초록 ▼

A puzzle/decoder for decoding and viewing lens resolvable encoded images. The decoder includes an encoded image which can be decoded with one or more decoding lenses. A retainer is also included in the decoder for retaining the decoding lenses in proximity to the encoded image borne by the substrate

A puzzle/decoder for decoding and viewing lens resolvable encoded images. The decoder includes an encoded image which can be decoded with one or more decoding lenses. A retainer is also included in the decoder for retaining the decoding lenses in proximity to the encoded image borne by the substrate. A decoded image is formed when a lens adapted to decode a particular encoded image is slid over the encoded image. The decoder can be a substantially flat slide puzzle, a cylindrically shaped slide puzzle, an enclosed puzzle with freely moving decoding lenses therein, a puzzle shaped as a three-dimensional object or a combination puzzle including two or more individual puzzles.

대표청구항 ▼

1. A viewer for viewing and decoding an encoded image, said viewer comprising:a substrate having a first surface bearing an encoded image, wherein said encoded image comprises plural encoded image portions; a body having opposing first and second surfaces and a receptacle for receiving or retaining

1. A viewer for viewing and decoding an encoded image, said viewer comprising:a substrate having a first surface bearing an encoded image, wherein said encoded image comprises plural encoded image portions; a body having opposing first and second surfaces and a receptacle for receiving or retaining said substrate; plural slidable decoding lenses disposed along a plane and superposed said substrate for decoding respective ones of said encoded image portions on said substrate; and a first retainer in the body that slidably retains said slidable decoding lenses in slidable engagement with said body.