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- the present invention relates to voice-activated toys and methods of play which accept spoken commands from a user to provide a magical play experience.
- Toys that include voice-recognition circuitry are currently known and available. Primarily, such toys that exist in this domain include dolls or other personified objects. The incorporation of voice-activated technology to these devices has become an important feature to their usability and market potential. Also currently available are toys specifically designed to replicate a magical or wizard-oriented play experience, many originating in association with the Harry PotterTM book series created by J. K Rowling and accompanying motion pictures, produced by Warner Bros. Studios. Based on the success of both the books and movies, a substantial market exists for toys relating to wizards and more specifically, Harry PotterTM.
- the present invention is not to be confused with common wand lights as used in directing airport traffic and in other like applications such as in Riblett U.S. Pat. No. 6,293,684/2001.
- the present invention is also not to be confused with an LED flashlight such as Neiser describes in U.S. Pat. No. 6,942,358/2005 because the single purpose of these devices is to provide light and the present invention will emit light as one part of a complex combination of output signals.
- a more similar invention is that of Holt U.S. Pat. No. 6,626,728/2003 that is a wand in which all input is received through motion sensors and there is no voice-activated control.
- This invention is only similar in that it represents a toy magic wand used to simulate a magical play experience.
- the goal of the present invention is to provide a simulated magical play experience for a user that resembles the casting of magical spells by popular literary and cinematic characters with greater accuracy and usability than currently available devices. These characters traditionally use a magical wand and spoken incantation to channel their magical ability. Incorporation of the voice-activated control unit allows the user to initiate functions by speaking an otherwise vain incantation, thereby providing a more accurate representation of a magical experience.
- the present invention produces new and unexpected results where no other toy wand is controlled via voice interface. This deviation in interface provides the most accurate magical play experience compared to the known prior art. Presently, no such invention exists which provides such accurate replication of the magical adeptness possessed by the aforementioned literary and cinematic characters.
- the present invention describes a toy wand equipped with speech-recognition circuitry to act as the sole interface between device and user.
- This technology provides a more authentic magical play experience to the user who may initiate functions of the toy wand employing a known incantation.
- Additional functionality may be incorporated to the toy wand through the attachment of an accessory.
- a method of play, both interactive and individual, is also disclosed incorporating the aforementioned voice-activated toy wand.
- the interactive mode is initiated by the attachment of an accessory herein referred to as the interactive accessory.
- FIG. 1 -A illustrates an exemplary embodiment of the proximal end of the voice-activated toy wand
- FIG. 1 -B illustrates an exemplary embodiment of the distal end of the voice-activated toy wand
- FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary detail of the distal end of the voice-activated toy wand with emphasis on the system power switch and control switch locations;
- FIG. 3 -A illustrates an exemplary embodiment of the proximal end of the voice-activated toy wand with interactive accessory attached
- FIG. 3 -B illustrates an exemplary embodiment of the distal end of the voice-activated toy wand with interactive accessory attached
- FIG. 4 -A illustrates an exemplary embodiment of the distal end of the interactive accessory
- FIG. 4 -B illustrates an exemplary embodiment of the proximal end of the interactive accessory
- FIG. 5 illustrates an exemplary exploded view of the preferred embodiment
- FIG. 6 is a flow diagram illustrating component interaction of the voice-activated toy wand voice-activated control unit
- FIG. 7 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of the voice-activated control unit
- FIG. 8 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of the voice-activated toy wand's means of direct contact data communications with the interactive accessory communication bus
- FIG. 9 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a plurality of wands operating under interactive mode with interactive accessories attached
- FIG. 10 is a flow diagram illustrating logical system operation
- FIG. 11 is pseudo code of the sub-function executed in response to wireless signal detection by the wireless signal sensors.
- FIG. 12 is a detailed view of the voice-activated toy wand input-interface switch, communication bus, and communication bus contacts.
- the voice-activated toy wand 20 consists of a hollow housing 52 , a voice-activated control unit 26 , a means for accepting an audible input 24 , an input interface switch 36 , a system power switch 34 , a means for producing an audible output 22 , a plurality of light emitting diodes 38 (LEDs), and a power source 32 .
- the hollow housing 52 comprises a translucent polymer tip 40 , wherein said tip 40 protects the plurality of LEDs 38 while permitting the transmission of visible and non-visible wavelengths of light.
- the voice-activated toy wand may further comprise a means of emitting a wireless signal 48 and a means of detecting a wireless signal 50 .
- the voice-activated toy wand may further comprise a means of direct contact data communication 28 whereby said means of direct contact data communication provides a connection to the interactive accessory internal components 84 .
- the voice-activated control unit is responsible for controlling all functions of the voice-activated toy wand 20 and attachable accessory 30 .
- the preferred embodiment of the voice-activated control unit 26 shall comprise the Sensory RSC-4128 voice-activated microcontroller 66 manufactured by Sensory, Inc.
- FIG. 7 provides a block diagram of the Sensory RSC-4128 voice-activated microcontroller 66 , provided by Sensory Inc. (www.sensoryinc.com).
- the preferred embodiment of the voice-activated control unit 26 features highly accurate voice recognition and system control capability.
- the circuitry is capable of providing a speaker-independent interface that may accept spoken commands from a diverse variety of users, regardless of the age or gender of said speaker.
- the voice-activated control unit 26 shall control the components, functions, and features of the voice-activated toy wand 20 .
- the general-purpose I/O 3 ⁇ 8 bit ports 54 provide a means of communication between the means of direct contact data communication 28 and the voice-activated control unit 26 . Details relating to specific circuit layout and assembly of the voice-activated control unit system are readily appreciated by one skilled in the art.
- Operating modes govern the system control capability of the voice-activated control unit 26 , wherein each operating mode is responsible for executing system code dependent on the system configuration.
- the user may adjust the system configuration through activation of a switch 34 or button 36 .
- the user shall adjust the system configuration per the attachment of an accessory 30 to the voice-activated control unit 26 via the voice-activated toy wand communication bus 82 or detachment of an accessory 30 from the voice-activated control unit 26 via the voice activated toy wand communication bus 82 .
- the preferred embodiment of available operating modes shall comprise “individual mode” and “interactive mode”. Under a preferred embodiment, the default operating mode of the voice-activated control unit is individual mode.
- the voice-activated control unit 26 shall detect the attachment of the attachable accessory 30 through the detection of conductivity among a known plurality of conductive communication bus contacts 68 . Furthermore, the voice-activated control unit 26 shall detect components within the attachable accessory 30 through the detection of conductivity among a known plurality of conductive communication bus contacts 68 . Upon the attachment and detection of an attachable accessory 30 , the voice-activated control unit 26 may amend the operating mode to one of a plurality of available operating modes. The connection and detection of the interactive accessory 30 shall amend the operating mode of the voice-activated control 26 unit to interactive mode. Upon the removal of an attachable accessory 30 from the voice-activated toy wand 20 , the operating mode of the voice-activated control unit 26 shall return to the default operating mode.
- the disclosed invention shall comprise a minimum quantity of switches or buttons visible from the exterior of voice-activated toy wand 20 , thereby limiting the quantity of non-magical features providing a more magical play experience for the user.
- FIG. 2 illustrates the input interface switch 36 and the system power switch 34 .
- the input interface switch 36 controls connectivity between the microphone 24 and voice-activated control unit 26 .
- the system power switch 34 controls the flow of electricity between the power source and the voice-activated control unit 26 . Additionally, the system power switch 34 or input interface switch 36 may also control the operating mode of the voice-activated control unit 26 by substituting SPST (single pole single throw) switches with DPST (double pole single throw switches) as appreciated by one skilled in the art.
- SPST single pole single throw
- DPST double pole single throw switches
- the voice-activated control unit 26 shall receive spoken commands by a user 64 via a microphone 24 connected to said voice-activated control unit 26 .
- the microphone 24 type may include high-impedance or low-impedance.
- the pickup pattern of the microphone may include omni-directional, bi-directional, cardioid, hyper-cardioid, or shotgun.
- a preferred embodiment of the current invention shall incorporate a low-impedance omni directional microphone.
- a small bore 56 shall be present through the housing of the voice-activated toy wand 20 , whereby said bore 56 permits the microphone 24 to more accurately receive the user spoken command 64 .
- the voice-activated control unit 26 may provide a means of direct contact data communication 28 comprising a communication bus 82 .
- the communication bus shall comprise a plurality of conductive contacts 68 .
- the voice-activated toy wand communication bus conductive contacts 68 shall connect to a corresponding plurality of attachable accessory communication bus conductive contacts 70 .
- a plurality of LEDs 38 may be located at the distal end of the voice-activated toy wand 20 to provide illumination 60 in response to a user spoken command 64 recognized by the voice-activated control unit 26 .
- the plurality of LEDs 38 located at the distal end of the voice-activated toy wand 20 may comprise one or a plurality of infrared (IR) emitters 48 .
- the plurality of LEDs 38 located at the distal end of the voice-activated toy wand 26 may include one or a plurality of IR sensors 50 .
- An output speaker 22 located at the proximal end of the voice-activated toy wand 20 may provide audible output 58 in response to a user spoken command 64 recognized by the voice-activated control unit 26 .
- a preferred embodiment of the voice-activated toy wand 20 shall include the interactive accessory.
- the interactive accessory may comprise, wireless signal emitters 72 , wireless signal detectors 74 , a plurality of user-communication display LEDs 42 , and a means of direct contact data communication 44 .
- the wireless signal emitters shall comprise an IR emitter 72 .
- a preferred embodiment of the wireless signal detectors shall comprise an IR sensor 74 .
- the means of attachment 46 of the interactive accessory 30 to the voice-activated toy wand housing 52 may comprise spring-loaded clips, threaded holes, nuts and bolts, chemical adhesive, or press/interference fit 46 as readily appreciated by one skilled in the art.
- a preferred embodiment of the interactive accessory means of wireless signal emission 76 shall comprise one or a plurality of IR LEDs 72 . Furthermore, a preferred embodiment of the interactive accessory means of wireless signal detection 78 shall comprise one or a plurality of IR sensors 74 .
- the interactive accessory 30 may further comprise a means for displaying a quantity 96 to the user of the voice-activated toy wand 20 .
- the quantity of illuminated display LEDs 42 shall represent a score of remaining life points relevant to the disclosed method of interactive play.
- the plurality of display LEDs 42 shall align with the user to provide optimal observation of said plurality of display LEDs 42 from the distal end viewpoint of the voice-activated toy wand 20 .
- the state of each of the display LEDs 42 may comprise either illuminated or not illuminated.
- the voice-activated control unit 26 shall control the state of the plurality of interactive accessory display LEDs 42 .
- an event is triggered 80 .
- the result of a triggered event may comprise a plurality of functions and sub-functions, including the Wireless Signal Detection Sub Function 90 , illustrated in FIG. 11 .
- the Wireless Signal Detection Sub-Function 90 may comprise actions including emission of audible tones 58 and patterns of illuminated LEDs 60 . If the operating mode of the voice-activated control unit 26 is operating in interactive mode, the Wireless Signal Detection Sub-Function 90 may further comprise actions including the calculation of a number. The calculated number directs the quantity of illuminated accessory display LEDs 42 .
- a user will have an allowance of 5 event occurrences, thus 5 illuminated accessory display LEDs 42 at the start of interactive play.
- events are triggered, resulting in execution of the Wireless Signal Detection Sub-Function 90 .
- the voice-activated control unit 26 will calculate the quantity of remaining illuminated accessory display LEDs 42 , and display the corresponding quantity of illuminated accessory display LEDs 42 . If the voice-activated microcontroller 26 does not detect that the interactive accessory is attached, the Wireless Signal Detection Sub-Function will skip the illuminated accessory display LED 42 calculation.
- the user initiates operation of the voice-activated toy wand 20 by switching the system power switch 34 to allow the flow of electricity from the power source 32 to the voice-activated control unit 26 .
- the user shall speak a command 64 while depressing the input interface switch 36 .
- Depressing the input interface switch 36 activates the microphone 24 connected to the voice-activated control unit 26 , permitting said voice-activated control unit 26 to receive and process the spoken command 64 .
- Depressing the input interface switch 36 ensures that the voice-activated control unit 26 receives only the intended spoken command 64 , thereby reducing the occurrence of unintended mistaken command recognition resulting in unintended audio output 58 and visual output 60 . If the voice-activated control unit 26 recognizes the received spoken command 64 , an audible output 58 and visual output 60 unique to said received spoken command 64 , shall result.
- output generated in response to a recognized spoken command 64 by the voice-activated control unit 26 may comprise illumination 60 of a plurality of LEDS 38 and output of audible output 58 from the output speaker 22 .
- the user initiates operation of the voice-activated toy wand 20 by switching the system power switch 34 to allow the flow of electricity from the power source 32 to the voice-activated control unit 26 .
- the user initiates interactive play of the voice-activated toy wand 20 by attaching the interactive accessory 30 .
- Depressing the input interface switch 36 activates the microphone 24 connected to the voice-activated control unit 26 , thereby permitting said voice-activated control unit 26 to receive and process the spoken command 64 .
- Depressing the input interface switch 36 ensures that the voice-activated control unit 26 receives only the intended spoken command 64 , thereby reducing the occurrence of unintended mistaken command recognition resulting in unintended audio output 58 and visual output 60 . If the voice-activated control unit 26 recognizes the spoken command 64 , an output unique to said spoken command 64 shall result.
- said voice-activated control unit 26 may produce an output in response to a recognized spoken command 64 further comprising the emission of an IR signal 62 by the interactive accessory IR emitter 72 . If the operating mode of the voice-activated control unit 26 is interactive mode, said voice-activated control unit 26 may activate the interactive accessory IR sensor 74 . If the interactive accessory IR sensor 74 detects an IR signal 62 , the voice-activated control unit 26 may adjust the state of the plurality of interactive accessory display LEDs 42 to display one fewer illuminated LED than was displayed immediately before said IR sensor 74 detected said IR signal 62 . The interactive magical play experience continues until the state of the plurality of interactive accessory display LEDs 42 is devoid of illuminated LEDs.
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A toy wand consisting of a cylindrical housing with a proximal and distal end, power source, voice-activated functionality, a plurality of LEDs, an input microphone, an output speaker, a plurality of control mechanisms, a means of direct-contact data communication port, and a variety of sensors. The LEDs and speaker provide visual and audible output in response to the voice-activated control unit recognition of user spoken commands. The voice-activate toy wand may also interact with other toys of similar construction employing infrared or other means of wireless signal emission and wireless signal detection.
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- The present invention relates to voice-activated toys and methods of play which accept spoken commands from a user to provide a magical play experience.
- Toys that include voice-recognition circuitry are currently known and available. Primarily, such toys that exist in this domain include dolls or other personified objects. The incorporation of voice-activated technology to these devices has become an important feature to their usability and market potential. Also currently available are toys specifically designed to replicate a magical or wizard-oriented play experience, many originating in association with the Harry Potter™ book series created by J. K Rowling and accompanying motion pictures, produced by Warner Bros. Studios. Based on the success of both the books and movies, a substantial market exists for toys relating to wizards and more specifically, Harry Potter™.
- However, current state of the art toy wands do not offer a voice-activated interface, and are limited to perform basic output of light and sound functions directly controlled though the manual actuation of buttons or switches. These toys do not provide a simulated “magical” play experience.
- Some patents are issued relating to the goal of simulating a magical play experience. Specifically, Weston, et al. (U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,761,637/2004, 6,967,566/2005) describe a wand used as a part of a simulated ride or a part of a play environment. The wand described in these patents is only used to interact and control the surroundings and is not primarily voice-controlled. Weston's device primarily uses RFID and interacts with the environment through a central master control system. The present invention does not require any exterior control system and will only interact with like toys.
- The present invention is not to be confused with common wand lights as used in directing airport traffic and in other like applications such as in Riblett U.S. Pat. No. 6,293,684/2001. The present invention is also not to be confused with an LED flashlight such as Neiser describes in U.S. Pat. No. 6,942,358/2005 because the single purpose of these devices is to provide light and the present invention will emit light as one part of a complex combination of output signals.
- A more similar invention is that of Holt U.S. Pat. No. 6,626,728/2003 that is a wand in which all input is received through motion sensors and there is no voice-activated control. This invention is only similar in that it represents a toy magic wand used to simulate a magical play experience.
- The goal of the present invention is to provide a simulated magical play experience for a user that resembles the casting of magical spells by popular literary and cinematic characters with greater accuracy and usability than currently available devices. These characters traditionally use a magical wand and spoken incantation to channel their magical ability. Incorporation of the voice-activated control unit allows the user to initiate functions by speaking an otherwise vain incantation, thereby providing a more accurate representation of a magical experience. The present invention produces new and unexpected results where no other toy wand is controlled via voice interface. This deviation in interface provides the most accurate magical play experience compared to the known prior art. Presently, no such invention exists which provides such accurate replication of the magical adeptness possessed by the aforementioned literary and cinematic characters.
- The present invention describes a toy wand equipped with speech-recognition circuitry to act as the sole interface between device and user. This technology provides a more authentic magical play experience to the user who may initiate functions of the toy wand employing a known incantation.
- Additional functionality may be incorporated to the toy wand through the attachment of an accessory. A method of play, both interactive and individual, is also disclosed incorporating the aforementioned voice-activated toy wand. A toy wand that can be turned on or off and also switched between operation modes, including single user mode, herein referred to as “individual mode”, and multi-user mode, herein referred to as “interactive mode”. The interactive mode is initiated by the attachment of an accessory herein referred to as the interactive accessory.
- Additional aspects, features, and advantages of the present invention are readily apparent from the following detailed description, by illustrating a number of exemplary embodiments and implementations, including the best mode contemplated for carrying out the present invention. The present invention is also capable of other and different embodiments, and several details of the invention can be modified in various respects, all without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.
- The embodiments of the present invention are illustrated by way of example, and not by way of limitation, in the figures of the accompanying drawings and in which like reference numerals refer to similar elements and in which:
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FIG. 1 -A illustrates an exemplary embodiment of the proximal end of the voice-activated toy wand; -
FIG. 1 -B illustrates an exemplary embodiment of the distal end of the voice-activated toy wand; -
FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary detail of the distal end of the voice-activated toy wand with emphasis on the system power switch and control switch locations; -
FIG. 3 -A illustrates an exemplary embodiment of the proximal end of the voice-activated toy wand with interactive accessory attached; -
FIG. 3 -B illustrates an exemplary embodiment of the distal end of the voice-activated toy wand with interactive accessory attached; -
FIG. 4 -A illustrates an exemplary embodiment of the distal end of the interactive accessory; -
FIG. 4 -B illustrates an exemplary embodiment of the proximal end of the interactive accessory; -
FIG. 5 illustrates an exemplary exploded view of the preferred embodiment; -
FIG. 6 is a flow diagram illustrating component interaction of the voice-activated toy wand voice-activated control unit; -
FIG. 7 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of the voice-activated control unit; -
FIG. 8 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of the voice-activated toy wand's means of direct contact data communications with the interactive accessory communication bus; -
FIG. 9 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a plurality of wands operating under interactive mode with interactive accessories attached; -
FIG. 10 is a flow diagram illustrating logical system operation; -
FIG. 11 is pseudo code of the sub-function executed in response to wireless signal detection by the wireless signal sensors; and -
FIG. 12 is a detailed view of the voice-activated toy wand input-interface switch, communication bus, and communication bus contacts. - In the following detailed description of the present invention, specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention. However, it will be recognized by one skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced without these specific details or with equivalents thereof. In other instances, well-known methods, procedures, components, and circuits have not been described in detail as not to unnecessarily obscure aspects of the present invention.
- Voice-Activated Wand Specification
- The voice-activated
toy wand 20 consists of ahollow housing 52, a voice-activatedcontrol unit 26, a means for accepting anaudible input 24, aninput interface switch 36, asystem power switch 34, a means for producing anaudible output 22, a plurality of light emitting diodes 38 (LEDs), and apower source 32. Thehollow housing 52 comprises atranslucent polymer tip 40, wherein saidtip 40 protects the plurality ofLEDs 38 while permitting the transmission of visible and non-visible wavelengths of light. The voice-activated toy wand may further comprise a means of emitting awireless signal 48 and a means of detecting awireless signal 50. The voice-activated toy wand may further comprise a means of directcontact data communication 28 whereby said means of direct contact data communication provides a connection to the interactive accessoryinternal components 84. The voice-activated control unit is responsible for controlling all functions of the voice-activatedtoy wand 20 andattachable accessory 30. - Voice-Activated Wand—Control Unit Specification
- The preferred embodiment of the voice-activated
control unit 26 shall comprise the Sensory RSC-4128 voice-activatedmicrocontroller 66 manufactured by Sensory, Inc.FIG. 7 provides a block diagram of the Sensory RSC-4128 voice-activatedmicrocontroller 66, provided by Sensory Inc. (www.sensoryinc.com). The preferred embodiment of the voice-activatedcontrol unit 26 features highly accurate voice recognition and system control capability. The circuitry is capable of providing a speaker-independent interface that may accept spoken commands from a diverse variety of users, regardless of the age or gender of said speaker. The voice-activatedcontrol unit 26 shall control the components, functions, and features of the voice-activatedtoy wand 20. The general-purpose I/O 3×8bit ports 54 provide a means of communication between the means of directcontact data communication 28 and the voice-activatedcontrol unit 26. Details relating to specific circuit layout and assembly of the voice-activated control unit system are readily appreciated by one skilled in the art. - Voice-Activated Wand—Control Unit Operation Modes
- Operating modes govern the system control capability of the voice-activated
control unit 26, wherein each operating mode is responsible for executing system code dependent on the system configuration. The user may adjust the system configuration through activation of aswitch 34 orbutton 36. Under a preferred embodiment, the user shall adjust the system configuration per the attachment of an accessory 30 to the voice-activatedcontrol unit 26 via the voice-activated toywand communication bus 82 or detachment of an accessory 30 from the voice-activatedcontrol unit 26 via the voice activated toywand communication bus 82. The preferred embodiment of available operating modes shall comprise “individual mode” and “interactive mode”. Under a preferred embodiment, the default operating mode of the voice-activated control unit is individual mode. - Under a preferred embodiment, illustrated in
FIG. 8 , the voice-activatedcontrol unit 26 shall detect the attachment of theattachable accessory 30 through the detection of conductivity among a known plurality of conductivecommunication bus contacts 68. Furthermore, the voice-activatedcontrol unit 26 shall detect components within theattachable accessory 30 through the detection of conductivity among a known plurality of conductivecommunication bus contacts 68. Upon the attachment and detection of anattachable accessory 30, the voice-activatedcontrol unit 26 may amend the operating mode to one of a plurality of available operating modes. The connection and detection of theinteractive accessory 30 shall amend the operating mode of the voice-activatedcontrol 26 unit to interactive mode. Upon the removal of anattachable accessory 30 from the voice-activatedtoy wand 20, the operating mode of the voice-activatedcontrol unit 26 shall return to the default operating mode. - Voice-Activated Wand—Input Interface Switch Specification
- The disclosed invention shall comprise a minimum quantity of switches or buttons visible from the exterior of voice-activated
toy wand 20, thereby limiting the quantity of non-magical features providing a more magical play experience for the user. -
FIG. 2 illustrates theinput interface switch 36 and thesystem power switch 34. Theinput interface switch 36 controls connectivity between themicrophone 24 and voice-activatedcontrol unit 26. Thesystem power switch 34 controls the flow of electricity between the power source and the voice-activatedcontrol unit 26. Additionally, thesystem power switch 34 orinput interface switch 36 may also control the operating mode of the voice-activatedcontrol unit 26 by substituting SPST (single pole single throw) switches with DPST (double pole single throw switches) as appreciated by one skilled in the art. - Voice-Activated Wand—Microphone Specification
- The voice-activated
control unit 26 shall receive spoken commands by auser 64 via amicrophone 24 connected to said voice-activatedcontrol unit 26. Themicrophone 24 type may include high-impedance or low-impedance. The pickup pattern of the microphone may include omni-directional, bi-directional, cardioid, hyper-cardioid, or shotgun. A preferred embodiment of the current invention shall incorporate a low-impedance omni directional microphone. Asmall bore 56 shall be present through the housing of the voice-activatedtoy wand 20, whereby said bore 56 permits themicrophone 24 to more accurately receive the user spokencommand 64. - Voice-Activated Wand—Communication Bus
- The voice-activated
control unit 26 may provide a means of directcontact data communication 28 comprising acommunication bus 82. Furthermore, the communication bus shall comprise a plurality ofconductive contacts 68. The voice-activated toy wand communication busconductive contacts 68 shall connect to a corresponding plurality of attachable accessory communication busconductive contacts 70. - Voice-Activated Wand—LEDs, Infrared Emitters, Infrared Sensors, & Speaker
- A plurality of
LEDs 38 may be located at the distal end of the voice-activatedtoy wand 20 to provideillumination 60 in response to a user spokencommand 64 recognized by the voice-activatedcontrol unit 26. The plurality ofLEDs 38 located at the distal end of the voice-activatedtoy wand 20 may comprise one or a plurality of infrared (IR)emitters 48. Furthermore, the plurality ofLEDs 38 located at the distal end of the voice-activatedtoy wand 26 may include one or a plurality ofIR sensors 50. Anoutput speaker 22 located at the proximal end of the voice-activatedtoy wand 20 may provideaudible output 58 in response to a user spokencommand 64 recognized by the voice-activatedcontrol unit 26. - Interactive Accessory—Specification
- A preferred embodiment of the voice-activated
toy wand 20 shall include the interactive accessory. The interactive accessory may comprise,wireless signal emitters 72,wireless signal detectors 74, a plurality of user-communication display LEDs 42, and a means of directcontact data communication 44. Under a preferred embodiment, the wireless signal emitters shall comprise anIR emitter 72. Furthermore, a preferred embodiment of the wireless signal detectors shall comprise anIR sensor 74. The means ofattachment 46 of theinteractive accessory 30 to the voice-activatedtoy wand housing 52 may comprise spring-loaded clips, threaded holes, nuts and bolts, chemical adhesive, or press/interference fit 46 as readily appreciated by one skilled in the art. - Interactive Accessory—Wireless Signal Emission and Detection
- A preferred embodiment of the interactive accessory means of
wireless signal emission 76 shall comprise one or a plurality ofIR LEDs 72. Furthermore, a preferred embodiment of the interactive accessory means ofwireless signal detection 78 shall comprise one or a plurality ofIR sensors 74. - Interactive Accessory—LED Specification and Function
- The
interactive accessory 30 may further comprise a means for displaying aquantity 96 to the user of the voice-activatedtoy wand 20. Under a preferred embodiment, the quantity of illuminateddisplay LEDs 42 shall represent a score of remaining life points relevant to the disclosed method of interactive play. The plurality ofdisplay LEDs 42 shall align with the user to provide optimal observation of said plurality ofdisplay LEDs 42 from the distal end viewpoint of the voice-activatedtoy wand 20. The state of each of thedisplay LEDs 42 may comprise either illuminated or not illuminated. The voice-activatedcontrol unit 26 shall control the state of the plurality of interactiveaccessory display LEDs 42. - Wireless Signal Detection Sub-Function Pseudo Code
- Upon detection of a
wireless signal 62 by the voice-activated toy wandwireless signal sensors 88 or the attachable accessorywireless signal sensors 78, an event is triggered 80. The result of a triggered event may comprise a plurality of functions and sub-functions, including the Wireless SignalDetection Sub Function 90, illustrated inFIG. 11 . The WirelessSignal Detection Sub-Function 90 may comprise actions including emission ofaudible tones 58 and patterns of illuminatedLEDs 60. If the operating mode of the voice-activatedcontrol unit 26 is operating in interactive mode, the WirelessSignal Detection Sub-Function 90 may further comprise actions including the calculation of a number. The calculated number directs the quantity of illuminatedaccessory display LEDs 42. Under a preferred embodiment, a user will have an allowance of 5 event occurrences, thus 5 illuminatedaccessory display LEDs 42 at the start of interactive play. As wireless signals are detected, events are triggered, resulting in execution of the WirelessSignal Detection Sub-Function 90. The voice-activatedcontrol unit 26 will calculate the quantity of remaining illuminatedaccessory display LEDs 42, and display the corresponding quantity of illuminatedaccessory display LEDs 42. If the voice-activatedmicrocontroller 26 does not detect that the interactive accessory is attached, the Wireless Signal Detection Sub-Function will skip the illuminatedaccessory display LED 42 calculation. - Toy Wand Operating Procedure—Method of Individual Play
- The user initiates operation of the voice-activated
toy wand 20 by switching thesystem power switch 34 to allow the flow of electricity from thepower source 32 to the voice-activatedcontrol unit 26. The user shall speak acommand 64 while depressing theinput interface switch 36. Depressing theinput interface switch 36 activates themicrophone 24 connected to the voice-activatedcontrol unit 26, permitting said voice-activatedcontrol unit 26 to receive and process the spokencommand 64. Depressing theinput interface switch 36 ensures that the voice-activatedcontrol unit 26 receives only the intended spokencommand 64, thereby reducing the occurrence of unintended mistaken command recognition resulting inunintended audio output 58 andvisual output 60. If the voice-activatedcontrol unit 26 recognizes the receivedspoken command 64, anaudible output 58 andvisual output 60 unique to said receivedspoken command 64, shall result. - If the operating mode of the voice-activated
control 26 unit has been amended to “individual mode”, output generated in response to a recognizedspoken command 64 by the voice-activatedcontrol unit 26 may compriseillumination 60 of a plurality ofLEDS 38 and output ofaudible output 58 from theoutput speaker 22. - Toy Wand Operating Procedure—Method of Interactive Play
- The user initiates operation of the voice-activated
toy wand 20 by switching thesystem power switch 34 to allow the flow of electricity from thepower source 32 to the voice-activatedcontrol unit 26. Under a preferred embodiment, the user initiates interactive play of the voice-activatedtoy wand 20 by attaching theinteractive accessory 30. Depressing theinput interface switch 36 activates themicrophone 24 connected to the voice-activatedcontrol unit 26, thereby permitting said voice-activatedcontrol unit 26 to receive and process the spokencommand 64. Depressing theinput interface switch 36 ensures that the voice-activatedcontrol unit 26 receives only the intended spokencommand 64, thereby reducing the occurrence of unintended mistaken command recognition resulting inunintended audio output 58 andvisual output 60. If the voice-activatedcontrol unit 26 recognizes the spokencommand 64, an output unique to said spokencommand 64 shall result. - If the operating mode of the voice-activated
control unit 26 is interactive mode, said voice-activatedcontrol unit 26 may produce an output in response to a recognizedspoken command 64 further comprising the emission of anIR signal 62 by the interactiveaccessory IR emitter 72. If the operating mode of the voice-activatedcontrol unit 26 is interactive mode, said voice-activatedcontrol unit 26 may activate the interactiveaccessory IR sensor 74. If the interactiveaccessory IR sensor 74 detects anIR signal 62, the voice-activatedcontrol unit 26 may adjust the state of the plurality of interactiveaccessory display LEDs 42 to display one fewer illuminated LED than was displayed immediately before saidIR sensor 74 detected saidIR signal 62. The interactive magical play experience continues until the state of the plurality of interactiveaccessory display LEDs 42 is devoid of illuminated LEDs. - While the present invention has been described in connection with a number of exemplary embodiments and implementations, the present invention is not so limited, but rather covers various modifications, and equivalent arrangements, which fall within the purview of prospective claims.
Claims (16)
1. A voice-activated toy wand, comprising:
(a) an elongated hollow cylindrical housing, and
(b) a voice-activated control unit, and
(c) a means of audible input, and
(d) an illumination source, and
(e) a means of producing a plurality of audible tones,
whereby said voice-activated toy wand provides a seemingly magical play experience.
2. The voice-activated toy wand of claim 1 , further comprising a means of producing an illuminated output.
3. The voice-activated toy wand of claim 1 , further comprising a means of producing a plurality of audible tones.
4. The means of producing an illuminated output of claim 2 wherein said illumination source comprises a plurality of light emitting diodes.
5. The voice-activated toy wand of claim 1 wherein said means of audible input comprises a microphone.
6. The voice-activated toy wand of claim 1 , further comprising a means of wireless signal emission.
7. The voice-activated toy wand of claim 1 , further comprising a means of wireless signal detection.
8. The means of wireless signal emission of claim 6 wherein said means of wireless signal emission comprises an infrared wavelength emitter.
9. The means of wireless signal detection of claim 7 wherein said means of wireless signal detection comprises an infrared wavelength sensor.
10. An attachable component, comprising:
(a) a plurality of LEDs, and
(b) a means of wireless signal emission, and
(c) a means of wireless signal detection, and
(d) a means of direct contact data communication,
whereby said attachable component provides additional functionality to enhance said magical play experience of said voice-activated toy wand.
11. The attachable component of claim 10 wherein said means of wireless signal emission comprises an infrared wavelength emitter.
12. The attachable component of claim 10 wherein said means of wireless signal detection comprises an infrared wavelength sensor.
13. The voice-activated toy wand of claim 1 further comprising a means of direct contact data communication.
14. The voice-activated toy wand of claim 1 further comprising a means of detecting the attachment of said attachable component.
15. A method of interactive play incorporating said voice-activated toy wand, comprising the steps of:
(a) equipping a plurality of participants each with said voice-activated toy wand, and
(b) providing a means of communication between said plurality of users equipped with said voice-activated toy wand employing wireless signal transmission, and
(c) culminating said method of interactive play when said voice-activated microcontroller attains the predetermined quantity of event occurrences,
whereby participants of said interactive play compete to trigger an event on one of said plurality of voice-activated toy wands.
16. The method of interactive play of claim 15 wherein said event trigger comprises the detection of said infrared wavelength.
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