PRINT-LEVEL SENSING FOR INTERACTIVE PLAY WITH A PRINTED IMAGE

摘要

A method, system, and apparatus are provided for interactively playing with a printed image. A printed image resembling a game board, book, or picture, is provided. The printed image includes a plurality of feedback areas in which an indicator color is printed of a predetermined wavelength of light. A figurine is provided that includes a light source, a light sensor, and a plurality of outputs is associated with each color of indicator color. The light source and light sensor are placed in proximity to one of the feedback areas in the image. Activation of the figurine causes the light source to illuminate a feedback area and the sensor to determine the wavelength of light of the illuminated feedback area. A controller selects one of the plurality of outputs associated with the indicator color and an output component provides the selected output.

主权项

1. A system for interactive play with a printed image, the system comprising:
a printed image having a plurality of feedback areas defined therein, each of the plurality of feedback areas having an indicator color printed therein; a figurine that is positionable on the printed image at one of the plurality of feedback areas; a light source disposed in the figurine that reveals the indicator color at the desired location; a light sensor disposed in the figurine that senses the indicator color revealed by the light source at the desired location; and an output component that provides a predetermined output associated with the indicator color at the desired location.