James E Patton

US Patent:

46067264, Aug 19, 1986

Filed:

Nov 8, 1984

Appl. No.:

6/670395

Inventors:

James E. Pash - Vista CA
James V. Patton - San Juan Capistrano CA
Denise A. Patton - San Juan Capistrano CA
Don R. Murray - Oceanside CA

Assignee:

Tummies Limited Partnership - San Clemente CA

International Classification:

G09B 504

US Classification:

434321

Abstract:

A recording has a plurality of segments, each of which is user selectable. The recording may be on a phonograph record in which each segment is recorded on one band of the record. Each recorded segment, such as the band on the phonograph record, may be identified by a visual indicium, such as color. The recorded information of at least some of the segments instructs the user to select another segment, with the other segment identified by its visual indicium so the user can select the chosen segment. An interactive visual medium such as a play field may be provided to supply feedback or contributing information to the user.

US Patent:

47535970, Jun 28, 1988

Filed:

Jun 11, 1986

Appl. No.:

6/873187

Inventors:

James E. Pash - Vista CA
James V. Patton - Spring Valley CA
Denise A. Patton - Spring Valley CA
Don R. Murray - Vista CA

Assignee:

Tummies Limited Partnership - San Clemente CA

International Classification:

G09B 700

US Classification:

434321

Abstract:

A recording has a plurality of segments, each of which is user selectable. The recording may be on any audio delivery medium including a phonograph record or a series of cassette tapes in which each segment is recorded on one band of the record or on one of the series of cassette tapes. Each recorded segment, such as the band on the phonograph record, may be identified by a visual indicium, such as color. The recorded information of at least some of the segments instructs the user to select another segment, with the other segment identified by its visual indicium so the user can select the chosen segment. Pieces may be provided for manipulation in accordance with the interactive recording. A play field may be provided having locations thereon coded with visual indicia corresponding to the visual indicia identifying the recorded segments to reinforce the choices available to the user and to supply feedback or contributing information to the user.