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Avec ou Sans Contact | Innovation et Technologies du Sans contact et de l'Internet des objets INTERACTIVE LED FABRICS researcher Philips Research is currently showing off a their new Photonic Textiles at the IFA Consumer Electronics Fair in Berlin. The Photonic Fabric integrates flexible arrays of multicolored LEDs into the weave, allowing the fabric to give off light and display programmable patterns like text messages, without compromising the softness of the cloth. Philips’ Photonic Textile Prototypes include an “SMS pillow” and an “SMS Backpack” (send a text message to it and words scroll across it). Future applications for this type of LED-embedded fabric will be things like on-the-fly customizable clothing. This is a clever innovation, but does anyone else think these photographs are somewhat disturbing? Via Engadget

Patent US20120190452 - Multi-platform gaming system using rfid-tagged toys - Google Patents This application is a divisional of and claims priority benefit under 35 U.S.C. §120 from U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/209,087, filed Aug. 12, 2011, which is a continuation of and claims priority benefit under 35 U.S.C. §120 from U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/507,934, filed Aug. 22, 2006, which is a continuation-in-part of and claims priority benefit under 35 U.S.C. §120 from U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/183,592, filed Jul. 18, 2005, which is a continuation of and claims benefit of priority under 35 U.S.C. §120 of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/410,583, filed Apr. 7, 2003, now U.S. 1. Embodiments of the present invention relate to providing a retail product to a consumer and, in particular, to methods for providing a retail product for interfacing with interactive devices in one or more venues. 2. Games, play structures and other similar entertainment systems are well known for providing play and interaction among children and adults. Basic Game Play Magic Wand

Patent US20140295731 - Toy Incorporating RFID Tracking Device - Google Patents This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/355,489, filed Jan. 16, 2009, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/241,812, filed Sep. 30, 2005, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,488,231, issued Feb. 10, 2009 which is a continuation of U.S. patent pplication Ser. No. 10/045,582, filed Oct. 22, 2001, now U.S. 1. This invention relates in general to children's toys primarily of the stuffed-animal, doll or action figure variety, and, in particular, to a children's toy having an RFID tag or other wireless, batteryless communication/identification device associated therewith. 2. Children's toys in the form of traditional dolls, puppets, stuffed animals and the like have been around for centuries and are an enduring favorite among children—particularly among toddler-age children. Most traditional playmate toys are simple stuffed animals, puppets or molded plastic dolls and the like. are simplified schematic illustrations of tag and reader operation.

Patent US20060273909 - RFID-based toy and system - Google Patents This invention relates to a RFID-based system and toy. A RFID system usually includes an RFID reader and RFID tags. These elements can exchange information. RFID tags are very cheap and can be attached to objects for allowing object monitoring. U.S. patent application 2004/0229696 of Beck, U.S. There is a growing need to provide an RFID based system that can allow a large variety of games and educational sessions. A toy, that includes: (i) a RFID reader adapted to interact with RFID tags; and (ii) a interface for allowing the toy to exchange signals with a computerized entity. A system, that includes: (i) a wireless transceiver, and (ii) a RFID reader and antenna array adapted to transmit information representative of RFID tags located within the RFID antenna array reception area. A system, that includes multiple toys adapted to interact with each other; wherein each toy that includes (i) a RFID reader, and (ii) an interface for exchanging signals, directly or indirectly with another toy.

Analytics for US Patent Application No. 2006/0273,909, RFID-based toy and system A system that includes a wireless transmitter and a RFID antenna array adapted to transmit information representative of RFID tags located within the RFID antenna array reception area. A toy that includes an RFID reader adapted to interact with RFID tags; and an interface for allowing the toy to exchange signals with a computerized entity. A system that includes multiple toys adapted to interact with each other; wherein each toy comprises a RFID reader and an interface for exchanging signals, directly or indirectly with another toy. Detailed Description For convenience of explanation a person that uses the toy is referred to as a child. According to an embodiment of the invention the toy is connected by wireless connection or by wires to a computerized entity such as but not limited to a computer, a game console, a set top box, a DVD player, Mobile phone and the like. It is noted that an interactive game can have two parts. For example, a 'boxing competition' game can include two parts.

Dr. Michael Kroll | Bluetooth RFID Tagreader Update 2013-07-20: I published all files necessary to create such an RFID Tag Reader on github: Some time ago I started a small project to create an RFID Tagreader which is connectable to iOS devices. In order to setup a bidirectional connection to a Bluetooth Accessory you must be participate in Apple’s MFi Program In the case where only the UID of an RFID Tag should be transferred to an iOS device, an accessory could act as a Bluetooth Keyboard (which is the only Bluetooth Device which will be discovered by iOS as well as Bluetooth Headsets). Once connected, a keyboard accessory can sent text to any iOS App. For the RFID Tagreader I developed a schematic, created the PCB, soldered the PCB using a reflow oven and finally designed an enclosure which has been 3D printed by a service. Let’s start with the assembly of the PCB. After 10 minutes, the PCB is soldered and looks very professional.

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Bluetooth low energy The current Bluetooth Smart logo Bluetooth low energy (Bluetooth LE, BLE, marketed as Bluetooth Smart[1]) is a wireless personal area network technology designed and marketed by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group aimed at novel applications in the healthcare, fitness, beacons,[2] security, and home entertainment industries.[3] Compared to Classic Bluetooth, Bluetooth Smart is intended to provide considerably reduced power consumption and cost while maintaining a similar communication range. Bluetooth Smart was originally introduced under the name Wibree by Nokia in 2006.[4] It was merged into the main Bluetooth standard in 2010 with the adoption of the Bluetooth Core Specification Version 4.0. Compatibility[edit] Bluetooth Smart is not backward-compatible with the previous, often called Classic, Bluetooth protocol. Bluetooth Smart uses the same 2.4 GHz radio frequencies as Classic Bluetooth, which allows dual-mode devices to share a single radio antenna. Bluetooth Smart branding[edit]