Patent ID: 8548819
Filing Date: 2013-10-01
Classification: G06Q

Abstract:
1. A method of providing a user with a toy purchasing experience, the method comprising: providing a customized toy assembling area allowing the user to assemble a customized toy by selecting from a plurality of toy styles and optional accessories; providing electronically readable identifiers that identify the selected toy style and optional accessories; reading the electronically readable identifiers at a first computer and generating an electronic profile for the user based on the readable identifiers, wherein the electronic profile comprises an Avatar, wherein the Avatar is a computer generated image of the customized toy that is based on the selected toy style and optional accessories; providing the electronic profile to the user at a second computer; receiving an indication that the customized toy is coupled to the second computer through a communication port on the customized toy; providing an on-line game that comprises the Avatar; and in response to activity in the on-line game, initiating animation functions on the customized toy, wherein the animation functions are performed by the customized toy while coupled to the second computer.