Article having karaoke record feature and simultaneous playback
US9232288B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 31, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB42D15/022
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An article (e.g., toy, ornament, etc.) having an audio recording and playback device permits recording of a karaoke-style song to be played. A user sings along with a permanently prerecorded, karaoke-style song that is played during a recording session. The recording device is operable in either a trial mode or a use mode. In the trial mode, a user-recorded song is played back initially for the potential purchaser but is not subsequently played back to be later heard by other potential purchasers. In the use mode, which the article may be switched to after purchase, a user-recorded karaoke-style song can be played. During playback, the user-recorded song is played simultaneously with the prerecorded karaoke-style recording that was played during the recording session. Additional prerecorded messages, such as voice prompts with instructions, may also be included.
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