Interactive Device Enclosing a Hidden Prize

Number: 20250336310
Published: 2025-10-30
Filed: 2025-07-07
Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.
Inventors: Hampton; John C. et al.
CPC: G09B19/00
Verdict: Low Hardware
Source: Google Patents · FreePatentsOnline

The keeper's note

Interactive hidden-prize toy device hardware (continuation).

Abstract

A device for use by a user includes a power source, a compartment enclosing a prize, a transceiver powered by the power source, the transceiver configured to receive data identifying a progress by the user toward a completion of an activity, and a progress indicator powered by the power source, the progress indicator configured to display the progress by the user toward the completion of the activity, in accordance with the received data. The transceiver is further configured to receive additional data indicating the completion of the activity by the user. The device is configured to open the compartment enclosing the prize, in response to the transceiver receiving the received additional data indicating the completion of the activity by the user.

Background

BACKGROUND

In order to retain their appeal to users, consumer products must periodically evolve in ways that offer users new experiences through use of those products. One potential evolutionary path for an otherwise well-known type of consumer product is to imbue it with certain interactive features that incentivize participation in or completion of a desirable activity. For example, such an interactive consumer product could be used by a parent at home to encourage an uncooperative child to spend more time reading a book, or to complete a heretofore neglected homework assignment. Other possible use cases include educational settings in which an interactive product such as a toy or consumer electronics device could be used to encourage a student to complete a project in a subject the student finds challenging or unenjoyable, or to encourage a shy or introverted student to take part in group activities.

Claims

21. A system comprising: an interactive device including: a power source; a compartment enclosing an item; and a receiver powered by the power source, the receiver configured to receive data identifying a progress toward a completion of an activity; wherein the interactive device is configured to open the compartment enclosing the item, in response to the receiver receiving completion data indicating the completion of the activity. || 32. A computer-readable non-transitory storage medium having stored thereon a software code, which when executed by a hardware processor of an interactive device performs a method, the interactive device being for use in a system and including a power source, a compartment enclosing an item, and a receiver powered by the power source, the method comprising: receiving, by the receiver, data identifying a progress toward a completion of an activity; and opening, by the interactive device, the compartment enclosing the item, in response to the receiver receiving completion data indicating the completion of the activity. || 36. A method of using a system including an interactive device having a power source, a receiver, and a compartment enclosing an item, the method comprising: receiving, by the receiver, data identifying a progress toward a completion of an activity; and opening the compartment enclosing the item, in response to receiving completion data indicating the completion of the activity.