Patents Assigned to LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.
  • Interactive communications appliance
    Patent number: 6816703
    Abstract: An interactive communications appliance for broadcasting personalized information is disclosed. The interactive communications appliance comprises a transceiver for receiving personalized information transmitted via a wireless link. A memory stores the personalized information and an audio device broadcasts the personalized information to a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Leapfrog Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael C. Wood, Matthew Brown, Jen Sward
  • Learning device including motion activated switch
    Publication number: 20040214146
    Abstract: A hand-held learning device is disclosed. The hand-held learning device includes a housing and a processor unit in the housing. A memory unit is coupled to the processor unit, and the memory unit comprises code for at least one problem. A motion activated switch is coupled to the processor unit. The motion activated switch is activated after a user of the hand-held learning device moves the entire hand-held interactive learning device from a first position to a second position. An output device is coupled to the processor unit and presents the problem or the answer to the problem to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2003
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Applicant: LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Harris, Thomas Chan
  • Study aid apparatus and method of using study aid apparatus
    Publication number: 20040206809
    Abstract: A method of using a study aid apparatus is disclosed. The method includes receiving supplemental information associated with a printed textbook. After receiving the supplemental information, it can be loaded into a portable, study aid apparatus. The study aid apparatus is then used to help learn about subject matter in the textbook.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2004
    Publication date: October 21, 2004
    Applicant: LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael C. Wood, Kelly Chapman, Christa McClintock, Ann F. Earp, Andrew B. Hartzell, Matthew P. Fishbach
  • Electrographic position location apparatus including recording capability and data cartridge including microphone
    Publication number: 20040197757
    Abstract: An electrographic position location apparatus and a data cartridge are disclosed. The data cartridge comprises a body and a memory device in the body. A connector extends from the body and is coupled to the memory device. A microphone is attached to or is incorporated within the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2004
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Applicant: LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Tom Musolf, Richard Glen Freeman, Michael P. Much
  • Interactive learning apparatus responsive to striking
    Publication number: 20040197747
    Abstract: An interactive learning apparatus is disclosed. In one embodiments, the interactive learning apparatus comprises: (a) a housing; (b) an impact sensor unit in the housing; (c) a processor and memory unit operatively coupled to the impact sensor unit; (d) a display unit operatively coupled to the processor and memory unit; and (e) an audio output unit operatively coupled to the processor and memory unit, wherein the display unit is adapted to display an image in response to the user striking a portion of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2003
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Applicant: LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael C. Wood, Jorge Garbriel Soto
  • Interactive learning appliance
    Patent number: 6801751
    Abstract: A method for assisting a user in learning is provided. The method may comprise receiving performance information of a user after the user uses an interactive learning appliance. The user performance information is generated by the user's use of the interactive learning appliance which is adapted to educate the user about one or more predetermined subjects. The performance information, which may be in the form of a user log file, may be received at a server computer from a site where the user is present.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2004
    Assignee: Leapfrog Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael C. Wood, James Marggraff, Matthew Brown, Matt Fishbach
  • Interactive apparatus with interactive device
    Publication number: 20040191733
    Abstract: An interactive apparatus is disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a interactive ball includes (a) a plurality of indicia, (b) a processor and memory unit operatively coupled to the plurality of indicia, (c) an audio output unit operatively coupled to the processor and memory unit, (d) a first outer surface; and (e) a second outer surface that is recessed with respect to the first outer surface, wherein the plurality of indicia are present at the second outer surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2004
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Applicant: LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc
    Inventors: Michael C. Wood, Jorge Gabriel Soto
  • Study aid apparatus and method of using study aid apparatus
    Patent number: 6793129
    Abstract: A method of using a study aid apparatus is disclosed. The method includes receiving supplemental information associated with a printed textbook. After receiving the supplemental information, it can be loaded into a portable, study aid apparatus. The study aid apparatus is then used to help learn about subject matter in the textbook.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Assignee: LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael C. Wood, Kelly Chapman, Christa McClintock, Ann F. Earp, Andrew B. Hartzell, Matthew P. Fishbach
  • Battery pack
    Publication number: 20040157116
    Abstract: A battery pack is disclosed. The battery pack includes a housing, and a rechargeable power source within a linear portion the housing. The linear portion of the housing is receivable in first and second battery holding regions of another housing. The first and second battery holding regions are aligned along the same axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2003
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Applicant: LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Perkins, Stuart Kurdi, George W. Heropoulos, Larry Lynch
  • Interactive apparatus using print media
    Publication number: 20040140966
    Abstract: A method for producing an output in response to an interaction with a print element on a sheet is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method includes placing a sheet comprising a print element on a surface of a base unit. A user can then mark on the sheet in the vicinity of the print element with a marking instrument. An audio output that corresponds to the print element is generated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2004
    Publication date: July 22, 2004
    Applicant: LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: L. James Marggraff, Mark Flowers
  • Interactive apparatus with ball
    Patent number: 6761611
    Abstract: An interactive apparatus is disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a interactive ball includes (a) a plurality of indicia, (b) a processor and memory unit operatively coupled to the plurality of indicia, (c) an audio output unit operatively coupled to the processor and memory unit, (d) a first outer surface; and (e) a second outer surface that is recessed with respect to the first outer surface, wherein the plurality of indicia are present at the second outer surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: Leapfrog Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael C. Wood, Jorge Gabriel Soto
  • Print media information system with a portable print media receiving unit assembly
    Patent number: 6750978
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel interactive information system which can be used to make a traditional print medium such as a magazine, “interactive”. When the traditional print medium is placed on a print media receiving unit in a predetermined position, a user can interact with the traditional print medium. Printed matter elements on the printed medium can be made “selectable” by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Assignee: Leapfrog Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: James Marggraff, Michael C. Wood
  • Compact book and apparatus using print media
    Publication number: 20040104890
    Abstract: Interactive books are disclosed. An example includes a front cover and a rear cover. At least one page is between the front and rear covers. A binder couples the front cover, the rear cover, and the at least one page together. An antenna is in the rear cover. A stylus is coupled to either the front or the rear cover, and an output device such as a speaker is coupled to the front or the rear cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2003
    Publication date: June 3, 2004
    Applicant: LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: John Caldwell, Larry Lynch, L. James Marggraff, Eric Thomas Shuler
  • Interactive learning apparatus responsive to striking
    Patent number: 6716031
    Abstract: An interactive learning apparatus is disclosed. In one embodiments, the interactive learning apparatus comprises: (a) a housing; (b) an impact sensor unit in the housing; (c) a processor and memory unit operatively coupled to the impact sensor unit; (d) a display unit operatively coupled to the processor and memory unit; and (e) an audio output unit operatively coupled to the processor and memory unit, wherein the display unit is adapted to display an image in response to the user striking a portion of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Assignee: LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael C. Wood, Jorge Garbriel Soto
  • Interactive print media apparatus
    Patent number: D489367
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Assignee: Leapfrog Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Larry Lynch, Eric Thomas Shuler, George Heropoulos
  • Print media receiving apparatus
    Patent number: D492679
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Leapfrog Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Jason Avery
  • Print media receiving apparatus
    Patent number: D492680
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Leapfrog Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Jason Avery
  • Interactive hand-held device with stylus
    Patent number: D493495
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2004
    Assignee: LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Jason Avery
  • Print media receiving apparatus
    Patent number: D493787
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: Leapfrog Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Jason Avery
  • Writing stylus
    Patent number: D493793
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: Leapfrog Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Kim Voskuil, John Caldwell