CHARGING AND COMMUNICATING WITH BATTERY OPERATED TOYS

摘要

Methods and a system for the recharging of battery-operated devices, whereby the recharging process is made less burdensome and inconvenient to the users of the devices. Embodiments provide for incorporating recharging into the normal usage patterns for the devices using activities consistent with predetermined intended usage of the devices, thereby causing the user to perceive less inconvenience. Other embodiments provide for systematically detecting and wirelessly recharging devices, whereby the burden to the users may be reduced or entirely eliminated.

主权项

1. A method for recharging a battery-operated device, comprising:
issuing a low battery signal from the device to indicate a low battery state of a battery of the device, wherein the low battery signal comprises a request for an activity associated with a charger and consistent with predetermined intended usage of the device; and upon the requested activity being performed, thereby coupling the device to the charger, charging the battery via the coupling.