A stability controlled system includes a computing platform having a hardware processor, a memory storing a software code, a moveable component, and a tilt sensor. The hardware processor executes the software code to monitor the tilt sensor to determine whether the system is at a tilt with respect to a support surface for the system. When the tilt sensor is sensing the tilt with respect to the support surface: when the moveable component is off, the software code prevents the moveable component from turning on, and when the moveable component is on, the software code performs one of (a) turning off the moveable component, and (b) slowing down a regular rate of motion of the moveable component. When the tilt sensor is not sensing the tilt with respect to the support surface, the software code permits the moveable component to be turned on and have the regular rate of motion.

The illuminated outdoor figurine is a decorative structure. The illuminated outdoor figurine is an illuminating structure. The illuminated outdoor figurine is a self-supporting structure. Any first instantiation of the illuminated outdoor figurine electrically connects with any second instantiation of the illuminated outdoor figurine. The illuminated outdoor figurine comprises a figurine, a lighting circuit, an external lamp circuit, and an external power source. The figurine contains the lighting circuit. The external lamp circuit is suspended from the exterior surface of the figurine. The external power source provides a source of electrical energy that powers the lighting circuit and the external lamp circuit.

The present invention relates to a self-powered toy comprising a power generation unit and a display unit electrically connected to the power generation unit, the power generation unit comprising a first electrode located on a first support layer; a first structure including a charge acquisition layer located on the first electrode; a second structure including a second electrode located on a second support layer; and a gap between the charge acquisition layer of the first structure and the second electrode of the second structure, which at least partially face each other. The gap is removed by an external force directly or indirectly applied to the first structure, the second structure, or both thereof and is formed again when the external force is removed, and the display unit is driven by power generated by the power generation unit according to the removal and formation of the gap.

A plush toy coin bank in the shape of a stuffed animal, doll, or other figure is provided. The toy has a seated, forward-facing configuration so that a child can see the toy's face when he or she faces the toy and inserts coins. A coin slot is located in the front of the toy, e.g., at the top of the toy's tummy or in its chest. One or more LEDs and speakers and coin-actuated means for generating one or more lights and/or sound(s) are hidden inside the toy, the LED(s) being preferably located just beneath the toy's coat. When a coin is inserted in the coin slot, the LED(s) and speaker(s) are activated for a short period of time, and thereby encourage the child to continue inserting coins into the toy.

Sound-generating toys are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a sound-generating toy includes a squeezable body defining an internal chamber. A sound-generating module is positioned within the chamber. The module can include a housing containing (i) an airflow sensor configured to detect a pressure change in the chamber, (ii) a speaker configured to generate an audio output, and (iii) programmable circuitry operably coupled to the airflow sensor and the speaker. In operation, the airflow sensor can detect a pressure change in the chamber caused by a user squeezing the body of the toy, and can output a signal to the programmable circuitry indicating the pressure change. After receiving the signal indicating the pressure change, the programmable circuitry can drive the speaker to generate the audio output.

A method of transmitting light-based line-of-sight signals to schedule communications between a plurality of toy robotic devices includes receiving, at a first toy robotic device, a signal via a wireless communication network from a server toy robotic device; and transmitting, by the first toy robotic device, a waiting infrared pulse, via an infrared wireless network, to remaining toy robotic devices. The transmitting of the waiting infrared pulse if the signal command indicates the first toy robotic device is to transmit a signal representing a firing shot. The method also include waiting a predetermined amount of time and transmitting, by the first toy robotic device, an infrared digital signal via the infrared wireless network, to the remainder of the plurality of toy robotic devices and transmitting, by the first toy robotic device, a notification signal to the server toy robotic device to identify transmission of the infrared digital signals.

In an aspect, a toy assembly is provided and includes a housing and an inner object inside the housing. The inner object includes a breakout mechanism that is operable to break the housing to expose the inner object. A pushbutton that is provided on the inner object can be pressed by pressing a correct spot on the housing. The pushbutton controls operation of an LED in the inner object, wherein the LED, when illuminated, is visible through the housing.

The presently disclosed subject matter relates to a play environment for children and infants for detecting motor delays or impairments, evaluating neurological development, and for diagnosing developmental disorders, and methods and systems of using the same.

An interactive apparatus has an outer fabric that forms a shape of an organism. Further, the interactive apparatus has a flexible material engulfed by the outer fabric. A plurality of connectors adheres to the outer fabric. Each of the plurality of connectors corresponds to a predefined time interval of a predefined time duration. Further, each of the plurality of connectors connects to one of a plurality of action-based accessories upon completion of a corresponding action. The predefined time interval, the predefined time duration, and the corresponding action are indicated by a plurality of action-based indicia. The plurality of action-based indicia is located remotely from the outer fabric.

A smart toy platform including a plush character configured to receive a computing device having a display screen, such as a tablet computer or smartphone. The plush includes a pocket configured to receive the computing device. The plush can also include one or more display openings associated with the pocket such that, when the computing device is properly positioned within the pocket, at least a portion of the display screen of the computing device is visible from an exterior of the plush through the display opening(s). The plush can include one or more limbs or other appendages (e.g., arm or leg). One or more of the appendages can include one or more sensors that can communicate with the computing device to allow interaction between the user and the plush/computing device.