Patent Publication Number: US-2019168065-A1

Title: Active stroller entertainment system

Description:
FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE 
     This disclosure relates generally to the field of strollers and prams designed to carry children and/or babies. In particular, the disclosure relates to an active stroller entertainment system. 
     BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE 
     Modern strollers are most typically used to carry babies and/or children of the ages from approximately six months to approximately five years in a sitting position. The market for comfort strollers in the United States is broadly driven by the improved features and designs of comfort strollers. For instance, some strollers come with a reversible seat feature. This allows a caregiver to seat the child either facing forward or facing backward toward the caregiver. Light weight, and the ease with which the stroller can be folded using a single arm are other features, which contribute to the popularity of comfort strollers. 
     Vendors that offer baby strollers and prams focus primarily on improving the technology and features integrated into their products to attract more consumers, especially in the United States. Manufacturers of baby stroller products are rigorously tested and certified by respective safety standard programs in the United States, such as the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA). Vendors ensure that their strollers are compliant with various standards so that they can project their products in the United States market as safe to use. 
     By some accounts, the global market for baby strollers in 2016 was approximately $460.16 million and is expected to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5.92% to reach approximately $487.4 million in 2017 and approximately $649.74 million in 2022. Since much of the anticipated growth in the global market is expected to shift toward the lower-cost manufacturers, established vendors must increasingly focus on improved features and designs for their strollers to maintain market share and profit margins going forward. 
     To date, more options for the vendors that offer baby strollers and prams to maintain their market share and profit margins by offering improved designs and/or features have not been fully explored. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The present invention is illustrated by way of example and not limitation in the figures of the accompanying drawings. 
         FIG. 1A  illustrates one embodiment of a stroller chassis coupled with an activity area in an active stroller entertainment system. 
         FIG. 1B  illustrates one embodiment of an activity configuration comprised of an activity base system in an activity area for an active stroller entertainment system, for example, such as active stroller entertainment system. 
         FIG. 1C  illustrates one alternative embodiment of an activity configuration comprised of an activity base system and a protective support system in an activity area for an active stroller entertainment system. 
         FIG. 2A  illustrates one embodiment of an activity configuration comprised of an activity base system in an activity area for an active stroller entertainment system. 
         FIG. 2B  illustrates one embodiment of a stroller chassis coupled with an activity area comprising an activity base system in an active stroller entertainment system. 
         FIG. 3A  illustrates one alternative embodiment of an activity configuration comprised of an activity base system in an activity area for an active stroller entertainment system. 
         FIG. 3B  illustrates one alternative embodiment of a stroller chassis coupled with an activity area comprising an activity base system in an active stroller entertainment system. 
         FIG. 3C  illustrates an alternative embodiment of an activity configuration comprised of an activity base system operatively coupled with a protective support system in an activity area for an active stroller entertainment system. 
         FIG. 3D  illustrates another alternative embodiment of an activity configuration comprised of an activity base system in an activity area for an active stroller entertainment system. 
         FIG. 4A  illustrates another alternative embodiment of an activity configuration comprised of an activity base system in an activity area for an active stroller entertainment system. 
         FIG. 4B  illustrates another alternative embodiment of a stroller chassis coupled with an activity area comprising an activity base system in an active stroller entertainment system. 
         FIG. 5  illustrates an alternative embodiment of a stroller chassis coupled with an activity base system in an activity area of an active stroller entertainment system. 
         FIG. 6A  illustrates another alternative embodiment of an activity configuration comprised of an activity base system in an activity area for an active stroller entertainment system. 
         FIG. 6B  illustrates another alternative embodiment of a stroller chassis coupled with an activity area comprising an activity base system in an active stroller entertainment system. 
         FIG. 6C  illustrates one embodiment of a stroller chassis coupled with a protective support system in an activity area of an active stroller entertainment system. 
         FIG. 6D  illustrates one alternative embodiment of a stroller chassis coupled with a protective support system in an activity area of an active stroller entertainment system. 
         FIG. 6E  illustrates an alternative embodiment of an activity configuration comprised of an activity base system operatively coupled with a protective support system in an activity area for an active stroller entertainment system. 
         FIG. 6F  illustrates another alternative embodiment of an activity configuration comprised of an activity base system operatively coupled with a protective support system in an activity area for an active stroller entertainment system. 
         FIG. 7A  illustrates another alternative embodiment of an activity configuration comprised of an activity base system in an activity area for an active stroller entertainment system. 
         FIG. 7B  illustrates another alternative embodiment of a stroller chassis coupled with an activity area comprising an activity base system in an active stroller entertainment system. 
         FIG. 7C  illustrates another alternative embodiment of an activity configuration comprised of an activity base system in an activity area for an active stroller entertainment system. 
         FIG. 8A  illustrates another alternative embodiment of an activity configuration comprised of an activity base system in an activity area for an active stroller entertainment system. 
         FIG. 8B  illustrates one alternative embodiment of a stroller chassis extendedly coupled with an activity area in an active stroller entertainment system. 
         FIG. 8C  illustrates an alternative embodiment of an extended stroller chassis coupled with an activity area comprising an activity base system in an active stroller entertainment system. 
         FIG. 9A  illustrates another alternative embodiment of an activity configuration comprised of an activity base system in an activity area for an active stroller entertainment system. 
         FIG. 9B  illustrates an alternative embodiment of a stroller chassis coupled with an activity area in an active stroller entertainment system. 
         FIG. 9C  illustrates an alternative embodiment of a stroller chassis coupled with an activity area comprising an activity base system in an active stroller entertainment system. 
         FIG. 9D  illustrates another alternative embodiment of a stroller chassis coupled with an activity area in an active stroller entertainment system. 
         FIG. 9E  illustrates another alternative embodiment of a stroller chassis coupled with an activity area comprising an activity base system in an active stroller entertainment system. 
         FIG. 10A  illustrates another alternative embodiment of an activity configuration comprised of an activity base system in an activity area for an active stroller entertainment system. 
         FIG. 10B  illustrates another alternative embodiment of a stroller chassis coupled with an activity area comprising an activity base system and operatively coupled with a protective support system in an active stroller entertainment system. 
         FIG. 11A  illustrates another alternative embodiment of an activity configuration comprised of an activity base system in an activity area for an active stroller entertainment system. 
         FIG. 11B  illustrates another alternative embodiment of a stroller chassis coupled with an activity area comprising an activity base system in an active stroller entertainment system. 
         FIG. 12A  illustrates another alternative embodiment of an activity configuration comprised of an activity base system in an activity area for an active stroller entertainment system. 
         FIG. 12B  illustrates an alternative embodiment of a stroller chassis coupled with an activity area in an active stroller entertainment system. 
         FIG. 12C  illustrates an alternative embodiment of a stroller chassis coupled with an activity area comprising an activity base system in an active stroller entertainment system. 
         FIG. 13A  illustrates another alternative embodiment of an activity configuration comprised of an activity base system in an activity area for an active stroller entertainment system. 
         FIG. 13B  illustrates another alternative embodiment of a stroller chassis coupled with an activity area comprising an activity base system in an active stroller entertainment system. 
         FIG. 13C  illustrates another alternative embodiment of an activity configuration comprised of an activity base system in an activity area for an active stroller entertainment system. 
         FIG. 13D  illustrates another alternative embodiment of an activity configuration comprised of an activity base system in an activity area for an active stroller entertainment system. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     Disclosed herein are apparatus and systems including an active stroller entertainment system including an activity base system, attachable with a stroller chassis, to facilitate a physical activity for a child when the child is inside the stroller, and a protective support system configured to operatively couple with the activity base system to support the child during the physical activity. Embodiments also include the activity base system and the protective support system detachably attached with a stroller chassis, at least in part to form an activity area, inside the stroller, of sufficient area to facilitate the physical activity when the child is inside the stroller, while operatively providing support to the child and protection from physical injury within the activity area during the physical activity. These activity areas may be configured by comprising equipment particularly related to each of the physical activities, with which the child can actively interact, to improve the child&#39;s physical activity skills. Embodiments of such physical activities may include but are not limited to: bouncing activities, e.g. such as a bouncer seat or harness, a bounce ball, or a trampoline; climbing activities, e.g. such as rock climbing, or rope climbing; balancing activities, e.g. such as skateboarding, snow boarding, surfing, a strider/trainer bike, a scooter, or a skiing simulator; pedaling activities, e.g. such as pedal pushing wheel walkers, a tricycle, a bicycle, a pedal go-kart; or drifting activities, e.g. such as an EzyRoller™ or EzyRoller™ Junior (trademarks of EzyRoller Ltd). 
     Thus, such physical activities may be facilitated by these apparatus and systems through an active stroller entertainment system including an activity base system, attachable with a stroller chassis to provide an entertaining activity for a child when the child is inside the stroller, and a protective support system configured to operatively couple with the activity base system to support the child during the physical activity. 
     These and other embodiments of the present invention may be realized in accordance with the following teachings and it should be evident that various modifications and changes may be made in the following teachings without departing from the broader spirit and scope of the invention. The specification and drawings are, accordingly, to be regarded in an illustrative rather than a restrictive sense and the invention measured only in terms of the claims and their equivalents. 
     One embodiment replaces the various child-carrying configurations of a traditional comfort stroller with an active stroller entertainment system including an activity base system, attachable with the stroller chassis. The active stroller entertainment system provides a protective environment where the child may play in anticipation of various physical activities, while safely developing and improving skills, e.g. such as strength, balance, coordination, etc., which are necessary to the child&#39;s successful participation in such activities. The active stroller entertainment system also provides a secure system for transporting the child along with any equipment required for such physical activities through city streets and traffic, to the playground area, event center, or park where such physical activities may be safely pursued. 
     It will be appreciated that in the following figures, illustrations of example embodiments of active stroller entertainment systems and component systems thereof are presented. Similar or identical illustrated features may be assigned the same corresponding identifiers. For the purpose of explanation and not limitation, specific details are set forth below in order to provide a thorough understanding of various embodiments of the invention. However, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that, without departing from the spirit of the claimed invention, other embodiments may be practiced that depart from some of the specific details depicted below. In other instances, detailed descriptions of well-known apparatus, hardware, etc., may be omitted so not to obscure the description of the invention with unnecessary detail. 
     For example beginning with  FIGS. 1A through 1C , embodiments of an active stroller entertainment system, may be seen in the abstract as including an activity base system, attachable with a stroller chassis, to facilitate a physical activity for a child, and optionally a protective support system configured to operatively couple with the activity base system to support the child during the physical activity if necessary. Certain embodiments may be seen in the abstract as including the activity base system and the protective support system as an activity configuration, which is detachably attachable with a stroller chassis, at least in part to form an activity area to facilitate the physical activity when the child is inside the stroller, while operatively providing support to the child and protection from physical injury within the activity area during the physical activity. In some embodiments, portions of the activity configuration may be detached from the stroller chassis and still provide apparatus and/or equipment to facilitate a physical activity when the child is not inside the stroller. 
       FIG. 1A  illustrates, for example, one embodiment of a stroller chassis  120  coupled with an activity area  110  in an active stroller entertainment system  100  to facilitate a physical activity when the child is inside the stroller. 
       FIG. 1B  illustrates one embodiment of an activity configuration  105  comprised of an activity base system  130 , in an activity area  110  for an active stroller entertainment system, for example, such as active stroller entertainment system  100 . In some embodiments, portions of the activity configuration  105  may be detached from the stroller chassis and still provide apparatus and/or equipment to facilitate a physical activity outside the stroller. 
       FIG. 1C  illustrates one alternative embodiment of an activity configuration  107  comprised of an activity base system  130  and a protective support system  140  in activity area  110  for an active stroller entertainment system, for example, such as active stroller entertainment system  100 . Likewise in some embodiments, portions of the activity configuration  107  may be detached from the stroller chassis and still provide apparatus and/or equipment to facilitate a physical activity outside the stroller. 
       FIG. 2A  illustrates one specific embodiment of an activity configuration  205  comprised of an activity base system  230  and a protective support system  241  for a bouncing activity in an activity area  210  for an active stroller entertainment system. Some embodiments of activity configuration  205  may comprise a protective support system  241  including nylon or another type of strapping, or bouncy elastic bungee cords, or some combination of both—operatively providing support to the child and protection from physical injury within the activity area during the physical activity. 
     In some embodiments of activity configuration  205 , activity base system  230  may comprise a bouncy surface, e.g. such as rubber, inflatable, or trampoline; or alternatively may comprise a firm surface, e.g. such as a formed foam or plastic floor; and wherein either embodiments may comprise surfaces with enhanced traction to prevent a child from slipping. Some embodiments of the protective support system  241  may also include a baby pouch or sling carrier, which could also be useful for carrying the baby, when the baby is outside of the stroller. 
       FIG. 2B  illustrates one embodiment of a stroller chassis  220  coupled with activity area  210  comprising activity base system  230  and a protective support system  241  for a bouncing activity in active stroller entertainment system  200 . 
       FIG. 3A  illustrates one alternative embodiment of an activity configuration  305  comprised of an activity base system  330  and a protective support system  341  for a bouncing activity in an activity area  310  for an active stroller entertainment system. Similarly, embodiments of activity configuration  305  may comprise a protective support system  341  including nylon or another type of strapping, or bouncy elastic bungee cords, or some combination of both. 
     In some embodiments of activity configuration  305 , activity base system  330  may comprise a bouncy surface, e.g. such as rubber, inflatable, or trampoline; or alternatively may comprise a firm surface, e.g. such as a formed foam or plastic floor; and wherein either embodiments may comprise surfaces with enhanced traction to prevent a child from slipping. Some embodiments of the protective support system  341  may also include a child bouncer or jumper seat and tray, which could also be useful to facilitate the bouncing activity, when the baby is outside of the stroller. 
       FIG. 3B  illustrates one alternative embodiment of a stroller chassis  320  coupled with activity area  310  comprising activity base system  330  and a protective support system  341  for a bouncing activity in active stroller entertainment system  300 . 
       FIG. 3C  illustrates an alternative embodiment of an activity configuration  307  comprised of an activity base system  330  and protective support system(s)  340  and  341  for a bouncing activity in an activity area  310  for an active stroller entertainment system, for example, such as active stroller entertainment system  300 . 
       FIG. 3D  illustrates another alternative embodiment of an activity configuration  309  comprised of an activity base system  331  and protective support system  341  for a bouncing activity in an activity area  310  for an active stroller entertainment system, for example, such as active stroller entertainment system  300 . In some embodiments, portions of activity configuration  309  may be detached from the stroller chassis and still provide apparatus and/or equipment  350  to facilitate the bouncing activity outside the stroller. It will be appreciated that in some embodiments the protective support system  341  may also comprise a portion of the detachable apparatus and/or equipment  350  to facilitate bouncing activity outside the stroller. 
     In some embodiments of activity configuration  309 , activity base system  331  may comprise a bouncy surface, e.g. such as rubber, inflatable, or trampoline; or alternatively may comprise a firm surface, e.g. such as a formed foam or plastic floor; and wherein either embodiments may comprise surfaces with enhanced traction to prevent a child from slipping, and/or easily cleanable surfaces or washable fabrics, e.g. to provide for cleaning up spills etc. 
       FIG. 4A  illustrates another alternative embodiment of an activity configuration  405  comprised of an activity base system  430  for a bouncing activity in an activity area  410  for an active stroller entertainment system. In some embodiments, portions of activity configuration  405  may be detached from the stroller chassis and still provide apparatus and/or equipment  450  to facilitate the bouncing activity outside the stroller. It will be appreciated that in some embodiments the activity base system  430  may also comprise a portion of the detachable apparatus and/or equipment  450  to facilitate bouncing activity outside the stroller. 
     In some embodiments of activity configuration  405 , activity base system  430  may comprise a bouncy surface, e.g. such as rubber, inflatable, or trampoline; and may also comprise surfaces with enhanced traction to prevent a child from slipping, and/or easily cleanable surfaces or washable fabrics, e.g. to provide for easier clean ups. 
       FIG. 4B  illustrates another alternative embodiment of a stroller chassis  420  coupled with activity area  410  comprising activity base system  430  for a bouncing activity in active stroller entertainment system  400 . 
     It will be appreciated that in some cases, a child&#39;s physical activity, may be sufficiently energetic to cause disruptions in the normal operation of a light-weight stroller. In some embodiments a stroller chassis may be configured accordingly, to help compensate for a child&#39;s physical activity when the child is inside the stroller. 
       FIG. 5  illustrates an alternative embodiment of a stroller chassis  520  coupled with a stroller control  521  and an activity base system  530  in an activity area  510  of an active stroller entertainment system  500 . In some embodiments of active stroller entertainment system  500 , stroller control  521  comprises artificial intelligence capable of acquiring and remembering a predetermined path, and then independently propelling and driving the stroller along the predetermined path. In some embodiments of active stroller entertainment system  500 , since the stroller control  521  is capable of independently propelling and driving the stroller, the stroller may be made heavier (e.g. using fluid filled tractor wheels and heavier framing) for greater stability and/or may incorporate intelligence to help compensate for a child&#39;s physical activity when the child is inside the stroller. In some embodiments the stroller control  521  may be capable of interacting, e.g. through sensors and/or the Internet of Things (IoT), with the activity base system  530  and components of the activity area  510  to dampen and/or to enhance the effects of a child&#39;s physical activity when the child is inside the stroller, e.g. dependent upon the location and movements of the stroller. 
       FIG. 6A  illustrates another alternative embodiment of an activity configuration  605  comprised of an activity base system  630 , equipment  650  and  651 , and a protective support system  641  for a bouncing activity in an activity area  610  for an active stroller entertainment system. Embodiments of activity configuration  605  may comprise a protective support system  641  including nylon or another type of strapping, or bouncy elastic bungee cords, or some combination of both; and equipment  651  including e.g. a child&#39;s climbing harness. In some embodiments, portions of activity configuration  605  may be detached from the stroller chassis and still provide apparatus and/or equipment  650  to facilitate the bouncing activity outside the stroller. It will be appreciated that in some embodiments the activity base system  630  may also comprise a portion of the detachable apparatus and/or equipment  650  to facilitate bouncing activity outside the stroller. It will also be appreciated that in some embodiments protective support system  641  and/or equipment  651  may also be detached from the stroller chassis to facilitate a physical activity outside the stroller, e.g. a climbing activity such as rock climbing, tree climbing, or rope climbing. 
     In similarity with other bouncing activities, activity base system  630  may comprise a bouncy surface, e.g. such as rubber, inflatable, or trampoline; or alternatively may comprise a firm surface, e.g. such as a formed foam or plastic floor; and wherein either embodiments may comprise surfaces with enhanced traction to prevent a child from slipping, and/or easily cleanable surfaces or washable fabrics, e.g. to provide for easier clean ups. 
       FIG. 6B  illustrates another alternative embodiment of stroller chassis  620  coupled with activity area  610  comprising activity base system  630  and a protective support system  641  for a bouncing activity in active stroller entertainment system  600 . 
       FIG. 6C  illustrates one embodiment of a stroller chassis  621  coupled with a protective support system  640  in an activity area  610  of an active stroller entertainment system  601 . In some embodiments of active stroller entertainment system  601 , stroller chassis  621  may have a foldable structure. As shown in active stroller entertainment system  601 , some embodiments of a protective support system  640  may optionally provide additional protective support elements inside or underneath a sun shade canopy, especially in the case of a taller child and/or in combination with a standing physical activity. 
       FIG. 6D  illustrates one alternative embodiment of a stroller chassis  622  coupled with a protective support system  642  in an activity area  610  of an active stroller entertainment system  602 . As shown in active stroller entertainment system  602 , some embodiments of a protective support system  642  may provide additional stabilizing elements coupled with the stroller chassis  622 , and may optionally provide additional protective support elements inside or underneath a sun shade canopy, especially in the case of a taller child and/or in combination with a standing physical activity. 
       FIG. 6E  illustrates an alternative embodiment of an activity configuration  607  comprised of an activity base system  630 , equipment  650  and  651 , operatively coupled with protective support system  641  and  643  for a bouncing activity in an activity area  610  for an active stroller entertainment system. Embodiments of protective support system  643  may optionally provide additional protective support elements inside or underneath a sun shade canopy, especially in the case of a taller child and/or in combination with a standing physical activity. In some embodiments, portions of activity configuration  607  may be detached from the stroller chassis to provide apparatus and/or equipment  650  to facilitate a bouncing activity outside the stroller. 
       FIG. 6F  illustrates another alternative embodiment of an activity configuration  609  comprised of an activity base system  631 , equipment  651  and  652 , operatively coupled with protective support system  641  and  643  for a bouncing activity in an activity area  610  for an active stroller entertainment system. Embodiments of protective support system  640  may optionally provide additional protective support elements inside or underneath a sun shade canopy, especially in the case of a taller child and/or in combination with a standing physical activity. In some embodiments, portions of activity configuration  609  may be detached from the stroller chassis to provide apparatus and/or equipment  652  or  651  to facilitate a bouncing activity, or another activity respectively, outside the stroller. 
       FIG. 7A  illustrates another alternative embodiment of an activity configuration  705  comprised of an activity base system  730  and a protective support system  741  for a balancing activity in an activity area  710  for an active stroller entertainment system. Embodiments of activity configuration  705  may comprise a protective support system  741  including nylon or another type of strapping, or bungee cords, or some combination of both; and equipment  750  including e.g. a child&#39;s snow board, boots and bindings. In some embodiments, portions of activity configuration  705  may be detached from the stroller chassis and still provide apparatus and/or equipment  750  to facilitate a balancing activity outside the stroller, e.g. snow boarding, or it may just as well be skateboarding without the boots and bindings. In some embodiments of activity configuration  705 , activity base system  730  may comprise one or more tie downs  731 , e.g. such as loop-and-hook fasteners, straps, hooks and/or anchors to secure a board, bindings and/or wheels to the activity base system  730 ; and one or more equipment mounts  733 , e.g. such as a swivelable and/or partly rockable platform to support the bottom surface of the underneath side of a snow board or a skateboard; and may also comprise surfaces with enhanced traction to prevent a child from slipping, and/or easily cleanable surfaces, e.g. to provide for easier clean ups. 
     It will be appreciated that introducing a child to a sport, e.g. such as snow boarding or skateboarding, may involve potential risks of injury due, in part, to the child&#39;s inexperience and to a lack of practice in exercising the skills required by the sport. It will also be appreciated that may necessary to transport the child along with any equipment required for the sport, e.g. through trams and gondolas to the slopes where the sport may then be pursued. The active stroller entertainment system provides for transporting the child along with any equipment required, in a protective environment where the child may play in anticipation, while safely developing and improving skills, e.g. such as strength, balance, coordination, etc., which will be necessary to the child&#39;s successful participation in the sport. 
       FIG. 7B  illustrates another alternative embodiment of a stroller chassis  720  coupled with activity area  710  comprising activity base system  730  for a balancing activity in active stroller entertainment system  700 . 
       FIG. 7C  illustrates another alternative embodiment of an activity configuration  706  comprised of an activity base system  732  and a protective support system  742  for a balancing activity in an activity area  710  for an active stroller entertainment system. Embodiments of activity configuration  706  may comprise a protective support system  742  including nylon or another type of strapping, or bungee cords, or some combination of both; and equipment  752  including e.g. a child&#39;s surfboard, or boogie board. In some embodiments, portions of activity configuration  706  may be detached from the stroller chassis and still provide apparatus and/or equipment  752  to facilitate a balancing activity outside the stroller, e.g. surfing, boogie boarding, or it may just as well be skateboarding. In some embodiments of activity configuration  706 , activity base system  732  may comprise one or more tie downs, e.g. such as loop-and-hook fasteners, straps, hooks and/or anchors to secure a board, to the activity base system  730 ; and one or more equipment mounts  735 , e.g. such as a swivelable and/or partly rockable platform to support the bottom surface of the underneath side of a surfboard or a boogie board; and may also comprise surfaces with enhanced traction to prevent a child from slipping, and/or easily cleanable surfaces, e.g. to provide for easier clean ups. 
       FIG. 8A  illustrates another alternative embodiment of an activity configuration  805  comprised of an activity base system  830  and an optional protective support system  841  for a balancing activity in an activity area  810  for an active stroller entertainment system. Embodiments of activity configuration  805  may optionally comprise a protective support system  841  including, e.g. nylon or another type of strapping, or bungee cords, or some combination of both; and equipment  850  including e.g. a child&#39;s training bicycle or strider. In some embodiments, portions of activity configuration  805  may be detached from the stroller chassis to provide apparatus and/or equipment  850  to facilitate an activity outside the stroller, e.g. striding or run-ride bicycling. In some embodiments of activity configuration  805 , activity base system  830  may comprise one or more tie downs  832 , e.g. such as straps, hooks and/or anchors to secure a frame, fork and/or wheels to the activity base system  830  surface; and one or more equipment mounts  834 , e.g. such as a swivelable and/or partly flexible pipe with a quick-clamp to receive a saddle support bar; and may also comprise surfaces with enhanced traction to prevent a child from slipping, and/or easily cleanable surfaces, e.g. to provide for easier clean ups. 
       FIG. 8B  illustrates one alternative embodiment of a stroller chassis  822  extendedly coupled with an activity area  810  in an active stroller entertainment system  801  to facilitate a physical activity when the child is inside the stroller. In some embodiments of active stroller entertainment system  801 , stroller chassis  822  may be extended by coupling to a piggy-back extension  823  to increase the activity area  810 . In some embodiments of active stroller entertainment system  801 , stroller chassis  822  may have a foldable structure. Some embodiments of active stroller entertainment system  801  may also comprise a sun shade canopy  845 , which may optionally include protective support elements (not shown) inside or underneath the sun shade canopy  845 . 
       FIG. 8C  illustrates an alternative embodiment of an extended stroller chassis  822  coupled with an activity area  810  comprising an activity base system  830  for a balancing activity in an active stroller entertainment system  802 . In some embodiments of active stroller entertainment system  802 , stroller chassis  822  may be extended by coupling to a piggy-back extension  823 , increasing the length of activity area  810 , e.g. to approximately three feet (or one meter) to accommodate activity base system  830  and equipment  850  including e.g. a child&#39;s training bicycle or strider. Some embodiments of active stroller entertainment system  801  may also comprise a sun shade canopy  845 , which may optionally include protective support elements (not shown) inside or underneath the sun shade canopy  845  and which may optionally be coupled with protective support system  841  (not shown). 
       FIG. 9A  illustrates another alternative embodiment of an activity configuration  905  comprised of an activity base system  930  and an optional protective support system  941  for a balancing activity in an activity area  910  for an active stroller entertainment system. Embodiments of activity configuration  905  optionally comprise protective support system  941  including, e.g. nylon or another type of strapping, or bungee cords, or some combination of both; and equipment  950  including e.g. a child&#39;s scooter or skateboard. In some embodiments, portions of activity configuration  905  may be detached from the stroller chassis to provide apparatus and/or equipment  950  to facilitate an activity outside the stroller, e.g. scooter or skateboard riding. In some embodiments of activity configuration  905 , activity base system  930  may comprise one or more tie downs  931 , e.g. such as straps, hooks and/or anchors to secure a footboard, skateboard and/or wheels to the activity base system  930  surface; and one or more equipment mounts  933 , e.g. such as a swivelable and/or partly flexible bracket with a clamp to receive a handlebar support rod; and may also comprise surfaces with enhanced traction to prevent a child from slipping, and/or easily cleanable surfaces, e.g. to provide for easier clean ups. 
       FIG. 9B  illustrates an alternative embodiment of a stroller chassis  920  coupled with an activity base system  930  in an activity area  910  of an active stroller entertainment system  900 . In some embodiments of active stroller entertainment system  900 , activity area  910  may be suitable to accommodate an activity base system  930 , e.g. of approximately 24 to 30 inches in length and approximately 12 to 16 inches in width. In some embodiments of active stroller entertainment system  900 , stroller chassis  920  may be designed for use as a jogging stroller. 
       FIG. 9C  illustrates an alternative embodiment of a stroller chassis  920  coupled with an activity area  910  comprising an activity base system  930  for a balancing activity in an active stroller entertainment system  901 . 
       FIG. 9D  illustrates another alternative embodiment of a stroller chassis  922  coupled with an activity base system  930  in an activity area  910  of an active stroller entertainment system  902 . In some embodiments of active stroller entertainment system  902 , stroller chassis  922  may have a foldable structure. Some embodiments of active stroller entertainment system  902  may also comprise a sun shade canopy  945 , which may include structural support elements of a protective support system  940  inside or underneath the sun shade canopy  945 . In some embodiments of active stroller entertainment system  902 , stroller chassis  922  may also be designed for use as a jogging stroller. 
       FIG. 9E  illustrates an alternative embodiment of a stroller chassis  922  coupled with an activity area  910  comprising an activity base system  930  for a balancing activity in an active stroller entertainment system  903 . Some embodiments of active stroller entertainment system  903  may also comprise a sun shade canopy  945 , which may include structural support elements of a protective support system  940  inside or underneath the sun shade canopy  945  and which may optionally be coupled with protective support system  941 . 
       FIG. 10A  illustrates another alternative embodiment of an activity configuration  1005  comprised of an activity base system  1030  for a balancing activity in an activity area  1010  for an active stroller entertainment system. Embodiments of activity configuration  1005  optionally comprise a protective support system (not shown) including, e.g. nylon or another type of strapping, or bungee cords, or some combination of both. In some embodiments of activity configuration  1005 , activity base system  1030  may comprise a activity simulator  1034 , e.g. such as a rockable skiing simulator; and may also comprise equipment  1050 , e.g. such as ski boots and/or ski polls. 
       FIG. 10B  illustrates another alternative embodiment of a stroller chassis  1022  coupled with an activity area  1010  comprising an activity base system  1030  and operatively coupled with a protective support system  1040  in an active stroller entertainment system  1002 . Embodiments of active stroller entertainment system  1002  comprises protective support system  1040  which may optionally be coupled with protective support system  1041  including, e.g. nylon or another type of strapping, or bungee cords, or some combination of both, to operatively provide support to a child and protection from physical injury within the activity area  1010  during the physical balancing activity. Some embodiments of active stroller entertainment system  1002  may also comprise additional storage for equipment  1051 , e.g. such as skis and bindings, and may also comprise a sun shade canopy  1045 , which may optionally include protective support elements (not shown) inside or underneath the sun shade canopy  1045  and which may optionally be coupled with the protective support system(s)  1040  and  1041 . 
       FIG. 11A  illustrates another alternative embodiment of an activity configuration  1105  comprised of an activity base system  1130  for a pedaling activity in an activity area  1110  for an active stroller entertainment system. In some embodiments of activity configuration  1105 , activity base system  1130  may comprise a activity simulator  1135 , e.g. such as a pedaling simulator; and/or the activity simulator  1135  may comprise equipment  1150 , e.g. such as a pedal pushing wheel walker. 
       FIG. 11B  illustrates another alternative embodiment of a stroller chassis  1122  coupled with an activity area  1110  comprising an activity base system  1130  for a pedaling activity in an active stroller entertainment system. Some embodiments of active stroller entertainment system  1102  may also comprise a sun shade canopy  1145 , and activity base system  1130  may comprise a activity simulator  1135 —the activity simulator  1135  comprising equipment  1150 . 
       FIG. 12A  illustrates another alternative embodiment of an activity configuration  1205  comprised of an activity base system  1230  for a pedaling activity in an activity area  1210  for an active stroller entertainment system. In some embodiments of activity configuration  1205 , activity base system  1230  may comprise a activity simulator  1235  and  1236 , e.g. such as a big wheel pedaling simulator  1235  and/or rollers  1236 . 
       FIG. 12B  illustrates an alternative embodiment of a stroller chassis  1220  coupled with an activity area  1210  in an active stroller entertainment system  1200 . In some embodiments of active stroller entertainment system  1200 , stroller chassis  1220  may be used alternatively as a jogging stroller, or coupled to, and pulled behind a bicycle as shown. 
       FIG. 12C  illustrates an alternative embodiment of a stroller chassis  1220  coupled with an activity area  1210  comprising an activity base system  1230  for a pedaling activity in an active stroller entertainment system  1201 . In some embodiments of active stroller entertainment system  1201 , activity base system  1130  may comprise an activity simulator  1235  and  1236 , e.g. such as a big wheel pedaling simulator  1235  and/or rollers  1236 . 
       FIG. 13A  illustrates another alternative embodiment of an activity configuration  1305  comprised of an activity base system  1330  for a pedaling activity in an activity area  1310  for an active stroller entertainment system. Embodiments of activity configuration  1305  may comprise equipment  1350  including e.g. a big wheel, or child&#39;s sport tricycle. In some embodiments, portions of activity configuration  1305  may be detached from the stroller chassis and still provide apparatus and/or equipment  1350  to facilitate a pedaling activity outside the stroller, e.g. tricycle riding. In some embodiments of activity configuration  1305 , activity base system  1330  may comprise one or more tie downs  1334 , e.g. such as loop-and-hook fasteners, straps, hooks and/or anchors to secure equipment  1350 , to the activity base system  1330 ; and one or more equipment mounts  1336 , e.g. such as rollers  1336 ; and may also comprise surfaces with enhanced traction to prevent a child from slipping, and/or easily cleanable surfaces, e.g. to provide for easier clean ups. 
       FIG. 13B  illustrates another alternative embodiment of a stroller chassis  1320  coupled with an activity area  1310  comprising an activity base system  1330  for a pedaling activity in an active stroller entertainment system  1300 . Embodiments of stroller chassis  1320  may include e.g. a three-wheeled jogging stroller. Some embodiments of active stroller entertainment system  1300  may also comprise protective support system  1341  including, e.g. nylon or another type of strapping, or bungee cords, or some combination of both, to operatively provide support to a child and protection from physical injury within the activity area  1310  during the physical pedaling activity. Activity base system  1330  may comprise one or more tie downs  1334 , e.g. such as loop-and-hook fasteners, straps, hooks and/or anchors to secure equipment  1350  including e.g. a big wheel, or child&#39;s sport tricycle, to the activity base system  1330 ; and one or more equipment mounts  1336 , e.g. such as rollers  1336 . 
       FIG. 13C  illustrates another alternative embodiment of an activity configuration  1307  comprised of an activity base system  1331  for a pedaling activity in an activity area  1310  for an active stroller entertainment system. Embodiments of activity configuration  1307  may comprise equipment  1351  including e.g. a child&#39;s bicycle, pedal cycle bike, or glide bike; and may also comprise protective support system  1342  including, e.g. nylon or another type of strapping, or bungee cords, or some combination of both, to operatively provide support to a child and protection from physical injury within the activity area  1310  during the physical pedaling activity. In some embodiments, portions of activity configuration  1307  may be detached from the stroller chassis and still provide apparatus and/or equipment  1351  to facilitate a pedaling activity outside the stroller, e.g. bicycle riding. In some embodiments of activity configuration  1307 , activity base system  1331  may comprise one or more tie downs  1334 , e.g. such as loop-and-hook fasteners, straps, hooks and/or anchors to secure equipment  1351 , to the activity base system  1331 ; and one or more equipment mounts  1333  and  1335 , e.g. such as front-wheel mount  1333  or an exercise stand wheel-block trainer  1335 ; and may also comprise surfaces with enhanced traction to prevent a child from slipping, and/or easily cleanable surfaces, e.g. to provide for easier clean ups. 
       FIG. 13D  illustrates another alternative embodiment of an activity configuration  1309  comprised of an activity base system  1332  for a drifting activity in an activity area  1310  for an active stroller entertainment system. Embodiments of activity configuration  1309  may comprise equipment  1352  including e.g. a child&#39;s pedal drifter, drifter tricycle, or an EzyRoller drifter; and may also comprise protective support system  1343  including, e.g. nylon or another type of strapping, or bungee cords, or some combination of both, to operatively provide support to a child and protection from physical injury within the activity area  1310  during the physical drifting activity. In some embodiments, portions of activity configuration  1309  may be detached from the stroller chassis and still provide apparatus and/or equipment  1352  to facilitate an activity outside the stroller, e.g. drifting. In some embodiments of activity configuration  1309 , activity base system  1332  may comprise one or more tie downs  1334 , e.g. such as loop-and-hook fasteners, straps, hooks and/or anchors to secure equipment  1352 , to the activity base system  1332 ; and one or more equipment mounts  1337 , e.g. such as the front-wheel swivel mount  1337 . 
     It will be appreciated that as a child grows and want to participate more in physical activity outside the stroller, e.g. such as bouncing, bicycle riding, drifting, sport tricycle riding, snow boarding, skiing, surfing, boogie boarding or skateboarding; these activities may involve potential risks of injury due, in part, to the child&#39;s inexperience and to a lack of practice in exercising the skills required by the sport. It will also be appreciated that it may be necessary to transport the child along with any equipment required for a physical activity outside the stroller, e.g. in city streets and through traffic signals, on trams and gondolas to ski slopes, or to playgrounds and/or special parks where the physical activity may then be pursued. The active stroller entertainment system provides for transporting the child along with any equipment required, in a protective environment where the child may play in anticipation, while safely developing and improving skills, e.g. such as physical strength, balance, coordination, etc., which will be necessary to the child&#39;s successful participation in the physical activity outside the stroller. 
     The above description is intended to illustrate preferred embodiments of the present invention. From the discussion above it should also be apparent that especially in such an area of technology, where growth is fast and further advancements are not easily foreseen, the invention may be modified in arrangement and detail by those skilled in the art without departing from the principles of the present invention within the scope of the accompanying claims and their equivalents.