Plush toy with non-rigid sensor for detecting deformation
US9573070B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 26, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 26, 2034 |
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, also referred to as a hug sensor, has an electrically conductive and compressible material and is movable from a rest, non-compressed position towards a compressed position by way of the application of an external force thereon (e.g., a hug or squeeze). The hug sensor has a resistance there across that is monitored by a microprocessor. Compression of the hug sensor causes changes in the resistance across the hug sensor. Changes in the detected resistance across the hug sensor result in activation of responses (e.g., playing of audio and/or movement). Varying responses may be activated as a result of varying changes in resistance.
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