Patent ID: 6110000
Filing Date: 2000-08-29
Classification: A63H

Abstract:
An apparatus for simulating a responsive interaction between first and second objects, comprising:a first circuit mounted in the first object and operable for effecting a first action comprising one of reproducing a sound from and performing a movement by the first object;a unidirectional wireless communication circuit comprising a transmitter circuit operatively connected to said first circuit for transmitting a signal from the first object to the second object after completion of said first action, said signal indicating a second action to be effected by the second doll in response to said first action by the first doll;said unidirectional wireless communication circuit further comprising a receiving circuit mounted in the second object for receiving said transmitted signal; anda second circuit operatively connected to said receiving circuit for effecting said second action comprising one of reproducing a responsive sound and performing a responsive movement in response to said received signal and in simulated response to said first action by the first object, said first circuit further operable for remaining idle for a duration of time after completion of said first action and effecting a third action comprising one of reproducing a sound from and performing a movement by said first object after said duration of time has run in simulated response to said second action by said second object to thereby simulate a responsive interaction between the first object and the second object, said duration of time being based on a length of time required for said second action indicated by said signal.