Abstract: The present invention provides a novel recognition arrangement configured to allow identification of a detachable toy element and its relative position on a play structure so as to enable a further display of a virtual character of said toy element in its relative position on the play structure on a smart device screen displaying an image of said play structure. The recognition arrangement provided herein comprising a TAG component affixed to the detachable toy element and an environmental recognition component (ERC) affixed to the play structure. The identification of a specific detachable toy element and its position on the play structure are obtained upon attachment of the TAG component and the ERC. Attachment of the TAG component and the ERC is detected by periodic scanning of a control unit connected to the play structure for changes of voltage or current values. Upon detection of such a change, the sampled value is delivered to the smart device for further interpretation and display.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a novel detachable toy console usable as a control unit for multiple connected toy systems, said toy console is configured and operable to connect interchangeably with at least one smart device and to be attached to a console ready toy and detached from it, to thereby allow a user to use the toy console with another console ready toy, said toy console comprising: a MCU; a communication module for establishing connection with at least one smart device; an external connector for attaching and detaching the toy console to the console ready toy; and a power source. The toy console may further comprise a motion sensor and be used as a wearable toy console.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel recognition arrangement configured to allow identification of a detachable toy element and its relative position on a play structure so as to enable a further display of a virtual character of said toy element in its relative position on the play structure on a smart device screen displaying an image of said play structure. The recognition arrangement provided herein comprising a TAG component affixed to the detachable toy element and an environmental recognition component (ERC) affixed to the play structure. The identification of a specific detachable toy element and its position on the play structure are obtained upon attachment of the TAG component and the ERC. Attachment of the TAG component and the ERC is detected by periodic scanning of a control unit connected to the play structure for changes of voltage or current values. Upon detection of such a change, the sampled value is delivered to the smart device for further interpretation and display.