Interactive toy

Abstract

An interactive toy for a child, the interactive toy having a body, a central processing unit (CPU), a wireless communication module, a memory module, a batter module, and a plurality of input/output modules. The body has an ornamental exterior, at least one input button, and a perforated surface section. The CPU includes an imbedded control logic for operating the toy. The wireless communication module is electrically connected for data exchange with the CPU. The memory module is electrically connected for data exchange with the CPU. The battery module is electrically connected to the CPU for providing electrical power. The plurality of input/output modules is electrically connected to the CPU for sending and receiving input signals between the child and the CPU.

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         21 . An interactive device comprising:
 a body having an ornamental exterior and at least one input button;   a central processing unit (CPU) disposed within the body, wherein the CPU includes an imbedded control logic for operating the device, wherein the imbedded control logic is configured to at least one of:
 transmit, to a cloud data storage device and in response to the receipt, within the specific duration of time after a presentation of a third message, of the signal to record the first message, a notification about the first message to be uploaded; 
 transmit, to the cloud data storage device and in response to an absence of a receipt, within a specific duration of time, of a signal to record a first message, a notification about a second message to be uploaded; 
 provide a first indication in response to a determination that a received message is from a specific source and provide a second indication in response to a determination that the received message is not from the specific source; 
 provide a content item selected based on a current weather at a location of the interactive device; or 
 provide content item selected based on a current activity of a user of the interactive device; 
   a wireless communication module in communication with the CPU;   a memory module in communication with the CPU;   a battery module in communication with the CPU for providing electrical power; and   a plurality of input/output modules in communication with the CPU, the plurality of input/output modules configured to send and receive signals between the user of the interactive device and the CPU.   
     
     
         22 . The interactive device of  claim 21  wherein the wireless communication module is at least one of a Wifi connectivity communication unit, a cellular communication unit having a SIM card, a Bluetooth® communication unit, and a satellite direct communication unit. 
     
     
         23 . The interactive device of  claim 21  wherein the memory module is at least one of a chip-based memory module such as a flash memory and a mechanical based memory module such as a hard drive. 
     
     
         24 . The interactive device of  claim 21  wherein the battery module includes a battery monitor in communication with the CPU and at least one of a rechargeable battery and a onetime use battery. 
     
     
         25 . The interactive device of  claim 21  wherein the plurality of input/output modules include at least one input button, an audio input module, an audio output module, light emitting devices, a vibration module, and a movement detection module. 
     
     
         26 . The interactive device of  claim 25  wherein the at least one input button includes a play button and a record button disposed on the body of the device. 
     
     
         27 . The interactive device of  claim 26  wherein the audio input module includes a microphone and an amplifier, and wherein the microphone is disposed on the inside of the body of the device proximate to the perforated surface section. 
     
     
         28 . The interactive device of  claim 27  wherein the audio output module includes a speaker and an amplifier, and wherein the speaker is disposed on the inside of the body of the device proximate to the perforated surface section. 
     
     
         29 . The interactive device of  claim 28  wherein ornamental exterior of the body includes a soft-touch surface and features of a character head having at least a pair of eyes, a nose, and a mouth. 
     
     
         30 . The interactive device of  claim 29  wherein the light emitting devices include light emitting diodes (LEDs) disposed on the exterior of the body in place of the pair of eyes of the character head. 
     
     
         31 . The interactive device of  claim 28  wherein the control logic of the CPU includes:
 a first control logic for playing a downloaded audio message; 
 a second control logic for signaling the user to replay the downloaded message; 
 a third control logic for pausing to allow the user time to press the record button; 
 a fourth control logic for determining if the record button has been pressed; 
 a fifth control logic for activating the audio input module to receive voice data from the user if the record button has been pressed; 
 a sixth control logic for determining if the play button has been pressed if the record button has not been pressed for returning to the first control logic if the CPU determines that the play button has been pressed; 
 a seventh control logic for indicating a cancellation signal to the user via the audio output module if the play button has not been pressed; and 
 an eighth control logic for pausing the CPU for waiting for input from the user. 
 
     
     
         32 . The interactive device of  claim 28  wherein the control logic of the CPU includes:
 a first control logic for erasing any recorded voice data from memory; 
 a second control logic for signaling the user to begin recording an audio message; 
 a third control logic for receiving and storing into memory a new audio message; 
 a fourth control logic for continuing to record or wait for additional audio data input; 
 a fifth control logic for signaling to the user that the recordation of the audio data has ceased; 
 a sixth control logic for playing back the recorded audio data; and 
 a seventh control logic for uploading the recorded audio data to the internet or cloud server for retrieval by a second user. 
 
     
     
         33 . An interactive device comprising:
 a body having an ornamental exterior, at least one input button, and a perforated surface section;   a central processing unit (CPU) disposed within the body, wherein the CPU includes an imbedded control logic for operating the device, wherein the imbedded control logic is configured to at least one of:
 transmit, to a cloud data storage device and in response to the receipt, within the specific duration of time after a presentation of a third message, of the signal to record the first message, a notification about the first message to be uploaded; 
 transmit, to the cloud data storage device and in response to an absence of a receipt, within a specific duration of time, of a signal to record a first message, a notification about a second message to be uploaded; 
 provide a first indication in response to a determination that a received message is from a specific source and provide a second indication in response to a determination that the received message is not from the specific source; 
 provide a content item selected based on a current weather at a location of the interactive device; or 
 provide a content item selected based on a current activity of a user of the interactive device; 
   a wireless communication module in communication with the CPU;   a memory module in communication with the CPU;   a battery module in communication with the CPU for providing electrical power; and   a plurality of input/output modules in communication with the CPU, the plurality of input/output modules configured to send and receive signals between the user of the interactive device and the CPU.   
     
     
         34 . The interactive device of  claim 33  wherein the battery module includes a battery monitor in communication with the CPU and at least one of a rechargeable battery and a onetime use battery. 
     
     
         35 . The interactive device of  claim 33  wherein the plurality of input/output modules include a play button and a record button disposed on the body of the device, a microphone disposed on the inside of the body of the device proximate to the perforated surface section, a speaker disposed on the inside of the body of the device proximate to the perforated surface section, light emitting devices, a vibration module, and a movement detection module. 
     
     
         36 . The interactive device of  claim 35  wherein ornamental exterior of the body includes a soft-touch surface and features of a character head having at least a pair of eyes, a nose, and a mouth. 
     
     
         37 . The interactive device of  claim 36  wherein the light emitting devices include light emitting diodes (LEDs) disposed on the exterior of the body in place of the pair of eyes of the character head. 
     
     
         38 . The interactive device of  claim 33  wherein the control logic of the CPU includes:
 a first control logic for playing a downloaded audio message; 
 a second control logic for signaling the user to replay the downloaded message; 
 a third control logic for pausing to allow the user time to press the record button; 
 a fourth control logic for determining if the record button has been pressed; 
 a fifth control logic for activating the audio input module to receive voice data from the user if the record button has been pressed; 
 a sixth control logic for determining if the play button has been pressed if the record button has not been pressed for returning to the first control logic if the CPU determines that the play button has been pressed; 
 a seventh control logic for indicating a cancellation signal to the user via the audio output module if the play button has not been pressed; and 
 an eighth control logic for pausing the CPU for waiting for input from the user. 
 
     
     
         39 . An interactive device comprising:
 a body having an exterior and at least one input button;   a central processing unit (CPU) disposed within the body, wherein the CPU includes an imbedded control logic for operating the device, wherein the imbedded control logic is configured to at least one of:
 transmit, to a cloud data storage device and in response to the receipt, within the specific duration of time after a presentation of a third message, of the signal to record the first message, a notification about the first message to be uploaded; 
 transmit, to the cloud data storage device and in response to an absence of a receipt, within a specific duration of time, of a signal to record a first message, a notification about a second message to be uploaded; 
 provide a first indication in response to a determination that a received message is from a specific source and provide a second indication in response to a determination that the received message is not from the specific source; 
 provide a content item selected based on a current weather at a location of the interactive device; or 
 provide a content item selected based on a current activity of a user of the interactive device; 
   a wireless communication module in communication with the CPU;   a memory module in communication with the CPU;   a battery module in communication with the CPU for providing electrical power; and   a plurality of input/output modules in communication with the CPU, the plurality of input/output modules configured to send and receive signals between the user of the interactive device and the CPU.   
     
     
         40 . The interactive device of  claim 39  wherein the control logic of the CPU includes:
 a first control logic for erasing any recorded voice data from memory; 
 a second control logic for signaling the user to begin recording an audio message; 
 a third control logic for receiving and storing into memory a new audio message; 
 a fourth control logic for continuing to record or wait for additional audio data input; 
 a fifth control logic for signaling to the user that the recordation of the audio data has ceased; 
 a sixth control logic for playing back the recorded audio data; and 
 a seventh control logic for uploading the recorded audio data to an internet or cloud server for retrieval by a second user.