U.S. patent application number 12/211087 was filed with the patent office on 2009-03-19 for toy illumination with music.
Invention is credited to Martin Arriola, Scott Hart Derman, Kenneth R. Heimann, Michael L. Strauss, Steven Verbera.
Application Number | 20090075557 12/211087 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 40454999 |
Filed Date | 2009-03-19 |
United States Patent
Application |
20090075557 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Arriola; Martin ; et
al. |
March 19, 2009 |
Toy Illumination with Music
Abstract
An illuminated toy is disclosed herein. In various aspects, the
toy has a body, and may have one or more wheels rotatably thereto
such that the body may rest upon the one or more wheels and may be
conveyed about by the one or more wheels. The toy includes a sound
module adapted to generate sound, and a light source is located
about the body. The light source cooperates with the sound module
to emit light in coordination with the sound generated by the sound
module. For example, the light source may be switched on and off in
coordination with the beat of sound in the form of music.
Inventors: |
Arriola; Martin; (Torrance,
CA) ; Derman; Scott Hart; (Hermosa Beach, CA)
; Strauss; Michael L.; (Signal Hill, CA) ;
Heimann; Kenneth R.; (Lake Elsinore, CA) ; Verbera;
Steven; (Glendora, CA) |
Correspondence
Address: |
THE MUELLER LAW OFFICE, P.C.
12951 Harwick Lane
San Diego
CA
92130
US
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Family ID: |
40454999 |
Appl. No.: |
12/211087 |
Filed: |
September 15, 2008 |
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60972235 |
Sep 13, 2007 |
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Current U.S.
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446/438 ;
446/409 |
Current CPC
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A63H 23/00 20130101;
A63H 33/22 20130101; A63H 17/32 20130101; A63H 17/268 20130101 |
Class at
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446/438 ;
446/409 |
International
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A63H 17/34 20060101
A63H017/34; A63H 19/20 20060101 A63H019/20 |
Claims
1. An illuminated toy comprising: a body; a sound module disposed
about the body, the sound module adapted to generate sound; and a
light source disposed about the body to emit light therefrom, the
light source in cooperation with the sound module such that the
emission of light from the light source is coordinated generally
with the sound generated by the sound module.
2. The illuminated toy, as in claim 1, further comprising: a user
interface disposed about the body, the user interface in
communication with the sound module and adapted to alter the sound
generated by the sound module between at least a first sound
pattern and a second sound pattern.
3. The illuminated toy, as in claim 1, further comprising: a user
interface disposed about the body, the user interface in
communication with the light source and adapted to alter the
emission of light from the light source between at least a first
illumination pattern and a second illumination pattern.
4. The illuminated toy, as in claim 1, further comprising: a user
interface disposed about the body, the user interface in
communication with the light source and in communication with the
sound module, the user interface adapted to initiate the generation
of sound by the sound module in coordination with the emission of
light from the light source.
5. The illuminated toy, as in claim 1, further comprising: a
plurality of wheels rotatably coupled to the body to convey the
body thereupon.
6. The illuminated toy, as in claim 5, wherein at least one wheel
of the plurality of wheels is in communication with the sound
module and in communication with the light source such that
rotation thereof initiates the generation of sound by the sound
module in coordination with the emission of light from the light
source.
7. The illuminated toy, as in claim 1, wherein the light source is
alterable between at least an on state and an off state in
coordination with the sound generated by the sound module.
8. The illuminated toy, as in claim 1, wherein the body includes a
moveable humanistic feature, the humanistic feature coupled with at
least one wheel of the plurality of wheels such that rotation
thereof causes movement of the humanistic feature.
9. The illuminated toy, as in claim 1, wherein the body includes
translucent portions to transmit light from the light source
therethrough.
10. The illuminated toy of claim 1, wherein the body includes a
spoiler, the light source is disposed about the spoiler to
illuminate at least portions of the spoiler.
11. The illuminated toy of claim 1, wherein the light source is
located generally about an undercarriage portion of the body.
12. An illuminated toy, comprising: a body, the body defines an
undercarriage; a sound module disposed about the body, the sound
module adapted to generate sound; and a light source disposed about
the undercarriage to emit light therefrom, the light source in
cooperation with the sound module such that the emission of light
from the light source is coordinated with the sound generated by
the sound module
13. The illuminated toy, as in claim 12, wherein the body includes
a spoiler, the spoiler defines a spoiler perimeter, and further
comprising a spoiler light source disposed about the spoiler and
adapted to illuminate at least portions of the spoiler perimeter of
the spoiler in coordination with the sound generated by the sound
module.
14. The illuminated toy, as in claim 12, further comprising: a
plurality of headlights disposed about the body, the headlights
adapted to illuminate in coordination with the sound generated by
the sound module.
15. The illuminated toy, as in claim 12, further comprising: a
windshield disposed about the body: and a humanistic feature in the
form of eyes moveably disposed about the windshield, the humanistic
feature in cooperation with at least one wheel of the plurality of
wheels such that rotation thereof causes movement of the humanistic
feature.
16. The illuminated toy, as in claim 12, wherein the body includes
a humanistic feature in the form of a mouth with a light source
disposed thereabout, said light source adapted to illuminate in
coordination with the sound generated by the sound module.
17. The illuminated toy, as in claim 12, further comprising; a user
interface disposed about the body, the user interface adapted to
alter the sound generated by the sound module.
18. The illuminated toy, as in claim 17, wherein the user interface
comprises a dial.
19. The Illuminated toy, as in claim 12, further comprising: a
plurality of wheels rotatably coupled to the body to convey the
body thereupon.
Description
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] The present application claims the priority and benefit of
U.S. Provisional Application 60/972,235 filed on Sep. 13, 2007,
which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety
herein.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Toys may emit various sounds to entertain the user. Lights
have been provided about toys and the lights may flash or otherwise
alter the emission of light to entertain the user.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0003] An illuminated toy is disclosed herein. The illuminated toy
includes a body, and a sound module which is disposed about the
body. The sound module is adapted to generate sound. A light source
is disposed about the body to emit light therefrom. The light
source is in cooperation with the sound module such that the
emission of light from the light source is coordinated generally
with the sound generated by the sound module.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0004] Other advantages of the present invention will be readily
appreciated as the same becomes better understood by reference to
the following detailed description when considered in connection
with the accompanying drawings wherein:
[0005] FIG. 1A illustrates by perspective view an exemplary
implementation of the toy vehicle;
[0006] FIG. 1B illustrates by rear elevation view an exemplary
implementation of the toy vehicle;
[0007] FIG. 2 illustrates by bottom view the undercarriage of an
exemplary implementation of the toy vehicle;
[0008] FIG. 3A illustrates by rear perspective view portions of an
exemplary implementation of the toy vehicle;
[0009] FIG. 3B illustrates by front perspective view portions of an
exemplary implementation of the toy vehicle;
[0010] FIG. 4 illustrates by block diagram an exemplary
implementation of the electronics and related components of the toy
vehicle;
[0011] FIG. 5A illustrates by block diagram an exemplary
implementation of a light source; and
[0012] FIG. 5B illustrates by block diagram another exemplary
implementation of a light source.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0013] A toy that produces light and sound with the lighting
coordinated with the sound is disclosed herein. While flashing
lights in other toy products may flash or otherwise alter the
emission of light while sound is emitted, this flashing or other
alteration of light emission is generally independent of any sound.
The present invention coordinates the emission of light from the
light source with the emission of sound in order to increase the
play value of the toy.
[0014] In various aspects, the toy has a body, and it may have one
or more wheels rotatably secured to the body such that the body may
rest upon the one or more wheels and may be conveyed about by the
one or more wheels. The toy includes a sound module adapted to
generate sound. A light source is located about the body. The light
source cooperates with the sound module to emit light in
coordination with the sound generated by the sound module. For
example, the light source may be switched on and off in
coordination with musical beat, other points of emphasis, voice
portions, or other features of the sound.
[0015] The Figures referenced herein generally illustrate various
exemplary implementations of a toy vehicle. These illustrated
implementations are not meant to limit the scope of coverage, but,
instead, to assist in understanding the context of the language
used in this specification and in the claims. Accordingly,
variations of the toy that differ from these illustrated
implementations may be encompassed by the appended claims, which
alone define the invention. For example, the light and sound
coordination of the present invention is not limited to the toy
vehicle disclosed, and may be provided in a toy boat, a toy space
craft, or a toy that is not a vehicle such as a doll, a stuffed
animal or other toy.
[0016] FIG. 1A shows a perspective view of an exemplary
implementation of a toy 100 generally in the form of a car resting
upon a support surface 500 such as a floor or table top. While this
figure illustrates a car, in other implementations a toy vehicle
could also be a truck, a motorbike, a tank, an airplane, or the
like. The body 101 of toy vehicle 100 may be made of molded
plastic, metal or other materials commonly used for making toys and
toy parts. The body 101 may be integrally formed or may be formed
from plurality of parts secured together in various ways. As
illustrated, the body 101 includes a shell 140 and an undercarriage
144. The shell 140 generally forms the upper portion of the body
101 and the undercarriage is 144 is secured to the shell to form a
lower portion of the body. When secured to one another or when
integrally formed together, the shell 140 and the undercarriage 144
define a cavity 246, as illustrated, within which mechanical and
electronic portions of the toy vehicle 100 may be housed.
[0017] As illustrated in FIG. 1A, the toy vehicle 100 includes
wheels 205.1, 205.2, 205.3, 205.4 with wheels 205.1, 205.4
rotatably secured to the undercarriage 144 by axle 214, and wheels
205.2, 205.3 rotatably secured to the undercarriage 144 by axle
216, respectively (FIG. 2). Wheels 205.1, 205.2, 205.3, 205.4 may
be formed, for example, of plastic, rubber, or combinations
thereof. Other implementations of the toy vehicle 100 may include
either fewer or more wheels 205. In some implementations, the one
or more wheels 205 may be engaged with a track or suchlike to form
a tracked toy vehicle 100. Wheels 205 may be engaged at other
locations about the body or otherwise engaged with the body in
various implementations.
[0018] The toy vehicle, as illustrated, may rest upon wheels 205.1,
205.2, 205.3, 205.4, and may be conveyed about by rolling upon
wheels 205.1, 205.2, 205.3, 205.4. Wheels 205.1, 205.4 may rotate
freely about axle 214 and wheels 205.2, 205.3 may rotate freely
about axle 216 to allow the toy vehicle 100 to roll freely upon
wheels 205.1, 205.2, 205.3, 205.4 so that the user may propel the
toy vehicle 100 about, for example, by hand. In other
implementations, wheels 205.1, 205.4 may be engaged with axle 214
and/or wheels 205.2, 205.3 maybe engaged with axle 216. In turn,
axle 214 and/or axle 216 may be mechanically linked to a motor (not
shown) that serves as a source of locomotion for the toy vehicle
100.
[0019] As illustrated in FIG. 1A, toy vehicle 100 may be endowed
with a humanistic feature 174 such as eyes 102 or a mouth 104. In
this implementation, the eyes 102 are positioned about windshield
178 and are moveable, as indicated by the arrow in the Figure. The
eyes 102 may exhibit other motions than that indicated in other
implementations. In some implementations, the eyes 102 may be
static, and may be painted on a static surface, affixed as a decal,
and so forth. When moveable, the eyes 102 may be mechanically
linked to at least one of wheels 205.1, 205.2, 205.3, 205.4 such
that the eyes 102 move when the vehicle rolls about upon wheels
205.1, 205.2, 205.3, 205.4. In other implementations, the eyes 102,
when moveable, may be mechanically linked with the motor (not
shown) such that the eyes 102 are moved by the motor.
[0020] The mouth 104, as illustrated, is formed as a mouth cavity
within a frontal portion of the body 101. In other implementations,
the mouth may be formed as a painted mouth, a decal, or suchlike
and may be located variously about the body 101. The mouth 104 may
be moveable or may be static. When moveable, the mouth 104 may be
mechanically linked with the wheels 205 such that the mouth 104
moves while the vehicle rolls about upon wheels 205, or the mouth
104 may be mechanically linked with motor (not shown) such that the
mouth 104 is moved by the motor.
[0021] A sound module 440 (FIG. 4) is included in the toy vehicle
100 to generate sound audible by the user. The sound generated by
the sound module 440 may form a sound pattern and the sound pattern
may include a musical tune, voice, and/or combinations thereof
either simultaneously and/or sequentially.
[0022] As illustrated in FIG. 1A, the body 101 includes spoiler
140. The spoiler 140, as illustrated, includes spoiler end portion
142 and a spoiler end portion 144. Spoiler end portion 142 defines
a spoiler perimeter 164 formed of translucent material such as a
translucent plastic. Light source 150 in the form of spoiler light
source 160 is positioned within spoiler 140 generally proximate the
spoiler end portion 142. The spoiler light source 160, as
illustrated, emits light that is transmitted through light tunnels
162 to the spoiler perimeter 164 to illuminate the spoiler
perimeter 164. In other implementations, various passageways, fiber
optics, prisms, reflectors, translucent portions, and so forth
could be provided about the spoiler light source 160 to transmit
light from the spoiler light source 160 and/or be illuminated
thereby. In other implementations, the spoiler light source 160
could be otherwise positioned about the spoiler 140 to illuminate
other portions of the spoiler 140.
[0023] The spoiler light source 160 may be coordinated with the
sound module 440 such that the emission of light from the spoiler
light source 160 is coordinated with the sound generated by the
sound module 440. For example, the spoiler light source 160 may
alternate between an on state and an off state generally in time
with sound in the form of music generated by the sound module 440.
In other implementations, for example, the spoiler light source 160
may include one or more lights (not shown) and the light(s)
switched between an on state and an off state simultaneously,
sequentially, dimmed, or otherwise coordinated with sound generated
by the sound module 440.
[0024] Spoiler end portion 144, as illustrated includes a
translucent spoiler perimeter 167 and light tunnels 166 to transmit
light from a light source 150 formed as a spoiler light source (not
shown) to the spoiler perimeter 167 to illuminate the spoiler
perimeter 167.
[0025] The implementation illustrated in FIG. 1A includes light
source 150 in the form of mouth light source 176 located proximate
the humanistic feature 174 formed as mouth 104 to illuminate mouth
104. The mouth light source 176 may be coordinated with the sound
module 440 such that the emission of light from the mouth light
source 176 is coordinated with the sound generated by the sound
module 440. For example, the mouth light source 176 may alternate
between an on state and an off state generally in correspondence
with sound in the form of human speech generated by the sound
module 440 and otherwise remain in the off state.
[0026] The implementation illustrated in FIG. 1A includes light
source 150 in the form of headlight light sources 188 located
proximate the headlights 108 to illuminate the headlights 108. The
headlight light sources 188 may be coordinated with the sound
module 440 such that the emission of light from the headlight light
sources 188 is coordinated with the sound generated by the sound
module 440. For example, headlight light sources 188 may alternate
between an on state and an off state generally in correspondence
with sound in the form of human speech generated by the sound
module 440 and otherwise remain in the off state. This
implementation includes two headlights 108 and two corresponding
headlight light sources 188, as illustrated. Other implementations
may include more or fewer headlight(s) 108, may include more or
fewer headlight light source(s) 188, and the headlight(s) 108, if
any, may be variously located about the body 101.
[0027] Now turning to FIG. 1B, vehicle 100 may include one or more
user interfaces 400 that may allow the user to activate the toy
vehicle including the light source(s) 150 and the sound module 400.
The one or more user interfaces 400 may communicate with the light
source(s) 150 and may communicate with the sound module 440 to
allow the user to alter the operation of the light source(s) 150
and/or the sound module 440. As an example, the user interface 400
may be in communication with the sound module 440 and adapted to
alter the sound generated by the sound module 400 between at least
a first sound pattern and a second sound pattern. The first sound
pattern, for example, could be a combination of voice and music,
and the second sound pattern could be a combination of sound and
music that differs from the first sound pattern.
[0028] As another example, the user interface 400 may be in
communication with the light source 150 and adapted to alter the
emission of light from the light source between at least a first
illumination pattern and a second illumination pattern. The light
source 150, for example, may be alternated between an off state and
an on state in coordination with the sound generated by the sound
module 440 in such a manner as to form a first illumination
pattern. The user through the user interface 400 may alter the
coordination of the light source 150 with the sound generated by
the sound module 440 to thereby form a second illumination pattern
as a sequence of on states and off states that differs from the
first illumination pattern.
[0029] As illustrated in FIG. 1B, the toy vehicle 100 includes user
interface 400 in the form of a dial 130. In other implementations,
the user interface may be formed as a switch, button, dial, lever,
slide, knob, and so forth. The dial 130, as illustrated, is
positionable by the user between at least a first dial position 132
and a second dial position 134 (shown in phantom) to select
combinations of sound pattern and illumination pattern. For
example, when the dial 130 is placed in the first dial position
132, a first sound pattern and corresponding first illumination
pattern is selected, and, when the dial 130 is placed in the second
dial position 134, a second sound pattern and corresponding second
illumination pattern is selected. As another example, the sound
pattern may remain essentially constant and the illumination
pattern alternated between the first illumination pattern and the
second illumination pattern as the dial 130 is positioned between
the first dial position 132 and the second dial position 134. In
yet another example, the illumination pattern may remain
essentially constant and the sound pattern alternated between the
first sound pattern and the second sound pattern as the dial 130 is
positioned between the first dial position 132 and the second dial
position 134.
[0030] The toy vehicle 100, as illustrated in FIG. 1B, includes
user interface 400 in the form of a pushable button 122. When the
user pushes the button 122 in this implementation, the sound module
440 generates sound and the light source(s) 150 emit light in a
manner generally coordinated with the sound generated by the sound
module. The sound module 440 may generate sound for a sound
duration and the light source(s) may emit light for a light period,
and the time duration of the sound period may be generally
equivalent to the time duration of the light period. The sound
pattern of the sound generated by the sound module 440 and/or the
illumination pattern of the light emitted from the light source(s)
150 may be as selected by the position of the dial 130 when the
button 122 is pushed.
[0031] In various implementations, at least one wheel 205 is in
communication with the sound module 440 and in communication with
the light source 150 such that rotation of this wheel 205 initiates
the generation of sound by the sound module 440 in coordination
with the emission of light from the light source 150. Sustained
rotation of the wheel 205 that is in communication with the sound
module 440 and with the light source 150 may cause generally
sustained generation of sound by the sound module 440 in
coordination with generally sustained emission of light from the
light source 150. That is, the sound period and the light period
may be generally coincident with the time period during which the
wheel 205 that is in communication with the sound module 440 and
with the light source 150 is rotated.
[0032] FIG. 2 provides a bottom view of the undercarriage 200. The
undercarriage 144 may include light sources 150 generally formed as
undercarriage lights 201, 202, 203, 204. The undercarriage lights
201, 202, 203, 204 may be directed outward from undercarriage outer
surface 145 of the undercarriage 144 to form an illumination area
310 (FIGS. 3A and 3B) that, for example, generally encompasses the
region between the undercarriage outer surface 145 and the support
surface 500 (FIG. 1A). The undercarriage lights 201, 202, 203, 204
may be coordinated with the sound module 440 such that the emission
of light from the undercarriage lights 201, 202, 203, 204 is
coordinated with the sound generated by the sound module 440. The
undercarriage lights 201, 202, 203, 204 may be coordinated with one
another and with other light sources 150 located about the body 101
such as the spoiler light source(s) 160, mouth light source(s) 176,
and headlight light source(s) 188.
[0033] As illustrated in FIG. 2, toy vehicle 100 includes a switch
210, which may be interposed between a power source (not shown)
such as, for example, standard alkaline batteries, and a control
circuit 410 (FIG. 4) to regulate the flow of power from the power
source to the control circuit 410, light source 150 and sound
module 440 as well as other portions of the toy vehicle 100. In
some implementations, the switch 210 may be positionable between
two switch positions--a switch on position and a switch off
position. When the switch 210 is placed in the switch off position,
the power source is disconnected from the control circuit 410,
light source 150 and sound module 440 as well as other portions of
the toy vehicle 100. When the switch 210 is placed in the switch on
position, the power source is connected to the control circuit 410,
light source 150 and sound module 440 as well as other portions of
the toy vehicle 100. In other implementation, the switch may also
be positionable at a third position--a try me position. When the
switch 210 is placed in the try me position, the sound module 440
generates sound and the light source 150 emits light generally in
coordination to the sound to provide a demonstration of the toy
vehicle. Accordingly, the toy vehicle 100 may be placed in
packaging (not shown) formed such that the switch 210 is accessible
to allow, for example, a prospective customer to place the switch
210 in the try me position in order to receive a demonstration of
the toy vehicle 100.
[0034] FIGS. 3A and 3B) illustrate the illumination area 310 of
vehicle wheels 320 and 322 as illuminated by undercarriage lights
201, 202, 203, 204 (FIG. 2). As illustrated, the illumination area
310 may include areas around the wheels 205 such as wheels 205.3,
205.4 in the illustration. The illumination area 310 may also
include an area near the front bumper 331 and an area near the rear
bumper 333 of the toy vehicle 100 may be illuminated as well.
[0035] FIG. 4 is an exemplary block diagram of the electronics and
related components of toy vehicle 100. In various implementations,
at least a portion of these components may be placed within the
cavity 246 of the toy vehicle 100. As set forth above, the toy
vehicle 100 may include a user interface 400 to allow the user to
alter the operation of the toy vehicle 100. As illustrated, user
input 420 is communicated to the control circuit 410 from the user
interface 400. Based on the user input 420, control circuit 410 may
then access software stored in the memory unit 430, which may be
one or more chips or suchlike. The control circuit may include, in
various implementations, memory, a clock, microprocessor, and
suchlike as would be recognized by those of ordinary skill in the
art upon study of this disclosure. Utilizing the software stored in
memory unit 430, the control circuit 410 may provide sound module
instructions 450 to the sound module 440 and light source
instructions 470 to light source module 460. The sound module 440
generates sound as instructed by the sound module instructions 450
through speaker 442 in this implementation. Light source module 460
communicates with one or more light sources 150 to alter the
operation thereof based on the light source instructions 470 in
this implementation. The light source module 460 may include one or
more transistors (not shown) configured as switches with one
transistor in cooperation with each of the one or more light
sources 150 so that the light source module may switch each of the
one or more light sources 150 on and off with the corresponding
transistor.
[0036] As an example, sound and light coordination may be achieved
when the control circuit 410 uses enabling software with
preprogrammed light source instructions 470 that contain
information as to when each of lights 201-204 (FIG. 2) should be
turned on and off in synchrony with music in each set of the saved
sound module instructions 450. As each set of sound module
instructions 450 is played using the sound module 440, lights
201-204 will turn on and off by the light source module 460 in
accordance with the corresponding light source instructions 470.
Each different set of sound module instructions 450 may have a
different corresponding set of light source instructions 470 such
that different sound patterns corresponding to different sound
module instructions 450 may have a different lighting pattern, and
each lighting pattern may be unique to each sound pattern. Light
sources 150 located on other portions of toy vehicle 100 may also
be selectively illuminated in this manner.
[0037] In an alternative implementation, control circuit 410
receives synchronization information 447 from music module 440. The
synchronization information 447 may be, for example, the beat or
specific emphasis in a musical song. The control circuit 410 uses
the synchronization information 447 to generate the light source
instructions 470 needed to coordinate the light source(s) 150 with
the sound generated by the sound module 440.
[0038] A light 490 may be, for example, an incandescent bulb or a
light emitting diode. The light source 150 may include one or more
lights. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 5A, the light source
150 includes a single light emitting diode 481. The color of the
light emitting diode 481 may match, coordinate with, or contrast
with the color of the vehicle 100 and/or the color of other lights
490 located about the toy vehicle 100, and differing colors may be
used in different areas of the toy vehicle to provide a variety of
colors about the toy vehicle 100. The light source 150 illustrated
in FIG. 5B includes three light emitting diodes 483, 485, 487. The
light emitting diodes 483, 485, 487 may be generally of the same
color or of differing colors in various implementations. Each of
light emitting diodes 483, 485, 487 may be switched on/off
concurrently with one another in some implementations, while, in
other implementations light emitting diodes 483, 485, 487 may be
switched on/off independent of one another so that, for example
diodes 483, 487 are on while diode 485 is off.
[0039] The foregoing detailed description discloses and describes
various exemplary implementations. Upon study of the specification,
one of ordinary skill in the art may readily recognize from the
detailed description and from the accompanying figures and claims
that various changes, modifications and variations can be made
therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the
inventions as defined in the following claims.
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