Rachael C Smith

US Patent:

20050208458, Sep 22, 2005

Filed:

Oct 15, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/966156

Inventors:

Rachael Smith - San Francisco CA, US
Andrew Hartzell - Emeryville CA, US
Jorge Soto - Walnut Creek CA, US
Aaron Norstad - Walnut Creek CA, US
Emily McCabe - Duvall WA, US
Christine Denniston - San Francisco CA, US

Assignee:

LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. - Emeryville CA

International Classification:

G09B019/00

US Classification:

434128000, 434317000

Abstract:

Game apparatuses, systems and methods are provided for interactive play by a user. In preferred embodiments, the game apparatus is comprised of a platform having a surface and a print medium having print elements corresponding to a game, wherein the print medium is capable of being received on the surface of the platform. By positioning the print medium on the platform, the game becomes interactive for the user. The platform includes an array of electrical elements under the surface which are coupled to a processor unit. The processor unit is coupled to a memory device having code which provides for the interactive gaming experience for the user.