Gaming system for modular toys
US10639544B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 20, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 5, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F13/98
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An interactive computer game is described which works in conjunction with a number of physical modules that a user can connect together in different ways to form a coherent physical whole object. The game receives data from the object via a wireless link, the data identifying at least which modules form part of the object and updates game play based on the data received. At some point within the game play, the game presents an objective or goal to the user which the user can only achieve by interacting with the physical object formed from the modules. In an embodiment, this interaction comprises re-arranging the modules or swapping modules to form an object with a different visual appearance, moving all or part of the object and/or interacting with a sensor on a module in the object. The game may receive further data from the object during the user interaction.
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