U.S. patent application number 12/148471 was filed with the patent office on 2010-04-22 for pocket audience.
Invention is credited to Sebastian John Digiovanni.
Application Number | 20100099330 12/148471 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 42109051 |
Filed Date | 2010-04-22 |
United States Patent
Application |
20100099330 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Digiovanni; Sebastian John |
April 22, 2010 |
Pocket Audience
Abstract
A novelty electronic device that audibly plays back prerecorded
audience responses. Prerecorded sounds include laughter, applause,
sorrow, surprise, disgust and cheers. Other sounds effects may
include a tuba (wah, wah, wah) and/or cricket noises to simulate
sound effects heard on various television sitcoms.
Inventors: |
Digiovanni; Sebastian John;
(Sedona, AZ) |
Correspondence
Address: |
Sebastian John Digiovanni
10 June Bug Circle
Sedona
AZ
86336
US
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Family ID: |
42109051 |
Appl. No.: |
12/148471 |
Filed: |
April 19, 2008 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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60925663 |
Apr 23, 2007 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
446/404 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A63H 5/00 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
446/404 |
International
Class: |
A63H 5/00 20060101
A63H005/00 |
Claims
1. (canceled)
2. A handheld device which produces familiar audible audience
responses by way of pre-recorded means.
Description
[0001] This application is based on Provisional Application No.
60/925,663 filed on Apr. 23, 2007.
SUMMARY
[0002] This item is a novelty electronic keychain device that
audiably plays the reactions of a studio audience at the touch of a
button. This is a novelty item, and though the aesthetics of the
casing may differ in due time, the importance of my claim is the
concept and functions of the Pocket Audience.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0003] 1. Keychain Loop (optional): Molded into casing. 2. Speaker
Holes: For clearer sound (speaker underneath) 3. Laugh Button:
Prerecorded laugh track. Makes any joke funnier. 4. Applause
Button: For a nice sense of accomplishment or introduction. 5.
Swoon Button: Push this button after a romantic kiss. Oooooooh!
Crowd cheering may be used in place of swoon. 6. Letdown Button:
Push for a heartwarming Awwww. 7. Tuba Button: Prerecorded "WAH,
Wah, wah" for unfunny jokes. Cricket chirp may be used in place of
tuba. 8. Prerecorded electronic device (inside casing): The above
mentioned playback sounds imprinted on a prerecorded device,
complete with speaker.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0004] This device is in the field of novelty and/or keychain
item.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS/EMBODIMENTS
[0005] The amount of detail provided in the drawings and/or text is
not intended to limit the combinations and variations of sounds
and/or pushbutton placement associated with audience sounds/sound
effects related to the claims for this item.
[0006] FIG. 1: Front view
[0007] FIG. 2: Side view
[0008] FIG. 3: Bottom veiw
[0009] FIG. 4: Top view
[0010] FIG. 5: Back view
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0011] This invention generally relates to the television show
enthusiast who wishes he or she had their own sitcom. Wherever they
may be in the world, the holder of this item can simulate a studio
audience to laugh at their jokes, feel sorry for them, or cheer
them on. Likewise, the holder of this item can also push the
appropriate button on the device when they witness people and/or
situations around them in need of a studio audience that cheers or
heckles. The following is a list of similar patents and how they
differ from my idea:
U.S. Pat. No. 7,256,685: An applause communication device formed by
a housing having a sound generating device . . . and wherein the
central control center signals the applause communication device to
generate a sound selected from the group consisting of approval
sounds and disapproval sounds. Difference(s): My device differs
from U.S. Pat. No. 7,256,685 because it plays back pre-recorded
audience sounds as opposed to generating them. Also, my device is
self-supporting and does not need the aid of a central control
center. U.S. Pat. No. 5,064,195: A novelty basketball goal
comprising: a hoop, a net secured to the hoop, an electrical switch
for generating a signal responsive to an object passing through the
hoop, the electrical switch comprising a housing. Difference(s): My
device differs from U.S. Pat. No. 5,064,195 because it is a
keychain, which in no way resembles a basketball goal. Also, the
buttons of my gadget provide the user a choice of audience
responses, rather than random ones. U.S. Pat. No. 5,973,250: A
compact and hand-held microelectronic device capable of audio
playback of highlights. Difference(s): My device differs from U.S.
Pat. No. 5,973,250 because my device plays back prerecorded
audience responses, not highlights. U.S. Pat. No. 5,112,266: A
noise making device for creating selective clapping sounds
comprised of a pair of identical section halves of molded plastic
construction. Difference(s): My device differs from U.S. Pat. No.
5,112,266 because my device is a hand held electronic, as opposed
to simple moving parts. U.S. Pat. No. 5,137,488: A sports rod
equipped with sound reproducing means . . . wherein said
preselected acoustical program is played on command by participants
at appropriate times at sports events to assist in conducting the
festivities. Difference(s): My device differs from U.S. Pat. No.
5,137,488 because it plays back audience responses and is a palm
sized keychain device, having nothing to do with sports acoustical
programs. U.S. Pat. No. 5,259,807: A hand held clamor for
simulating and amplifying the sounds associated with an animal
mascot for a sports team. Difference(s): My device differs from
U.S. Pat. No. 5,259,807 because it plays back prerecorded audience
responses. It does not make animal mascot sounds. U.S. Pat. No.
5,145,447: An electronic singing or poetry-reciting toy.
Difference(s): My device differs from U.S. Pat. No. 5,145,447
because it plays back audience responses. It does not sing or
recite poetry. My device is also marketed towards adults as a
novelty item, not a toy. U.S. Pat. No. 5,726,701: A method of
simulating the responses of a physically-distributed audience . . .
generating a response metric having a value based on the recognized
audience response. Difference(s): My device differs from U.S. Pat.
No. 5,726,701 because it plays back pre-recorded audience sounds as
opposed to generating them.
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