Abstract: A movable ocular prosthetic apparatus and related systems and methods for moving an ocular prosthetic include a support member. An ocular prosthetic is mounted to the support member, wherein the ocular prosthetic is movable about the at least two axes of rotation. A control system controls a movement of the ocular prosthetic based on a sensed movement of a pupil of an eyeball of a human being.

Abstract: A simulated eye assembly capable of being changeable from an opened state to a closed state and vice versa. The simulated eye assembly includes an eye portion, and a driving device assembly. The eye portion includes at least one eyelid, and at least one eyeball. The at least one eyelid is coverable on the at least one eyeball. The at least one eyelid is coupled to and driven to rotate with the driving device assembly. When the at least one eyelid is driven by the driving device assembly to rotate relative to the at least one eyeball to the closed state, the at least one eyeball is substantially hidden by the at least one eyelid. When the at least one eyelid is driven by the driving device to rotate relative to the at least one eyeball to the opened state, the at least one eyeball is exposed and viewable.

Abstract: An artificial eye structure rotates an artificial upper eyelid via the attraction between a number of electromagnetic elements disposed in a line and a magnet. The rotation angle of the artificial upper eyelid can be controlled by selectively magnetizing the electromagnetic elements.

Abstract: An interactive toy doll is described for performing and displaying realistic facial expressions and ordered sequences of visual and aural effects upon activation. The doll includes at least one sensor disposed thereon, a position orientation switch, at least one motor and at least one pair of contact switches functionally connected with a controller. Upon initial activation of a sensor, the doll is responsive to subsequent re-orientation thereafter for a pre-determined amount of time.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for animating an image imprinted or otherwise disposed on a substantially flat surface, such as a photograph or a card. The image should include at least one element suitable for animation, such as the eyes and mouth of a face. The image is animated using an animation mechanism disposed behind the flat surface, which mechanism is connected by a solenoid to an element that is physically separate from the flat surface. The visible portion of the movable element is inserted from the back of the flat surface through a slit in the flat surface such that at least a portion of it is visible above the image. In the preferred embodiment, a pair of solenoids is utilized to move the element back and forth so as to create the illusion of animation to the picture. Also in the preferred embodiment, a device for playing an audio file associated with the image is provided, which device may be synchronized with the animation of the image so as to create a more lifelike appearance.

Abstract: An artificial skin system for use with a robotic assembly such as to provide an animated robot head with realistic skin movement. The skin system includes a receiving component for contacting the manipulator mechanism of the robotic assembly and also includes an exterior skin component that extends over the receiving component. An inner surface of the exterior skin component is integrally bonded to the receiving component such that the exterior skin component moves with the receiving component when a manipulator mechanism or robotics anchored to the receiving component moves or applies a force. The exterior skin component is formed of an elastic material with a second hardness that differs from a first hardness of elastic material of the receiving component, e.g., is less than the first hardness. The skin system includes a backing component bonded to the other components with a third hardness less than the first and second hardnesses.

Abstract: A simulated eye is capable of being changeable in an opened state and a closed state. The simulated eye includes an eyeball, an upper eyelid covering the eyeball, a pivot rod, and a driving device having a shaft. The pivot rod is pivotally coupled to the eyeball, the eyelid is fixed to the pivot rod, and the pivot rod is engaged with the shaft and is driven to rotate by the driving device. Accordingly, the upper eyelid is driven to rotate relative to the eyeball by the driving device, so as to simulate an opened state and a closed state of human eyes.

Abstract: An artificial eye for use in animated plush toys has a one-piece eyeball and lid that are integrally molded. The eye further includes a shaped member and a retaining post. A crossplate of the shaped member is preferably curved to correspond to the curvature of the eye, and is operative to animate a portion of plush contiguous to the eye. The portion of plush to be animated has an attached elongated flap which includes a forked free end wherein each branch of the forked end includes a hole. The elongated flap is inserted into the doll's body or head cavity, and each branch is tucked under the curved crossplate of the shaped member. The retaining post engages the holes near the ends of each branch, thereby fixedly retaining the flap to the eye. When the eye is rotated the plush portion also moves thereby simulating movement of an eyelid.

Abstract: An eye includes a socket, an eyeball, an eyelid and at least two electromagnetic units. The socket defines a spherical bay. The eyeball is received in the spherical bay. One end of the eyelid has an eyelash, the other end of the eyelid has a magnetic element corresponding to the eyelash. The at least two electromagnetic units are disposed on different positions of an upper side of the socket. In this case, the eyelid is movably arranged between the socket and the at least two electromagnetic units.

Abstract: A system comprising a plurality of three dimensional artificially animated portraits for performing preprogrammed animations of voice and facial expressions in the form of a scripted dialogue orchestrated by a central source. The system is operable to prepare animations of recorded voice and selected depictions of facial expressions to be transferred to the animated portraits and performed by the animated portraits. The system is operable to combine prepared animations in a scripted dialogue to be performed so as to mimic an interactive conversation.

Abstract: An interactive toy doll is described for performing and displaying realistic facial expressions and ordered sequences of visual and aural effects upon activation. A head shell is provided having a flexible, elastic sheath layer overlaying its surface and configured for fluid skin-like movement in response to movement of eyelid and jaw pieces to emulate realistic human facial skin movement and expressions. The doll includes at least one sensor disposed thereon and a position orientation switch. Upon initial activation of a sensor, the doll is responsive to subsequent re-orientation thereafter for a pre-determined amount of time.

Abstract: The invention discloses a device for animating facial expression. The device includes at least one resilient member and at least one actuator. The resilient member is regarded as a facial feature on a face, and the resilient member has a first end and a second end. The first end of the resilient member is rotatably and/or movably attached onto the face. The actuator is used for actuating the first end of the resilient member to rotate, so that the facial feature is capable of exhibiting various facial expressions on the face, wherein the facial feature can be eyebrow, upper eyelid, lower eyelid, upper lip or lower lip.

Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides an animated plush doll such as a newborn dog or cat. The doll includes a plush covering over a housing comprising a head portion and a body portion. Disposed within the body portion is a drive mechanism including a motor and a plurality of gears. An electronic control circuit is linked to the drive mechanism for controlling the motor and producing pre-recorded songs among other things. One or more actuatable switches or sensors provide inputs to the electronic control circuit for effecting various movements of the toy. The head portion is movably coupled to the body portion and includes movable eye members. The drive mechanism is operative to move the eye members in a coordinated manner with the head portion so that the toy simulates the movements of a newborn animal such as awakening and falling asleep.

Abstract: A skin application structure for bodies that gives a sense of closeness to human, does not cause damage to the surrounding environment, is easily maintained, and does not exert any load to the movable portion is provided. A flexible skin is detachably applied on the surface of the casings of the body including movable portions and immovable portions.

Abstract: A visual aid for using contact lenses comprises an eyeball and a cover that contains the eyeball, and a model contact lens. The eyeball includes a sclera, an iris and a pupil. The cover includes an upper eyelid and a lower eyelid that can be opened and closed. The visual aid also includes a simulated contact lens that can be placed between the eyelids and the eyeball for demonstrating the proper insertion and wearing of contact lenses. The eyelids simulate natural movements of human eyelids. Additionally, methods for using the visual aid for using contact lenses for instruction in insertion, and removal, of contact lenses from the eye are described.

Abstract: An eye for a toy doll is formed by a housing inside which an eyelid body and an eyeball body are pivotally retained, wherein the eyelid body and the eyeball body are respectively controlled by two moving control plates. Each moving plate has two pushing rods movably mounted thereon via memory alloy wires. When a current is applied on the memory alloy wires, the length of the memory alloy wire is reduced thus driving the pushing rods to press against the eyelid body and the eyeball body to generate blinking and rotating movements.

Abstract: This invention relates to a toy's eyebrow and mouth moving mechanism, involving a base on which is fixed a stand and a main unit that accommodates the integral mechanism of this invention, on one side of the main unit is a motor which rotation can be switched on and off by a control circuit that is installed inside the base, the motor driving an eyebrow unit that is located at the upper part of the main unit, through a medium gear, an upper reducing gear and an upper activating gear, the motor also driving a lower jaw unit that is located at the lower part of the main unit, in such a construction, when the power of this invention is switched on, the control circuit will activate melodic music and flashing light (the lamp installed inside the eyeball), on the other hand the motor will activate the eyebrows and mouth to blink and move according to the music and rhythms, thus providing lively and amusing effects, and because of its more simplified construction than the prior art of the same category, this i

Abstract: A structural improvement of toy Christmas tree, involving mainly a foundation unit that is installed on top of a base to accommodate the entire mechanism of the invention, on the side of the lower part of the foundation unit is installed a motor which intermittent off-and-on rotation is controlled by a control circuit board installed in the base, the motor being linked with a reduction gear and a spring to drive a toy lower jaw part at the lower part of the foundation unit, and a driving rod to activate a toy eyebrow part that is located at the upper part of the foundation unit, thereby, once the power of the invention is switched on, the control circuit board will play happy music and flash LED light (the lamps being installed in the eyeball part), while the motor will drive the eyebrows and mouth of the Christmas tree to flip up and down and open and close, to create a fun image, meanwhile, its construction more simplified than conventional models will enable effective reduction of costs and enhancement of

Abstract: The invention relates to a movable Christmas tree moving mechanism, particularly to one comprising a foundation, a connecting rod set, a U-shaped support, a cover plate, a mouth movement and an eye movement, whereby the coordination of an overlapped round cam on the foundation, and a short rod, low rod and a high rod in the connecting rod set, along with the configuration of a moving block of a U-shaped support, a mouth movement and an eye movement enables the movement of the jaw, eyes and head on a toy face.

Abstract: An artificial eye that appears to look back at a plurality of observers simultaneously even while either change position.

Abstract: The present invention provides an eye assembly for a stuffed toy or the like. The eye assembly comprises a base member connected to the stuffed toy or the like, an eyeball connected to the base member and having a visible surface, an eyebrow, and an eyelid operably connected to the eyeball and selectively positionable with respect to the visible surface, whereby the demeanor or expression of the stuffed toy or the like may be changed.

Abstract: A device for bringing about the closure of one or both eyes of a doll composed of two rigid arms, one fixed and the other swinging. The arms pass through a mounting neck flange joining the head and body of the doll. The two arms are separated by a spring placed between them within the cavity of the body of the doll. A portion of the fixed arm within the head of the doll incorporates an axis for rotation of first ends of a pair of bent levers. The bent levers are equipped with slots through which a single pin is adapted to translate. The pins join to the end of an actuating lever affixed to the swinging arm. When manual pressure is applied to the body of the doll, the swinging arm is displaced toward the fixed arm causing the two bent levers to swing and their two free ends to move toward each other. The free ends are rotationally attached to portions above and below at least one eye, causing the eye to close.

Abstract: A doll with an eyeblink mechanism includes an eye with a reciprocatable eyelid, a drive providing intermittent slow rotary motion, and a torsion spring for accumulating such rotary motion, as necessary, and converting each predetermined quantity of such rotary motion into intermittent, relatively rapid reciprocating motion of the eyelid to blink the eye. A safety mechanism precludes overwinding of the torsion spring, e.g., when movement of the eyelid is physically blocked.

Abstract: A mechanism for animating a doll's jaw, eyes and eyelids. A single motor powers all three movements. The eyes and jaw are connected to the motor such that they continually move while the motor is in operation, while the eylids are connected to the motor such that reversal of the direction of rotation of the motor causes the eyelids to blink once. All movements are therefore controlled by controlling the speed and direction of rotation of the motor. Thus, movement of the jaw can be synchronized with a sound track, the eyes move in an apparently random path, and the eyelids blink at random intervals independent of the other facial features' position or movements.

Abstract: A toy having an element which forms a message such that a person under its influence feels an urge to fall asleep, and a sending element which senses a signal from the person when he or she does not sleep and then activates the message forming element, so that the latter not only tells stories or fairy tales but also puts a user to sleep. One of the messages can be a lullaby. The toy can also be actuated by the pulse beat of the user, and the pulse beat data can be displayed so that the toy simultanesouly serves as a medical instrument.

Abstract: A toy music rocking chair comprises a music box and a transmission system. The transmission system further consists of an arm fixed to the shaft of the music box, a stub extending from the arm, a reciprocating plate having a lateral slot for the stub to fit in, a reciprocating rod and a slide mechanism connected to the reciprocating rod and installed in the head of the doll rocker serving as eyes so that when the shaft turns, the rotary motion of the stub can be changed into reciprocating motion of the reciprocating plate and rod which, in turn, cause the rocking chair to sway back and forth, and the eyelids to open and close as though the doll rocker is sleepy.

Abstract: An animated figure toy (10) includes a head (14) in which a pendulum (26) is swingably mounted for reciprocating a cam follower (48) to blink eyelids (60, 62) and simultaneously move eyeballs (68, 70) from side to side.

Abstract: A toy music rocking chair comprises a music box and a transmission system. The transmission system further consists of an arm fixed to the shaft of the music box, a stub extending from the arm, a reciprocating plate having a lateral slot for the stub to fit in, a reciprocating rod and a slide mechanism connected to the reciprocating rod and installed in the head of the doll rocker serving as eyes so that when the shaft turns, the rotary motion of the stub can be changed into reciprocating motion of the reciprocating plate and rod which, in turn, cause the rocking chair to sway back and forth, and the eyelids to open and close as though the doll rocker is sleepy.