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  Interactive toy systemUSPTO Application #: 20070093170Title: Interactive toy system Abstract: A system and a method for interactive play includes providing a base station having a processor, electrically coupling a doll to the base station, the doll having a memory which stores doll data relating to the doll, transferring the doll data to the processor, determining the identity of the doll, and electrically coupling a storage device to the base station, the storage device having a memory which stores instruction data. Next, it is determined whether an appropriate storage device has been coupled to the base station. The instruction data is transferred to the processor if the appropriate storage device has been coupled to the base station, and a response is emitted at the base station based on the doll data and the instruction data that has been transferred to the processor. (end of abstract)
Agent: Raymond Sun - Tustin, CA, US Inventor: Yu Zheng USPTO Applicaton #: 20070093170 - Class: 446268000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Amusement Devices: Toys, Figure Toy Or Accessory Therefor The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070093170. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to toys, and in particular, to an interactive doll system. [0003] 2. Description of the Prior Art [0004] Interactive toys have become increasingly popular in recent times. Children enjoy playing with toys that communicate or respond to different selections or prompts from the player. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 6,663,393 (Ghaly) U.S. Pat. No. 5,607,336 (Lebensfeld et al.), U.S. Pat. No. 6,648,719 (Chan) and U.S. Pat. No. 6,585,556 (Smirnov) all disclose toys, dolls or action figures who act or respond based on some activation by the user, or by the surrounding events. SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE [0005] It is an object of the present invention to provide an interactive doll system which provides a wide variety of responses and play. [0006] It is another object of the present invention to provide an interactive doll system which provides different responses based on different selections made by the user. [0007] In order to accomplish the objects of the present invention, the present invention provides a system and a method for interactive play, including (i) providing a base station having a processor, (ii) electrically coupling a doll to the base station, the doll having a memory which stores doll data relating to the doll, (iii) transferring the doll data to the processor, (iv) determining the identity of the doll, (v) electrically coupling a storage device to the base station, the storage device having a memory which stores instruction data; (vi) determining whether an appropriate storage device has been coupled to the base station, (vii) transferring the instruction data to the processor if the appropriate storage device has been coupled to the base station, and (ix) emitting a response at the base station based on the doll data and the instruction data that has been transferred to the processor. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0008] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an interactive doll system according to one embodiment of the present invention with the doll shown positioned in the doll station. [0009] FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of the doll station of the system of FIG. 1. [0010] FIG. 3 is a rear perspective view of the doll station of the system of FIG. 1. [0011] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the base of the doll station of FIG. 1. [0012] FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating the electrical components of the system of FIG. 1. [0013] FIG. 6 is a rear perspective view of a doll according to one embodiment that can be used with the system of FIG. 1. [0014] FIG. 7 is a flow chart illustrating one possible flow of operation for the system of the present invention. [0015] FIG. 8A illustrates a chip that can be used in connection with an accessory according to the present invention. [0016] FIGS. 8B-8G illustrate various accessories that can be used with the system of the present invention. [0017] FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a multi-doll system that utilizes the principles of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS [0018] The following detailed description is of the best presently contemplated modes of carrying out the invention. This description is not to be taken in a limiting sense, but is made merely for the purpose of illustrating general principles of embodiments of the invention. The scope of the invention is best defined by the appended claims. [0019] As used herein, the term "doll" is not limited solely to a fashion doll or play doll, but encompasses figurines, action figures, toy animals, plush toys, miniature animals, or any miniaturized or toy version of any living creature. [0020] The present invention provides a doll system 20 which provides for interactive play between the system 20 and the user. The user can select different play programs which will (i) lead or direct the user to perform different tasks for the doll, or (ii) display or exhibit different emotions or responses. Continue reading... Full patent description for Interactive toy system Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Interactive toy system patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. Start now! - Receive info on patent apps like Interactive toy system or other areas of interest. ### Previous Patent Application: Doll dressing apparatus Next Patent Application: Interactive toy system Industry Class: Amusement devices: toys ### FreshPatents.com Support Thank you for viewing the Interactive toy system patent info. IP-related news and info Results in 0.33057 seconds Other interesting Feshpatents.com categories: Novartis , Pfizer , Philips , Polaroid , Procter & Gamble , |
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