electrical energy from harvested kinetic energy. The embedded logic may activate or control the signaling means, predictably or randomly, in response to sensed acceleration magnitude or direction, such as sensing the crossing of a preset threshold or sensing the peak value. The visual means may be a numeric display for displaying a value associated with the count of the number of times the threshold has been exceeded or the peak magnitude of the acceleration sensed. 1. A device for signaling in response to a sensed motion , the device having a single enclosure , and in the single enclosure comprising:an accelerometer attached to the single enclosure for producing an output signal responsive to the device acceleration;a signaling component attached to the single enclosure for signaling to a person;a software and a processor for executing the software, the processor coupled to the accelerometer and to the signaling component for activating or controlling the signaling component in response to the output signal;a rechargeable battery connected to power the device; anda generator operative convert the device kinetic energy to an electrical energy connected to charge the rechargeable battery.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the generator comprises a coil and a magnetic field claim 1 , and wherein relative movement of the coil and the magnetic field is generated in response to the device motion.3. The device according to claim 1 , further comprising a battery compartment mechanically secured to the single enclosure for housing the rechargeable battery.4. The ...

System and Method for a Motion Sensing Device which Provides a Visual or Audible Indication

A device includes a signaling means and a motion sensor, and logic for activating or controlling the signaling means in response to a sensed motion according to an embedded logic. The device may be used as a toy, and may be shaped like a play ball or as a handheld unit. It may be powered from a battery, either chargeable from an AC power source directly or contactless by using induction or by converting electrical energy from harvested kinetic energy. The embedded logic may activate or control the signaling means, predictably or randomly, in response to sensed acceleration magnitude or direction, such as sensing the crossing of a preset threshold or sensing the peak value. The visual means may be a numeric display for displaying a value associated with the count of the number of times the threshold has been exceeded or the peak magnitude of the acceleration sensed. 1. A device for displaying in response to a sensed motion , the device having a single portable enclosure , and in the single enclosure comprising:an accelerometer attached to the single enclosure for producing an output signal responsive to the device acceleration;a flat-panel digital display for displaying graphical or text information;a software and a processor for executing the software, the processor coupled to the accelerometer and to the digital display for displaying information in response to the output signal;a rechargeable battery connected to power the device; anda battery charger connected for contactless charging of the rechargeable battery.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the digital display is based on claim 1 , comprises claim 1 , or uses claim 1 , a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) claim 1 , a Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) claim 1 , or a Field Emission Display (FED) display.3. The device according to claim 2 , wherein the digital display is coupled to the processor using an interface that is according to claim 2 , or based on claim 2 , IEEE 1394 claim 2 , Universal Serial Bus (USB) ...

Medical Care Education, Emotional Support, and Developmental Assistance Device

A multi-page illustrated and written book printed on synthetic paper with an electronics module that can record sounds through one or more microphones to solid-state, digital memory and playback pre-recorded or user recorded audio data from the digital memory device through one or more speakers is disclosed. The book may include one or more of the following either on the front or back cover or on any of the plurality of pages inside the book: mirror, signature page, pocket page, or high-contract geometric patterns. 1. A method for providing emotional support , medical information , and improved outcomes comprising:a device capable of recording audio;using the device to create an audio recording comprising at least one of: a voice, a musical note, a heartbeat, and an environmental sound;locating the device to be in close proximity to an infant or child located in a medical facility; andwherein the audio recording is played back to the infant or child by at least one of: the medical staff, a caregiver, response to an environmental noise, and a timer.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the voice comprises a story displayed by the device and read aloud by the parent.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the device is sterilized without incurring damage prior to being placed in close proximity to the infant or child.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein an audio file can be transferred to or from the device to be played back by at least one of: the device claim 1 , and a second device.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the device exposes the infant or child to at least one of: a series of high-contrast geometric shapes claim 1 , a mirror claim 1 , and a heartbeat sound.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the audio is at least one of: recorded by pressing a button in a page claim 1 , and played back by pressing a button in a page.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein a recording status is indicated by at least one of: a visible status indicator and an audible status indicator. This ...

Percussion instrument

A percussion instrument comprising an energy harvesting device is disclosed, embodiments take the form of a percussion shaker and a drum, various implementations are disclosed for harvesting kinetic energy from motion imparted to the instrument and converting it to electrical energy for later use and for transfer to an external device.

Linkable Toy Elements with Enhanced Acoustic Properties

A toy construction set that enables modular toy elements to be interconnected into a chain assembly. Each toy element has a pivot hub that defines an empty first interior chamber. A first yoke arm is coupled to the pivot hub that defines an empty second interior chamber. A second yoke arm is coupled to the pivot hub that defines an empty third interior chamber. The first interior chamber, the second interior chamber and the third interior chamber intersect form an internal resonance chamber. Formations are present on first yoke arm, the second yoke arm, and the pivot hub. The formations intermesh and enable different modular toy elements to snap together. The formations also generate noise as two interconnected toy elements are moved in relation to one another. The noise that is generated is enhanced by the resonance chambers within the toy elements that create the noise. 1. A modular toy element , comprising:a pivot hub that defines an empty first interior chamber, said first interior chamber being interposed between a first surface and a second surface of said pivot hub, wherein said first surface and said second surface are parallel;a first yoke arm coupled to said pivot hub, wherein said first yoke arm defines an empty second interior chamber, wherein said first yoke arm has a first flat surface;a second yoke arm coupled to said pivot hub, wherein said second yoke arm defines an empty third interior chamber, wherein said second yoke arm has a second flat surface, wherein said first interior chamber, said second interior chamber and said third interior chamber interconnect within said modular toy element, and wherein said first flat surface of said first yoke arm and said second flat surface of said second yoke arm are parallel to each other and perpendicular to both said first surface and said second surface of said pivot hub;a gap space separating said first flat surface of said first yoke arm from said second flat surface of said second yoke arm;formations on ...

BUBBLE PRODUCING DEVICE, TOY, OR WAND WITH BUBBLE RELEASE, LIGHTS, AND SOUND

A device that produces bubbles and adds lighting to the bubbles being released and including a synchronized series of lights producing a light show and/or sounds, an at least three-way switch, as well as, a mechanical or electrical system with an improved engine design, chimney and extensions, as well as, an improved battery compartment. 1. A device for producing bubbles comprising:At least one housing;at least one light or LED light; at least one power source;', 'at least one electrical connection system;', 'at least one battery compartment;', 'at least one battery compartment door;, 'at least one of at least one activation and/or mode switch that operates at least one mechanism and makes at least one electrical closure;', 'at least one fan driven by an electric or mechanical motor or engine which produces an air stream from the said bubble device to an ambient environment;', 'a dispensing device, such as, a dispensing ring with a dispensing aperture, venturi, chimney, or other dispensing device provided or provided therein;', 'at least one electric or mechanical pump that receives bubble solution from at least one delivery tube and outputs bubble solution to at least one feed line that feeds said bubble solution to said dispensing device, venturi, chimney, or said dispensing ring;', 'a propelling bubble solution film applicator device, such as, a film applicator radially oriented and moving in a circular motion via the action of a motorized or mechanical central shaft, that engages bubble solution onto and/or throughout the said dispensing ring or other said dispensing device;', 'an electromechanical power sequence activated by the initiation of the trigger mechanism, and said at least one electrical closure, which delivers electrical power from said at least one power source to said electric motor that operates said fan, said pump, said bubble solution film applicator, said at least one light, and/or a sound and/or music and/or amplification system;', 'at least ...

CHILDRENS GUIDED BREATHING AND MEDIATION, MINDFULNESS, AND YOGA TOY

The present invention provides a children's guided breathing and meditation, mindfulness, and yoga toy. The children's toy includes a body containing one or more lights visible behind a translucent visor; a sound device that includes a flash memory integrated circuit; a microcontroller; an amplifier; a battery, and a speaker. The microcontroller is programmed with nature sounds recordings, guided breathing and meditation recordings, guided mindfulness recordings, and guided yoga recordings that when played by the child, are coordinated with light generated by the light emitting diodes (LEDs). 1. A children's guided breathing and meditation , mindfulness , and yoga toy comprising: one or more light sources each independently positioned within the cavity; and', 'a translucent visor covering the visor opening;', [ a flash memory integrated circuit;', 'a microcontroller;', 'an amplifier; and', 'a power source,, 'wherein the sound device comprises, 'wherein the microcontroller is in electrical communication with one or more buttons on the first surface of the body, the amplifier, and a power source,', 'wherein the microcontroller is programmed to have one or more nature sounds recordings, one or more guided breathing and meditation recordings, one or more guided mindfulness recordings, and one or more guided yoga recordings,', 'wherein the amplifier is in electrical communication with a speaker on the first surface of the body and the flash memory integrated circuit; and', 'wherein the one or more light sources are in electrical communication with the microcontroller., 'a sound device positioned within the cavity;'}], 'a body having a first surface, a second surface, a cavity, and a visor opening, wherein the body comprises;'}2. The children's guided breathing and meditation claim 1 , mindfulness claim 1 , and yoga toy of claim 1 , wherein the one or more nature sounds recordings claim 1 , the one or more guided breathing and meditation recordings claim 1 , the one or ...

SEQUENTIALLY OPERATED MODULES

Method, modules and a system formed by connecting the modules for controlling payloads are disclosed. An activation signal is propagated in the system from a module to the modules connected to it. Upon receiving an activation signal, the module (after a pre-set or random delay) activates a payload associated with it, and transmits the activation signal (after another pre-set or random delay) to one or more modules connected to it. The system is initiated by a master module including a user activated switch producing the activation signal. The activation signal can be propagated in the system in one direction from the master to the last module, or carried bi-directionally allowing two way propagation, using a module which revert the direction of the activation signal propagation direction. A module may be individually powered by an internal power source such as a battery, or connected to external power source such as AC power. The system may use remote powering wherein few or all of the modules are powered from the same power source connected to the system in a single point. The power may be carried over dedicated wires or concurrently with the conductors carrying the activation signal. The payload may be a visual or an audible signaling device, and can be integrated within a module or external to it. The payload may be powered by a module or using a dedicated power source, and can involve randomness associated with its activation such as the delay, payload control or payload activation. 1. A first device for electrically connecting and detachably attaching to a second device and to a third device that are identical to the first device , the first device having first and second ends and comprising:a first electromechanical connector at the first end of the first device, the first electromechanical connector being physically structured to be electrically connectable and detachably mechanically couplable to a second electromechanical connector of the second device;a ...

INTERACTIVE PIÑATA WITH ELECTRONIC DEVICE

The present invention relates to the manufacturing industry in general, in particular relates to the production of piñatas with various materials, and more specifically relates to an interactive piñata with integrated electronic device formed by a piñata body adapted to receive an electronic device with an electronic card where a microprocessor and a vibration sensor is provided, said microprocessor is electronically connected to a loudspeaker with an on/off switch therebetween and is powered by a power supply; Said microprocessor may include a USB connection port and may be configured to read information from a USB memory in which a wide library of audio is stored which can be selected from music, voice, instructions or sounds of various kinds and which can be reproduced by programming the microprocessor at random or through a predetermined schedule to make parties and meetings more fun. 1. An interactive piñata comprising:a piñata body having an internal face and an external face; and a power supply configured to power the electronic device,', 'a vibration sensor configured to sense an impact to the piñata body, and communicate an impact signal,', 'a memory,', 'a loudspeaker,', 'a processor configured to receive the impact signal from the vibration sensor, to communicate with the memory and select a sound from the memory, and to command the loudspeaker to emit said sound in response to receiving the impact signal., 'an electronic device affixable to at least one of the internal face and the external face of the piñata body, the electronic device including'}2. The interactive piñata of claim 1 , further comprising a USB port configured to communicably couple with a USB memory; andwherein the memory includes the USB memory, the USB memory having electronically stored the sound to be emitted by the loudspeaker; andwherein the processor is further configured to select said sound to be emitted by the loudspeaker from the USB memory.3. The interactive piñata of claim 2 ...

ROBOT, CONTROL PROCESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM STORING CONTROL PROCESSING PROGRAM

A first camera robot includes: a camera that captures an image of surroundings; an image recognizer that detects one or more subjects from within a captured image; a controller that selects an operation pattern of the first camera robot based on an attribute of one or more subjects detected, and causes the robot to operate according to the selected operation pattern; a communicator that transmits, to another camera robot, instruction information for causing the other robot to operate according to the selected operation pattern; and a shutter that outputs an image obtained by capturing the one or more subjects while the first camera robot and the other robot are operating according to the selected operation pattern. 1. A robot that operates together with another robot to capture an image of one or more subjects ,the robot comprising:an imager that captures an image of surroundings;a detector that detects one or more subjects from within a captured image;a selector that selects an operation pattern of the robot based on an attribute of the one or more subjects detected;a transmitter that transmits, to the other robot, instruction information for causing the other robot to operate according to the selected operation pattern;an operator that causes the robot to operate according to the selected operation pattern; andan outputter that outputs an image obtained by capturing the one or more subjects while the robot and the other robot are operating according to the selected operation pattern.2. The robot according to claim 1 , further comprising a subject recognizer that recognizes whether the detected one or more subjects are children or adults claim 1 ,wherein the selector selects a first operation pattern in a case where the detected one or more subjects are children only, and selects a second operation pattern having a smaller operation amount of the robot than the first operation pattern in a case where the detected one or more subjects are not children only.3. The ...

INTERACTIVE MUSIC PLAY SYSTEM

An interactive music play system, comprising a plurality of toy elements, an image capturing device, a processing unit and a music rendering device; wherein the image capturing device is configured to capture one or more images of a user-selected subset of said toy elements arranged in a field of view of the image capturing device; wherein the processing unit is configured to: recognise the user-selected subset of toy elements in the one or more captured images; create a musical presentation based on one or more of the recognised toy elements; cause the music rendering device to present the created musical presentation to the user. 1. An interactive music play system , comprising: a plurality of toy elements , an image capturing device , a processing unit and a music rendering device; wherein the processing unit is configured to:recognise a user-selected subset of toy elements in one or more captured images, captured by the image capturing device, of the user-selected subset of said toy elements arranged in a field of view of the image capturing device;create a musical presentation and cause the music rendering device to present the created musical presentation to the user;cause the music rendering device to provide, responsive to one or more of the recognized toy elements, one or more user-activatable user-interface elements, andcause the music rendering device to alter, responsive to a user-activation of one or more of the user-interface elements, the presented musical presentation.2. A system according to ; wherein the plurality of toy elements comprises a plurality of tokens configured to be individually recognizable and distinguishable from each other by the processing unit in an image depicting at least one or more of the tokens; and wherein the processing unit is adapted to:cause the music rendering device to provide, responsive to recognizing one or more of the tokens in the one or more captured images, one or more user-activatable user-interface elements, ...

CIRCLE AROUND TOY DEVICE

A toy device for challenging a user's skill and acumen while providing both fun and exercise is provided. The toy device comprises a circular hoop having a center hub, a plurality of spokes extending from the center hub, and an outer rim surrounding the plurality of spokes. An elongated catch pole is provided having a first end and a second end with the second end of the catch pole having a hook. The hook formed on the second end of the catch pole is capable of rolling the circular hoop positioned in a vertical manner upon the outer rim. The catch pole is capable of manipulating the circular hoop through skilled turns and twists and to stop the motion of the hoop at conclusion of play. 1. A toy device for challenging a user's skill and acumen while providing both fun and exercise , the toy device comprising:a circular hoop having a center hub, a plurality of spokes extending from the center hub, and an outer rim surrounding the plurality of spokes; andan elongated catch pole having a first end and a second end, the second end of the catch pole having a hook;wherein the hook formed on the second end of the catch pole is capable of rolling the circular hoop positioned in a vertical manner upon the outer rim; andwherein the catch pole is capable of manipulating the circular hoop through skilled turns and twists and to stop the motion of the hoop at conclusion of play.2. The toy device of wherein the hoop and catch pole are constructed from a material selected from the group consisting of aluminum and stainless steel.3. The toy device of and further comprising:six spokes.4. The toy device of and further comprising:a tether strap secured to the first end of the catch pole;wherein the tether strap is capable of loosely securing the catch pole to a user.5. The toy device of wherein the length of the catch pole is adjustable.6. The toy device of and further comprising:a twist and lock mechanism between the first end and second end of the catch pole allowing the length of ...

Electrical construction toy system

An electrical construction toy system is comprised of one or more base pieces and building blocks. At least one of the base pieces or building blocks providing a power source within the base piece or building block. The connection between base pieces and building blocks does not have to be mechanical, but can be magnetic as well. The connection between base pieces and building blocks further provides an electrical connection from which the power source may pass energy to one or more additional building blocks in varying directions. The connections conduct electricity and some building blocks or base pieces also provide powered effects, such as lighting, sound, and motion effects. In addition, there are several switch blocks to operate the lighting, sound, and motion by a wireless remote control. 1. An electrical construction toy system , comprising:a. a flat base;b. said flat base being made of a plurality of base pieces;c. at least one of said plurality of base pieces having a power source embedded within the base piece;d. a means of connecting each of said plurality of base pieces to other base pieces located on the sides of said base piece;e. said means of connecting further providing an electrical connection such that power from the power source passes between connected base pieces;f. one or more powered effects;g. said at least one powered effect being activated when the powered effect is connected to the power source.2. The electrical construction toy system of claim 1 , further comprising of an image;said image being printed on the top surface of the base pieces such that when said base pieces are assembled in a specific order, the image is completed; wherein power is supplied to each base piece when connected in the specific order.3. The electrical construction toy system of claim 2 , wherein said one or more powered effects are a part of the base pieces claim 2 , such that claim 2 , when power is supplied to each base piece claim 2 , the powered effect is ...

NOVELTY FLATULENCE DEVICE

A novelty flatulence device is small, uses mechanical energy, stays in wound up, armed condition while it is being hidden for activation. The novelty flatulence device produces a realistic flatulence sound for entertainment and sound effects purposes. The novelty flatulence device includes a carrier base with opposed support arms. Elastic bands are attached to the support arms and a spinner is rotatably carried on the elastic bands. 1. A novelty flatulence device , comprising:a carrier base having a pair of opposing arms with an attachment point on each of the opposing arms;a first elastic band and a second elastic band attached to each attachment point; anda spinner element rotatably carried by the first elastic band and the second elastic band, such that the first elastic band and the second elastic band are under a tension when the spinner element is wound and impart the tension to the spinner element when the spinner element is released.2. The novelty flatulence device of claim 1 , further comprising:a hole defined through a face of the spinner element: andeach of the first elastic band and the second elastic band are routed through the hole.3. The novelty flatulence device of claim 2 , wherein a first end and a second end of the first elastic band is attached to the attachment point.4. The novelty flatulence device of claim 3 , wherein a first end and a second end of the second elastic band is attached to the attachment point on the opposing arm.5. The novelty flatulence device of claim 4 , wherein the carrier base is substantially U shaped.6. The novelty flatulence device of claim 4 , wherein the carrier base is substantially Y shaped.7. The novelty flatulence device of claim 1 , wherein the spinner element is formed of a rigid material.8. The novelty flatulence device of claim 1 , wherein the spinner element is formed of a semi-rigid material.9. The novelty flatulence device of claim 1 , wherein when the spinner element is released a flatulence sound is ...

Device for Displaying in Response to a Sensed Motion

A device includes a signaling means and a motion sensor, and logic for activating or controlling the signaling means in response to a sensed motion according to an embedded logic. The device may be used as a toy, and may be shaped like a play ball or as a handheld unit. It may be powered from a battery, either chargeable from an AC power source directly or contactless by using induction or by converting electrical energy from harvested kinetic energy. The embedded logic may activate or control the signaling means, predictably or randomly, in response to sensed acceleration magnitude or direction, such as sensing the crossing of a preset threshold or sensing the peak value. The visual means may be a numeric display for displaying a value associated with the count of the number of times the threshold has been exceeded or the peak magnitude of the acceleration sensed.

Device for Displaying in Response to a Sensed Motion

A device includes a signaling means and a motion sensor, and logic for activating or controlling the signaling means in response to a sensed motion according to an embedded logic. The device may be used as a toy, and may be shaped like a play ball or as a handheld unit. It may be powered from a battery, either chargeable from an AC power source directly or contactless by using induction or by converting electrical energy from harvested kinetic energy. The embedded logic may activate or control the signaling means, predictably or randomly, in response to sensed acceleration magnitude or direction, such as sensing the crossing of a preset threshold or sensing the peak value. The visual means may be a numeric display for displaying a value associated with the count of the number of times the threshold has been exceeded or the peak magnitude of the acceleration sensed. 1. A device configured to communicate over a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) , the device comprising:a first visible light emitter for illuminating a first color light;a second visible light emitter for illuminating a second color light;a rechargeable battery for powering the device;software and a processor for executing the software, the processor is configured to control the controlled switch for activating or deactivating the first or the second visible light emitter in response to data received over the WLAN;a controlled switch connected to be controlled by the processor and for switching DC power from the rechargeable battery to the first or to the second visible light emitter; anda sphere-shaped housing for enclosing the rechargeable battery, the processor, the controlled switch, and the first and second visible light emitters,wherein the light emitted from each of the first and second visible light emitters is visualized from external to the housing.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the controlled switch is based on claim 1 , comprises claim 1 , or using claim 1 , an electro- ...

SEQUENTIALLY OPERATED MODULES

Method, modules and a system formed by connecting the modules for controlling payloads are disclosed. An activation signal is propagated in the system from a module to the modules connected to it. Upon receiving an activation signal, the module (after a pre-set or random delay) activates a payload associated with it, and transmits the activation signal (after another pre-set or random delay) to one or more modules connected to it. The system is initiated by a master module including a user activated switch producing the activation signal. The activation signal can be propagated in the system in one direction from the master to the last module, or carried bi-directionally allowing two way propagation, using a module which revert the direction of the activation signal propagation direction. A module may be individually powered by an internal power source such as a battery, or connected to external power source such as AC power. The system may use remote powering wherein few or all of the modules are powered from the same power source connected to the system in a single point. The power may be carried over dedicated wires or concurrently with the conductors carrying the activation signal. The payload may be a visual or an audible signaling device, and can be integrated within a module or external to it. The payload may be powered by a module or using a dedicated power source, and can involve randomness associated with its activation such as the delay, payload control or payload activation. 1. A modular apparatus comprising:a master module comprising in an enclosure:a battery compartment for housing a battery for providing Direct Current (DC) power;a connector at an end of the master enclosure and coupled to the battery compartment for passing DC power via the connector;software or firmware and a processor for executing the respective software or firmware, the processor is coupled to be powered from the DC power; anda payload coupled to the battery compartment for being ...

Infant Entertainment Apparatus and System with Two-Way Projection

An infant entertainment apparatus is disclosed. The infant entertainment apparatus includes a housing with an internal cavity and a lens mechanism disposed within the internal cavity. The lens mechanism is configured to project light from the housing in a first direction when the housing is coupled to a mobile arm and the lens mechanism is configured to project light from the housing in a second direction when the housing is decoupled from the mobile arm. Thus, the infant entertainment apparatus may project light downwards into a crib or upwards away from a crib.

HEADSET VISUAL DISPLACEMENT FOR MOTION CORRECTION

Many headset devices, such as virtual reality helmets, present visuals that respond to the user's motion, such that a rotation of the user's head causes the visual to be re-rendered from a correspondingly rotated perspective. The lag between the user's motion and the updated rendering from the new perspective may be perceivable even at high framerates, and may induce unpleasant feelings such as vertigo. Instead, headset devices may respond to detected motion by identifying a displacement of the physical location of the visual that causes it to maintain a physical position relative to a stationary reference point. The display is operatively coupled with a displacer, such as actuators or a projection adjustment, that are engaged to displace the display according to the identified displacement and maintain a physical location of the visual relative to the stationary reference point (e.g., until the visual is re-rendered from the updated perspective). 1. A headset comprising:a display that presents a visual;a motion sensor that detects a motion of the headset; identifies a displacement of the display, opposite the motion, that maintains a physical position of the visual relative to a stationary reference point; and', 'displaces the physical position of the visual according to the identified displacement of the display; and, 'a visual displacer thata visual generator that incrementally adjusts a perspective of the visual, from an initial perspective to an updated perspective, based upon the motion of the headset.2. The headset of claim 1 , wherein the motion sensor further comprises at least one of:an accelerometer;a gyroscope;a compass;a headset-mounted camera; anda visual coordinator coupled with an external detector of the headset.3. The headset of claim 1 , wherein: a lateral translation;', 'an axial translation;', 'a sagittal translation;', 'a lateral rotation;', 'an axial rotation; and', 'a sagittal rotation; and, 'the motion sensor detects the motion of a motion ...

Device for Displaying in Response to a Sensed Motion

A device includes a signaling means and a motion sensor, and logic for activating or controlling the signaling means in response to a sensed motion according to an embedded logic. The device may be used as a toy, and may be shaped like a play ball or as a handheld unit. It may be powered from a battery, either chargeable from an AC power source directly or contactless by using induction or by converting electrical energy from harvested kinetic energy. The embedded logic may activate or control the signaling means, predictably or randomly, in response to sensed acceleration magnitude or direction, such as sensing the crossing of a preset threshold or sensing the peak value. The visual means may be a numeric display for displaying a value associated with the count of the number of times the threshold has been exceeded or the peak magnitude of the acceleration sensed. 1. A device for use with a wireless network , the device comprising:a motion sensor for producing an output signal responsive to an acceleration or position of the device,a signaling component for signaling to a person;software and a processor for executing the software, the processor coupled to control the motion sensor, the converter, and the signaling component;a converter between analog audio signal and a digital audio signal;a rechargeable battery for powering the device; anda substantially sphere shaped housing for enclosing the battery, the processor, the motion sensor, and the signaling component,wherein the device is operative for communicating over the wireless network, andwherein the device is operative to be in first and second states in response to the output signal.2. The device according to claim 1 , further comprising a controlled component that is controlled or activated in response to the device state.3. The device according to claim 2 , wherein the controlled component comprises claim 2 , or consists of claim 2 , the signaling component or the converter.4. The device according to claim ...

Device for Displaying in Response to a Sensed Motion

A device includes a signaling means and a motion sensor, and logic for activating or controlling the signaling means in response to a sensed motion according to an embedded logic. The device may be used as a toy, and may be shaped like a play ball or as a handheld unit. It may be powered from a battery, either chargeable from an AC power source directly or contactless by using induction or by converting electrical energy from harvested kinetic energy. The embedded logic may activate or control the signaling means, predictably or randomly, in response to sensed acceleration magnitude or direction, such as sensing the crossing of a preset threshold or sensing the peak value. The visual means may be a numeric display for displaying a value associated with the count of the number of times the threshold has been exceeded or the peak magnitude of the acceleration sensed. 1. A device for generating smoke comprising:a heater for affecting a temperature change;a signaling component for signaling to a person;software and a processor for executing the software, the processor is coupled to control the heater and the signaling component;a rechargeable battery for powering the device; anda housing for enclosing the battery, the processor, the heater, and the signaling component,wherein the device is configured for generating smoke, andwherein the housing in dimensioned and shaped as an hand-held housing and is substantially cylinder or cone shaped.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the signaling component is mounted in the housing for signaling to a person that is external to the housing.3. The device according to claim 1 , further comprising in the housing a battery charger connected for charging of the rechargeable battery.4. The device according to claim 1 , further comprising in the housing a connector for connecting to a cable carrying DC power for charging of the rechargeable battery from the DC power.5. The device according to claim 1 , further comprising in the ...

The Configurable Music Station

A musical learning apparatus comprising one or more interactive panels including side frame members, an upper frame member, and a lower frame member. The apparatus also includes one or more connectors disposed on at least one of the side frame members, upper frame member, and lower frame member. The musical learning apparatus also includes a plurality of upper brackets positioned on abutting upper interactive panel frame members, and a plurality of lower brackets positioned on abutting lower frame members. The apparatus also includes one or more wires that connect musical devices to at least one of the interactive panels using the connectors. Wherein, when the upper and lower brackets stabilize the abutting upper and lower frame members the musical devices are enabled. 1. A musical learning apparatus comprising:one or more interactive panels including side frame members, an upper frame member, and a lower frame member;one or more connectors disposed on at least one of the side frame members, upper frame member, and lower frame member;a plurality of upper brackets, the upper brackets positioned on abutting upper frame members;a plurality of lower brackets, the lower brackets positioned on abutting lower frame members;wherein one or more wires connect musical devices to at least one of the interactive panels using the connectors; andwherein when the upper and lower brackets stabilize the abutting upper and lower frame members the musical devices are enabled.2. The musical learning apparatus of claim 1 , wherein when the interactive panels are stabilized the musical learning apparatus forms a shape or design.3. The musical learning apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the shape or design includes at least one of a rectangular prism claim 2 , cube claim 2 , Zig-Zag claim 2 , square claim 2 , or rectangle.4. The musical learning apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the upper brackets and lower brackets are angled in shape.5. The musical learning apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the ...

TOYS WITH CONNECTED PLAY

A wirelessly connected ensemble of children's toys with capacitive touch interactivity. The children's toy generally includes a user input overlay panel and one or more capacitive touch sensors. The overlay panel may be formed from a capacitive touch conductive natural organic material such as wood. The toy can be shaped and ornamented to resemble a musical instrument, and configured to play music in response to user input applied to the user input overlay panel and sensed by the capacitive touch sensors. The children's toys are configured for individual and connected play modes. In the connected play mode, the children's toys produce synchronized and/or harmonized sounds and/or melodies. 1. A children's toy , comprising:a user input panel comprising a substantially continuous cover portion comprising a natural or synthetic wood touch surface and further comprising at least one capacitive touch pad;a processor configured to receive an input signal corresponding to a user interaction with the at least one capacitive touch pad; andan audio speaker configured to receive an output signal from the processor and to output a sound corresponding to the user interaction with the at least one capacitive touch pad, anda connectivity device to wirelessly connect the children's toy to other children's toys.2. The children's toy of claim 1 , wherein the touch surface of the user input panel comprises a wood veneer material and comprises markings applied thereon to present the appearance of a musical instrument.3. The children's toy of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of different play modes corresponding to different output signals from the processor and configured to produce a plurality of different output sounds from the audio speaker responsive to the user interaction with the at least one capacitive touch pad.4. The children's toy of claim 3 , wherein the different output sounds corresponding to the different play modes comprise sounds selected from a melody riff ...

Device for Displaying in Response to a Sensed Motion

A device includes a signaling means and a motion sensor, and logic for activating or controlling the signaling means in response to a sensed motion according to an embedded logic. The device may be used as a toy, and may be shaped like a play ball or as a handheld unit. It may be powered from a battery, either chargeable from an AC power source directly or contactless by using induction or by converting electrical energy from harvested kinetic energy. The embedded logic may activate or control the signaling means, predictably or randomly, in response to sensed acceleration magnitude or direction, such as sensing the crossing of a preset threshold or sensing the peak value. The visual means may be a numeric display for displaying a value associated with the count of the number of times the threshold has been exceeded or the peak magnitude of the acceleration sensed. 1. A moving toy device for amusement of a person or a pet , the device comprising:an electric motor for affecting physical movement of the device;a sensor for producing an output signal responsive to a physical phenomenon;a rechargeable battery for powering the device;a battery charger connected for charging of the rechargeable battery;a connector coupled to the battery charger for connecting to a cable carrying DC power for charging of the rechargeable battery from the DC power; anda ball-shaped enclosure housing the rechargeable battery, the battery charger, the connector, the electric motor, and the sensor,wherein the electric motor is controlled or activated in response to the output signal.2. The device according to claim 1 , further comprising in the enclosure software and a processor for executing the software claim 1 , the processor coupled to the electric motor and to the sensor for activating or controlling the electric motor in response to the output signal.3. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor is a light sensor claim 1 , force sensor claim 1 , or pressure sensor.4. The device ...

Device for Displaying in Response to a Sensed Motion

A device includes a signaling means and a motion sensor, and logic for activating or controlling the signaling means in response to a sensed motion according to an embedded logic. The device may be used as a toy, and may be shaped like a play ball or as a handheld unit. It may be powered from a battery, either chargeable from an AC power source directly or contactless by using induction or by converting electrical energy from harvested kinetic energy. The embedded logic may activate or control the signaling means, predictably or randomly, in response to sensed acceleration magnitude or direction, such as sensing the crossing of a preset threshold or sensing the peak value. The visual means may be a numeric display for displaying a value associated with the count of the number of times the threshold has been exceeded or the peak magnitude of the acceleration sensed. 1. A device for use with a portable electronic device and for use with a wireless network , the device comprising:a motion sensor for producing an output signal responsive to an acceleration or position of the device;a signaling component for signaling to a person or to a pet;software and a processor for executing the software, the processor coupled to control the motion sensor, and the signaling component;a modem coupled to the processor for communicating over the wireless network;a rechargeable battery for powering the device; anda substantially sphere shaped housing for enclosing the battery, the processor, the motion sensor, and the modem,wherein the device is controlled by the portable electronic device over the wireless network, andherein the signaling component is activated or controlled in response to the output signal.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the device is operative to be in first and second states in response to the output signal.3. The device according to claim 2 , further comprising in the housing a controlled component that is controlled or activated in response to the ...

Device for Displaying in Response to a Sensed Motion

A device includes a signaling means and a motion sensor, and logic for activating or controlling the signaling means in response to a sensed motion according to an embedded logic. The device may be used as a toy, and may be shaped like a play ball or as a handheld unit. It may be powered from a battery, either chargeable from an AC power source directly or contactless by using induction or by converting electrical energy from harvested kinetic energy. The embedded logic may activate or control the signaling means, predictably or randomly, in response to sensed acceleration magnitude or direction, such as sensing the crossing of a preset threshold or sensing the peak value. The visual means may be a numeric display for displaying a value associated with the count of the number of times the threshold has been exceeded or the peak magnitude of the acceleration sensed.

Wheeled push toy apparatus

A wheeled push toy apparatus for allowing children and teenagers to have fun riding the toy apparatus is disclosed. The wheeled push toy apparatus includes a wheel assembly configured to freely rotate about an axle and a pair of adjustable arms connected to a pair of ends of the axle to enable free rotation of the wheel assembly. The pair of adjustable arms is connected in form of a U-shape portion. A telescopic handle portion is attached to the U-shape portion formed by the pair of adjustable arms. The telescopic handle portion has a first end attached to the U-shape portion and a second end connected to a holding handle portion. The holding handle portion provides comfortable grip to the users while playing with the wheeled push toy apparatus. The holding handle portion is provided with a braking button to control the rotation of the wheel assembly.

System and Method for a Motion Sensing Device which Provides a Visual or Audible Indication

A device includes a signaling means and a motion sensor, and logic for activating or controlling the signaling means in response to a sensed motion according to an embedded logic. The device may be used as a toy, and may be shaped like a play ball or as a handheld unit. It may be powered from a battery, either chargeable from an AC power source directly or contactless by using induction or by converting electrical energy from harvested kinetic energy. The embedded logic may activate or control the signaling means, predictably or randomly, in response to sensed acceleration magnitude or direction, such as sensing the crossing of a preset threshold or sensing the peak value. The visual means may be a numeric display for displaying a value associated with the count of the number of times the threshold has been exceeded or the peak magnitude of the acceleration sensed. 1. A device for signaling in response to a sensed motion , the device having a single enclosure , and in the single enclosure comprising:an accelerometer attached to the single enclosure for producing an output signal responsive to the device acceleration;a visible light emitter that consists of, or comprises, a Digital Light Processing (DLP) display or a video projector, for emitting a visible light indicating a first status to a person;a software and a processor for executing the software, the processor coupled to the accelerometer and to the visible light emitter for activating or controlling the visible light emitter in response to the output signal;a rechargeable battery connected to power the device; anda battery charger connected for contactless charging of the rechargeable battery.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the battery charger comprises a generator operative convert the device kinetic energy to an electrical energy connected to charge the rechargeable battery.3. The device according to claim 2 , wherein the generator comprises a coil and a magnetic field claim 2 , and wherein ...

AEROPHONE BUILDER

Aerophone toy building blocks to make a plurality of combination of sounds comprising of a plurality of building blocks, each the block having four walls, a top lid and a bottom cap to make a body having an inner space; at least two of the walls, the lid and the cap having releasable couplers; each the block having aerophone musical instruments to produce sounds; each the block having a plurality of airway channels inside the inner space, the airway channels are connected to the adjacent airway channels; the blocks having the same or different sizes, whereby larger blocks create lower pitched sounds, while smaller blocks create higher pitched sounds; the blocks having the same or different materials to let the instrument produce different sounds; the musical instrument being mounted either onto or inside of the body of the building block, or being permanently encased within the material of a block; and an air source to be attached to the plurality of building blocks to provide an air flow to each aerophone instrument. 1. Aerophone toy building blocks to construct an aerophone musical instrument , comprising:a. a plurality of building blocks, each said block having four side walls, a top wall and an open bottom to make an inner space;b. said top wall having releasable couplers to connect to other building blocks;c. each said block having a plurality of airway channels inside said inner space;d. a plurality of aerophone instruments connected either onto or inside of the body of said plurality of building blocks;e. each said block further having a plurality of apertures on said side walls and said top wall to connect said airway channels of the block with the airway channels of its adjacent blocks or to said aerophone instrument;f. said blocks having the same or different sizes, whereby larger blocks create lower pitched sounds, while smaller blocks create higher pitched sounds; and 'whereby said building blocks are connected to each other such that said airway ...

ROBOT

A robot having a spherical casing, a weight driving mechanism, and a rotating mechanism is provided. The robot further includes a control circuit that controls the weight driving mechanism and the rotating mechanism is also provided. The control circuit is configured to, when responding to an input instruction received from a user, based on a predetermined processing that requires a predetermined amount of time or more to respond to an input instruction by a user input via an input device, cause the weight driving mechanism to be rotated to where a guide path of the weight driving mechanism is positioned to be orthogonal to an advancing direction by a set of driving wheels. The control circuit is further configured to cause the weight to be reciprocally move along the guide path that is positioned orthogonal to the advancing direction, during the predetermined processing. 1. A robot , comprising:a spherical casing;a frame that is disposed inside of the spherical casing;an input device that is provided to the frame;an output device that is provided to the frame;a set of driving wheels that is provided to the frame, the driving wheels configured to contact an inner surface of the spherical casing and configured to rotate the spherical casing when the driving wheels are driven;a shaft that is provided to the frame, and extends in a direction that intersects driving axes of the set of driving wheels;a weight driving mechanism that is provided to the frame and configured to reciprocally move a weight in opposite directions along a guide path, and causes the weight to reciprocally move along the guide path;a rotating mechanism that causes the weight driving mechanism to rotate around the shaft; and causes the weight driving mechanism to be rotated to where the guide path is positioned to be orthogonal to an advancing direction of the set of driving wheels, and', 'causes the weight to reciprocally move along the guide path during the predetermined processing., 'when ...