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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 09, 2009
Filed:
Jun. 07, 2004
Hachitaro Sato, Tokyo, JP;
Hachitaro Sato, Tokyo, JP;
Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A play toy equipped with a barcode reader, which has a simple structure and is capable of outputting detection accuracy required for play toy, is provided. A guide memberextending parallel to openings of a movable memberis received within a reader body of the barcode reader. A barcode sensor holder, which slidably holds barcode sensors on the guide member, is mounted. There is provided a rotation linkof which one end rotates on a rotation center axleand the other end thereof slidably connected to the barcode sensor holder. Using energy released from a first spring, the rotation linkis rotated to move the barcode sensor holderfrom one end to the other end of the opening. Using energy released from a second spring, the rotation linkis rotated in reverse on the rotation center axleto return the barcode sensor holderfrom the other end to the one end of the opening