Patent · US Expired

Electronic educational game with responsive animation

US5413355A · kind A · utility

65Cited by
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17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 17, 1993
Grant dateMay 9, 1995
Priority date—
Expiry dateDec 17, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG09B19/06
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A substantially improved electronically controlled educational toy or game is achieved by providing animated indicia which is directly responsive to the input signals provided by the user. Preferably, the animated indicia comprises a distinctive character which produces animated movements of approval in response to questions being answered correctly, while producing a negative animated reaction to an incorrect answer. By providing this unique animated response in combination with audible and visual indicia, an educational toy and game is attained which creates added excitement and interest for children.

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