Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) was recently granted a patent for an "anthropomorphic device," originally filed in 2012, which would account for smart devices like teddy bears, and other animal-like gadgets, that could control devices within the home. The WiFi-enabled devices could connect to devices like television and computers, all controlled through voice or movement activation. "In response to accepting the command, the anthropomorphic device may make an audio (e.g., spoken phrase or particular sound) or non-audio (e.g., a gesture and/or another visual signal) acknowledgement to the user," the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office filing said, according to CNBC. A microphone and camera would be connected to the devices face or eyes, making it easier for the users to communicate demands to it, CNBC reported. However, some are concerned about whether or not these devices could cause a privacy issue. "If this was sold it would be something to cause a certain sense of concern about the creepiness of the product for families," Renate Samson, spokesperson for privacy group Big Brother Watch, told CNBC by phone. "Children's toys should enable children to play in private and not be watched. It's important that privacy and security by design is taken into consideration and is not an afterthought particularly when dealing with children." For more business and financial news, click here.