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System and method for playsets using tracked objects and corresponding virtual worlds
US8939840B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8939840-B2 |
| Application number | US-46214009-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Jul 29, 2009 |
| Priority date | Jul 29, 2009 |
| Publication date | Jan 27, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 27, 2015 |
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There is provided a system and method for playsets using tracked objects and corresponding virtual worlds. There is provided an object for use with a physical environment and connectable to a virtual world corresponding to the physical environment, the object including a processor and a plurality of sensors including a position sensor. The processor is configured to establish a first connection with the virtual world, wherein the virtual world contains a virtual object corresponding to the object, determine a position of the object using the position sensor, and send the position of the object using the first connection. There is also provided a physical environment having similar capabilities as the object.
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What is claimed is: 1. An object for use with a physical environment and connectable to a virtual world corresponding to the physical environment, the object comprising: a plurality of sensors including a position sensor and a light sensor; at least one feedback system; a memory storing a history of events and an initial state of the object; and a processor configured to: establish a first connection between the object and the virtual world, wherein the virtual world contai…
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- What does patent US8939840B2 cover?
- There is provided a system and method for playsets using tracked objects and corresponding virtual worlds. There is provided an object for use with a physical environment and connectable to a virtual world corresponding to the physical environment, the object including a processor and a plurality of sensors including a position sensor. The processor is configured to establish a first connection…
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- Heatherly Christopher W, Shin Christopher K, Berling Natasha, and 4 more
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- Primary CPC classification A63H3/28. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Jan 27 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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