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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 22, 2011
Filed:
Oct. 02, 2007
Mark Hardin, Hermosa Beach, CA (US);
Dominic Ambriz, Playa Del Ray, CA (US);
Erich Weidetz, Santa Monica, CA (US);
Tracy Thurman, Torrance, CA (US);
Eric Skifstrom, Manhattan Beach, CA (US);
Ken Metzler, Fallbrook, CA (US);
Martin Ly, San Jose, CA (US);
Jack Millerick, San Jose, CA (US);
Mark Hardin, Hermosa Beach, CA (US);
Dominic Ambriz, Playa Del Ray, CA (US);
Erich Weidetz, Santa Monica, CA (US);
Tracy Thurman, Torrance, CA (US);
Eric Skifstrom, Manhattan Beach, CA (US);
Ken Metzler, Fallbrook, CA (US);
Martin Ly, San Jose, CA (US);
Jack Millerick, San Jose, CA (US);
Mattel, Inc., El Segundo, CA (US);
Abstract
A video toy is provided with a video screen and multiple selectable dioramas positioned behind the video screen. The dioramas may be fixed to a shaft so that rotation of a handle of the shaft moves a first diorama to a position behind the screen and visible through the screen. Rotating the handle and shaft again may sequentially move a second diorama to a position behind the screen replacing the first diorama. The video toy may display characters and objects on the screen that engage in activities and appear to interact with objects in the diorama visible through the video display. Virtual characters may be programmed to exhibit development and modify their activities and interactions with the player based on type and frequency of inputs. The video toy may respond to signals from a computer by accessing additional game play modes or options.