BR102014019532A2 - toy with object recognition system - Google Patents

Abstract

toy with object recognition system. A toy that picks up radio frequency information from different objects through its antenna and transmits this information to a transceiver, which reads said signal and transfers the information to a reader device that decodes the information. The processor then receives the signal from the RFID reader and according to its internal programming lights LEDs, controls a smoke system, plays sounds and emits a non-audible frequency code for the RFID tag.

Description

Field of Application [001] The present innovation belongs to the field of human needs, more specifically of games, exactly a toy capable of recognizing distinct objects and, from this event, triggering mechanisms according to with each recognized object.

History of Innovation [002] Toys are playful and especially leisure-oriented objects or activities generally associated with children, sometimes also used to describe adult-oriented objects for the same purpose. In pedagogy, a toy is any object that the child can use in the act of playing. Some toys allow children to have fun while at the same time teaching them about a given subject. Toys often help in the development of the child's social life, especially those used in cooperative games.

[003] Toys are of vital importance for the child's development and education, as they foster symbolic development, stimulate their imagination, reasoning and self-esteem. They can be used in psychotherapeutic treatment in play therapy, with children with emotional problems caused by various factors, or who have behavioral disorders or poor school performance.

[004] However, there is a gap in the art regarding products that enable the identification of elements creating audiovisual effects and that, through its electronic system, performs application control.

The patent PI 9801731 demonstrates a system for application in dolls, dolls, stuffed animals, vinyl, cloth and others, being distinguished by allowing a great variety of voices or sounds and other resources for the animation of these toys. The present system is based on the use of cartridges applicable to voice / sound, movement and lighting modules installed inside receiving toys; Through these cartridges, a virtually infinite combination of different soundings, movements and illumination is made possible, consisting of a media-free module that operates on a power source, such as a battery, battery or similar, while the ( the trigger (s) are made by the trigger (s) which may be key (s) or similar; The module reveals an amplifier, a speaker and, optionally, lighting and movement devices, all inserted within the toy, and strategically arranged a connector capable of revealing a finite number of pins, numbered from 1 to 1 ". n ". To the module is applied the cartridge, card or similar that reveals a specific software (media), said cartridge with number of pins related to the connector, so as to allow, by replacing them, a practically infinite variation of possibilities of voices, songs. and sounds, and two or more modules can also be interconnected by wire, radio frequency, infrared or other means interactively through data exchange.

Document TW201318677 shows a computer-aided system for Majhong for blind people. It consists of a Majhong palette, (...) a plurality of Majhong cubes, a plurality of Chi-Pon-Gun-huh indicator cubes, (...) at least one RFID reader. Each Majhong cube comprises a radio frequency identification tag (RFID tag). (..) In addition, the RFID reader is attached to the Majhong palette. The RFID reader transmits at least one RF signal to drive the RFID tag and receive back the RF signal from the RFID tag.

Protection PI 0511898 refers to a figure that utilizes wireless communication to provide computing power for an external computer. The picture can capture visual or audible input and wirelessly transfer the input to the external computer, either directly or over a communication network. The external computer processes the input, generates output, and transfers the output to the figure. The output can then be presented to a child as if the figure processed and generated the output directly.

[008] Application PI 0009753 discloses a database communication network system having an entertainment system comprising an entertainment apparatus to which a portable information communication terminal is detachably connected. An individual identification code (PDA) of the portable information communication terminal and a service request are transmitted from the entertainment system via a bidirectional communication network to a computer system having a server function. The computer system transmits a command representing the individual PDA ID and the service request via a LAN-like link to a computer system having a database. The computer system searches a database for extracting information along with the individual PDA ID via a one-way wireless communication network and a link to the portable information communication terminal. Only the portable information communication terminal with the individual ID PDA is capable of reproducing the received data.

[009] Patent CN103182173 is based on RFID (Radio Frequency Identification Devices) technology and consists of an IC card, RFID module, card reader, wireless communication module, wireless receiver module, a PC and a main processor, wherein the integrated circuit card communicates with the card reader via the RFID module, the card reader is connected with the wireless communication module and the main processor, respectively, the communication module. Wireless is in communication with the wireless receiver module and the wireless receiver module has been connected with the PC. The system has an obvious effect where a user's fitness data can be accumulated effectively and can be analyzed and returned to the user in order to realize a more specific scientific orientation to the user. As RFID tagging technology is introduced to seamlessly match user information with fitness data, great convenience is provided at more personal, fitness locations and meanwhile the wiring problem between sets of fitness equipment and PC is avoided by wireless transmission technology.

[010] Protection CN 102799847 reveals an interactive frequency-based identification (RFID) toy and belongs to the field of toys. The interactive toy featuring an RFID card reader capable of accurately identifying an object's identity information is added to a story with a specific shape and serves as a basic operating platform and the RFID card reader can be turned on. and communicate with a computer over a wired network (such as a universal USB serial bus and an RS232 interface) or wireless (such as Wi-Fi and bluetooth) (...) [011] Protection MU 8602665 presents a water receiving device and bubble ejector applied in the region of the mouth, more precisely it is a doll that has a device capable of receiving, storing and ejecting water; said device comprises a flexible tube having one end connected to a communicating duct practiced in the inner and central portion of the doll's mouth, while the other end of the tube is coupled to a nozzle of a small resilient flexible plastic material reservoir. or rubber, which remains housed and not apparent, in a compartment made up preferably within the doll's trunk; at least one of the reservoir faces remains coplanar with the inner and front face of the trunk; said flexible reservoir receives and stores a certain volume of water from a baby bottle or the like properly fitted into the communicating duct of the doll's mouth; Water from the bottle flows through the tube into the reservoir, remaining contained until, through external pressure, promoted in the reservoir by contact with the surface of the doll's trunk, water is ejected from the tube, returning the doll's mouth in the form of bubbles. .

[012] The application MU 8501064 adds a soap-bubble toy comprising a fish-shaped container divided into two halves, left and right. In total, the mechanism consisting of the tilting axle and the frame containing the central hole through which the soap bubbles come out is mounted. This mechanism is moved by two external fins, on the right and on the left. The frame is located near the fish's mouth and a nozzle directs air to it, thus providing the desired soap bubbles. Inside the tube there is a valve that prevents any contact of the detergent with the user's mouth. After the internal mechanism has been assembled, the two halves are glued and sealed to prevent leakage.

CN202700097 teaches a device which is arranged on the underside of a toy aircraft and can be used for wireless bubble blower remote control. The device comprises a blower, a liquid dispensing device and a motor, wherein a rotational axis of a fan is fixed with the motor (...) the end of the flexible tube extends into the water storage bottle. liquid through a flexible tube (...) and the other end is in communication with the bubble outlet disposed at the end of the blower.

[014] The aforementioned documents exhaust what is known in the art of products similar to the following, without, however, solving the problems related to products that enable the identification of elements to create audiovisual effects and which, through their electronic system, perform application control.

Based on this fact and on the interest of the continuous development of the products, an innovation is proposed, claiming the privileges of its protection by its novelty and inventive activity, as exposed below.

It is proposed, therefore, a toy that captures, through its antenna, information emitted by radiofrequency of distinct objects and through this antenna transmits this information to a transceiver, which reads said signal and transfers the information. to a reader device that decodes the information. The processor then receives the signal from the RFID reader and according to its internal programming lights LEDs, controls a smoke system, plays sounds and emits a code through non-audible frequencies referring to the RFID iag.

[017] The product makes it possible to identify the elements placed inside by activating visual audio effects for each one and, through its electronic system, sends a wirelles signal to a device, such as tablets and smartphones, where it is possible to know the sequence. the exact elements and time between them, thereby performing control of the application (game) installed on the device.

List of Figures [018] Figure 1 shows a perspective view of the toy.

Figure 2 demonstrates a front view of the toy.

[020] Figure 3 shows a rear view of the toy.

[021] Figure 4 shows a side view of the toy.

Figure 5 shows a top view of the toy base.

[023] Figure 6 offers a bottom view of the toy.

[7] Figure 7 shows a perspective view of the toy base.

[025] Figure 8 provides an example of beep pattern used in the data transmission protocol [02] Figure 9 shows an exploded perspective view of the toy.

Detailed description of the innovation [027] Given the shortcomings presented in the art, it is proposed as an innovation, a toy that, through the joint action of a radio frequency object recognition (RFID) system, a wireless communication system by through non-audible frequency sounds and an electronic board for integrating these technologies, it is able to perceive distinct objects such as small imitations of ingredients, spoons, magic wands, amulets, animals and the like, and trigger a range of mechanisms such as bubble generation - which occurs through a mini pump - smoke generation - which occurs through water vaporization - and the emission of sounds and lights.

[028] Object recognition is by radio frequency, where an antenna present in the reading device emits an electromagnetic signal to a transponder or RF tag that responds by emitting another electromagnetic signal, reads said signal and transfers it. the same signal to a reader device, which contains an integrated circuit that stores the information to be transmitted (code); This antenna transmits the information by emitting the radio frequency signal (code) of the integrated circuit present on the RF tag to the reader, which in turn converts the RFID radio waves to digital information that, after being converted, is read and understood. by microcontroller to then have its data analyzed and actuate the light, sound, smoke and watermark mechanisms, as pre-programmed.

[029] Communication with the tablet / smartphone takes place via non-audible, non-audible frequency sound following a 4-bit or 8-bit instruction set (Figure 8). This communication technology has a low cost because it is sound wave emission, replacing the use of other similar technologies with closed protocols, such as WIFI and Bluetooth, whose high cost would make the implementation of innovation impossible.

[030] The system on the electronic board allows the recognition of individual and distinct elements (codes) without the use of physical connection through the following steps: the antenna picks up the radio frequency tag (RFID tag) signal and sends it to the reader, which processes and decodes the information.

[031] The MCU (microcontroller) receives the signal from the RFID reader and according to internal programming triggers the LEDs, controls the smoke system, plays sounds and emits the code through non-audible frequency sounds referring to the RFID tag. .

[032] The joint action of the object recognition system, the communication system and the electronic board is capable of driving the mini air pump, the sound emission mechanism, the light triggering mechanism, electric motors and the like.

[033] In summary, the toy picks up, through its antenna, codes present in RF tags, emitted by radio frequency, and transmits this information to an RFID reader device that decodes the information. The microcontroller then receives the signal from the RFID reader and, according to internal programming, performs any of the following actions: activates the LEDs, controls the smoke or bubble system, reproduces sounds, and emits the non-audible frequency code (watermark). ) for the RFID tag.

[034] This innovation is not limited to the representations commented upon or illustrated here but should be understood in its broad scope. Many modifications and other representations of innovation will come to mind of one of skill in the art to which this innovation belongs, having the benefit of the teaching presented in the previous descriptions and accompanying drawings. Further, it is to be understood that innovation is not limited to the specific form disclosed, and that modifications and other forms are understood to be included within the scope of the appended claims. Although specific terms are used here, they are used only in a generic and descriptive manner and not for purposes of limitation.

Claims (8)

1. A toy comprising the combined action of a radio frequency object recognition (RFID) system, a watermark wireless communication system, a low power smoke atomizing plate means and an electronic plate for integrating these technologies; bubble generation through a minipump and sound and light emission mechanisms. Radio frequency object recognition system according to claim 1, characterized in that it is composed of a single antenna, a transceiver, which reads the signal and transfers the information to a reader device and also an RF transponder or tag. (radio frequency), which contains an integrated circuit that stores information to be transmitted (code); The antenna transmits the information by sending the integrated circuit signal to the reader, which in turn converts the RFID radio waves to digital information which, after being converted, is read and understood by a microcontroller to have its data analyzed. and then activate the sound, light, smoke and watermark mechanisms as preprogrammed. Objects according to claim 2, characterized in that they are presented as individual and distinct elements, simulations of ingredients, spoons, magic wands, charms, animals and the like. Communication system according to claim 1, characterized in that it is by means of non-audible watermark frequencies, wirelessly, following a preferably 4-bit or alternatively 8-bit instruction set. Electronic board according to claim 1, characterized in that it allows the recognition of individual and distinct elements without the use of physical connection by the following process: the antenna picks up the signal from the radio frequency tag (RFI tag) and sends it to the reader, which processes and decodes the information. The MCU (microcontroller) receives the signal from the RFID reader and according to internal programming lights the LEDs, controls the smoke system, plays sounds or outputs the non-audible frequency code for the RFID tag. Mini pump according to claim 1, characterized in that it is activated by the joint action of the object recognition system, the communication system and the electronic board. Sound emission mechanisms according to claim 1, characterized in that they are activated by the joint action of the object recognition system, the communication system and the electronic board. Light triggering mechanisms according to claim 1, characterized in that they are activated by means of the joint action of the object recognition system, the communication system and the electronic board.