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Audio storybook
Assignee: RICH SKY ELECTRONICS Ltd
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Filing: 1992-07-08
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Granted: 1994-10-18
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Expires: 2012-07-08
Abstract
Abstract An audio storybook incorporates raised characters within the storybook which are electronically connected to sound synthesizer and reproduction apparatus associated with a book. The book provides the ability to utilize a progressively revealed pattern in a story, thus improving the ability of such storybooks to accommodate complex story lines and hold the reader's attention.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold D. Pierce
- 👤 Basil J. Scafidi
- 👤 Bennie L. Garcia
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 22:31
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/38; G; G09; G09B; G09B5/00; G09B5/06; G09B5/062
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
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A book including a plurality of pages hinged at one side and a last page; at least one of said first pages having a void and corresponding text thereon; at least one subsequent page having a character in registration with a previous page and corresponding text thereon; said characters each having a switch incorporated therein; a sound synthesizer, an electronic amplifier and speaker incorporated with said last page; said switches being connected to said sound synthesizer, amplifier and speaker, thereby causing a sound to be emitted representing said character upon the actuation of said switch in said character; and each page having distinct characterization in position where they are progessively revealed by the story line as the book is read, said characters and text progessively revealing a story as said pages are turned.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
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A book including a plurality of pages hinged at one side and a last page; at least one of said first pages having a void and corresponding text thereon; at least one subsequent page having a character in registration with a previous page and corresponding text thereon; said characters each having a switch incorporated therein; a sound synthesizer, an electronic amplifier and speaker incorporated with said last page; said switches being connected to said sound synthesizer, amplifier and speaker, thereby causing a sound to be emitted representing said character upon the actuation of said switch in said character; and each page having distinct characterization in position where they are progessively revealed by the story line as the book is read, said characters and text progessively revealing a story as said pages are turned.
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