PRINT-LEVEL SENSING FOR INTERACTIVE PLAY WITH A PRINTED IMAGE

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14720268

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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.

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HALLMARK CARDS INCORPORATEDP O BOX 419126 KANSAS CITY MO 64141

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Dawbarn, John Nathan Olathe, US 2 1
Hernandez, Teddi Norman Overland Park, US 2 1
Krivanek, Douglas Lee Lenexa, US 4 7
Turner, Terrence Michael Westwood Hills, US 2 1

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