CA2415533A1 - Entertainment device - Google Patents
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Abstract
An interactive entertainment device that may be capable of being used as a karaoke machine, a dance teaching aide, a combination of a karaoke machine and dance teaching aide, a competition device, and others. The interactive entertainment device may include a central processing unit, a dance mat having one or more sensors for receiving input from a user, a display device for displaying words of songs, one or more input devices, such as microphones, and one or more speakers for playing songs
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'This invention is directed generally to cntertainrnent devices, and more parklcularly, t~ interactive entertainment devices.
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Karaoke is a paplalar style of entertainment that enables people to sing fa~~.ous songs while background instruFnentals of the so~~g are played. T~araoke enables people to relax and ezlJ~y themselves at restaurants,'hars, parties, and other locations or occasions while providing entertainrncnt far their friends, family, and ~thers who rrtay be watching.
Typically, karaoke machines include a music player, such a.s a cvrr~pact disk ~~D~ playar, coupled to one or more speakers. Tn addition, a microphone may be cougled to one or more t 5 speakers, and a display screen a~~ay be included to display tl?e words to the songs to be sung lay the singers. I~..araoke machines allow singers to choose songs fraxn numera~us list of soc~gs. Tn short, karaoke machines provide people with an ~nteractxve entertainment device.
.~nather form. of entertainment is dancing. Dances leave beell ta~xght aver the years through ogle-oc~-one lessons, group instruction, video instruction, and other methods. lVlar~y aides have t~ee~a developed to make the pxocess of learning dance moves easier. Some of these aides ixiclude instructional booklets and the process of placing dance steps on dance floors to lead a dancer through the proper steps. while these steps grovide a s~a~xcer ~rith instruction as to where the dancer should place his or her next step, the aaides do not alert dancers of the proper tinning of steps or ,vhetlmx than dancers stepped in the proper locations.
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This invention relates to an interactive entertainment device. The device may be Capable of usitlg one or more t~f the f~Ilowing: a karaakc machine; a dance teaching aide; a combination of a karaoke n~aehine and a dance teaching aide; a eompetition device; among other possible Cases. 'fhe interactive entertainmexvt device may include a central prr~cessfn,g ~ri3L, S~ tY3?lt, OTic er n'lore display devises, a nZerriory devlCe ailCi ail I~Jlpldt de'VtCC. ~l~'he Triat Ixiay be coupled to the central processing unit for teaching a user dance steps by receiving input from a user and transferring the input to the central pxocessing unit. The mat r~-aay have one ox more senscars positioned in the mat for receiving input from a user. The one or more display devises tray be coupled to the cer~~-al pr~cessiz~.g device: For displaying s~ng selections, for g~ziding a user through words of a song u~lxe~~: used as a lcaraokG machine, to display scorecards, and other items. 'The rr~emot-y device may be used for storing song lists, songs, scores, and ether items nay be coupled to the central processing unit.
In one embodiment, the memory device may be a rerxmvablo cartridge. The input device may be a microphone for receiving input front a user.
The anterasaive entertainment device may be operated in one of r~urrtexous modes. For zamtar~ee, th.a interactive entertainment device may be used as a ltaraoke machine by displaying songs on the display device, which may be a monitor, television screen, or other device. Songs may be chosen by a user and displayed on fhe display device.
Ttie inreractive entertainment device guides a user through the Each word is highlighted when the word should be sung by the user.
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In the dance mode, a user is given the option of choosing a difficulty xeve!
of the dmce to lie per~orzned, The user may or may not be given the option of choosing the song to be played. After the user chooses one or more songs, the user may start the teaching aide by depressing a key. Once the song has begun, the display device displays arrows that indicate S to the user where the user should place his or her feet. The tnat receives the input from the aser's feet and transmits the information to the central processing unit, which determines wtzether the ax5cr ~oan~plcted the step in proper tiroix~g_ If the user rude a correct step, the 4xss,r is awarded ozae or more points. Otherwise, one or more points may be deducted frorrx the user's score. The user dances until the song ends or the user runs out ofpoints.
1 o In the karaoke and dance combination mode, the interactive entertainment device combines the kar~aoke and dance mode to enhance a user's enjoyment of the device. The user znay choose a song from a last of songs. The interactive entertainment device ~ap~rate~ by displaying the words to the song on the display device and audibly playing the song except for the vacals_ The display device also may display indicators, such as arrows, for guiding 15 the user through the dance. "fhc interactive entertaix~mef~t device may or may not keep score.
In the eompetztior~ mode, the interactive entertaintnent device enables two or more users to compete against each other in a dance competition. 'fhe central processing units of twv mats are cozxpted! iog~ttaer °I"he display device displays a :~~°reen ha,~=irzg one side displaying inforxnatie~n for a first user and another side displaying inforrzzation for a second 2U user. The users compete against each other by following the dance instructions on the semen and stepping in the appropriate place on the mats, T'he user with the higher score at the end of the song is the wintzer. If one user loses his or her points before the end of the son g, the ~'~~z~ana5;y other user is able to contr~nue dancing until that user either loses all of his or her points or the song is completed. The scores rnay be shovcm at the end of the song.
,tea advantage of this invention is that the interactive entertainment device enables a user to enjoy a single device that can function as a karao3~e znaehinc, a dance teacx~ing aide, a S karaoke and dance combination device, or a coanpetition dancing device.
These and other features and advantages of the present invention will'becorrm apparent aver review of the following drawings and detailed description ofthe disclosed ernbodia~ents.
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The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and farm a part of tile specification, illustrate embodiments of the presently disclosed invention and, together with the description, disclose the principles of the invention.
Figure 1 is a perspective view of an ernbodim.ent ofthe interactive entertainment 15 device of this invention, Figure 2 is r3xat usable in the interactive entertainrr~ent device shovm In Figure I.
Figure 3 is a perspective view of a portion of a central processing unit usa'~Ie in the interactive entertainment device shown im Ffigure 1, Figure 4 is an artistic rendition of an input device usable in the interactive ~4 entertainment device shown in ~"igure i.
Figure ~ is a screen shot of a node selection screezt of this invention.
Figure ~ is a screen shot of a sang selection screen of this invention.
Figure '~ is a screen shot of a typical karaoka screen of dais invention.
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Figure 8 is a screen shot of a typical dance guide screen of this invention.
liigure ~ is a screen shot of a typical competition screeax of this invention.
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As showiz in Figures x and 2, this invention is art entertainment device 10 that offers a user a choice of a variety of different play m~de~. Entertainment device 1 Q
may operate in numerous triodes, such as, but not limited to, a karaoke mode, a dance teaching modo, a karaoke and dance combination mode, a duet mode, or a coaaxpetition anode.
Each triode may use all or a portion of the equiprrrent included in entertainzr~ent device 10.
The modes may be changed at a user's discretion.
I. Companettts Generally,, entertainment device I O includes a central processing unit 12 for I S controlling the operation of entertainmar~t device 10. Central processing unit 12 rrtay be coupled to numerous devices, such as, but not linxited to a mat 14, a display device 16, a memory device 1 g, one or more input devices 20, and one or anore speakers 2~, heat 14 includes one or more sensors ~2 for receiving input fronx a user and for transferring the input to central processing unit 12. rn one erxtbodiment, four or more sensors are attached to nxat 4 in a cross formation. Sensors 22 may be integrally fortxted in mat 14, coupled to an inside or outside surface ofmat 1a using an adhesive or other material, or otherwise attached to mat 14n Sensors 22 xnay detect heat, pressure or other input item generated by a user. Mat I4 zlxay also include a foot actuated onloff switch 19 and a mode switch 21 for selecting ~N1P154i18a;'b}
between various modes of the entertainment device. Mat 14 xraay have a top surface with an aesthetically pleasing decoration. In one embocliment~ gnat 14 may bs decorated with nun~exaus foot prints ~~, as shown in Figures 1 and 2. Footprints 24 or other icon may be positioned on top of sensors ~~ to guide a user to the lacauon of sensors 22 within mat 22.
IJntertainanent device 10 includes one or more display devices 16 that enable a uses to interact with central processing unit l~. Display device 16 nay be, but is not limited to a monitor, a televisioaa set, car other electronic display device. Aisplay device I~ n'1ay be Coupled to central processing unit 12 using coaaventional audiolvideo (AV}
connectors aa~d cables, wireless comzxtunication tecluaology, or other devices.
t ~ central pracessing unit 12 is coupled to a memory device 1 ~, as shown in Figure ~, that provides cetatral processing unit 12 with programs and other information.
Ii~Iemory device t l~ may be included as a part of central prr~cessing unit 12. In one canbodiment, memory device 18 is a removable cartridge. The ren~ovalale cartridge may contain lists of songs, dance programs, records of tl~e high scores for dances, and other anforn~aation.
I ~ I~r~tertazaaarient d~evfce 1 td naay include oaxe or snore ia~.put de~cTice~ 2~, as shown ity Figure 4~, that enable a user to cozxamunicate with central processiaag unit 12. In on4 embodiment, input device 20 is a microphone. Input device 20 may be coupled to central processing unit 12 using electrical wires, wireless tecluaolo~r, or tluough other devices.
Input device 20 rnay also include controls 2S fox controlling the operation of entertainment device 10. ~outz~ols ~5 may include, but are not limited to, an onlaff switch 4~~, a mode select switch ~2y a valurne buttoat ~, an echo button 46, one or more terazpo buttons 4~, a start button S0, pitch control buttons, and others. In another ea~Wodiaxaent, controls 25 are iwF9 ~ aoa5;ti located on central processing unit 12 and may be operated by beyng contacted with a user's foot, toes, or other body part.
It, ~peraxir~n of l~ntertainrnent Device Entertainment device 10 ntay lae operated by f rst coupling the device to a power source, such as, but not limited to, a canwentional alternating current SAC) power source, such as a conventional vcrall outlet, a battery, which xraay or may not be rechargeable, or other porxrer source. Entertainment device 1 ~ may then Fee turned an using an onlQf~° switch, which rosy be located an either imput device 2d or an central processing unit I~.
Central processing t o unit 1~ then displays a rt~ode selection screen 26, as shown its Figure ~.
l~rlode selection screen tray include, but is not limited to, icons for a ltar$oke made, a dance mode, a karaoke and dance mode, and a competition mode. A user may choose a mode by depressing a button on input device .20 or on mat 14. After a mode is chasm by a user, the modes operate as doscribod below. The arsier of operation described below far each anode may vary. Each t 5 step may or may oat occur in the order described.
A. l~.araoke lVlode Entertainrn$nt device 1 Q may operate in a karaake mode in which entertainment device 10 plays the instmmentals of a chosen sang and guides a user through the song by
'This invention is directed generally to cntertainrnent devices, and more parklcularly, t~ interactive entertainment devices.
7~.~1~'.'l~~Rt~ITNF?
Karaoke is a paplalar style of entertainment that enables people to sing fa~~.ous songs while background instruFnentals of the so~~g are played. T~araoke enables people to relax and ezlJ~y themselves at restaurants,'hars, parties, and other locations or occasions while providing entertainrncnt far their friends, family, and ~thers who rrtay be watching.
Typically, karaoke machines include a music player, such a.s a cvrr~pact disk ~~D~ playar, coupled to one or more speakers. Tn addition, a microphone may be cougled to one or more t 5 speakers, and a display screen a~~ay be included to display tl?e words to the songs to be sung lay the singers. I~..araoke machines allow singers to choose songs fraxn numera~us list of soc~gs. Tn short, karaoke machines provide people with an ~nteractxve entertainment device.
.~nather form. of entertainment is dancing. Dances leave beell ta~xght aver the years through ogle-oc~-one lessons, group instruction, video instruction, and other methods. lVlar~y aides have t~ee~a developed to make the pxocess of learning dance moves easier. Some of these aides ixiclude instructional booklets and the process of placing dance steps on dance floors to lead a dancer through the proper steps. while these steps grovide a s~a~xcer ~rith instruction as to where the dancer should place his or her next step, the aaides do not alert dancers of the proper tinning of steps or ,vhetlmx than dancers stepped in the proper locations.
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SUMMARY' iDF xl~~ INV~N'~~IG11V
This invention relates to an interactive entertainment device. The device may be Capable of usitlg one or more t~f the f~Ilowing: a karaakc machine; a dance teaching aide; a combination of a karaoke n~aehine and a dance teaching aide; a eompetition device; among other possible Cases. 'fhe interactive entertainmexvt device may include a central prr~cessfn,g ~ri3L, S~ tY3?lt, OTic er n'lore display devises, a nZerriory devlCe ailCi ail I~Jlpldt de'VtCC. ~l~'he Triat Ixiay be coupled to the central processing unit for teaching a user dance steps by receiving input from a user and transferring the input to the central pxocessing unit. The mat r~-aay have one ox more senscars positioned in the mat for receiving input from a user. The one or more display devises tray be coupled to the cer~~-al pr~cessiz~.g device: For displaying s~ng selections, for g~ziding a user through words of a song u~lxe~~: used as a lcaraokG machine, to display scorecards, and other items. 'The rr~emot-y device may be used for storing song lists, songs, scores, and ether items nay be coupled to the central processing unit.
In one embodiment, the memory device may be a rerxmvablo cartridge. The input device may be a microphone for receiving input front a user.
The anterasaive entertainment device may be operated in one of r~urrtexous modes. For zamtar~ee, th.a interactive entertainment device may be used as a ltaraoke machine by displaying songs on the display device, which may be a monitor, television screen, or other device. Songs may be chosen by a user and displayed on fhe display device.
Ttie inreractive entertainment device guides a user through the Each word is highlighted when the word should be sung by the user.
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In the dance mode, a user is given the option of choosing a difficulty xeve!
of the dmce to lie per~orzned, The user may or may not be given the option of choosing the song to be played. After the user chooses one or more songs, the user may start the teaching aide by depressing a key. Once the song has begun, the display device displays arrows that indicate S to the user where the user should place his or her feet. The tnat receives the input from the aser's feet and transmits the information to the central processing unit, which determines wtzether the ax5cr ~oan~plcted the step in proper tiroix~g_ If the user rude a correct step, the 4xss,r is awarded ozae or more points. Otherwise, one or more points may be deducted frorrx the user's score. The user dances until the song ends or the user runs out ofpoints.
1 o In the karaoke and dance combination mode, the interactive entertainment device combines the kar~aoke and dance mode to enhance a user's enjoyment of the device. The user znay choose a song from a last of songs. The interactive entertainment device ~ap~rate~ by displaying the words to the song on the display device and audibly playing the song except for the vacals_ The display device also may display indicators, such as arrows, for guiding 15 the user through the dance. "fhc interactive entertaix~mef~t device may or may not keep score.
In the eompetztior~ mode, the interactive entertaintnent device enables two or more users to compete against each other in a dance competition. 'fhe central processing units of twv mats are cozxpted! iog~ttaer °I"he display device displays a :~~°reen ha,~=irzg one side displaying inforxnatie~n for a first user and another side displaying inforrzzation for a second 2U user. The users compete against each other by following the dance instructions on the semen and stepping in the appropriate place on the mats, T'he user with the higher score at the end of the song is the wintzer. If one user loses his or her points before the end of the son g, the ~'~~z~ana5;y other user is able to contr~nue dancing until that user either loses all of his or her points or the song is completed. The scores rnay be shovcm at the end of the song.
,tea advantage of this invention is that the interactive entertainment device enables a user to enjoy a single device that can function as a karao3~e znaehinc, a dance teacx~ing aide, a S karaoke and dance combination device, or a coanpetition dancing device.
These and other features and advantages of the present invention will'becorrm apparent aver review of the following drawings and detailed description ofthe disclosed ernbodia~ents.
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The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and farm a part of tile specification, illustrate embodiments of the presently disclosed invention and, together with the description, disclose the principles of the invention.
Figure 1 is a perspective view of an ernbodim.ent ofthe interactive entertainment 15 device of this invention, Figure 2 is r3xat usable in the interactive entertainrr~ent device shovm In Figure I.
Figure 3 is a perspective view of a portion of a central processing unit usa'~Ie in the interactive entertainment device shown im Ffigure 1, Figure 4 is an artistic rendition of an input device usable in the interactive ~4 entertainment device shown in ~"igure i.
Figure ~ is a screen shot of a node selection screezt of this invention.
Figure ~ is a screen shot of a sang selection screen of this invention.
Figure '~ is a screen shot of a typical karaoka screen of dais invention.
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Figure 8 is a screen shot of a typical dance guide screen of this invention.
liigure ~ is a screen shot of a typical competition screeax of this invention.
S D~TA~LED AESCRIPTION O~' TIE INV'~1~'~'xtalV
As showiz in Figures x and 2, this invention is art entertainment device 10 that offers a user a choice of a variety of different play m~de~. Entertainment device 1 Q
may operate in numerous triodes, such as, but not limited to, a karaoke mode, a dance teaching modo, a karaoke and dance combination mode, a duet mode, or a coaaxpetition anode.
Each triode may use all or a portion of the equiprrrent included in entertainzr~ent device 10.
The modes may be changed at a user's discretion.
I. Companettts Generally,, entertainment device I O includes a central processing unit 12 for I S controlling the operation of entertainmar~t device 10. Central processing unit 12 rrtay be coupled to numerous devices, such as, but not linxited to a mat 14, a display device 16, a memory device 1 g, one or more input devices 20, and one or anore speakers 2~, heat 14 includes one or more sensors ~2 for receiving input fronx a user and for transferring the input to central processing unit 12. rn one erxtbodiment, four or more sensors are attached to nxat 4 in a cross formation. Sensors 22 may be integrally fortxted in mat 14, coupled to an inside or outside surface ofmat 1a using an adhesive or other material, or otherwise attached to mat 14n Sensors 22 xnay detect heat, pressure or other input item generated by a user. Mat I4 zlxay also include a foot actuated onloff switch 19 and a mode switch 21 for selecting ~N1P154i18a;'b}
between various modes of the entertainment device. Mat 14 xraay have a top surface with an aesthetically pleasing decoration. In one embocliment~ gnat 14 may bs decorated with nun~exaus foot prints ~~, as shown in Figures 1 and 2. Footprints 24 or other icon may be positioned on top of sensors ~~ to guide a user to the lacauon of sensors 22 within mat 22.
IJntertainanent device 10 includes one or more display devices 16 that enable a uses to interact with central processing unit l~. Display device 16 nay be, but is not limited to a monitor, a televisioaa set, car other electronic display device. Aisplay device I~ n'1ay be Coupled to central processing unit 12 using coaaventional audiolvideo (AV}
connectors aa~d cables, wireless comzxtunication tecluaology, or other devices.
t ~ central pracessing unit 12 is coupled to a memory device 1 ~, as shown in Figure ~, that provides cetatral processing unit 12 with programs and other information.
Ii~Iemory device t l~ may be included as a part of central prr~cessing unit 12. In one canbodiment, memory device 18 is a removable cartridge. The ren~ovalale cartridge may contain lists of songs, dance programs, records of tl~e high scores for dances, and other anforn~aation.
I ~ I~r~tertazaaarient d~evfce 1 td naay include oaxe or snore ia~.put de~cTice~ 2~, as shown ity Figure 4~, that enable a user to cozxamunicate with central processiaag unit 12. In on4 embodiment, input device 20 is a microphone. Input device 20 may be coupled to central processing unit 12 using electrical wires, wireless tecluaolo~r, or tluough other devices.
Input device 20 rnay also include controls 2S fox controlling the operation of entertainment device 10. ~outz~ols ~5 may include, but are not limited to, an onlaff switch 4~~, a mode select switch ~2y a valurne buttoat ~, an echo button 46, one or more terazpo buttons 4~, a start button S0, pitch control buttons, and others. In another ea~Wodiaxaent, controls 25 are iwF9 ~ aoa5;ti located on central processing unit 12 and may be operated by beyng contacted with a user's foot, toes, or other body part.
It, ~peraxir~n of l~ntertainrnent Device Entertainment device 10 ntay lae operated by f rst coupling the device to a power source, such as, but not limited to, a canwentional alternating current SAC) power source, such as a conventional vcrall outlet, a battery, which xraay or may not be rechargeable, or other porxrer source. Entertainment device 1 ~ may then Fee turned an using an onlQf~° switch, which rosy be located an either imput device 2d or an central processing unit I~.
Central processing t o unit 1~ then displays a rt~ode selection screen 26, as shown its Figure ~.
l~rlode selection screen tray include, but is not limited to, icons for a ltar$oke made, a dance mode, a karaoke and dance mode, and a competition mode. A user may choose a mode by depressing a button on input device .20 or on mat 14. After a mode is chasm by a user, the modes operate as doscribod below. The arsier of operation described below far each anode may vary. Each t 5 step may or may oat occur in the order described.
A. l~.araoke lVlode Entertainrn$nt device 1 Q may operate in a karaake mode in which entertainment device 10 plays the instmmentals of a chosen sang and guides a user through the song by
2~ displaying wcards of the song ott a display device If. Central processing unit 1~, communicates with anemory device 1 g and displays a sang selection screen ~~, as shown in Figure ~, on display device 1b. A user tray scroll through multiple screens containing lists of songs using; controls 25 on input device 20, controls oi~ central processing unit 1.~, or with ,(WP1 X4085;1}
other devices. In one erribodirrsent, a user may scroll through the songs using l~eys tlxat may be labeled "up" or "down" on input device ~0. A song rnay be selected using a key labeled "select" 4Z. A user may select more than one song to be played in the ~rdered selected. Tn one eml~odiznent, a uses' nay select up to ~lvc songs to be played iri successive order. 'The list S ol'songs displayed on display device 16 may include song titles and the artists pert'orrrung each song. ~, addition, the songs may be grouped into classifications, such as by song type.
~hc uv~rds of the so~xg are displayed bar Central processing uxzit 12 on display device 1f, as shown iri liigur'e 7. The words rnay be displayed in multiple lines axrd scroll downwardly on display device I ~. Entertainment device 1t~ indicates to a user when each word should h~e sung. Ztx ozze etx~bodiment, each word rnay be highlighted, displayed in a color that is dit'fe~-ent than the cdxer words displayed otx the screenv cxr otherwise 'drought to the attention of a user wlxen that individual word or phrase should be sung.
'W'hild a sang is being displayed on display device 16, central processing unit 12 may play the background music far tlxe song through speakers 23. The user rnay adjust the volume, pitch, and tempo l 5 of the song being played by using controls 25, which may be Qn input device 2t~ or on control processing unit 12. ~n additional input device 1b, such as a ~raicrophorae, may he coupled to central processing unit 12 so that another user may sing together with the first user to dorm a duet. After the song has been completed, central processing unit 12 traay display mode selection screen ~6.
2p Dance Mode ~ntertainrner~t device 1 ~ may operate ire dance movie vcrhere a user dances on mat 1 ~l to a song selected 13y the user. A user xnay select a song F~~om ~ Iist of songs- 'i'he central ~iNP~ laos5;~) $
processing unit 12 plays the song, with or without lyrics. A user may also select the lever of difficulty ofthe dance, such as easy, regular, or hard. Once the difficulty level has been selected, the user depresses the "start" buttan to play the selected song.
'VVVhile the sang is being played, display device displays a screen, such as the dance screen 30 shown in Figure 8. Dance screen 3D displays arraws in target bax ~2 pointing t~ the locafiion that the user should place his ac leer feet on mat 14. If the user correctly places his or her feet on the correct location ox~ nlat 14 and the timzng is correct, the arrow an the screen may be highlighted, which signifies a correct step was made by the user, entertainment systerri 10 assigns points to the user that are recorded in what may be referred to as a "life rraeter" 34. The abjective for the user is to step on the carreet footprint 24 located on mat 14 that corrcsponda rwith the arrow that is sha~wn in target box ~Z. 'T"he amount of paints are tracked aa~d displayed an display device 16. i~4'hen the user az~isscs an arror~r, poiztts are subtracted from life meter 34. t~Ihet~ life meter 34 falls to zero, the game is over. 'The display device 16 may display the ward "failed" an the screen.
1'~isplay device t 6 rtlay display the percentage of correct dance steps made, the highest scare ot~tained by ally user, ~d other inforn~atian. After a few moments, display device 16 will display song selection screen 28.
C. Karaoke and Ilance Combination 1'~ode entertainment device 10 znay include a karaoke and dance cambination made.
Alter a user has chasen the haraoke and dance combinatian mode icon from mode selectian screen 25, song selection screen 28 is displayed. A user may select arse or mare songs to be played in successive arder. Once a user has finished sclcating the ane ac xxicare songs, the user rrasy ~z7anss~~l actuate a "start" haatton 50~. .Display device I6 then may give the user the ability to choose the difficulty level of the song and dance, such as, easy, regular, and hard.
The user can then actuate the "staa-t" button Sir which will cause the central processing unit IB begin playing the song. 'Whils the song is being played, display dcvicc 1 S will display the words to the song, as described above for the karaoke mode, and will display target boy 3~
for guiding the user through the proper dance steps. The user array adjust parameters, such as volume, pitch, aa~ tempo of the song bcirag played. if the uscx le~sses all of l~ais or her points target: boy. will stop displaying arrows, but entertainnmnt device 10 will coa~tirfuc to display the words to the song until the song has peen completed. At the conclusion of the song, the user's percentage of correct dance steps are displayed. The display device 1 G then displays mode selection screen ~t~.
Competiti~n Mode Entertafnra~ent device 10 array include a competition mode enabling two ar more users to compete againsi each other. for the entertainment device 1 ~ to operate in cornpetitiora mode, the central processing units 12 of two gnats 1 ~ should be place in comrnunicataoa~ with each other. In ons embodiment, this may be accomplished using a challenge wire. The challonge wiry may ~e formed from an insulated conductive wire hawing connectors at each end that are capable of being coupled to mats 14. A memory device 18 needs to be placed in only one of the central processing units 12. The power may be turned on when desired, and the first user can select the diffculty level, which may be, but is not limited to, easy, regulaa-, or dif~eult. ~'he First user may then press the ''start" button to start the competition.
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'fhe competition mode screen 36g as shown in Figure ~, is displayed, which may include a life meter ~4 for each user, a scoring box 3$ for each user, and a target box~3~ for each user. Competition mode screen 36 rnay be divided vertically in the middle of the screen, whexeby a first user's statistics may be displayed Qn one side e~ the screen and a second user's statistics may be displayed on another side of the screen. The users dance in the same manner as described above for the dance mode by following the arrows displayed in target box ~~" The score fr~r ~ach user is displayed ire the scaring boxes
other devices. In one erribodirrsent, a user may scroll through the songs using l~eys tlxat may be labeled "up" or "down" on input device ~0. A song rnay be selected using a key labeled "select" 4Z. A user may select more than one song to be played in the ~rdered selected. Tn one eml~odiznent, a uses' nay select up to ~lvc songs to be played iri successive order. 'The list S ol'songs displayed on display device 16 may include song titles and the artists pert'orrrung each song. ~, addition, the songs may be grouped into classifications, such as by song type.
~hc uv~rds of the so~xg are displayed bar Central processing uxzit 12 on display device 1f, as shown iri liigur'e 7. The words rnay be displayed in multiple lines axrd scroll downwardly on display device I ~. Entertainment device 1t~ indicates to a user when each word should h~e sung. Ztx ozze etx~bodiment, each word rnay be highlighted, displayed in a color that is dit'fe~-ent than the cdxer words displayed otx the screenv cxr otherwise 'drought to the attention of a user wlxen that individual word or phrase should be sung.
'W'hild a sang is being displayed on display device 16, central processing unit 12 may play the background music far tlxe song through speakers 23. The user rnay adjust the volume, pitch, and tempo l 5 of the song being played by using controls 25, which may be Qn input device 2t~ or on control processing unit 12. ~n additional input device 1b, such as a ~raicrophorae, may he coupled to central processing unit 12 so that another user may sing together with the first user to dorm a duet. After the song has been completed, central processing unit 12 traay display mode selection screen ~6.
2p Dance Mode ~ntertainrner~t device 1 ~ may operate ire dance movie vcrhere a user dances on mat 1 ~l to a song selected 13y the user. A user xnay select a song F~~om ~ Iist of songs- 'i'he central ~iNP~ laos5;~) $
processing unit 12 plays the song, with or without lyrics. A user may also select the lever of difficulty ofthe dance, such as easy, regular, or hard. Once the difficulty level has been selected, the user depresses the "start" buttan to play the selected song.
'VVVhile the sang is being played, display device displays a screen, such as the dance screen 30 shown in Figure 8. Dance screen 3D displays arraws in target bax ~2 pointing t~ the locafiion that the user should place his ac leer feet on mat 14. If the user correctly places his or her feet on the correct location ox~ nlat 14 and the timzng is correct, the arrow an the screen may be highlighted, which signifies a correct step was made by the user, entertainment systerri 10 assigns points to the user that are recorded in what may be referred to as a "life rraeter" 34. The abjective for the user is to step on the carreet footprint 24 located on mat 14 that corrcsponda rwith the arrow that is sha~wn in target box ~Z. 'T"he amount of paints are tracked aa~d displayed an display device 16. i~4'hen the user az~isscs an arror~r, poiztts are subtracted from life meter 34. t~Ihet~ life meter 34 falls to zero, the game is over. 'The display device 16 may display the ward "failed" an the screen.
1'~isplay device t 6 rtlay display the percentage of correct dance steps made, the highest scare ot~tained by ally user, ~d other inforn~atian. After a few moments, display device 16 will display song selection screen 28.
C. Karaoke and Ilance Combination 1'~ode entertainment device 10 znay include a karaoke and dance cambination made.
Alter a user has chasen the haraoke and dance combinatian mode icon from mode selectian screen 25, song selection screen 28 is displayed. A user may select arse or mare songs to be played in successive arder. Once a user has finished sclcating the ane ac xxicare songs, the user rrasy ~z7anss~~l actuate a "start" haatton 50~. .Display device I6 then may give the user the ability to choose the difficulty level of the song and dance, such as, easy, regular, and hard.
The user can then actuate the "staa-t" button Sir which will cause the central processing unit IB begin playing the song. 'Whils the song is being played, display dcvicc 1 S will display the words to the song, as described above for the karaoke mode, and will display target boy 3~
for guiding the user through the proper dance steps. The user array adjust parameters, such as volume, pitch, aa~ tempo of the song bcirag played. if the uscx le~sses all of l~ais or her points target: boy. will stop displaying arrows, but entertainnmnt device 10 will coa~tirfuc to display the words to the song until the song has peen completed. At the conclusion of the song, the user's percentage of correct dance steps are displayed. The display device 1 G then displays mode selection screen ~t~.
Competiti~n Mode Entertafnra~ent device 10 array include a competition mode enabling two ar more users to compete againsi each other. for the entertainment device 1 ~ to operate in cornpetitiora mode, the central processing units 12 of two gnats 1 ~ should be place in comrnunicataoa~ with each other. In ons embodiment, this may be accomplished using a challenge wire. The challonge wiry may ~e formed from an insulated conductive wire hawing connectors at each end that are capable of being coupled to mats 14. A memory device 18 needs to be placed in only one of the central processing units 12. The power may be turned on when desired, and the first user can select the diffculty level, which may be, but is not limited to, easy, regulaa-, or dif~eult. ~'he First user may then press the ''start" button to start the competition.
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'fhe competition mode screen 36g as shown in Figure ~, is displayed, which may include a life meter ~4 for each user, a scoring box 3$ for each user, and a target box~3~ for each user. Competition mode screen 36 rnay be divided vertically in the middle of the screen, whexeby a first user's statistics may be displayed Qn one side e~ the screen and a second user's statistics may be displayed on another side of the screen. The users dance in the same manner as described above for the dance mode by following the arrows displayed in target box ~~" The score fr~r ~ach user is displayed ire the scaring boxes
3 $. If one of the users' score falls to zero whiye a song is being played, that user's game is ended end a word, such ~~s ''failed," appears on the screen. ~'lze other user is able to continue dancing until the song has ended. At the end of the song, the users' statistics may be briefly displayed on the screen, The nlocie selection scrccn 26 msy be displayed by a user depressing a "main menu'°
button.
The foregoing is provided for purposes of illustrating, explaining, and describing embadinaents of this in~rention. lVlodi~catians and adaptations to these embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art and may be made without departing front the scope or spirit of this invention.
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The foregoing is provided for purposes of illustrating, explaining, and describing embadinaents of this in~rention. lVlodi~catians and adaptations to these embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art and may be made without departing front the scope or spirit of this invention.
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1. An entertainment device, comprising:
a central processing unit;
a mat coupled to the central processing unit and having one or more sensors coupled to the mat for teaching a user dance steps by receiving input from a user and transferring the input to the central processing unit;
a display device coupled to the central processing unit for enabling the user to interact with the central processing unit and for displaying lines of text from songs for the user;
a memory device for storing programs;
at least one speaker for playing one or more songs; and at least one input device coupled to the central processing unit enabling the user to communicate with the central processing unit.
a central processing unit;
a mat coupled to the central processing unit and having one or more sensors coupled to the mat for teaching a user dance steps by receiving input from a user and transferring the input to the central processing unit;
a display device coupled to the central processing unit for enabling the user to interact with the central processing unit and for displaying lines of text from songs for the user;
a memory device for storing programs;
at least one speaker for playing one or more songs; and at least one input device coupled to the central processing unit enabling the user to communicate with the central processing unit.
2. The entertainment device of claim 1, wherein the display device is a monitor.
3. The entertainment device of claim 1, wherein the display device is a television.
4.The entertainment device of Claim 1, wherein the memory device is a removable cartridge.
5. The entertainment device of claim 1, wherein the at least one input device is at least one microphone.
6.The entertainment device of claim 5, wherein the at least one input device comprises two microphones.
7. The entertainment device of claim 5, wherein the at least one microphone includes controls for controlling operation of the entertainment device.
8. The entertainment device of claim 7, wherein the controls are selected from the group consisting of an on/off switch, a mode select switch, a volume switch, and an echo switch.
9.The entertainment device of claim 1, wherein the at least one input device communicates with the central processing unit using wireless communication technology.
10. The entertainment device of claim 1, wherein the at least one input device is coupled to the central processing unit using electrical wires.
11. The entertainment device of claim 1, wherein the mat comprises four or more sensors coupled to the mat for receiving input from a user.
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12. The entertainment device of claim 11, wherein the sensors are positioned on the mat in a crass formation.
13. The entertainment device of claim 1, wherein the mat includes a foot actuated on/off switch embedded in the mat.
14. The entertainment device of claim 1, wherein the mat comprises a mode switch for selecting between various modes of the entertainment device.
15. The entertainment device of claim 1, further comprising at least one connector for coupling the central processing unit of the entertainment device to a second entertainment device.
16. The entertainment device of claim 6, wherein the input device enables a user to change play modes.
l7. The entertainment device of claim 16, wherein the play mode is a combined karaoke and dance mode.
18. The entertainment device of claim 16, wherein the play mode is a competition mode.
19. An entertainment system, comprising:
a central processing unit;
a First mat coupled to the central processing unit and having one or more sensors coupled to the mat for teaching a first user dance steps by receiving input from the first user and for transferring the input to the central processing unit;
a second mat coupled to the central processing unit and having one or more sensors coupled to the mat for teaching s second user dance steps by receiving input from the second user and for transferring the input to the central processing unit;
a display device coupled to the central processing unit for enabling the first and second users to interact with the central processing unit and for displaying lines of text from. songs for the first and second users;
a memory device for storing programs;
at least one speaker for playing one or more songs; and at least one input device coupled to the central processing unit enabling the user to communicate with the central processing unit and to change play modes.
a central processing unit;
a First mat coupled to the central processing unit and having one or more sensors coupled to the mat for teaching a first user dance steps by receiving input from the first user and for transferring the input to the central processing unit;
a second mat coupled to the central processing unit and having one or more sensors coupled to the mat for teaching s second user dance steps by receiving input from the second user and for transferring the input to the central processing unit;
a display device coupled to the central processing unit for enabling the first and second users to interact with the central processing unit and for displaying lines of text from. songs for the first and second users;
a memory device for storing programs;
at least one speaker for playing one or more songs; and at least one input device coupled to the central processing unit enabling the user to communicate with the central processing unit and to change play modes.
20. The entertainment device of claim 1, wherein the memory device is a removable cartridge.
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