Patents by Inventor Joshua W. GARRETT

Joshua W. GARRETT has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Sensor configuration for toy
    Patent number: 9492762
    Abstract: A variety of methods and arrangements for facilitating communication between an electronic device and a toy are described. In one aspect, the toy communicates with the electronic device using audio signals and/or conductive touch elements. Some embodiments involve an electronic device that is arranged to use light-based control signals to communicate with a toy. In various implementations, the toy includes a light/motion sensor that allows a user to interact with the toy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: Funfare, LLC
    Inventors: Charles Albert, Joshua W. Garrett, Jason G. Heller
  • SENSOR CONFIGURATION FOR TOY
    Publication number: 20130303047
    Abstract: A variety of methods and arrangements for facilitating communication between an electronic device and a toy are described. In one aspect, the toy communicates with the electronic device using audio signals and/or conductive touch elements. Some embodiments involve an electronic device that is arranged to use light-based control signals to communicate with a toy. In various implementations, the toy includes a light/motion sensor that allows a user to interact with the toy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Applicant: Funfare, LLC
    Inventors: Charles ALBERT, Joshua W. GARRETT, Jason G. HELLER