Patent ID: 8210897
Filing Date: 2012-07-03
Classification: A63H

Abstract:
1. An interactive intelligent toy, comprising: a motive component comprising a drive mechanism including a motor operable to rotate first and second wheels in a first direction and a second direction; control circuitry operable to control direction of rotation of said motor to thereby move said motive component in said first and second directions, wherein said motive component further includes mechanical switches operable to detect raised bumps in a surface under said motive component and to actuate to enable detection of a code associated with said raised bumps, and wherein said control circuitry is programmed to randomly implement a predetermined movement of said motive component in response to said detected code and does not direct said motive component to perform said predetermined movement in response to said detected code every time said code is detected; and, a kickstand, operable to retract when said drive mechanism rotates said wheels in said first direction such that said kickstand does not restrict movement of said wheels, and said kickstand is operable to extend when said drive mechanism rotates said wheels in said second direction to disable said second wheel such that rotation of said first wheel causes said motive component to turn in an arc shape.