WO2004094016A2 - Systeme interactif permettant de generer des reponses locales et a distance - Google Patents

Systeme interactif permettant de generer des reponses locales et a distance Download PDF

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WO2004094016A2
WO2004094016A2 PCT/IL2004/000348 IL2004000348W WO2004094016A2 WO 2004094016 A2 WO2004094016 A2 WO 2004094016A2 IL 2004000348 W IL2004000348 W IL 2004000348W WO 2004094016 A2 WO2004094016 A2 WO 2004094016A2
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63H—TOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
    • A63H30/00—Remote-control arrangements specially adapted for toys, e.g. for toy vehicles
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  • the present invention relates to an interactive system and especially to interactive systems that includes an object, such as an interactive toy, that is wirelessly connected to a remote response generator. More specifically, the present invention relates to an interactive toy that is able to remotely produce a response in a digital video disk player.
  • Interactive toys are known in the art. Some interactive toys operate in a stand-alone mode of operation while others are able to communicate with remote computers.
  • U.S. patent 6159101 of Simpson entitled “Interactive toy products” describes an interactive toy that is shaped as a figure and has (i) one or more limbs, (ii) sensors for detecting movement of one of the limbs, and (iii) a processor for initiating a game playing activity when a limb is translated.
  • the toy may further include a screen.
  • a disadvantage of stand-alone interactive toys is their relatively limited ability to produce audio-visual effects.
  • U.S patent 5,752,880 of Gabai et el that describes an interactive system that includes a personal computer and a toy with one or many sensors and actuators including a microphone and a speaker that are connected, via a wireless communication link, to the personal computer.
  • the computer runs programs to control the toy.
  • PCT application WO 01/69799A2 describes a system that enables remote computers to control the toy. Accordingly, the toy may be connected to a first computer, which in turn is connected via a network to other computers, and/or servers that are able to control the toy, via the first computer.
  • the mentioned above devices are costly and require to access computers, which are less user friendly than other devices such as home cinema systems and are usually not accessible to small children and babies. Furthermore, computers are usually not located within the saloon or other rooms in which the family gathers together on in which little children or babies play.
  • Some prior art interactive toys claim to have voice recognition capabilities. Prior art voice recognition systems and methods are not effective and are usually quite costly. Furthermore, voice recognition has little use in toys that are operated by small children and babies. Digital Video Disk Players
  • DVD player are known in the art. Some DVD players have video encoding capabilities, while other DVD players have additional processing capabilities.
  • a typical DVD player includes (i) a controller that controls the DVD player components, (ii) data retrieval unit that retrieves information stored on DVDs, (iii) a media processor (such as video encoder, and especially MPEG encoder), and (iv) output interfaces for providing amplified audio and video signals. These amplified signals may be provided to displays and loudspeakers, accordingly.
  • the data retrieval unit usually includes (i) a drive motor that spins a DVD, (ii) optical assembly that illuminates the DVD with a laser beam and reads the information stored on the DVD, (iii) a tracking mechanism for controlling the movement of the laser beam so that the laser beam can scan the spiral data tracks of the DVD, and (iv) a signal reproducing device for providing amplified digital signals to the media processor.
  • Remote control units can control DVD players.
  • DVD players are able to receive data retrieval commands as well as DVD menu browsing and selection commands.
  • U.S. patent 6141004 of Jeong is believed to provide an adequate description of a DVD player as well as of a method for playing menu in DVD player.
  • the invention provides a method for producing a local response and a remote response, the method includes: (i) producing, using an object, a local response and producing at least one output signal in response to a detection of an event; (ii) receiving, by a remote response generator, said at least one output signal; and (iii) producing a remote response, by the remote response generator, in response to the received at least one output signal.
  • the invention provides an interactive system the includes: (i) an object capable of transmitting output signals over a wireless communication link, in response to events; whereas the object is further operable to produce a local response in response to said events; and (ii) a remote response generator, operable to detect the transmitted output signals and to generate a remote response, said remote response comprises a presentation of at least one image on a display.
  • the invention provides an interactive system that includes: (i) an object capable of transmitting output signals over a wireless communication link to be received by a remote response generator, in response to events; whereas the object is further operable to produce a local response in response to said events, and (ii) a storage media, storing executable code and information to be accessed by the remote response generator and for causing the remote response generator to respond to the output signals by providing a remote response, said remote response comprises a presentation of at least one image on a display.
  • the object may be a toy, book, a calculator or a key chain.
  • the remote response generator is not a personal computer and preferably is a DVD player.
  • the DVD player may have processing capabilities in addition to video decoding capabilities. In such a case the complexity of the output signals can be reduced, and the variety of commands can be relatively broad.
  • the storage medium is a Digital Video Disk.
  • the remote response generator is a set top box that is capable of receiving audio-visual content from a remote content provider (such as a Hub, Head-end and the like) via a communication network (including cable network, satellite network) and the like.
  • the DVD player may be adapted to receive a limited amount of control signals, such as data retrieval commands (such as but not limited to "play”, “fast forward”, “frame advance”, “skip chapter”, “skip title”, “select title”, select chapter”, “fast reverse”, “stop” and “pause” and the like).
  • data retrieval commands such as but not limited to "play”, “fast forward”, “frame advance”, “skip chapter”, “skip title”, “select title”, select chapter”, “fast reverse”, “stop” and “pause” and the like).
  • Some DVDs include menus structures called DVD menus.
  • the DVD menus may include DVD sub-menus.
  • the object may then transmit output signals representative of browsing and selection commands, for DVD menus browsing and selection of items.
  • the DVD player is able to execute dedicated software that contains instructions to display images in response to the received output signals.
  • the software, as well as information that is required for generating a remote response may be recorded on a DVD.
  • Said DVD shall be inserted into the DVD player in order to allow interaction with the object.
  • the system includes a relay, for converting output signals transmitted by the object such as to allow their reception (and processing) by the remote response generator.
  • the relay may convert the signals frequency and/or amplify the output signals signals.
  • the relay may also perform modulation and de-modulation operations.
  • the invention provides an object that includes at least one sensor for detecting events. The events may involve movement of the object, relative movement introduced between a part of the object to other parts of the object, acceleration or de-acceleration of the object, contacting the object or one of the object parts, contacting a shape associated part of the object, contacting a color associated part of the object, heating or cooling the object or its vicinity, approaching the object and the like.
  • the events may include a part related event, a shape related event, a color related event and a combination thereof, as well as other events. It is noted that the term "contacting" includes pressing a part of the object, touching a part or the object and the like. Conveniently, each event triggers a different local and/or remote response. [0025] Conveniently, the object does not have voice recognition capabilities.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic description of an interactive system, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
  • Figure 2 is a schematic description of the electrical circuitry of a toy, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 3 is a schematic description of an interactive system, in accordance with another embodiment of the invention.
  • Figure 4 is schematic illustration of an exemplary displayed menu, in accordance with a further embodiment of the invention.
  • Figure 5 is a flow chart illustrating a method for providing remote and local response, in accordance with embodiments of the invention.
  • Figure 6 is a schematic illustration of an interactive system, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
  • Figure 7 is a schematic illustration of an interactive system, in accordance with a further embodiment of the invention.
  • Figure 8 provides a more detailed view of an object, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
  • DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS [0035] The detailed description that follows is intended only to illustrate certain preferred embodiments of the present invention. It is in no way meant to limit the scope of the invention, as set out in the claims.
  • System 11 of Figure 1 includes: (i) an object, such as toy 10, (ii) a relay 100 and (iii) a remote response generator, such as Digital Video Disk (DVD) Player 120.
  • Toy 10 is able to sense events, such as a relative movement of a part of the toy (for example a movement of the toy's arm in relation to the toy's torso), a contact with the toys parts, and the like, and in response to generate output signals and provide a local response.
  • events such as a relative movement of a part of the toy (for example a movement of the toy's arm in relation to the toy's torso), a contact with the toys parts, and the like, and in response to generate output signals and provide a local response.
  • Toy 10 may be capable of providing a visual local response, either instead of the audio response and/or in addition to said local response). Accordingingly, toy 10 may include light emitting diodes or other light emitting devices for providing visual local response.
  • Processor 16 is operable to receive signals from sensors 14 indicating that an event occurs and in response control a generation of a local response. Said local response may by provided by sending digital signals from processor 16 to DAC 22 to be converted to analog signals that are then provided to speaker 20. Processor 16 also is capable of sending signals to wireless transmitter 18 to be transmitted over a wireless link to DVD player 120.
  • toy 10 further include a receiver (not shown) for receiving signals (either directly or via a relay) from remote response generator.
  • the remote response generator can control toy 10 by those signals but can also send said signals to indicate its status, for example whether it is able to interact with toy 10.
  • said components may include a power supply, such as a battery and a battery housing, said battery being rechargeable or not.
  • toy 10 may vary without exceeding the scope of the invention.
  • the toy may include movement sensors and/or part movement sensors, as well as acceleration sensors, touch sensors, proximity sensors, radiation sensors and/or heat sensors. Each sensor or combination of sensors may trigger a certain remote and local response.
  • the acceleration and de-acceleration sensors can provide an indication that the toy was dropped, and the heat sensor can indicate that the toy is overheated, but this not necessarily so.
  • the toy may resemble real or imaginary figures, animals, humans, tools, vehicles and the like.
  • a relative movement can be detected by tracking the movement of a joint that connects two parts of the object to each other.
  • the movement can be also detected by movement sensors, such as a sensor that includes a movable part that may change its position in response to a movement or even acceleration of the object.
  • An exemplary sensor that detects a movement of a toy limb is described at U.S. patent 6159101 of Simpson. Each of the prior art methods may be implemented.
  • Wireless transmitter 18 can be operable to transmit radiation of various types, such as infrared radiation, radio frequency radiation, acoustic waves and the like..
  • the wireless transmitter may be adapted to generate output signals that are received by the remote response generator reception capabilities, but this is not necessarily so.
  • a signal converter such as relay 100 may be positioned such as to receive the signals outputted from toy 10 and provide the converted signals (or a representation of said signals) to the remote response generator. Said conversion may include amplification and/or frequency conversion.
  • remote response generators such as DVD player 120 are capable of receiving signals in the infrared (IR) frequency range, while toy 10 may be able to transmit Radio Frequency (RF) signals.
  • IR infrared
  • RF Radio Frequency
  • RF signals may be utilized in order to allow an activation of DVD player 120 at the absence of a clear line of view between DVD player 120 and toy 10.
  • a typical relay 100 may include a first antenna for receiving the output signals from toy 10, a second antenna for transmitting converted output signals to the remote response generator and a conversion unit that may include amplifiers, frequency conversion units, demodulation and modulation units and the like. Methods for establishing and maintaining wireless links are known in the art and the invention may utilize said prior art methods.
  • DVD player 120 may be connected to a display such as television 130 and loudspeakers 160 via receiver 140, but this is not necessarily so.
  • Toy 10 of Figure 1 is shaped like a mouse and includes multiple touch sensors, such as buttons 14, that are located on different locations of the doll, and may be embedded within various parts of the toy - such as the toy's legs, arms, ears, nose and tail. Once a user contacts a part of the toy the relevant button changes its state (it is usually pushed) and a signal indicative of said change is sent to processor 16. Said push constitutes an event and both toy 10 and DVD player 120 provide a local and remote response, respectively in response to said event.
  • Toy 10 may also include a receiver for receiving feedbacks from DVD player 120 and determine whether a transmission of output signals is necessary. It is noted that by not sending output signals that will not result in the provision of a remote response, the energy consumption of toy may be reduced.
  • the remote response may include displaying audio-visual content, such as pictures and even video streams.
  • the remote response can include presenting a sequence of pictures, a video stream in which a relevant part is moved, presenting information relating to said part and/or playing a song that is associated with said part.
  • toy 10 is able to control DVD player 120 when a dedicated DVD 110 is inserted into DVD player 120.
  • DVD 110 may include educational as well as entertainment content and/or a combination of both.
  • Toy 10 may be used to open DVD menus, browse the DVD menus and to select a selected item of said DVD menus and sub-menus. Said selection is responsive to the events detected by toy 10.
  • the selected items may include audio-visual content, such as songs, stories, information and the like.
  • the audio-visual content may also induce the user to initiate an event.
  • DVD player 120 may display messages and/or play audio messages that prompt the child to press a certain button, or to select between several buttons.
  • the selection of events is simplified and made user friendly by utilizing colors and shapes. This is especially important when the user is a small child or a baby.
  • a first menu is displayed.
  • the first menu may enable the user to select between at least one song, at least one story, at least one game, at least one information presentation and/or a combination thereof.
  • the first menu may be animated and/or may be accompanied by a certain theme.
  • Each of the items of said first menu may be associated with (by delineation or other means) a certain color, symbol, number, text and/or a combination thereof.
  • a user-triggered event selects between said items. (For example, by initiating a color related event the item, which is associated with said certain color is selected). [0054] In some cases this selection will end the selection process and a relevant audio-visual content will be provided.
  • toy 10 may include several portion that are associated with different colors. Said association may be implemented by providing portions of different colors. Once a portion is pressed a color associated sensor provides a signal to processor 16 indicating that a color related event occurred.
  • toy 10 may include several portion that are associated with different shapes. Said association may be implemented by printing, sawing said shaped on the toys parts. Once a shape associated part is pressed a shape associated sensor provides a signal to processor 16 indicating that a shape related event occurred.
  • an event can be related to a combination of a certain color, a certain shape and even a certain part.
  • Figure 1 illustrates a toy 10 in which each part is associated with a certain color and shape, but this is not necessarily so.
  • the outer surface of toy 10 includes colored fabric bits. Some of the fabric bits are characterized by a unique texture/ color and/or shape.
  • the right ear of toy 10 includes a bright light fabric bit and a star symbol.
  • the left ear of toy 10 includes an orange fabric bit and a moon-shaped symbol.
  • the right hand has a red fabric bit and a circular symbol.
  • the left hand includes a blue fabric and a square symbol.
  • the right foot includes a green fabric bit and triangle symbol.
  • the left leg includes a yellow fabric bit and a rectangular symbol.
  • the toy's tale (not shown) includes a brown fabric bit and a flower shaped symbol.
  • Figure 6 illustrates a system in which toy 20 is capable of direct transmission to a remote response generator.
  • Figure 7 illustrates a system that includes a remote response generator such as set top box 222.
  • Set top box 222 is capable of receiving audio-visual content from a remote content provider (such as a Hub, Head-end and the like) via a communication network (including cable network, satellite network) and the like. The reception may be responsive to upstream transmissions from the set- top box to the content provider.
  • Figure 8 provides a more detailed view of toy 10.
  • Figure 5 illustrates method 200 for producing a local response and a remote response. Method 200 includes step 220 -240.
  • Step 220 includes producing, using an object (such as toy 10), a local response and producing at least one output signal in response to a detection of an event.
  • the event is sensed by at least one sensor and may be related to a certain shape and/or color and/or parts of the object.
  • the event may involve movement of the object, an acceleration of the object, heating or cooling the object or its vicinity, and the like.
  • a sensor such as sensor 14 detects an event, such as pressing the right ear of toy 10.
  • the sensor that is embedded within the right ear sends a signal to processor 16, thus in turn detects a star related event, as the right ear includes a star shaped symbol.
  • the event can also be regarded as pink related event, as the right ear includes pink fabric, and can even be regarded as a right ear related event.
  • Processor 16 may trigger a local event, such as providing an audio response that includes a unique sequence of tones.
  • Processor 16 further sends output signals indicative of a star related event.
  • the amount of information embedded within the output signals may depend on the ability of the remote response generator to process the command. For example, in some cases a single command, such as a data retrieval command or a menu selection command may be sent. In other cases a sequence of commands may be sent.
  • the output signal can initiate an execution of a dedicated executable code.
  • Step 220 is followed by step 240 of receiving, by a remote response generator, said at least one output signal. Referring to figure 1 , DVD player 120 monitors its receiver in order to detect said output signals.
  • Step 240 is followed by step 260 of producing a remote response, by the remote response generator, in response to the received at least one output signal.
  • the remote response may include selecting an item out of a menu, or accessing a certain track or title and retrieving the information within said accessed track or title to provide an audio-visual response.
  • a certain track may include a video stream that shows movements of the toy's right ear, a video that is associated with stars and/or a video that is dominated by the pink color.
  • the object is a book that includes various sensors, positioned at various locations, that are able to detect events, to send a signal representative of an event to a processor, that in response provides a local response and may also send output signals to a remote response generator for triggering a remote response.
  • the sensors may be located on the books binding, but this is not necessarily so.
  • the remote response generator if further linked, via wireless channels, to remote loudspeakers and/or displays, such that the remote response can be viewed or seen at locations other than the location of the remote response generator.
  • DVD player 120 is wirelessly linked to loud speakers 160 (and optionally to displays) that are located in various locations of the house, such that the remote response can be observed.
  • the remote response generator may be located in various surroundings. For example, it may be located within a building, but it may also be located within a vehicles and airplanes, such as a vehicle equipped with remote response generator and at least one viewing screen.
  • each object has a unique ID
  • a remote response generator may be configured to respond to output signals from a certain object, being identified by a certain ID. This allows to simultaneously activate multiple objects and multiple remote response generators.
  • the remote response generator is a personal computer that includes dedicated software, as well as a receiver for receiving the output signals, a processor for executing the dedicated software and for controlling the computer components, a display for displaying visual content and loudspeakers for producing sound effects.

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La présente invention concerne un système interactif qui comprend un objet, tel qu'un jouet, capable d'émettre des signaux de sortie sur une liaison de communication sans fil, en réponse à des événements : cet objet peut aussi fonctionner pour produire une réponse locale en réponse à ces événements. Cette invention concerne aussi un générateur de réponse à distance, qui peut fonctionner pour détecter le signal de sortie émis et pour générer une réponse à distance, cette réponse à distance comprenant une présentation d'au moins une image sur un afficheur.
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