Interactive Holiday Tabletop Decoration Kit

Abstract

A holiday tabletop decoration kit designed for creating customizable dioramas for holidays such as Easter, Halloween and Christmas is disclosed. The kit includes a base with pre-drilled holes for secure placement of various holiday-themed figures and scenery elements. The kit incorporates electronic components such as LED lighting, sound effects, and motion sensors to enhance the interactivity of the display. The kit can be controlled via a mobile application with augmented reality features, allowing users to customize their scenes and control embedded lighting and sound effects remotely.

Claims

1. A holiday tabletop decoration kit comprising: a base comprised of a non-slip bottom surface and a hole; a figurine comprised of an LED; a building; and a decorative element.

2. The holiday tabletop decoration kit of claim 1, wherein the base is comprised of a plastic.

3. The holiday tabletop decoration kit of claim 1, wherein the LED is comprised of a solar-powered LED.

4. The holiday tabletop decoration kit of claim 1, wherein the base is comprised of a speaker.

5. The holiday tabletop decoration kit of claim 1 further comprised of an augmented reality mobile application.

6. The holiday tabletop decoration kit of claim 5, wherein the augmented reality mobile application controls the light of the LED.

7. The holiday tabletop decoration kit of claim 1, wherein the LED provides a multi-color lighting effect.

8. A holiday tabletop decoration kit comprising: a base comprised of a non-slip bottom surface and a hole; a haunted house; a bare tree; a skeleton; a gravestone; a figurine; and a speaker embedded in the base configured to emit a Halloween-themed sound effect.

9. The holiday tabletop decoration kit of claim 8, wherein the figurine is comprised of a witch.

10. The holiday tabletop decoration kit of claim 8, wherein the figurine is comprised of a skeleton.

11. The holiday tabletop decoration kit of claim 8, wherein the base is comprised of a push button.

12. The holiday tabletop decoration kit of claim 11, wherein the push button activates the speaker.

13. The holiday tabletop decoration kit of claim 8 further comprised of an archway.

14. The holiday tabletop decoration kit of claim 8, wherein the figurine is comprised of a phosphorescent figurine.

15. A holiday tabletop decoration kit comprising: a base; a building; a Santa Claus figurine; a sleigh; a reindeer moved by a motor; and a motion sensor embedded in the base configured to move the reindeer via the motor when motion is detected.

16. The holiday tabletop decoration kit of claim 15, wherein the sleigh is moved by the motor.

17. The holiday tabletop decoration kit of claim 15, wherein the sleigh is moved by the motor when motion is detected.

18. The holiday tabletop decoration kit of claim 15, wherein the base is comprised of an artificial snow base.

19. The holiday tabletop decoration kit of claim 15, wherein the Santa Clause figurine is comprised of a sack.

20. The holiday tabletop decoration kit of claim 15, wherein the figurine is comprised of a snowman figurine.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:

[0018] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of the holiday tabletop decoration kit of the present invention in accordance with one embodiment;

[0019] FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view showing the decoration kit 100 of FIG. 1 in an installed position in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] FIG. 3 illustrates a schematic view showing the coupling of the decoration kit 100 with a mobile application in accordance with the disclosed structure;

[0021] FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of a Christmas-based tabletop decoration kit in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention; and

[0022] FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view showing the Easter-theme-based decoration kit of the present invention in accordance with another embodiment of the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PRESENT INVENTION

[0023] The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments, any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.

[0024] As noted above, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a holiday decoration kit that allows users to create multiple holiday-themed dioramas without purchasing individual decorations for each occasion. There is a long-felt need for a customizable kit that eliminates the need to purchase separate and/or individual decorations to create a unique display. Additionally, there is a long-felt need for a kit that integrates interactive features like lighting and sound to enhance the decoration experience. Moreover, there is a long-felt need for a modular kit that features numerous figurines and decorations that can be placed on a tabletop during a specific holiday. Further, there is a long-felt need for a decoration kit that can be controlled via smart devices to provide users with a modern, interactive, and engaging experience during the holidays. Finally, there is a long-felt need in the art for a decoration system that makes it much easier to set up and take down decorations for the holidays.

[0025] The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is a holiday decoration system. The system includes a plurality of themed kits, each associated with a different holiday, including Easter, Halloween, and Christmas, wherein each kit comprises a base with modular and interchangeable terrain components, a set of holiday-specific miniature figures and decorative elements, including animals, buildings, and trees, and an augmented reality mobile application, configured to pair with said kits for controlling embedded electronic components and providing guidance on arrangement via AR display.

[0026] Reference will now be made in detail to the present preferred embodiments of the invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, the same reference numerals are used in the drawings and the description to refer to the same or like parts.

[0027] Referring initially to the drawings, FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of holiday tabletop decoration kit 100 of the present invention in accordance with one embodiment. The holiday tabletop decoration kit 100 of the present invention is a comprehensive, versatile, and customizable set designed to create intricate holiday-themed dioramas or decorative scenes. The kit includes a range of miniature items that correspond to different holidays such as but not limited to Easter, Halloween, Christmas, and more. The kit allows users to personalize their displays, making it a fun and creative activity for the holiday season.

[0028] In one embodiment, the holiday tabletop decoration kit 100 is a Halloween-themed decoration kit. The kit 100 includes a plurality of Halloween scene components for creating a Halloween-themed decoration. More specifically, the kit 100 includes at least one haunted house 102 which resembles a rundown house with ghosts and skeletons. A graveyard setup base 104 such as a mat is included which may have sand, rocks, sticks, leaves, etc. The base 104 has a non-slipping bottom surface 106 and can be placed on any flat surface for the components to be placed thereon. A plurality of Halloween trees 108 which are bare and spooky trees of different designs are included in the kit 100 for decoration. A plurality of skeleton piles 110 and a plurality of gravestones 112 are also included in the kit 100 for providing a complete Halloween. A plurality of miniature figurines 114 are a part of the kit 100 for providing decoration.

[0029] The plastic base 104 includes a plurality of pre-drilled holes 116 to insert the trees 108 and other items securely. The base 104 also allows customization by marking spaces for specific features like churches or haunted houses. All the components including the trees 108, skeletons 110, gravestones 112, figurines 114, collapsing archway 115, and more are made from high-quality plastic or resin. The components are lightweight and sturdy thereby remaining stable when placed on the base 104.

[0030] The plastic base 104 provides a customizable surface for adding sand, gravel, and snow to create a realistic Halloween scene and users can also manually place figurines 114 such as but not limited to rabbits, eggs, witches, skeletons, reindeer, etc., to suit their preferred aesthetic and/or holiday theme. One or more figurines 114 include LEDs 118 for providing enhanced lighting effects in the decoration. The LEDs 118 are customized as per the figurine to which the LEDs are mounted. In some embodiments, the LEDs 118 are solar powered for continuous lighting effects without any external power supply. A speaker 120 is embedded in the base 104 which has embedded sound effects like eerie Halloween noises for creating a Halloween effect. The speaker 120 can be pushed to activate the audio.

[0031] FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view showing the decoration kit 100 of FIG.1 in an installed position in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. As illustrated, in the installed state, the base 104 is placed on a surface 202 and different components of the kit 100 including the house 102, the trees 108, skeletons 110, gravestones 112, figurines 114 and more are placed on the base 104. The kit 100 comes in different sizes with customized components to meet the preferences of different users. In some embodiments, the components may illuminate in the dark and may use phosphorescence.

[0032] FIG. 3 illustrates a schematic view showing the coupling of the decoration kit 100 with a mobile application in accordance with the disclosed structure. In some embodiments of the present invention, the decoration kit (such as kit 100) is adapted to be paired with an augmented reality (AR) mobile application 302 which is installed in an electronic computing device 304 such as but not limited to a smartphone, a tablet, etc. The application 302 can be configured to be paired with a plurality of different embodiments of decoration kits 100. The application 302 provides a light control 306 which allows a user to activate and deactivate the lights 118 of the kit 100 when the kit 100 is in an installed state. An AR display 308 when pressed shows one or more augmented reality (AR) views of the kit 100 for providing users a guidance to install the kit 100. The application 302 can display a plurality of AR views from which a user can select for installing the kit 100.

[0033] FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of a Christmas-based tabletop decoration kit in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention. In the present embodiment, the decoration kit 400 is designed for Christmas celebrations and includes a plastic fake snow base 402 for a snowy landscape. A plurality of buildings 404 including churches and houses are included in the kit 400. A plurality of decorative elements 406 such as but not limited to lamp posts, trees, benches, and more are included for creating a Christmas celebrations landscape. A Santa Claus figure 408 with a sack 410 and a sleigh 412 with six reindeer 414 are included in the kit 400. For completing the decoration, a plurality of snowmen figurines 416 are included in the kit 100.

[0034] In some embodiment, fake snow can be additionally applied to the plastic base 402 and the kit 400 can include a hidden motor 418 for moving reindeer to create a realistic landscape. Locations of different figurines can be changed to customize the decoration and to suit different display styles. In the preferred embodiment, a motion sensor 420 is embedded in the base 402 wherein Santa's sleigh 412 and reindeer 414 automatically light up and move when the sensor 420 detects motion.

[0035] FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view showing the Easter-theme-based decoration kit of the present invention in accordance with another embodiment of the invention. As illustrated, the Easter-theme-based decoration kit 500 includes a plurality of animals 502 such as rabbits and chickadees. A plurality of accessories 504 such as Easter eggs are included in the kit 500 for Easter celebrations. Scenery elements 506 including but not limited to small leaves and trees and miniature play items 508 are also included in the kit 500. For providing additional decoration, decorative building miniatures 510 are included in the kit 500.

[0036] It should be noted that in some embodiments of the present invention, the base of the kits is magnetic and the different components including figurines, decorative elements and more are also magnetic and have opposite polarity from the base. The components and the base removably attach to each other using the magnetic force therebetween. Each kit includes the speaker which has embedded sound effects like Christmas carols, eerie Halloween noises, or ambient park sounds for Easter. Further, motion sensors of the kits activate parts of the decoration, such as a ghost appearing when someone approaches, or Santa's sleigh lighting up when the sensor detects motion.

[0037] Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different persons may refer to the same feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not structure or function. As used herein interactive holiday tabletop diorama kit, modular holiday decoration system with augmented reality control, holiday tabletop decoration kit, Easter-theme based decoration kit, Christmas-based tabletop decoration kit, kit, and decoration kit are interchangeable and refer to the interactive holiday tabletop decoration kit 100 of the present invention.

[0038] Notwithstanding the forgoing, the interactive holiday tabletop decoration kit 100 of the present invention can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that it accomplishes the above stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the interactive holiday tabletop decoration kit 100 as shown in the FIGS. are for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizes and shapes of the interactive holiday tabletop decoration kit 100 are well within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions of the interactive holiday tabletop decoration kit 100 are important design parameters for user convenience, the interactive holiday tabletop decoration kit 100 may be of any size that ensures optimal performance during use and/or that suits the user's needs and/or preferences.

[0039] Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all of the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.

[0040] What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term includes is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term comprising as comprising is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.