Patent ID: 7744441

Claim:
An interactive play set, comprising: a play companion configured to interact with a user, the play companion including: an audio intake subsystem configured to detect one or more audible commands from the user, an audio output system configured to output one or more sounds responsive to the detected audible commands, and a motion subsystem configured to move the play companion responsive to the detected audible commands; a base area; and a positioning system configured to guide the motion subsystem of the play companion, the positioning system including: a first navigation beacon configured to guide the motion subsystem of the play companion when the play companion is in a first coverage area; a second navigation beacon configured to guide the motion subsystem of the play companion when the play companion is in a second coverage area; and a third navigation beacon configured to guide the motion subsystem of the play companion when the play companion is in a third coverage area, wherein at least a portion of the base area is within the third coverage area, the first coverage area being larger than the sum of the second and third coverage areas, wherein at least a substantial portion of the third coverage area is within the first coverage area, and wherein the audio intake system is configured to detect an extended period of silence and instruct the motion subsystem to move the play companion toward the base area.