Plush toy with non-rigid sensor for detecting deformation
US8926393B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 13, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 13, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63H33/26
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A plush toy having electronics therein for interacting with a user includes a non-rigid electrical component for detecting deformation thereof. The component includes a first layer of a compressible material with at least one aperture therethrough. Second and third layers of an electrically conductive material are positioned on opposite sides of the first layer across the aperture. The second and third layers of material may be brought into contact with each other in the aperture of the first layer to complete an electrical connection between the second and third layers by compression of the first layer upon application of a compression force. When the compression force is removed, the first material expands to separate the second and third layers, thereby breaking the electrical connection. Upon detection of deformation of the electrical component, the electronics activate a response by the toy, such as an audio response.
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