Patents Assigned to LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.
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Patent number: 6905391Abstract: An interactive shopping role-play toy comprises a toy item bin, a first set of toy items replicating shopping items, an input device adapted to uniquely identify each of the toy items; and an audio playback device adapted to play an audio acknowledgment associated with the identified toy item. The audio acknowledgement is uniquely associated with the identified toy item. The input device is configured to uniquely identify a toy item when the toy item is within physical proximity of the input device. Each toy item includes an RF identification tag corresponding to a unique electronic identification, and the input device includes an RF identification tag reader.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2003Date of Patent: June 14, 2005Assignee: LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Jorge Gabriel Soto, Kathleen Campisano, Richard Glen Freeman, Eric Thomas Shuler
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Publication number: 20050110796Abstract: A method of operating a pixel includes generating one of m possible data streams from an n-bit input that represents a desired intensity level. The data stream is usable to drive a pixel to the desired intensity level. Each of the m data streams includes a plurality of frames. The method further includes pseudo-randomly selecting a starting frame from the plurality of frames in the data stream for a specific pixel, using the selected data stream to drive the specific pixel, and pseudo-randomly selecting a different starting frame for a different specific pixel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2004Publication date: May 26, 2005Applicant: Leapfrog Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Mark Flowers, Ilya Ivanchenko, Venkat Aala, Charles Geber
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Publication number: 20050110799Abstract: A method of processing video data includes directing the video data set toward a display device. The display device has horizontal resolution h1 and vertical resolution v1. The video data has horizontal resolution h2 and vertical resolution v2. The video data includes a plurality of scan lines. At least one scan line has at least one line span representing the projection onto that scan line of a graphics vector rendered in the video data. The graphics vector has a slope and the line span has a color and a width. The method includes, for a resultant video data set having a horizontal resolution less than h2, determining a color of an edge resultant pixel in a resultant scan line using, at least in part, the slope of the graphics vector at an edge sub-pixel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2004Publication date: May 26, 2005Applicant: Leapfrog Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Lee Powell, Edwin Rose
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Publication number: 20050114776Abstract: A tutorial apparatus is disclosed. The tutorial apparatus is to be operated by a user, and includes a processor unit and a memory unit coupled to the processor unit. The memory unit includes code for allowing the user to enter user-selected study material into the tutorial apparatus, code for forming a problem using the user-selected study material, and code for providing assistance in solving the problem formed using the user-selected study material.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2004Publication date: May 26, 2005Applicant: LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Michael Wood, L. Marggraff, Patricia Krueger, Cam Ryder
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Publication number: 20050106538Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are provided directed at teaching writing, such as printing, cursive, and calligraphy, to users of all ages. Typically, the embodiments are directed toward teaching children the basic skills of writing. However, it may be appreciated that the embodiments may be utilized by users of all ages. In particular, embodiments of the invention can be used to teach the skill of writing and learning letters of the English alphabet to foreigners. Or, embodiments of the invention can be used to teach English speakers various foreign alphabets. For example, embodiments may provide instruction in writing Arabic letters, Greek letters, or Chinese or Japanese characters, to name a few. Additionally, embodiments of the invention may be used to teach artistic forms of writing, such as calligraphy, script, or various fonts.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2004Publication date: May 19, 2005Applicant: LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Richard Freeman, Elecia White, Ed Annunziata
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Publication number: 20050095568Abstract: A print media apparatus includes a platform unit that includes a platform, an electronic position determining system that includes a processor unit, and a memory device. The memory device includes code for outputs related to print elements. A print medium is provided that may include one or more print elements and a card is also provided for the print medium that includes one or more print elements. A user may insert the card in a card receiver on the print medium. The card may be recognized by the processor unit. When print elements are selected, an output for code associated with the print element and the inserted card is determined. The output may be outputted by the print medium apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2004Publication date: May 5, 2005Applicant: LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Musolf, Peter Milford
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Publication number: 20050094962Abstract: An interactive apparatus including a reflective member is disclosed. The reflective member includes a first image and a second image, wherein the reflective member is at least partially reflective. The apparatus also includes a first element coupled to a first sensor, the first sensor being activated by the first element, and a second element coupled to a second sensor, the second sensor being activated by the second element. Activation of the first sensor causes the first image to appear in the reflective member at a first location and activation of the second sensor causes the second image to appear in the reflective member at a second location.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2004Publication date: May 5, 2005Applicant: LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Stephanie Elias, Christa McClintock, Eric Shuler
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Patent number: 6882338Abstract: Antenna devices and apparatuses using the antenna devices are disclosed. In one embodiment, the antenna device includes a first plate structure and a second plate structure. A conductive member is adapted to be capacitively coupled to the first plate structure at a first capacitance and is adapted to be capacitively coupled to the second plate structure at a second capacitance. The conductive member is adapted to transmit a signal based on the first capacitance and the second capacitance.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2002Date of Patent: April 19, 2005Assignee: LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.Inventor: Mark Flowers
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Patent number: 6882824Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to educational toys. In one embodiment, the educational toy includes (a) a figure having an exterior surface, and wherein the figure has a chest, hands and feet, (b) at least one indicium on the chest of the figure, (c) switching circuitry coupled to the indicia, (d) a sound synthesizer, (e) a speaker, (f) a memory, (g) a plurality of preprogrammed instruction modalities in the memory, wherein the plurality of preprogrammed instruction modalities comprises a first preprogrammed instruction modality and a second preprogrammed instruction modality, and (h) a logic circuit having a microprocessor, input terminals that are electrically coupled to the switching circuitry, and output terminals electrically coupled to the sound synthesizer and the speaker. The logic circuit controls the interaction between the switching circuitry and the plurality of preprogrammed instruction modalities.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2002Date of Patent: April 19, 2005Assignee: LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.Inventor: Michael C. Wood
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Publication number: 20050076438Abstract: A foldable structure is disclosed. The foldable structure includes a foldable body including a front side and a back side, and a plurality of sections. A folding region in the foldable body is between each of pair of adjacent sections. At least one attachment element is on the back side of the foldable body, where the at least one attachment element is capable of coupling the pair of adjacent sections together to form a page of a book. The foldable body is capable of being in an open position or a closed position that forms a book.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2004Publication date: April 14, 2005Applicant: LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Roseld Laguatan, Craig Hendrickson
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Publication number: 20050064372Abstract: An interactive educational apparatus is described. The educational toy apparatus includes an indicium containing structure and a base unit capable of being vertically attached to a vertical surface such as a refrigerator door. The indicium containing structure is capable of being attached to the base unit so that the indicium containing structure and the base unit are vertically oriented.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2003Publication date: March 24, 2005Applicant: LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Eric Shuler, Jorge Soto
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Publication number: 20050026128Abstract: A print media apparatus is disclosed. The print media apparatus includes a platform including a surface and a first coupling element. A plurality of electrical elements is under the surface. A processor is coupled to the plurality of electrical elements. A book is on the surface and has a spine having a second coupling element. The book and the platform are removably coupled through the first and second coupling elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2004Publication date: February 3, 2005Applicant: LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Michael Wood, Jason Avery, Larry Lynch, Michael Perkins, John Caldwell
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Publication number: 20050021909Abstract: A memory cartridge is disclosed. In one embodiment, the memory cartridge has a housing, and a memory unit in the housing, where the memory unit stores a plurality of data sets. An edge connector is electrically coupled to the memory unit. A selector is coupled to the housing and the selector is adapted to select at least one of the data sets. A locking member for locking the selector is coupled to housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2003Publication date: January 27, 2005Applicant: LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Michael Much, Michael Perkins, Richard Freeman
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Publication number: 20050011378Abstract: The present invention provides a stamping apparatus with an audio feature thereby providing a “talking stamper” for entertainment or educational purposes. The talking stamper provides sounds for the user, particularly in response to a stamping action. The stamper has at least one raised indicium configured to form an imprint of the indicium on a sheet of material during the stamping action. In preferred embodiments, the indicium has the form of a letter of an alphabet or a picture of an object related to a letter of an alphabet. In these embodiments, the sounds provided to the user are related to the letter and/or object, including but not limited to a pronunciation of the letter, a phoneme of the letter, a sound related to the object, or a song.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2003Publication date: January 20, 2005Applicant: LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Eric Shuler, Kim Voskuil, Stuart Kurdi
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Publication number: 20040246211Abstract: A stylus for an electrographic position location apparatus is disclosed. In one embodiment, the stylus includes a writing element that is retractable. The stylus may have a proximal end and a distal end. A conductive annular structure may be at the proximal end of the stylus.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2003Publication date: December 9, 2004Applicant: LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Michael Perkins, Peter Nevil Milford, Kim Voskuil, Larry Lynch, Julie Wu Kuei Yao Willey
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Publication number: 20040229195Abstract: A system including a scanning apparatus is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system has (a) an article having (i) a surface having a plurality of positions and a plurality of print elements respectively at the plurality of positions, and (ii) a plurality of codes respectively at the plurality of positions and relating to absolute or relative locations of the positions. The system also has (b) a scanning apparatus comprising (i) a stylus having an optical detector and an optical emitter, (ii) a processor coupled to the optical detector and the optical emitter, (iii) a memory unit comprising code for audio corresponding to the print elements, the memory unit coupled to the processor, and (iv) an audio output device coupled to the processor.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2004Publication date: November 18, 2004Applicant: LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: James Marggraff, Mark Flowers
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Publication number: 20040224775Abstract: An interactive, handheld apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a housing, a display screen on the housing, an electronic position location system, a stylus for selecting images on the display screen, a directional control pad on the housing and a memory device. The electronic position location system includes a processor that is capable of determining a location of a selected region of the display screen. The memory device includes computer code for an educational game and is operatively coupled to the processor.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2004Publication date: November 11, 2004Applicant: LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Michael C. Wood, Alice Chen, David Goldstein, Mark Flowers, Joseph B. Miller, Michelle Fitts, Curtis Cole, Rick Adolf, Antonia Kohl, Carol Thies
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Patent number: D504894Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2003Date of Patent: May 10, 2005Assignee: LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.Inventor: Jorge G. Soto
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Patent number: D505741Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2003Date of Patent: May 31, 2005Assignee: LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Jason Avery, John Caldwell
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Patent number: D500316Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2003Date of Patent: December 28, 2004Assignee: LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Larry Lynch, Eric Thomas Shuler, George Heropoulos