Portfolio - High Technology Toys

Examples - Information Technology (IT)

High Technology Toys

Matt (Matter Transfer) is a product designed for the toy market. It incorporates custom CAD/CAM software to enable kids to build 3D models of their favourite characters, cars, toys etc. and transfer them to friends using the internet. The Matt unit produces a 3 dimensional, model of the design which the child can then paint and play with

MATT

For

Figment Design

Role

Co-developer.Inventor of CAD/CAM software techniques

Highlights

Innovative use of the Internet to simulate 3D matter transfer. Required extensive innovation to develop CAD/CAM, graphics and machine software as well as mechanical systems to within toy industry budgets.

Webby is a character based talking doll that connects to a computer via the headphone jack. A child can program Webby to speak by constructing a story via a web site. The story is converted into audio in the character’s voice and downloaded directly into Webby’s memory. The child may then unplug Webby and play his unique message. Includes facial animation and motion sensors

Webby

For

Figment Design

Role

Co-inventer, co-developer

Highlights

Developed extensive experience with voice synthesis techniques. Invented a multi-point, facial animation technique based on solenoid driven, multi-image diffraction cards.