Smart device controlled toy

摘要

A toy is controlled by a smart device with wireless communication network connection capability, a display screen and programmed to generate optical control signals transmitted through the screen. The toy includes a main body, a control circuit, a holder configured to receive and releasably hold the smart device, and an optical signal receiver supported facing the display screen of the smart device in the holder and operably connected with the control circuit. The control circuit responds to optical control signals transmitted through the screen and detected by the optical signal receiver to control at least one operation of the toy.

主权项

1. A toy configured to be controlled by a hand portable smart device having wireless communication network connection capability, a display screen and programming to generate optical control signals transmitted through the display screen, the toy comprising:
a main body; a control circuit supported from the main body; a holder supported from the main body and configured to receive and releasably support the smart device on the main body; and an optical signal receiver supported from the main body facing the display screen of the smart device held in the holder and operably connected with the control circuit; the control circuit being configured to respond to optical control signals transmitted through the display screen of the smart device and detected by the optical signal receiver to control at least some operation of the toy.