Patent ID: 9039533
Filing Date: 2015-05-26
Classification: A63F,A63H,A63J

Abstract:
1. A wireless interactive gaming system combining physical and virtual gameplay elements, said wireless interactive gaming system comprising: a doll or action figure comprising a first radio frequency identification (RFID) tag comprising non-volatile memory storing a first selection of information configured to enable a game participant to access and play a computer-animated game on a compatible gaming platform; a plurality of adjunct gaming items each comprising a second RFID tag comprising non-volatile memory storing a second selection of information configured to enable said game participant to access one or more optional features of said computer-animated game, each said adjunct gaming item comprising a molded plastic body having a cavity formed therein and wherein said second RFID tag is disposed in said cavity and encapsulated within said molded plastic body; and an RFID reader configured to: i) wirelessly power and communicate with each of said first and second RFID tags through inductive coupling; ii) ascertain said corresponding first and second selections of information, and iii) communicate said first and second selections of information to said compatible gaming platform.