WO2004087276A1 - Function-controllable article of practical use - Google Patents
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- WO2004087276A1 WO2004087276A1 PCT/EP2003/003389 EP0303389W WO2004087276A1 WO 2004087276 A1 WO2004087276 A1 WO 2004087276A1 EP 0303389 W EP0303389 W EP 0303389W WO 2004087276 A1 WO2004087276 A1 WO 2004087276A1
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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
- A63H30/02—Electrical arrangements
- A63H30/04—Electrical arrangements using wireless transmission
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63H—TOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
- A63H3/00—Dolls
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- the present invention relates to a function-controllable commodity, in particular a doll, with the features according to the preamble of claim 1 and a method for controlling functions of a commodity according to the preamble of claim 12 or 22nd
- Object of the present invention is therefore to develop a commodity, in particular a toy, according to the preamble of claim 1, which offers more control options.
- This object is achieved by a commodity according to claim 1.
- Advantageous developments are defined in the dependent claims.
- Another object is to provide corresponding methods for controlling such commodities. This object is achieved by a method according to claim 12.
- commodities can be realized with numerous interesting control possibilities. For example, ensures that commodities are not only controlled by an electronic remote control, but are also controlled by acoustic information. In this way, a "second channel" is created, through which a person can communicate with the commodity.
- the second means are advantageously designed so that they can receive acoustic sounds, in particular speech.
- speech recognition means for recognizing and deriving function commands from the second control information are advantageously provided. As a result, a voice-controlled interactive communication with the object of use can be achieved.
- the first means are designed so that the first control information can be derived from a television signal.
- the toy can be constantly changing Control information in a generally accessible manner via a broadcast or multicast method ("point-to-multipoint").
- This toy can be created, which has a variable funktions- or reaction treasure.
- This control information can be inserted, for example, in the blanking intervals of the video signal.
- An example of this is the BOT method (Broadcast Online Television).
- data sets and keywords can be broadcast via the carrier medium and supplied to the commodity. This allows the control program to be extended or replaced.
- a viewer may communicate with the commodity or toy in response to the broadcast television program.
- the commodity can be controlled particularly individually on the one hand and in response to the commands of the viewer on the other hand due to the control information received simultaneously with the television program.
- third means may be provided which are designed to record and / or read a data carrier having control information. Then the toy removable media can be supplied with control information.
- the first means may also be designed in such a way that they receive control information via a communication network, in particular the Internet. In this way, a particularly efficient but also individual data traffic can be realized.
- interface means for communicating with a computer, in particular a USB, radio or infrared interface.
- the toy can be programmed by means of a conventional computer.
- a reaction of the commodity can also be returned via a return channel in the direction of the transmitter.
- This return channel may be an Internet connection, e.g. via a telephone line, or the telephone connection itself.
- the response of the commodity e.g. capture and evaluate in a central location.
- the programming can be influenced again via the first control information of the commodities.
- the invention also includes the corresponding method for controlling a toy, in particular a doll.
- the invention also includes a method for controlling a toy according to the invention, in which the first control information is inserted into a television signal which is broadcast by a television transmitter. Also included is a data carrier for controlling a toy according to the invention with first control information.
- the control information can be any type of information, be it information that directly controls the toy, whether it be sound or music that can be reproduced by the toy.
- Fig. 1 shows a block diagram of a first embodiment of a function controllable commodity according to the invention
- Fig. 2 shows a block diagram of a second embodiment according to the invention
- Fig. 3 shows a possible interactive dialogue between toy and child.
- the article of daily use here an interactive doll, comprises first means 10 for receiving first control information S1, the first control information S1 being contained in a television signal FS.
- the television signal FS is provided via an antenna or a broadband cable.
- the toy comprises second means 20 for receiving second control information S2, the second control information S2 containing acoustic sounds, in particular speech. These are received via a microphone 21.
- the first control information Sl are electromagnetic signals
- the second control information is of a mechanical nature.
- Storage means 15 are provided for storing the first control information S1.
- Speech recognition means 60 serve to derive function commands from the second control information S2. In this way, an interactive function control is realized by means of fixed and also variable keywords.
- the recognition of the key words from the language can be done by means of software programmed on the basis of neural networks.
- a central unit 40 is provided to control the Doll.
- actuators 50 and output means 60 (loudspeakers or the like), functional commands are implemented in reactions, ie in movements of arms and legs or in tones.
- the first control information Sl in a television signal FS are inserted into the blanking intervals of the analog television signal.
- the control information is then transmitted via the video signal without disturbing the television operation.
- the inserted data are then derived from the signal via a corresponding circuit in the receiver.
- the resulting net transfer rate for control information may be between about 80 kbps and 3.6 mbps.
- a TV station broadcasts a series. Control information for the toy is transmitted along with the transmission signals. Thus, during the broadcasting, a communication can be initiated or, subsequently, learning or in-depth programs can be called up.
- Another possibility is an interactive guessing game, in which the commodity via the TV signal constantly updated and verbally (by man) controlled questions, which are then to answer.
- the first means 10 are designed to receive control information S 1 via the Internet N.
- the toy doll has an interface 16 which allows communication via the Internet.
- the communication can also take place with the interposition of a computer, preferably via a USB, radio or infrared interface. In this way, the toy can be programmed by means of the computer.
- a toy is supplied with content and control data (keywords) together with the TV signal (ie linear) or other signals (for example through the Internet, ie non-linear).
- second control information acoustic control information or speech
- speech recognition or voice control creates a novel interactivity on the one hand in the entertainment sector, on the other hand also in the training sector. If the data transfer takes place via the Internet, for example, content on a homepage can be editorially edited and made available for download. The data may then be downloaded by the toy itself or by a computer and transmitted to the toy.
- the supply of the commodity with changing control information is also provided by removable media, which are supplied to the toy as needed.
- removable media are, for example, flash ROMs, compact discs, chip cards.
- the toy according to the invention is equipped with a receiving and reading device 18. This can be used to provide additional information about books or interactive radio plays. The combination with books results in particularly interesting multimedia expansion possibilities.
- the contents can be attached to the book on a chip. Certain key words trigger reactions of the commodity when pronounced. For example, Forest noises can be triggered by a book about forests or bird sounds in an ornithological textbook. When mentioning the word "blackbird" sounds the song of a blackbird.
- Fig. 3 summarizes a possible interactive dialogue between the toy and the user (child).
- a point-to-multipoint transmitter broadcasts records and both defined and variable keywords at defined times in a broadcast or multicast manner on carrier media.
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Priority Applications (5)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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AT03720403T ATE409074T1 (en) | 2003-04-01 | 2003-04-01 | FUNCTIONAL CONTROLLER UTILITY |
AU2003224021A AU2003224021A1 (en) | 2003-04-01 | 2003-04-01 | Function-controllable article of practical use |
PCT/EP2003/003389 WO2004087276A1 (en) | 2003-04-01 | 2003-04-01 | Function-controllable article of practical use |
DE50310555T DE50310555D1 (en) | 2003-04-01 | 2003-04-01 | FUNCTION-CONTROLLED OPERATING OBJECT |
EP03720403A EP1613408B1 (en) | 2003-04-01 | 2003-04-01 | Function-controllable article of practical use |
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PCT/EP2003/003389 WO2004087276A1 (en) | 2003-04-01 | 2003-04-01 | Function-controllable article of practical use |
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US4840602A (en) * | 1987-02-06 | 1989-06-20 | Coleco Industries, Inc. | Talking doll responsive to external signal |
US5655945A (en) * | 1992-10-19 | 1997-08-12 | Microsoft Corporation | Video and radio controlled moving and talking device |
WO2000015316A2 (en) * | 1998-09-16 | 2000-03-23 | Comsense Technologies, Ltd. | Interactive toys |
WO2001058554A1 (en) * | 2000-02-11 | 2001-08-16 | Mattel, Inc. | Doll responsive to audible sounds from a computer or the like |
WO2003000370A1 (en) * | 2001-06-25 | 2003-01-03 | Peter Sui Lun Fong | Interactive talking dolls |
US6507729B1 (en) * | 2000-06-16 | 2003-01-14 | Lucent Trans Electronic Company, Ltd. | Luminescent external dialer for mobile phone |
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- 2003-04-01 AT AT03720403T patent/ATE409074T1/en not_active IP Right Cessation
- 2003-04-01 AU AU2003224021A patent/AU2003224021A1/en not_active Abandoned
- 2003-04-01 EP EP03720403A patent/EP1613408B1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 2003-04-01 DE DE50310555T patent/DE50310555D1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 2003-04-01 WO PCT/EP2003/003389 patent/WO2004087276A1/en active IP Right Grant
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US4840602A (en) * | 1987-02-06 | 1989-06-20 | Coleco Industries, Inc. | Talking doll responsive to external signal |
US5655945A (en) * | 1992-10-19 | 1997-08-12 | Microsoft Corporation | Video and radio controlled moving and talking device |
WO2000015316A2 (en) * | 1998-09-16 | 2000-03-23 | Comsense Technologies, Ltd. | Interactive toys |
WO2001058554A1 (en) * | 2000-02-11 | 2001-08-16 | Mattel, Inc. | Doll responsive to audible sounds from a computer or the like |
US6507729B1 (en) * | 2000-06-16 | 2003-01-14 | Lucent Trans Electronic Company, Ltd. | Luminescent external dialer for mobile phone |
WO2003000370A1 (en) * | 2001-06-25 | 2003-01-03 | Peter Sui Lun Fong | Interactive talking dolls |
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EP1613408B1 (en) | 2008-09-24 |
ATE409074T1 (en) | 2008-10-15 |
EP1613408A1 (en) | 2006-01-11 |
DE50310555D1 (en) | 2008-11-06 |
AU2003224021A1 (en) | 2004-10-25 |
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