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US 8,088,003 B1Granted
Audio/visual display toy for use with rhythmic responses
AssigneesHasbro, Inc., Jkid Limited
InventorsMatthew James Bickerton, Michael Lee Simpson, Daniel Judkins
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Abstract
A game having a base structure including an array of lights with associated music. A player must respond to the illumination and music issued by the game by pressing a series of sensors located on the game at specific beats according to the rhythm and illumination of the game. A sequential linear illumination of the light displays can progress from the center outward to the sensor or progress from the sensor inward to the center.
Claims18
A device for use in a game, comprising:
- a playing surface;
- a plurality of sensors comprising at least a first sensor and a second sensor on the playing surface used to input commands;
- an audio system used to output music and sound effects;
- a plurality of light displays comprising at least a first light display and a second light display, said first light display comprising a series of individual light elements, illuminated in a sequential linear array between the center of the playing surface and the corresponding first sensor, and said second light display comprising a series of individual light elements, illuminated in a sequential linear array between the center of the playing surface and the corresponding second sensor;
- a music library with a least one data file;
- and
- an information processor that coordinates the light displays to be driven by the music program of the audio system and is responsive to one or more of the plurality of sensors.
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A method for playing a game, comprising:
- watching a plurality of linear light displays extending outwards from the center of a base illuminate away from the center;
- determining the destination of the progressing lights, which corresponds to a sensor;
- motivating the sensor corresponding to the progressing light display as indicated by the rhythm of accompanying music;
- and
- responding to the actions of the game from the determinative steps.
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A device for use in a game, comprising:
- a playing surface;
- a plurality of sensors on the playing surface used to input commands;
- an audio system used to output music and sound effects;
- a plurality of light displays, each said light display comprising a series of individual light elements, illuminated in a sequential linear array between the center of the playing surface and a single, corresponding sensor;
- an input for entry of external data files;
- a music library with a least one data file;
- and
- an information processor that coordinates the light displays to be driven by the music program of the audio system and is responsive to one or more of the plurality of sensors.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.