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Abstract

An electronically actuated interactive audio toy system is disclosed. According to an example embodiment of the present invention, the audio toy is a 'read-along' toy that is used in conjunction with a corresponding library item such as a book, such that a user can read the text as the audio toy articulates the text. The audio toy includes a number of stored predefined audio tracks that can be played back through audio reproductive means such as a speaker within the toy. The specific audio track to be played back is selected through the use of a sensor embedded in the toy, which detects a selection identifier located on a corresponding book. The selection identifier is a coded identifier, and a control unit within the toy decodes the coded identifier and proceeds to play back the corresponding audio track. Each audio track can include articulated text, music and sound effects. The toy further includes pressure switches operable by the user to repeat segments of the audio track or advance to other segments of the audio track.

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First Claim