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Publications |
San
Francisco Examiner, December 18, 1991
Associated Press/Media,
Various Publications & TV |
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The PlayTV™ |
The PlayTV™ Piano is a colorful, illuminated child-friendly musical keyboard
that connects to a PC, TV or VCR. After-market software titles unveil
enchanting environments of musical fun within role-playing themes. In this
whimsical world, a child is entertained, encouraged to participate
interactively, and challenged by fascinating games. Designed for children
between ages 3 - 7, engaging games and interactive fun introduces kids to the
wonderful world of music.
The PlayTV Piano Keyboard
The Enchanting World of the Harmony Highway
The Marvelous Morphing Musical Jeep |
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iPOD |
Intelligent Child-Safe PC Interface (Mid 1980’s
concept before MP3 players J)
The iPOD
is a child-safe intelligent interface that allows children from age 18 months
to connect their toys to computers, software and the Internet without the need
to use a keyboard and mouse, or have supervision of any kind.
iPOD is fashioned as a
desktop connector receptacle requiring a onetime connection to a computer.
Easy enough for a 18 month old child to use, it is ergonomically designed for
small hands and an easy “drop-on” mating connection to either an iPLUG
mating connector or a Wireless Module enabling iPOD to wirelessly
connect to toys. |
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CYBER-RAIL |
Action Construction Play Set for Multimedia
Computers
Beyond the PC desktop,
the CYBER-RAIL play experience fills an entire room. CYBER-RAIL
combines play characteristics from construction toys, traditional train sets,
and role-play action gaming to deliver an unparalleled interactive play experience.
User’s log-on and build their new universe according to a storyline and
mission. Their accuracy in laying-out the glow-in-the-dark 3D track, planets,
space station, etc. about a room is mission critical. After building and
equipping the Night Hawk ship and booting the new Universe, the system automatically
initiates the take-off sequence and the adventures begin.
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Night Hawk |
Vehicle Concept Visualization and Development
Vehicle 3D Track Concept Visualization and Development
Knight
Hawk Control Cockpit
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PC Play Peripherals and
Environments for Young Children |
“My First PC”
“Funny Fone”
- Deep
thinking about how computers can have a significant impact cognitive
learning during play
- Explored
ways to integrate technology into proven play patterns.
“Floor” Play & Learn Environment
“Hide & Seek - ICU” |
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Chuck Monte | San
Rafael, CA 94901 | Phone: 1-415-485-6077 | email:
chuckmonte@comcast.net |
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