Interactive apparatus
US12363518B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 12, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63H2200/00
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An interactive apparatus, the apparatus including: a control device for controlling the interactive apparatus; input device(s) for providing input(s) and output device(s) for providing audio and/or visual outputs, wherein the control device is configured for receiving media and providing the media to the output device(s) to provide audio and/or visual outputs associated with the media; a communication device for receiving a communication input for processing by the control device, the communication device including one or more of: a microphone, a camera, and a communication interface for communication with electronic or computer devices over a wireless communication protocol; wherein the communication device is only permitted to be activated by an actuation device being placed into close proximity to or physical contact with the interactive apparatus.
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