Patent · US Expired

Electronic figurines

US6558225B1 · kind B1 · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 24, 2002
Grant dateMay 6, 2003
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Expiry dateJan 24, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63H3/003
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An electronic figurine has at least one appendage, a means for displaying electronic images in relation to a virtual character, and a circuit board. The circuit board is programmed to generate images of the virtual character including facial expressions, symbols, virtual activates, games and animated sequences. The electronic figurine further includes means for activating pre-programmed responses when a user interacts with the appendages or orientation of the figurine. Moreover, the electronic figurine may also include various audible sounds and responses that may also be activated and interacted with by a user interacting with the physical figurine.

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