INTERACTIVE TOY

Number: 20200368627
Published: 2020-11-26
Filed: 2019-05-23
Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.
Inventors: KALAMA; Asa K., TROWBRIDGE; Robert S., STEPNIEWICZ; Peter, GING; Casey M., HAMPTON; John C.
CPC: A63F13/825; A63F13/90; A63F13/60; A63G31/16; A63F13/213; A63F13/235; A63F13/70
Verdict: Medium Hardware
Source: Google Patents · FreePatentsOnline

The keeper's note

Interactive toy hardware (pre-grant application).

Abstract

Systems, methods, and devices disclosed herein relate to an improved interactive experience. The system can be for delivery of an interactive attraction experience. The system can include a passenger vehicle having a plurality of passenger locations and a content presentation system that can present a virtual portion of the attraction experience viewable from the plurality of passenger locations. The system can include a transceiver that can transmit a trigger signal and at least one processor. The at least one processor can control delivery of the virtual portion of the attraction experience via the content presentation system, detect presence of a non-ride device, and deliver a trigger signal via the transceiver to the non-ride device, the trigger signal linked with the attraction experience.

Background

FIELD

The present disclosure relates generally to toys.BACKGROUND

Toys are an object possessed by a user that encourage play and encourage imagination. Toys have long been used in many different types of play, including in sport-based play, role-play, and imaginative play. Toys have incorporated technology to provide different modes of enjoyment and interaction. For example, some early toys included pull-string powered mechanisms to create noises, to “talk”, or to move, and more recent toys have included processing capabilities.

Toys are made in different forms and types and can include a building set, character-type toys such as an action figure, a character doll or a character doll, an animatronic doll, and a robot. Toys can further include non-character objects such as, for example, a shopping cart, a lawnmower, baby accessories, a cowboy pistol and belt, or the like, and toys can include costumes, clothing, or clothing accessories. While toys provide many different play experiences, further developments play objects, which includes toys and any object used in play, are desired.BRIEF SUMMARY

Certain embodiments are directed to interactive play objects that can include toys. One aspect of the present disclosures relates to a device for interactive gameplay. The device includes: a body; a transmitter, embedded in the body, to transmit a self-describing signal for the interactive device; a receiver that can receive a trigger signal, the trigger signal

Claims

1. A device for interactive gameplay, the device comprising: a body; a transmitter, embedded in the body, to transmit a self-describing signal for the interactive device; a receiver configured to receive a trigger signal, the trigger signal transmitted in response to the self-describing signal; a memory to store the trigger signal and a plurality of pre-programmed responses in response to the trigger signal, wherein the pre-programmed responses comprise one or more of: an auditory response and a physical response, the physical response being any one of: moving an actuator, powering a light, and activating a motor; a speaker to transmit the auditory response; and a processor in communication with the memory and the receiver, the processor configured to process a plurality of instructions for: identifying the trigger signal; selecting one of the plurality of pre-programmed responses in response to the trigger signal; and executing one of the plurality of pre-programmed responses, wherein the executing comprises at least one of transmitting the auditory response and performing the physical response. 12. A system for delivery of a narrative, the system comprising: a passenger vehicle comprising a plurality of passenger locations; a content presentation system configured to present a virtual portion of a narrative viewable from the plurality of passenger locations; a transceiver configured to transmit a trigger signal; and at least one processor configured to: control delivery of the virtual portion of the narrative via the content presentation system; detect a presence of a non-ride device possessed by a rider of the passenger vehicle; receive a self-describing signal from the non-ride device; and deliver a trigger signal via the transceiver to the non-ride device, the trigger signal linked with the narrative, wherein the trigger signal is configured to direct the non-ride device to deliver a narrative consistent response. 24. A method for narrative delivery, the method comprising: controlling delivery of a virtual portion of the narrative via a content presentation system, the virtual portion of the narrative perceivable from a passenger location within a passenger vehicle; detecting a presence of a non-ride device in the passenger vehicle possessed by a rider of the passenger vehicle; receiving a self-describing signal from the non-ride device; delivering a trigger signal to the non-ride device, the trigger signal directing a narrative consistent action of the non-ride device, and wherein the trigger signal is linked with the narrative.