A wearable device for an attraction system 50 includes a display 94, a projector 130 oriented at a first oblique angle with respect to the display 94 and configured to project an image onto the display 94, and a microphone 98 oriented at a second oblique angle with respect to the display 94. The microphone 98 is configured to receive audio waves deflecting off the display 94.
Systems and methods presented herein include light field displays (10) configured to display primary autostereoscopic images and to simultaneously project light rays (24) toward display devices (26, 42) (e.g., either reflective devices (26) or cameras (42)) to display secondary autostereoscopic images via the display devices (26, 42). The light rays (24) projected from the light field displays (10) are controlled by a control system (16) based at least in part on positional tracking data (e.g., position, orientation, and/or movement) of the display devices (26, 42) and/or of a portion of humans (38) associated with the display devices (26, 42), which may be detected via sensors (28) of the display devices (26, 42) and/or via cameras (36) disposed about a physical environment (30) within which the display devices (26, 42) and the humans (38) are located. Specifically, the control system (16) calculates light field vector functions for light rays (24) to be projected toward each individual display device (26, 42) based at least in part on positional tracking data for that particular display device (26, 42) and/or its associated human (38).
H04N 13/307 - Reproducteurs d’images pour visionnement sans avoir recours à des lunettes spéciales, c. à d. utilisant des affichages autostéréoscopiques utilisant des lentilles du type œil de mouche, p.ex. dispositions de lentilles circulaires
Systems and methods presented herein include light field displays 10 configured to display primary autostereoscopic images and to simultaneously project (e.g., in real time, while displaying their own primary autostereoscopic images) light rays 24 toward display devices 26, (e.g., either reflective devices or cameras) to display secondary autostereoscopic images via the display devices 26. The light rays 24 projected from the light field displays 10 are controlled by a control system 16 based at least in part on positional data (e.g., position, orientation, and/or movement) of the display devices 26, which may be determined by the control system 16 based at least in part on detection of light rays 56 that are reflected off the display devices 26.
H04N 13/307 - Reproducteurs d’images pour visionnement sans avoir recours à des lunettes spéciales, c. à d. utilisant des affichages autostéréoscopiques utilisant des lentilles du type œil de mouche, p.ex. dispositions de lentilles circulaires
Aspects of the disclosure relate to methods, apparatus, and systems for optimizing an energy exerted on a performer falling from an elevated platform and impacting an airbag. A system is configured to determine a weight of the performer to fall from the elevated platform toward the airbag, measure a distance between the elevated platform and the airbag, and set an air pressure of the airbag based on the weight and the distance prior to the performer falling toward the airbag. The system is further configured to determine, while the performer falls toward the airbag, a velocity the performer will reach upon impact with the airbag, and adjust the air pressure of the airbag based on the velocity while the performer falls toward the airbag to optimize an energy exerted on the performer when the performer impacts the airbag.
A62B 1/02 - Dispositifs pour faire descendre des personnes hors des bâtiments ou dans des situations analogues faisant usage de cages, sacs ou dispositifs similaires de sauvetage
A62B 1/22 - Dispositifs pour faire descendre des personnes hors des bâtiments ou dans des situations analogues faisant usage de dispositifs pour sauter, p.ex. toiles de sauvetage, matelas de sauvetage
A63B 6/02 - Tapis ou moyens analogues pour amortir les chocs lors du saut ou en gymnastique ou analogue pour se recevoir, p.ex. lors du saut à la perche
Aspects of the disclosure relate to methods, apparatus, and systems for tracking a presence of a body part via a theremin-based sensor and outputting a usable signal. For example, a tracking system includes a signal processor and a theremin circuit including at least one antenna. The theremin circuit detects a varying position of a body part relative to the at least one antenna and outputs an analog signal to the signal processor having a varying frequency or amplitude based on the varying position of the body part relative to the at least one antenna. The digital processor determines a rate of change of the varying frequency or amplitude of the analog signal, determines at least a velocity of the body part based on the rate of change, and outputs a digital signal corresponding to at least the velocity to a system or device coupled to the theremin-based tracking system.
A harness system configured to facilitate adjustably securing guests 54 with varying body types within a ride vehicle 60. The harness system may include a harness body 70 configured to releasably couple with the ride vehicle 60, a waist engagement portion 104 of the harness body 70, the waist engagement portion 104 including a waist securement mechanism 105 configured to contract or expand a functional length of the waist engagement portion 104 to adjust for engagement with a waist of a guest 54, a vest portion of the harness body 70, wherein the vest portion includes a height adjuster 120 configured to extend or retract such that shoulder bands 102 extend or retract relative to the waist engagement portion 104, and a leg engagement portion 80 comprising a first leg flap configured to adjustably secure about a first leg of the guest 54 and a second leg flap configured to adjustable secure about a second leg of the guest 54.
An attraction system of an amusement park includes a sensor configured to detect an activity of a user in an interactive attraction area. The attraction system also includes a controller including one or more processors. The one or more processors is configured to receive an indication of the activity from the sensor. The one or more processors is also configured to initiate capture of a piece of digital media via the sensor or a separate sensor in response to receiving the indication, and mint a non-fungible token (NET) associated with the piece of digital media.
A ride system 10 includes a ride vehicle 20 and an external sensor assembly 40 disposed along a ride path 12 and configured to measure external parameters. The ride vehicle 20 includes an internal sensor assembly 34 configured to measure internal parameters, a chassis 30, a cabin 22, and a motion base 24 disposed between the chassis 30 and the cabin 22, such that the motion base 24 includes a turntable 28 and a plurality of actuators 26. The ride vehicle 20 also includes a controller that instructs (i) the turntable 28 to rotate and (ii) the plurality of actuators 26 to rotate, extend, or retract, to control six or more degree-of-freedom (DOF) motion of the cabin 22 relative to the chassis 30, such that the controller is configured to instruct the turntable 28 and the plurality of actuators 26 based on the external parameters, the internal parameters, or both.
A method of dynamic media generation for presentation via projection on an animated figure includes defining, via processing circuitry, a computer-generated model of the animated figure, operating, via the processing circuitry, a manufacturing system to generate a tangible model based on the computer-generated model, generating, via the processing circuitry, a revised computer-generated model based on the tangible model, simulating, via the processing circuitry, projection of imagery onto the revised computer- generated model, and operating, via the processing circuitry, a projector to project the imagery onto the tangible model based on simulated projection of the imagery onto the revised computer-generated model.
An attraction system includes a sensor configured to determine a measured color property of a portion of an image projected by a projector onto a projection surface of the attraction system and a control system communicatively coupled to the sensor. The control system is configured to receive, from the sensor, data indicative of the measured color property and operate the attraction system based on a comparison between the measured color property and a target color property associated with the sensor.
A ride vehicle (10) includes a platform (14) including a front portion (18) and a rear portion (20). The ride vehicle (10) also includes a row (22, 24) of seats (12) disposed on the platform (14). Each seat (12) of the row (22, 24) of seats (12) is configured so a passenger loads from the rear and once seated the passenger faces the front portion (18). The ride vehicle (10) is configured so that each passenger enters the ride vehicle (10) via the rear portion (20).
A steam effect nozzle includes a housing section configured to receive a fluid having a mixture of steam and liquid condensate and baffles disposed in the housing section. The baffles are configured to separate the steam of the fluid from the liquid condensate of the fluid, enable the steam to travel from a first end wall of the housing section to a second end wall of the housing section, and bias the liquid condensate of the fluid toward a sloped lower surface of the housing section, the sloped lower surface sloping downwardly from the second end wall toward the first end wall. The steam effect nozzle also includes a nozzle outlet adjacent to the second end wall of the housing section, where the nozzle outlet is configured to output the steam to an external environment.
The present disclosure is directed to a virtual reality headset (10) that includes a primary lens area (16, 18) and a peripheral lens area (20, 22). The virtual reality headset (10) may also include one or more primary display screens (30) aligned with the primary lens areas (16, 18) and multiple secondary display screens (32) aligned with the peripheral lens areas (20, 22). The peripheral lens areas (20, 22) may include a semi-transparent texture to distort images viewed through the peripheral lens area (20, 22) to appear as though through a peripheral vision view and to supplement main images viewed through the primary lens area (16, 18).
A layered reporting system for an attraction may include a primary and secondary wireless communication network that are separate from one another. Components of an attraction environment, such as augmented reality/virtual reality headsets and a ride vehicle having a controller, may generate operation data of the attraction. The components of the systems may also include communication circuitry that communicates a first subset of the operation data to the primary wireless network. A second subset of the operation data is communicated via a secondary wireless network having a bandwidth higher than the primary wireless network.
A guest measurement system (12) includes a controller (14) associated with an attraction measurement area (20) of an individual attraction within a theme park. The guest measurement system (12) includes a controller (14) configured to receive sensor signals indicative of guest characteristics from one or more sensors (16). The controller (14) includes a processor (204) configured to detect one or more limbs of a guest based in part on the sensor signals, identify a plurality of subregions for an individual limb of the one or more limbs, estimate dimensions for the identified plurality of subregions for the individual limb, and generate a guest height calculation based on the estimated dimensions for the identified plurality of subregions.
An animated figure display system includes an animated figure (122) having a body and a first tracker coupled to the body. The animated figure display system includes a projection surface (124) having a second tracker coupled to the projection surface. The projection surface (124) moves between a first position and a second position and the projection surface (124) is at least partially concealed behind the animated figure (122) in the first position. The animated figure display system includes a tracking camera (110) that detects the first tracker and the second tracker and generates location data. A controller receives the location data and generates a control signal based on the location data. A projector (112A, 112B, 112C) receives the control signal indicative of image content (202, 204, 206) from the controller and projects the image content (202, 204, 206) onto the body of the animated figure (122) and the external surface of the projection surface (124).
H04N 9/31 - Dispositifs de projection pour la présentation d'images en couleurs
G09F 19/18 - Moyens de publicité ou de présentation non prévus ailleurs utilisant des effets optiques particuliers comportant l'utilisation de moyens de projection optique, p.ex. projection d'images sur les nuages
17.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DYNAMIC PROJECTION MAPPING FOR ANIMATED FIGURES
A dynamic projection mapping system includes a projector (16) configured to project visible light. The dynamic projection mapping system also includes a calibration assembly having a sensor configured to detect the visible light projected by the projector (16) and an emitter configured to emit infrared light. The dynamic projection mapping system further includes a tracking sensor (64) configured to detect the infrared light emitted by the emitter. The dynamic projection mapping system further includes one or more processors configured to perform a calibration to align the projector (16) and the tracking sensor (64) based on sensor signals received from the sensor and from the tracking sensor (64).
In an embodiment, an interactive wearable device system (100) includes a display (110) configured to face outwardly from a wearer of the interactive wearable device system (100). The interactive wearable device system (100) also includes a location identification system configured to determine user location data related to the wearer and a separate individual. An automation controller (108) is communicatively coupled to the display (110) and the location identification system. The automation controller (108) is configured to receive the user location data provided by the location identification system. The automation controller (108) is also configured to determine the user location data satisfies at least one criteria and instruct the display (110) to display an image based on the location data satisfying the at least one criteria.
An interactive system includes a portable device configured to be carried by a user as the user travels through an interactive attraction. The portable device includes a trigger device and first ultra-wideband (UWB) circuitry. A central system includes second UWB circuitry and one or more processors. The one or more processors are configured to determine a location and an orientation of the portable device within the interactive attraction based on communication between the first UWB circuitry and the second UWB circuitry, receive an indication of actuation of the trigger device via communication between the first UWB circuitry and the second UWB circuitry, and display a virtual projectile on a display screen of the interactive attraction based on the location and the orientation of the portable device during the actuation of the trigger device.
A63F 13/219 - Dispositions d'entrée pour les dispositifs de jeu vidéo caractérisées par leurs capteurs, leurs finalités ou leurs types pour viser des surfaces spécifiques de l’affichage, p.ex. avec des pistolets optiques
A63F 13/235 - Dispositions d'entrée pour les dispositifs de jeu vidéo pour l'interfaçage avec le dispositif de jeu, p.ex. des interfaces spécifiques entre la manette et la console de jeu utilisant une connexion sans fil, p.ex. infrarouge ou piconet
A63F 13/245 - Dispositions d'entrée pour les dispositifs de jeu vidéo - Parties constitutives, p.ex. manettes de jeu avec poignées amovibles spécialement adaptées pour un type particulier de jeu, p.ex. les volants
A63F 13/26 - Dispositions de sortie pour les dispositifs de jeu vidéo ayant au moins un dispositif d’affichage supplémentaire, p.ex. sur la manette de jeu ou à l’extérieur d’une cabine de jeu
A63F 13/27 - Dispositions de sortie pour les dispositifs de jeu vidéo caractérisées par un affichage de grande dimension dans un lieu public, p.ex. dans une salle de cinéma, un stade ou une salle de jeux
A63F 13/428 - Traitement des signaux de commande d’entrée des dispositifs de jeu vidéo, p.ex. les signaux générés par le joueur ou dérivés de l’environnement par mappage des signaux d’entrée en commandes de jeu, p.ex. mappage du déplacement d’un stylet sur un écran tactile en angle de braquage d’un véhicule virtuel incluant des signaux d’entrée de mouvement ou de position, p.ex. des signaux représentant la rotation de la manette d’entrée ou les mouvements des bras du joueur détectés par des accéléromètres ou des gyroscopes
A63F 13/79 - Aspects de sécurité ou de gestion du jeu incluant des données sur les joueurs, p.ex. leurs identités, leurs comptes, leurs préférences ou leurs historiques de jeu
A ride system includes a track and an overhung ride assembly. The overhung ride assembly includes a transport platform coupled to the track, a ride vehicle, and a heave system extending between the transport platform and the ride vehicle. The heave system is configured to heave the ride vehicle relative to the transport platform. The heave system includes an extendible tube defining a variable volume configured to store a gaseous fluid. The extendible tube is configured to extend in response to a lowering of the ride vehicle away from the transport platform by the heave system such that the gaseous fluid within the variable volume of the extendible tube provides a fluid force that biases the extendible tube toward a contracted configuration to assist the heave system with a lifting of the ride vehicle toward the transport platform.
A segmented bending system includes multiple linkages coupled to one another in a stacked arrangement. The segmented bending system also includes multiple rotation assemblies coupled to one another to extend through the multiple linkages. The multiple rotation assemblies include multiple cam members, and each cam member of the multiple members extends into a respective opening formed in a corresponding linkage of the multiple linkages. At least one cam member of the multiple cam members is offset from at least one other cam member of the multiple cam members in a circumferential direction about a center axis of the multiple rotation assemblies.
A dual-surfaced mirror 80 for a mirror wedge illusion. The dual-surfaced mirror includes a reflective material layer 84, a thin glass layer 82 overlaying a front surface 90 of the reflective material layer 84, a dark mask layer 86 overlaying a back surface 92 of the reflective material layer 84, and a thick glass support layer 88 coupled to the dark mask layer 86.
An interactive Pepper's Ghost system includes a sensor configured to detect a parameter indicative of an orientation of a handheld device. The Pepper's Ghost system also includes a controller configured to receive, from the sensor, sensor feedback corresponding to the parameter indicative of the orientation of the handheld device. The controller is configured to control a Pepper's Ghost visual effect based on the sensor feedback.
A63J 5/02 - Dispositions pour effets scéniques; Accessoires de mise en scène
G02B 30/56 - Systèmes ou appareils optiques pour produire des effets tridimensionnels [3D], p.ex. des effets stéréoscopiques l’image étant construite à partir d'éléments d'image répartis sur un volume 3D, p.ex. des voxels en projetant une image aérienne ou flottante
24.
VARIABLE EFFECTS ACTIVATION IN AN INTERACTIVE ENVIRONMENT
A variable effect activation system includes one or more sensors that generate data. The data can be assessed to determine if the data is indicative of a valid input to an interactive effect. Valid inputs may be assessed based on a lenient or relatively non- stringent threshold to permit a wide variety of guest actions to be considered valid inputs. While many of these guest actions may not be recognized as part of preprogrammed interactions with an interactive environment, the system nonetheless assesses characteristics of these inputs to provide an appropriate response, e.g., via activation of an interactive effect in a manner that aligns with the characteristics.
A63F 13/213 - Dispositions d'entrée pour les dispositifs de jeu vidéo caractérisées par leurs capteurs, leurs finalités ou leurs types comprenant des moyens de photo-détection, p.ex. des caméras, des photodiodes ou des cellules infrarouges
A63F 13/215 - Dispositions d'entrée pour les dispositifs de jeu vidéo caractérisées par leurs capteurs, leurs finalités ou leurs types comprenant des moyens de détection des signaux acoustiques, p.ex. utilisant un microphone
A63F 13/424 - Traitement des signaux de commande d’entrée des dispositifs de jeu vidéo, p.ex. les signaux générés par le joueur ou dérivés de l’environnement par mappage des signaux d’entrée en commandes de jeu, p.ex. mappage du déplacement d’un stylet sur un écran tactile en angle de braquage d’un véhicule virtuel incluant des signaux d’entrée acoustiques, p.ex. en utilisant les résultats d’extraction de hauteur tonale ou de rythme ou de reconnaissance vocale
A63F 13/428 - Traitement des signaux de commande d’entrée des dispositifs de jeu vidéo, p.ex. les signaux générés par le joueur ou dérivés de l’environnement par mappage des signaux d’entrée en commandes de jeu, p.ex. mappage du déplacement d’un stylet sur un écran tactile en angle de braquage d’un véhicule virtuel incluant des signaux d’entrée de mouvement ou de position, p.ex. des signaux représentant la rotation de la manette d’entrée ou les mouvements des bras du joueur détectés par des accéléromètres ou des gyroscopes
A63F 13/67 - Création ou modification du contenu du jeu avant ou pendant l’exécution du programme de jeu, p.ex. au moyen d’outils spécialement adaptés au développement du jeu ou d’un éditeur de niveau intégré au jeu en s’adaptant à ou par apprentissage des actions de joueurs, p.ex. modification du niveau de compétences ou stockage de séquences de combats réussies en vue de leur réutilisation
25.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SANITIZING AMUSEMENT PARK EQUIPMENT
A sanitization system 10 for an amusement park includes a sanitizing source for sanitizing a ride vehicle 12. The sanitization system 10 may include a controller that receives an indication that the ride vehicle 12 is in a position for sanitization. The sanitization system 10 may include a sanitizing source, which the controller may lower into position to sanitize the ride vehicle 12. When sanitization is complete, the controller may raise the sanitizing source out of position. The controller may then send an indication that the ride vehicle 12 is sanitized.
A system that includes an interactive object comprising a special effects system, a controller that controls operation of the special effects system, and environmental sensors configured to generate sensor data. The system includes a central controller that operates to receive user profiles and receive sensor data from the environmental sensors of an interactive environment. The central controller is then able to identify a user based on the collected sensor data, wherein the identified user is associated with the interactive object. The central controller is then able to characterize a movement of the interactive object based on the sensor data and communicate instructions to the controller of the interactive object to activate a special effect of the special effect system, wherein the instructions are based on the user profile, the user profile being associated with the identified user, and the characterized movement or action of the interactive object.
A63F 13/245 - Dispositions d'entrée pour les dispositifs de jeu vidéo - Parties constitutives, p.ex. manettes de jeu avec poignées amovibles spécialement adaptées pour un type particulier de jeu, p.ex. les volants
A63F 13/23 - Dispositions d'entrée pour les dispositifs de jeu vidéo pour l'interfaçage avec le dispositif de jeu, p.ex. des interfaces spécifiques entre la manette et la console de jeu
A63F 13/98 - Accessoires, c. à d. agencements détachables optionnels à l’utilisation du dispositif de jeu vidéo, p.ex. support de prise de manettes de jeu
Aspects of the present disclosure are related to a flexible shell structure. The flexible shell structure includes a plurality of rigid support strips that collectively define a three-dimensional shape of at least one part of a character form. The flexible shell structure further includes at least one coupling member configured to couple two or more rigid support strips of the plurality of rigid support strips. The at least one coupling member enables the flexible shell structure to flex when a first force is applied to the flexible shell structure in a first direction, and enables the flexible shell structure to resist flexing when a second force is applied to the flexible shell structure in a second direction.
A surface-mounted vehicle includes a body and a mounting system configured to couple the surface-mounted vehicle to a surface. The surface-mounted vehicle also includes a propulsion system configured to move the surface-mounted vehicle along the surface. In addition, the surface-mounted vehicle includes a rail coupling system having at least one rail coupled to the body. The at least one rail is configured to couple a component to the surface-mounted vehicle. The rail coupling system also includes multiple electrical connectors disposed along the at least one rail. The electrical connectors are configured to provide electrical power to the component.
A system includes a plurality of guest interface devices including a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag associated with each of the guest interface devices. The system includes a plurality of head-mounted displays and an audio distribution system. The audio distribution system includes a RFID reader and a processor to receive guest interface device identification information encoded in an identification tag associated with a guest interface device and designate a private audio channel for an assigned group of the guest interface device. The system includes a head-mounted display that reads the identification tag to associate the head-mounted displayed with the assigned group of the guest interface device. The system transmits audio between head-mounted devices in the assigned group via the designated private audio channel.
Aspects of the disclosure relate to a conical- shaped articulated member. The conical-shaped articulated member includes a conical-shaped structure including an inner surface and an outer surface. The conical-shaped articulated member further includes a plurality of rotary actuation units disposed along a length of the conical- shaped structure, where at least two rotary actuation units of the plurality of rotary actuation units are coupled together. The plurality of rotary actuation units are configured to perform one or more motions.
An attraction system 50 has a plurality of show effects 64, 66, 68, a handheld or wearable device, and a control system 52. The control system 52 is configured to perform operations that include monitoring a parameter of the handheld or wearable device, determining that the parameter is indicative of an undesirable utilization of the attraction system 50, and controlling the handheld or wearable device, at least one show effect of the plurality of show effects 64, 66, 68, or both. The control system 52 is also configured to provide guidance to change the parameter in response to the determination that the parameter is indicative of the undesirable utilization of the attraction system 50.
An entertainment system includes a drone configured to be maneuvered across a plurality of zones, an interactive toy device configured to be actuated to cause a plurality of toy reactions, one or more processors, and one or more non-transitory, computer readable media having instructions stored thereon. The instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to determine a correlation between the drone and the interactive toy device, where the correlation is based on a proximity between the drone and the interactive toy device and at least one of: a location of the drone within a zone of the plurality of zones, an additional location of the interactive toy device within the zone or an additional zone of the plurality of zones, a non-position based physical attribute of the drone, or an additional non-position based physical attribute of the interactive toy device. The instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to activate, based on the correlation, a toy reaction of the plurality of toy reactions.
A reaction controlled system 102 includes a track, a trolley 104 that travels along the track, an animated figure 106 coupled to the trolley 104, at least one reaction control element 108 coupled to a portion of the animated figure 106 (e.g., on the features, limbs, and/or body of the animated figure 106), and a controller 110. The controller 110 detects presence of a ride vehicle or a guest. The controller 110 also controls the trolley 104 to position the animated figure 106 based on the presence of the ride vehicle or the guest. The controller 110 also controls animation of the animated figure 106 by operating the reaction control element 108.
Systems and method for generating real images via retroreflection are provided. An image source may project light beams, which are received at a beam splitter. The beam splitter, positioned between a retroreflector and a viewing area, may reflect the light beams toward the retroreflector. In turn, the light beams may be reflected back from the retroreflector and toward and through the beam splitter to generate a real image that appears to a viewer to be floating in the viewing area. A controller may control the image source to adjust the real image based on a control parameter detected by at least one sensor.
G02B 30/56 - Systèmes ou appareils optiques pour produire des effets tridimensionnels [3D], p.ex. des effets stéréoscopiques l’image étant construite à partir d'éléments d'image répartis sur un volume 3D, p.ex. des voxels en projetant une image aérienne ou flottante
35.
DYNAMIC PROJECTION MAPPING FOR MORPHING SET PIECES
The present disclosure describes an amusement show system (10). The amusement show system (10) includes guest seating (18), a background display (14), a conveyor (16), and a set piece (36) disposed on the conveyor (16). The conveyor (16) moves the set piece (36) with respect to the guest seating (18) between the guest seating (18) and the background display (14). The amusement show system (10) also includes a projection mapping system (21) that includes one or more projectors (37) configured to project images (38), (39) onto the set piece (36) such that a first image (38) is projected onto the set piece (36) at a first time and a second image (39) is projected onto the set piece (36) at a second time.
An interactive energy effect system that includes one or more sensors configured to generate a signal indicative of a position of a user-associated object in the system. The signal indicative of the position of the user-associated object in the system is then received by a system controller that is configured to generate a first and second set of instructions based on the signal. The system controller then transmits the first instructions to an energy emission system to cause the energy emission system to reposition and activate an energy emitter. The system controller then transmits the second instructions to a multi-layer display system to cause the multi-layer display system to move towards or away from the user-associated object.
A63F 13/428 - Traitement des signaux de commande d’entrée des dispositifs de jeu vidéo, p.ex. les signaux générés par le joueur ou dérivés de l’environnement par mappage des signaux d’entrée en commandes de jeu, p.ex. mappage du déplacement d’un stylet sur un écran tactile en angle de braquage d’un véhicule virtuel incluant des signaux d’entrée de mouvement ou de position, p.ex. des signaux représentant la rotation de la manette d’entrée ou les mouvements des bras du joueur détectés par des accéléromètres ou des gyroscopes
A63F 13/212 - Dispositions d'entrée pour les dispositifs de jeu vidéo caractérisées par leurs capteurs, leurs finalités ou leurs types utilisant des capteurs portés par le joueur, p.ex. pour mesurer le rythme cardiaque ou l’activité des jambes
A63G 31/00 - Installations pour divertissements publics
A movable railing assembly includes a first railing segment having a first bogie and a first barrier coupled to the first bogie. The first bogie is configured to engage a track positioned below the first barrier and to facilitate movement of the first railing segment along the track, and the first barrier is configured to block access across the first railing segment. The movable railing assembly also includes a second railing segment having a second bogie and a second barrier coupled to the second bogie. The second bogie is configured to engage the track and to facilitate movement of the second railing segment along the track, and the second barrier is configured to block access across the second railing segment. Furthermore, the movable railing assembly includes a connector coupling the first railing segment to the second railing segment.
Embodiments of the present disclosure include systems and methods for securing a rider (16) inside a ride vehicle (18) of an amusement park ride (10). For example, the disclosed systems and methods include a restraint system (e.g., lap belt (36), harness, restraint bar (e.g., lap bar, shoulder bar), and the like) that includes a locking mechanism (14) that is activated and deactivated remotely. The remote release locking mechanism (14) includes redundant latches (84) (e.g., a primary latch (84A) and at least one secondary, redundant latch (84B)) and encompasses a relatively small amount of components housed in a relatively small amount of space.
An integrated game play system includes a game play platform, an amusement park, and a controller. The game play platform provides access to multiple games and the amusement park includes an attraction including one or more attraction features. Moreover, the controller detects presence of a guest on the game play platform and/or at the attraction, identifies the guest, and determines guest data based on the identification of the guest. In response to determining the guest data, the controller determines a modification to an organization of the multiple games on a display interface of the game play platform and/or a modification to the one or more attraction features (e.g., an animation, a lighting effect, and/or a sound effect), based on the guest data. The controller also sends a control signal indicative of the modification to the game play platform and/or the modification of the one or more attraction features.
A63F 13/79 - Aspects de sécurité ou de gestion du jeu incluant des données sur les joueurs, p.ex. leurs identités, leurs comptes, leurs préférences ou leurs historiques de jeu
A63F 13/533 - Commande des signaux de sortie en fonction de la progression du jeu incluant des informations visuelles supplémentaires fournies à la scène de jeu, p.ex. en surimpression pour simuler un affichage tête haute [HUD] ou pour afficher une visée laser dans un jeu de tir pour inciter une interaction avec le joueur, p.ex. en affichant le menu d’un jeu
A63F 13/65 - Création ou modification du contenu du jeu avant ou pendant l’exécution du programme de jeu, p.ex. au moyen d’outils spécialement adaptés au développement du jeu ou d’un éditeur de niveau intégré au jeu automatiquement par des dispositifs ou des serveurs de jeu, à partir de données provenant du monde réel, p.ex. les mesures en direct dans les compétitions de course réelles
A63F 13/213 - Dispositions d'entrée pour les dispositifs de jeu vidéo caractérisées par leurs capteurs, leurs finalités ou leurs types comprenant des moyens de photo-détection, p.ex. des caméras, des photodiodes ou des cellules infrarouges
A63F 13/216 - Dispositions d'entrée pour les dispositifs de jeu vidéo caractérisées par leurs capteurs, leurs finalités ou leurs types utilisant des informations géographiques, p.ex. la localisation du dispositif de jeu ou du joueur par GPS
A63F 13/218 - Dispositions d'entrée pour les dispositifs de jeu vidéo caractérisées par leurs capteurs, leurs finalités ou leurs types utilisant des capteurs de pression, p.ex. générant un signal proportionnel à la pression exercée par le joueur
A three-dimensional display system (10) includes a first display (22) and a second display (24) spaced apart from the first display having one or more light sources configured to emit light and to illuminate the first display, where the first display is at least partially transparent such that the second display is visible through the first display. The three- dimensional display system (28) includes a special effect system disposed at least in part between the first display and the second display and is configured to be activated to cause a special effect to be visible through the first display. The three-dimensional display system includes a controller communicatively coupled to the first display, the second display, and the special effect system.
A method of controlling a first figure configured to animate and a second figure configured to exhibit free motion in an amusement park ride includes determining when a field of view of a ride vehicle (RV) moving along a RV path of the ride is either directed away from a scene area of the ride or obstructed from the scene area, and responsive to such determination, causing a first mechanism associated with the first figure to move the first figure out of the scene area, and causing a second mechanism associated with the second figure to move the second figure into the scene area.
A three-dimensional (3-D) projection system includes a projector configured to output a projection of light to simulate a 3-D object, an opaque surface configured to receive the projection of light to simulate a portion of the 3-D object on the opaque surface, and a translucent scrim disposed at a boundary of the opaque surface and configured to receive the projection of light to simulate an extension of the 3-D object away from and beyond the boundary of the opaque surface.
A ride vehicle control system for a ride vehicle of an attraction includes multiple sensors that are configured to monitor a guest supported by the ride vehicle. The ride vehicle control system also includes an actuator system configured to couple to the ride vehicle. The ride vehicle control system further includes one or more processors that are configured to receive signals from the multiple sensors, wherein the signals are indicative of a position of the guest, a movement of the guest, or both. The one or more processors are also configured to determine an intended movement for the ride vehicle based on the signals and to control the actuator system to adjust a resistance to movement of the ride vehicle to facilitate the intended movement.
Aspects of the disclosure relate to methods, apparatus, and systems for mitigating signal attenuation at a body-worn device transmitting a radio signal. An antenna structure for the body-worn device includes an antenna array configured to radiate at least one radio signal and a conductive band capacitively coupled to the antenna array. The conductive band is configured to detachably couple to a body of a user, and mitigate attenuation of the at least one radio signal when the conductive band is coupled to the body. The conductive band mitigates the attenuation by facilitating a radio frequency (RF) signal current corresponding to the at least one radio signal to flow through the conductive band and preventing absorption of the RF signal current by the body.
G04R 60/12 - Antennes attachées sur ou intégrées dans le corps principal des horloges ou des montres à l'intérieur des boîtiers à l'intérieur des boîtiers métalliques
G04G 21/04 - Dispositifs d'entrée ou de sortie intégrés dans des garde-temps utilisant des ondes radio
G04R 60/04 - Antennes attachées sur ou intégrées dans des bracelets de montre
G04R 60/06 - Antennes attachées sur ou intégrées dans le corps principal des horloges ou des montres
An augmented reality, virtual reality, and/or mixed reality (AR/VR) system (10) includes a wearable visualization assembly (44) configured to be worn by a user and to display virtual features for visualization by the user during a ride stage of an attraction (168). The wearable visualization assembly (44) includes a sensor (102) configured to provide feedback indicative of an attachment status of the wearable visualization assembly (44) on the user. The AR/VR system (10) also includes a retraction assembly (198) coupled to the wearable visualization assembly (44) via a tether (28) and configured to retrieve the tether (28). The AR/VR system (10) further includes a controller (210) communicatively coupled to the retraction assembly (198) and the sensor (102). The controller (210) is configured to actuate the retraction assembly (198) to retrieve the tether (28) to transition the wearable visualization assembly (44) to a storage configuration (254) in response to the feedback indicating that the wearable visualization assembly (44) is in a detached configuration (38) during the ride stage.
An attraction system for entertaining guests includes a millimeter wave (mmWave) sensor configured to transmit a signal within the attraction system and to receive a reflection of the signal and a control system communicatively coupled to the mmWave sensor. The mmWave sensor is configured to transmit data to the control system based on the reflection of the signal, and the control system is configured to perform operations that include determining a target operation of the attraction system based on the data received from the mmWave sensor and operating the attraction system based on the target operation.
An amusement park attraction effects system includes a dynamic display (120) for viewing by a user (118) traveling through an attraction, a display monitor (108) to provide status data indicative of a status of the dynamic display (120), a location identification system to determine a location of the user (118), a thrust-vectoring flow effect generator (112) to generate and direct a fluid flow toward any particular target location of a range of target locations, and an automation controller (116) communicatively coupled to the display monitor (108), the location identification system, and the thrust-vectoring flow effect generator (112). The automation controller (116) is configured to receive the status data, receive the location of the user (118), set a target location based on the location of the user (118), instruct the thrust- vectoring flow effect generator (112) to direct the fluid flow based on the target location, and instruct the thrust-vectoring flow effect generator (112) to control the fluid flow based on the status data.
A system for providing an actuated-wall visual effect in an amusement park environment, the system comprising a panel mounting frame and a panel coupled to the panel mounting frame via a damper. The system also comprises a transducer mounting frame and a transducer configured to convert an audio signal into mechanical energy. The transducer comprises a first portion coupled to the transducer frame and a second portion coupled to the panel such that the transducer is configured to oscillate the panel relative to the transducer mounting frame in response to receiving the audio signal.
An augmented reality, virtual reality, and/or mixed reality (AR/VR) system 10 includes an interface device 14 configured to be worn by a user. The interface device 14 includes a frame 50 supporting a reaction material 74. The AR/VR system 10 also includes a visualization device 12 configured to display virtual features 24 for visualization by the user. The visualization device 12 includes an electromagnet 116, 120 configured to magnetically couple to the reaction material 74. The AR/VR system 10 further includes a controller 130 electrically coupled to the electromagnet 116, 120 and configured to adjust operation of the electromagnet 116, 120 to modulate a magnetic coupling force between the electromagnet 116, 120 and the reaction material 74.
A carousel ride system includes a first rotatable platform and multiple second rotatable platforms. Each second rotatable platform of the multiple second rotatable platforms is positioned within a respective opening in the first rotatable platform. A first drive system is configured to drive rotation of the first rotatable platform and multiple second drive assemblies are configured to drive rotation of the multiple second rotatable platforms. Multiple figures extend over the multiple second rotatable platforms and multiple figure drive assemblies are configured to independently lift and rotate the multiple figures relative to the multiple second rotatable platforms. One or more processors are configured to coordinate operation of the first drive system, the multiple second drive assemblies, and the multiple figure drive assemblies to maintain the multiple figures in a forward-facing orientation relative to a direction of travel of the first rotatable platform during operation of the carousel ride system.
A63G 1/26 - Manèges avec sièges exécutant dans un plan horizontal des mouvements autres que circulaires avec sièges à mouvement planétaire dans un plan horizontal
A63G 1/30 - Manèges avec sièges à va-et-vient vertical, p.ex. représentant des animaux
Aspects of the disclosure relate to methods, apparatus, and systems for replacing a drive assembly of a turntable load station. A system includes a structural pier, a track formed on a top surface of the structural pier, a turntable, a bogie assembly detachably coupled to an underside of the turntable, the bogie assembly including a wheeled drive assembly, a swap rail mounted to a radial side surface of the structural pier, and a translating cartridge movably mounted to the swap rail in a serviceable orientation. The translating cartridge is configured to move along the radial side surface of the structural pier via the swap rail while in the serviceable orientation to an unloading position underneath the bogie assembly, pivot from the serviceable orientation to an upright functional orientation to couple with the wheeled drive assembly, and decouple the wheeled drive assembly from the bogie assembly.
Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an amusement park attraction installation (56) including a camera (68) disposed on a side of a window (64), where the camera (68) includes a lens (104) and is configured to capture image data indicative of movement of a guest (16) on an opposite side of the window (64). The amusement park attraction installation (56) also includes a light source (124) positioned on the side of the window (64) and a camera housing (14) disposed at least partially about the camera (68), where the camera housing (14) has an inner volume (102) and an opening (120) surrounded by an edge (126) of the camera housing (14), the lens (104) is disposed within the inner volume (102), and the edge (126) of the camera housing (14) is in abutment with a surface (180) of the window (64).
G08B 13/196 - Déclenchement influencé par la chaleur, la lumière, ou les radiations de longueur d'onde plus courte; Déclenchement par introduction de sources de chaleur, de lumière, ou de radiations de longueur d'onde plus courte utilisant des systèmes détecteurs de radiations passifs utilisant des systèmes de balayage et de comparaison d'image utilisant des caméras de télévision
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WEARABLE VISUALIZATION DEVICE WITH A RETRACTABLE COVER
A wearable visualization device includes a housing, one or more lenses coupled to the housing and configured to display virtual features for visualization by a user of the wearable visualization device, and a cover coupled to the housing and configured to adjust between an extended configuration in which the cover extends over at least a portion of the one or more lenses and a retracted configuration in which the cover does not extend over at least the portion of the one or more lenses. The wearable visualization device also includes a controller and one or more sensors. The controller is configured to receive sensor data from the one or more sensors and to provide control signals to an actuator to adjust the cover between the extended configuration and the retracted configuration based on the sensor data.
An interactive token system includes one or more interactive tokens, such as an interactive coin. The interactive token includes a display that displays one or more images. The interactive token may be releasably engaged with a slot disposed on a wearable device or an interactive token station. Once engaged, the wearable device or interactive token station is able to wirelessly communicate with the interactive token, receive information from the interactive token, display information relating to the interactive token, control actions of the interactive token, and/or use the interactive token as part of a game or trading interaction.
H04W 4/80 - Services utilisant la communication de courte portée, p.ex. la communication en champ proche, l'identification par radiofréquence ou la communication à faible consommation d’énergie
H04W 12/33 - Sécurité des dispositifs mobiles; Sécurité des applications mobiles utilisant des dispositifs portables, p.ex. utilisant une montre intelligente ou des lunettes intelligentes
55.
INTERFACE DEVICE WITH THREE-DIMENSIONAL (3-D) VIEWING FUNCTIONALITY
An interface device is provided that is configured to allow viewing of three-dimensional (3-D) content when the interface device is worn. In certain embodiments, a wearable visualization device can be removably coupled to the interface device. The wearable visualization device, when in use, may provide additional viewing functionality, such as facilitating the viewing of augmented reality (AR) or virtual reality (VR).
G02B 30/23 - Systèmes ou appareils optiques pour produire des effets tridimensionnels [3D], p.ex. des effets stéréoscopiques en fournissant des première et seconde images de parallaxe à chacun des yeux gauche et droit d’un observateur du type stéréoscopique utilisant des techniques de séparation de longueur d'onde, p.ex. utilisant des techniques anaglyphes
G02B 30/24 - Systèmes ou appareils optiques pour produire des effets tridimensionnels [3D], p.ex. des effets stéréoscopiques en fournissant des première et seconde images de parallaxe à chacun des yeux gauche et droit d’un observateur du type stéréoscopique impliquant un multiplexage temporel, p.ex. utilisant des obturateurs gauche et droit activés séquentiellement
G02B 30/25 - Systèmes ou appareils optiques pour produire des effets tridimensionnels [3D], p.ex. des effets stéréoscopiques en fournissant des première et seconde images de parallaxe à chacun des yeux gauche et droit d’un observateur du type stéréoscopique utilisant des techniques de polarisation
G06F 1/16 - TRAITEMENT ÉLECTRIQUE DE DONNÉES NUMÉRIQUES - Détails non couverts par les groupes et - Détails ou dispositions de structure
A light display system may display an image to a user and/or an audience using a persistence of vision effect. In an embodiment, a light display system includes a light source configured to emit a plurality of light patterns that correspond to multiple frames of an image. The light source is configured to sequentially emit the plurality of light patterns based on instructions from a control system such that the multiple frames are presented in a sequence at a first rate. The light display system also includes an image expander configured to reflect the plurality of light patterns toward a user of the head-mounted device, wherein at least a portion of the image expander is configured to rotate relative to the light source at a second rate that is coordinated with the first rate by the control system to thereby display the image for visualization by the user.
Aspects of the disclosure relate to a method, apparatus, and system for restraining a passenger in a ride vehicle. The system includes a ride seat and a restraint system configured to restrain the passenger against the ride seat. The restraint system includes a crossbar for placing against the passenger, a support bar having a first support bar end coupled to the crossbar and a second support bar end rotatably coupled to a pivot mounted to an upper-rear portion of the ride seat, and a flap coupled to the support bar. The flap is configured to insert into, or extract from, a slot formed within a seat side structure when the support bar is rotated about the pivot and indicate whether the crossbar has attained a minimum closed position for restraining the passenger based on a position of a marking on the flap relative to the slot.
A robotic system 10 includes a multi-sectional show robot 16. The multi-sectional show robot 16 includes a primary robot 12 with a controller 20 and one or more sensors 45. The one or more sensors 45 are configured to acquire feedback indicative of an environment surrounding the primary robot 12. The multi-sectional show robot also includes a secondary robot 14 configured to removably couple to the primary robot 12 to transition the multi-sectional show robot 16 between a disengaged configuration, in which the primary robot 12 is decoupled from the secondary robot 14, and an engaged configuration, in which the primary robot 12 is coupled to the secondary robot 14. The controller 20 is configured to operate the primary robot 12 based on the feedback and a first control scheme with the multi-sectional show robot 16 in the disengaged configuration and to operate the primary robot 12 based on a second control scheme with the multi-sectional show robot 16 in the engaged configuration.
A ride system includes a ride vehicle made of a buoyant material configured to float in a liquid. A bogie of the ride system includes a vehicle support positioned under the ride vehicle, and the bogie is configured to travel along a track. An extender is coupled to the vehicle support and coupled to the ride vehicle. The extender is configured to transition between a retracted configuration and an extended configuration to allow the ride vehicle to float in the liquid within a range of motion relative to the vehicle support.
Aspects of the disclosure relate to a tracking system for a ride vehicle. A tracking system for a ride vehicle includes a contact switch sensor including a plurality of contact closure switches. The contact switch sensor is situated on the ride vehicle. The tracking system for the ride vehicle further includes a plurality of location indicator devices situated on or proximate to a path of the ride vehicle. Each location indicator device of the plurality of location indicator devices is configured to communicate location information to the contact switch sensor via the plurality of contact closure switches when the ride vehicle passes by each location indicator device of the plurality of location indicator devices.
B61L 25/04 - Indication ou enregistrement de l'identité des trains
A63G 31/02 - Installations pour divertissements publics à substructures mobiles
B61L 23/20 - Dispositifs de commande, d'avertissement ou autres dispositifs de sécurité le long de la voie ou entre les véhicules ou les trains pour commander le trafic dans une direction uniquement à commande automatique avec transmission des instructions aux gares le long de la voie
61.
ENTERTAINMENT INTERACTION BASED ON ACCESSING A SEPARATE SYSTEM TO POPULATE A HIDDEN FIELD
An interactive platform for controlling interactive features in an amusement park, wherein the interactive platform includes a control center that receives an account request from a user computer system, populates forward facing data fields based on user inputs from the user computer system, coordinates authentication of the account request with a separate system configured to utilize a login application programming interface to share authentication data, receives the authentication data from the separate system, provides access to a user account based on the authentication data, and populates hidden data fields of the control center based on user data provided by the separate system.
A dark ride tower system (10) includes a tower having first and second levels (18, 26). The first level (18) includes a stationary room (20) having stationary walls (22) and the second level (26) includes an adaptable room (28) having adaptable walls (30) configured to be rearranged into a plurality of physical configurations. The dark ride tower system (10) also includes a lift system (36) configured to alternatingly move a ride vehicle (16) between the first and second levels (18, 26). In addition, the dark ride tower system (10) includes a first projection system (24) configured to generate projection mapping on the stationary walls (22) to simulate movement of the ride vehicle (16) relative to the stationary room (20) while the ride vehicle (16) is disposed within the stationary room (20). The dark ride tower system (10) also includes a second projection system (32) configured to generate projection mapping on the adaptable walls (30) to present a show scene while the ride vehicle (16) is disposed within the adaptable room (28).
An entertainment system includes a user interactive device having an identification assembly configured to generate a pattern of light via reflective material, a camera configured to capture the pattern of light generated by the reflective material, and a controller having processing circuitry and a memory. The memory stores machine- readable instructions configured to cause the processing circuitry to receive an indication of the pattern of light and determine identification data associated with the user interactive device based on the pattern of light.
G06F 3/03 - Dispositions pour convertir sous forme codée la position ou le déplacement d'un élément
G06K 7/10 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire
G06K 19/06 - Supports d'enregistrement pour utilisation avec des machines et avec au moins une partie prévue pour supporter des marques numériques caractérisés par le genre de marque numérique, p.ex. forme, nature, code
G07C 11/00 - Dispositions, systèmes ou appareils pour vérifier, p.ex. l'occurrence d'un fait ou d'une situation, non prévus ailleurs
A multi-stage water effect system includes a plurality of water ride vehicles. A water ride vehicle of the plurality of water ride vehicles has one or more water effect devices. The multi-stage water effect system also includes a control system communicatively coupled to the one or more water effect devices of the plurality of water ride vehicles. The control system activates the one or more water effect devices of the water ride vehicle to provide a first fluid flow at a first time. The control system also activates the one or more water effect devices of the water ride vehicle to provide a second fluid flow at a second time.
An interactive object system includes an interactive object and a source of electromagnetic radiation, e.g., an external source. A power harvesting device of the interactive object receives and harvests power from the electromagnetic radiation to power a special effect system of the interactive object. In an embodiment, the interactive object includes a retroreflective material that reflects electromagnetic radiation, which may be of a same or different wavelength as the electromagnetic radiation from which power is harvested. The interactive object system detects the reflected electromagnetic radiation, which may be used to trigger one or more additional actions related to the interactive object.
An interactive system includes a device configured to output a signal toward a surface such that the signal reflects off the surface at an angle and along a path of travel, and such that an object that interrupts the path of travel of the signal causes a return signal to travel in a reverse direction along the path of travel for receipt by the device. The interactive system also includes a control system communicatively coupled to the device. The control system is configured to receive data from the device, in which the data is associated with the receipt of the return signal by the device, and determine a position of the object relative to the device based on the data.
A system may have one or more processors 107 and a memory 105 storing instructions, that when executed by the processors 107, cause the processors 107to perform operations that include receiving data associated with a user, and determining that the received data corresponds to a direction of movement by the user through a virtual reality (VR) environment, augmented reality (AR) environment, or mixed reality (MR) environment. The operations may also include transmitting a tile of high quality image data to a display device 108 based on the direction of movement by the user, transmitting a command to the display device 108 to display one or more aspects of a region of the VR environment, the AR environment, or the MR environment based on the tile of high quality image data, and preloading one or more additional tiles of high quality image data into a preloader 103 based on the tile of high quality image data.
A faceted screen system (120) includes a curved backing surface (132), a first planar panel (122a) coupled to the curved backing surface (132), and a second planar panel (122b) coupled to the curved backing surface (132). The first planar panel (122a) and the second planar panel (122b) are angled towards a hypothetical focal point (130) of the curved backing surface (132). The faceted screen system (120) also includes a first plurality of light sources (126) disposed on the first planar panel (122a) and a second plurality of light sources (126) disposed on the second planar panel (122b). Individual light sources (126a, 126b) of the first plurality of light sources (126) are oriented at respective different angles relative to the first planar panel (122a) to emit light towards the hypothetical focal point (130). Individual light sources of the second plurality of light sources (126) are oriented at respective different angles relative to the second planar panel (122b) to emit light towards the hypothetical focal point (130).
G06F 3/14 - Sortie numérique vers un dispositif de visualisation
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G09F 9/33 - Dispositifs d'affichage d'information variable, dans lesquels l'information est formée sur un support, par sélection ou combinaison d'éléments individuels dans lesquels le ou les caractères désirés sont formés par une combinaison d'éléments individuels à semi-conducteurs, p.ex. à diodes
G09F 9/37 - Dispositifs d'affichage d'information variable, dans lesquels l'information est formée sur un support, par sélection ou combinaison d'éléments individuels dans lesquels le ou les caractères désirés sont formés par une combinaison d'éléments individuels à éléments mobiles
G09F 19/02 - Moyens de publicité ou de présentation non prévus ailleurs comportant des organes de présentation mobiles
G09F 19/22 - Moyens de publicité ou de présentation sur des routes, des murs ou des surfaces similaires, p.ex. éclairés
69.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO CONTROL AN ENTERTAINMENT FIGURE
An animated figure system 100 includes an animated figure 63 comprising a flexible skin layer, an actuating system 106 coupled to a connection location 108 of the flexible skin layer, and an automation controller. The automation controller is configured to access a digital model 110 of the animated figure, in which the digital model comprises a vertex 112 associated with the connection location, determine a first positioning of the vertex within the digital model, and control the actuating system to set a second positioning of the connection location based on the first positioning of the vertex. Another animated figure system comprises an animated figure comprising a connection location, a first actuator, and an extension comprising an end coupled to the connection location and a section coupled to the first actuator such that a length of the extension extends between the connection location and the first actuator. The first actuator is configured to move the section of the extension. A second actuator is configured to extend or retract the extension to change the length of the extension extending between the connection location and the first actuator and a n automation controller is configured to control the first actuator and the second actuator to set a positioning of the connection location. A non-transitory computer- readable medium comprises executable instructions causing, when executed, a processor to control an actuating system of the animated figure.
An amusement park attraction system includes a user path extending through at least a portion of the amusement park attraction system, a railing extending along the user path, and a platform slidingly and rotatably coupled to the railing. The platform is configured to translate along the railing to position the platform relative to the user path, and the platform is configured to rotate relative to the user path to adjust between a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration.
Systems and method for generating a vanishing illusion special effect are provided. One approach involves two rooms that mirror each other and are separated by a wall. The wall includes a frame through which the transition glass is configured to move. The transition glass includes a mirrored portion and a transparent portion. A controller may instruct an actuator to move the transition glass such that the mirrored portion is in alignment or out of alignment relative to the frame. In a further embodiment, a first ride vehicle and a second ride vehicle mirror each other and are separated by a transition glass that also includes a mirrored portion and a transparent portion. A controller may regulate the movement of the first ride vehicle and the second ride vehicle from a position in alignment to a position out of alignment relative to the mirrored portion or the transparent portion.
A special effects system includes a retroreflective target, an object comprising one or more light sources disposed on an end of the object, where the end of the object is spatially oriented to face the retroreflective target such that light from the one or more light sources is emitted onto the retroreflective target, and a controller communicatively coupled to the one or more sensors and the one or more light sources, wherein the controller comprises a processor configured to adjust the light from the light source based in part on the on the one or more signals output by the one or more sensors, wherein the signals are indicative of a position of the object, or a condition of the one or more light sources.
A63F 13/21 - Dispositions d'entrée pour les dispositifs de jeu vidéo caractérisées par leurs capteurs, leurs finalités ou leurs types
A63F 13/28 - Dispositions de sortie pour les dispositifs de jeu vidéo répondant à des signaux de commande reçus du dispositif de jeu pour influer sur les conditions ambiantes, p.ex. pour faire vibrer les sièges des joueurs, activer des distributeurs de parfums ou agir sur la température ou la lumière
A63F 13/42 - Traitement des signaux de commande d’entrée des dispositifs de jeu vidéo, p.ex. les signaux générés par le joueur ou dérivés de l’environnement par mappage des signaux d’entrée en commandes de jeu, p.ex. mappage du déplacement d’un stylet sur un écran tactile en angle de braquage d’un véhicule virtuel
A63F 13/80 - Adaptations particulières pour exécuter un genre ou un mode spécifique de jeu
A63F 13/90 - Jeux vidéo, c. à d. jeux utilisant un affichage à plusieurs dimensions généré électroniquement - Parties constitutives ou dispositions de dispositifs de jeu vidéo non prévues dans les groupes ou , p.ex. châssis, raccordements électriques, connexions ou armoires
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ORIENTATION TAG FOR PROVIDING ORIENTATION INFORMATION
An orientation tag provides orientation information and, by affixing the orientation tag to an object, orientation information of the object. The orientation tag displays different orientation information based on viewing the orientation tag at different angles. In particular, the orientation tag displays an angle and direction that the orientation tag is rotated about a horizontal axis relative to a viewer, and an angle and direction that the orientation tag is rotated about a vertical axis relative to the viewer. Viewing the orientation tag enables determining an angle and direction (e.g., depth information) that the orientation tag is rotated about a depth axis relative to the viewer. The orientation information and the depth information facilitate determining the orientation of the orientation tag in three dimensions. An output device outputs a user interactive experience based on the orientation information and the depth information provided by the orientation tag.
A63F 13/213 - Dispositions d'entrée pour les dispositifs de jeu vidéo caractérisées par leurs capteurs, leurs finalités ou leurs types comprenant des moyens de photo-détection, p.ex. des caméras, des photodiodes ou des cellules infrarouges
A63F 13/5258 - Changement des paramètres des caméras virtuelles par adaptation dynamique de la position de la caméra virtuelle pour maintenir un personnage ou un objet de jeu dans son cône de vision, p.ex. pour suivre un personnage ou une balle
A63F 13/65 - Création ou modification du contenu du jeu avant ou pendant l’exécution du programme de jeu, p.ex. au moyen d’outils spécialement adaptés au développement du jeu ou d’un éditeur de niveau intégré au jeu automatiquement par des dispositifs ou des serveurs de jeu, à partir de données provenant du monde réel, p.ex. les mesures en direct dans les compétitions de course réelles
G06K 19/06 - Supports d'enregistrement pour utilisation avec des machines et avec au moins une partie prévue pour supporter des marques numériques caractérisés par le genre de marque numérique, p.ex. forme, nature, code
An attraction system includes a sensor configured to emit an output signal toward a guest area and receive a reflected signal from the guest area and a control system communicatively coupled to the sensor. The control system is configured to receive data from the sensor, in which the data is indicative of a distance of signal travel based on the output signal and the reflected signal. The control system is also configured to compare the distance of signal travel with an unoccupied distance value corresponding to a distance between the sensor and the guest area being unoccupied, and determine whether the guest area is occupied based on comparing a difference between the distance of signal travel and the unoccupied distance value with a threshold.
An attraction system 50 includes a fluid source 52, 54 configured to emit a fluid stream 56, 58 with a geometry that facilitates internal reflection, a transmitter 64, 66 configured to transmit a signal through the fluid stream 56, 58 such that the signal is enclosed in the fluid stream 56, 58 via internal reflection and the signal comprises a parameter, a sensor 68, 70 configured to receive the signal via the fluid stream 56, 58 and provide data indicative of the parameter, and a control system 72 communicatively coupled to the sensor 68, 70. The control system includes a processor 76 and a memory 74, and the memory 74 includes instructions that cause the processor 76 to receive the data indicative of the parameter from the sensor 68, 70, and operate the attraction system 50 based on the parameter.
A handheld object includes a reference element having an angle-identifying element that is captured differently in images depending on a viewpoint of a camera. The angle-identifying element generates a first characteristic in a first captured image from a first viewpoint of the camera, and a second characteristic in a second captured image from a second viewpoint of the camera. Based on the characteristic generated by the angle-identifying element in a captured image, the orientation of the handheld object is determined. A pointing target of the handheld object is also determined based on the orientation of the handheld object and determining the position of the reference element. The reference element also includes a device identifier. The camera captures a first portion of the device identifier a first image, and a second portion of the device identifier in a second image. The portions are combined together to form the complete device identifier.
A63F 13/213 - Dispositions d'entrée pour les dispositifs de jeu vidéo caractérisées par leurs capteurs, leurs finalités ou leurs types comprenant des moyens de photo-détection, p.ex. des caméras, des photodiodes ou des cellules infrarouges
A63F 13/24 - Dispositions d'entrée pour les dispositifs de jeu vidéo - Parties constitutives, p.ex. manettes de jeu avec poignées amovibles
A63F 13/426 - Traitement des signaux de commande d’entrée des dispositifs de jeu vidéo, p.ex. les signaux générés par le joueur ou dérivés de l’environnement par mappage des signaux d’entrée en commandes de jeu, p.ex. mappage du déplacement d’un stylet sur un écran tactile en angle de braquage d’un véhicule virtuel incluant des informations de position sur l’écran, p.ex. les coordonnées sur l’écran d’une surface que le joueur vise avec un pistolet optique
A63F 13/79 - Aspects de sécurité ou de gestion du jeu incluant des données sur les joueurs, p.ex. leurs identités, leurs comptes, leurs préférences ou leurs historiques de jeu
77.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REACTIVE PROJECTION-MAPPED SHOW ROBOT
An amusement attraction provides a reactive game experience to a guest. The amusement attraction includes a robot control system having a show robot and a robot controller communicatively coupled to the show robot. The robot controller is configured to instruct the show robot to execute a baseline performance, which is predetermined and stored within the robot controller. The robot controller is configured to receive game input from an input device and instruct the show robot to interrupt the baseline performance by executing a reactive performance comprising a sequence of reactive actions that is responsive to the game input. Additionally, the robot controller is configured to instruct the show robot to execute a connective performance that links an end of the sequence of the reactive actions back to the baseline performance.
Systems and methods presented herein include a venue system that includes a guest recognition system configured to recognize one or more guests in a venue, and a guest experience analysis system configured to receive data relating to the recognized one or more guests from the guest recognition system, to generate guest experience information relating to the recognized one or more guests based at least in part on the received data relating to the recognized one or more guests, and to transmit the guest experience information relating to the recognized one or more guests to an augmented reality display device for display on an augmented reality display of the augmented reality display device.
G09G 5/377 - Dispositions ou circuits de commande de l'affichage communs à l'affichage utilisant des tubes à rayons cathodiques et à l'affichage utilisant d'autres moyens de visualisation caractérisés par l'affichage de dessins graphiques individuels en utilisant une mémoire à mappage binaire - Détails concernant le traitement de dessins graphiques pour mélanger ou superposer plusieurs dessins graphiques
A lensed display system includes a projector configured to project an image. The lensed display system includes a lens formed of a glass or crystalline material. The lens includes a first surface, wherein at least a portion of the first surface includes a coating that is configured to display the projected image. The lens includes a second surface, wherein the second surface comprises a transparent curved surface that is configured to face toward a user and to enable the user to view the image projected onto the coating through the transparent curved surface.
G02B 30/56 - Systèmes ou appareils optiques pour produire des effets tridimensionnels [3D], p.ex. des effets stéréoscopiques l’image étant construite à partir d'éléments d'image répartis sur un volume 3D, p.ex. des voxels en projetant une image aérienne ou flottante
80.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING QUEUE CHARACTERISTICS AND INITIATING ADJUSTMENTS
A queue control system controls a queue structure of a queue in an amusement park. The queue control system includes a controller and a queue structure control associated with the queue structure. The controller receives, from an input device that monitors a queue characteristic of the queue, data feedback indicative of the queue characteristic. The queue characteristic is indicative of a queue length, queue wait time, queue rate, or queue throughput. The controller also outputs a control command based on the data feedback. The queue structure control receives the control command and changes at least one aspect of the queue structure based on the control command.
A queue wait time estimation system includes a processor and a memory having instructions stored thereon. Executing the instructions causes the processor to receive a first input via a first queue monitoring mode, wherein the first input is indicative of a first queue monitoring characteristic of at least one queue, and also causes the processor to receive a second input via a second queue monitoring mode, wherein the second input is indicative of a second queue monitoring characteristic of the at least one queue, and the second queue monitoring mode is different than the first queue monitoring mode. Executing the instructions also causes the processor to determine, based on the first queue monitoring characteristic and the second queue monitoring characteristic, at least one estimated queue wait time corresponding to the at least one queue, and also causes the processor to output the at least one estimated queue wait time.
G06Q 10/04 - Prévision ou optimisation spécialement adaptées à des fins administratives ou de gestion, p. ex. programmation linéaire ou "problème d’optimisation des stocks"
A ride vehicle for an attraction of an amusement park includes a ride seat, a pivot adapter configured to rotate relative to the ride seat, a gear of the pivot adapter comprising a first set of teeth, a passenger restraint piece coupled to the pivot adapter and configured to rotate with the pivot adapter between a closed and an open position, and a cap having a second set of teeth. The cap is configured to be positioned to engage the gear of the pivot adapter such that the second set of teeth of the cap engages with the first set of teeth of the gear, and engagement between the second set of teeth and the first set of teeth substantially blocks movement of the pivot adapter relative to the ride seat in a rotational direction.
A63G 31/00 - Installations pour divertissements publics
B60R 21/00 - Dispositions ou équipements sur les véhicules pour protéger les occupants ou les piétons ou pour leur éviter des blessures en cas d'accidents ou d'autres incidents dus à la circulation
Systems and methods may increase facial recognition throughput by reducing search data as a person traverses through a theme park. Systems and methods include storing facial identification data in a theme park database as guests enter a theme park and removing facial identification data in the theme park database as guests exit the theme park. l n this manner, the theme park database includes facial identification data of guests inside the theme park, and not of guests who have left the theme park, thereby reducing the size of the theme park database as guests exit the theme park. Similarly, this approach may be implemented within each of the various areas of the theme park, such that the size of databases associated with each area of the park only includes entries corresponding to guests in the particular park area.
G07C 9/25 - Enregistrement de l’entrée ou de la sortie d'une entité isolée comportant l’utilisation d’un laissez-passer combiné à une vérification d’identité du titulaire du laissez-passer utilisant des données biométriques, p.ex. des empreintes digitales, un balayage de l’iris ou une reconnaissance de la voix
G06F 16/583 - Recherche caractérisée par l’utilisation de métadonnées, p.ex. de métadonnées ne provenant pas du contenu ou de métadonnées générées manuellement utilisant des métadonnées provenant automatiquement du contenu
G06V 40/16 - Visages humains, p.ex. parties du visage, croquis ou expressions
G06V 40/50 - Traitement de données biométriques ou leur maintenance
84.
CORRELATIVE EFFECT AUGMENTED REALITY SYSTEM AND METHOD
An augmented reality system includes a first scene and a second scene. Further, the augmented reality system includes a partially reflective surface positioned relative to the first scene, the second scene, and an audience to facilitate viewing of one of the first scene or the second scene through the partially reflective surface and to facilitate reflection of the other of the first scene or the second scene toward the audience as augmented reality imagery. A sensor of the augmented reality system is designed to detect and generate data indicative of a characteristic of the first scene, and a correlative effect system is operable to receive the data and adjust the second scene based thereon.
An interface device for a wearable visualization device includes a head strap assembly configured to couple to a head of a user to secure the interface device to the head. The interface device also includes an interface frame coupled to the head strap assembly and a magnet supported on the interface frame. The magnet enables the interface device to removably couple to the wearable visualization device.
A reactive media system (8) includes a motion control system (50) having an animated figure (12) with a body and actuators configured to adjust a figure portion of the body in response to interactive data received from one or more interactive data sources. The reactive media system includes a media control system (20) having a tracking camera (64) configured to generate signals indicative of a current position and orientation of the figure portion based on a set of trackers (60) coupled to the figure portion. The media control system includes a media controller configured to receive the signals, determine the current position and orientation based on the signals, and generate data indicative of images to be projected onto an external surface of the figure portion having the current position and orientation. The media control system also includes a projector (16) configured to receive the data from the media controller and project the images onto the external surface.
G09F 27/00 - Publicité ou présentation à la fois visuelle et sonore, p.ex. pour information collective
G09F 19/08 - Poupées, figures ou autres représentations de formes vivantes avec des pièces mobiles
G09F 19/18 - Moyens de publicité ou de présentation non prévus ailleurs utilisant des effets optiques particuliers comportant l'utilisation de moyens de projection optique, p.ex. projection d'images sur les nuages
Aspects of the disclosure relate to a truss with integrated wiring. A truss with integrated wiring includes a plurality of chords coupled together with a plurality of support members. At least one chord of the plurality of chords includes a hollow space along a length of the at least one chord of the plurality of chords. The truss with integrated wiring further includes a first set of electrical connectors situated near a first end of the at least one chord of the plurality of chords, and a second set of electrical connectors situated near a second end of the at least one chord of the plurality of chords. The first and second set of electrical connectors are outside of the hollow space. The first set of electrical connectors is coupled to the second set of electrical connectors through a set of electrical wires housed in the hollow space.
A ride vehicle system includes a ride vehicle including a seat configured to accommodate a passenger, a restraint system of the ride vehicle, where the restraint system includes a restraint configured to secure the passenger within the seat, and a forced air system of the ride vehicle, where the force air system is configured to generate an air flow, direct the air flow internally through the restraint, and discharge the air flow toward the passenger via a discharge port of the restraint.
B60R 21/00 - Dispositions ou équipements sur les véhicules pour protéger les occupants ou les piétons ou pour leur éviter des blessures en cas d'accidents ou d'autres incidents dus à la circulation
B60R 21/02 - Dispositions ou accessoires de sécurité pour les occupants
89.
MAINTENANCE SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A WHEEL ASSEMBLY OF AN AMUSEMENT RIDE VEHICLE
A maintenance assembly for a wheel assembly of an amusement ride vehicle includes a foundational body, a wheel engagement section extending a first distance from the foundational body, and a datum section including a protrusion extending a second distance from the foundational body. The wheel engagement section is configured to contact a wheel surface of the wheel assembly, and the datum section is configured to contact a pad of the wheel assembly. Additionally, the wheel engagement section is rigidly positioned with respect to the datum section, and the second distance is greater than the first distance, such that the maintenance assembly provides a fixed distance between a surface of the datum section configured to contact the pad and a surface of the wheel engagement section configured to contact the wheel surface.
An amusement park attraction mapping system (51) includes a sensing system (54) configured to be disposed within an environment (52) of an amusement park attraction (50), a positioning system (56) coupled to the sensing system (54), and a controller (74) communicatively coupled to the sensing system (54) and the positioning system (56). The sensing system (54) is configured to capture scanning data of the environment (52), and the scanning data includes virtual points representative of objects (100, 102, 104) in the environment (52). The positioning system (56) is configured to move the sensing system (54) within the environment (52). Further, the controller (74) is configured to determine target scanning data to be captured by the sensing system (54), output a first control signal to instruct the positioning system (56) to move the sensing system (54) to a target position based on the target scanning data, and output a second control signal to instruct the sensing system (54) to capture the scanning data at the target position.
Present systems and methods are directed to a ride system (10) that includes a personal electronic device (PED) holding system (24) for a ride vehicle (12). The PED holding system (24) includes a lock (60) that is configured to move from an unlocked configuration to a locked configuration to lock a PED (40) of a passenger of the ride vehicle (12) to the ride vehicle (12) during a ride cycle. The PED holding system (24) also includes a charging system (42, 44) that is configured to charge an energy storage component of the PED (40) during the ride cycle.
A system includes a projection device configured to project images onto a receiver surface of a viewing device. The viewing device includes a screen having the receiver surface and a viewing surface opposite the receiver surface. The screen is configured to permit transmission of the images through the screen, from the receiver surface, to the viewing surface such that the images are viewable on the viewing surface. The viewing device also includes a focusing lens configured to focus the images for a user when wearing the viewing device. Further, the system includes a tracking system configured to determine a location and orientation of the receiver surface of the viewing device. The projection device is configured to adjust image properties of the images based at least in part on the determined location and orientation of the receiver surface.
Aspects of the disclosure relate to methods, apparatus, and systems for actuating a soft robot. An actuation system includes a camshaft, a motor configured to drive the camshaft to rotate around a rotational axis, and an air bladder configured to expel fluid from the air bladder during compression and draw fluid into the air bladder during decompression. The system further includes a cam coupled to the camshaft that is configured to rotate around the rotational axis when the camshaft is driven and compress or decompress the air bladder based on a physical profile of the cam as the cam rotates around the rotational axis. The system also includes a soft robot coupled to the air bladder, wherein the soft robot is actuated to move based on the fluid inserted into the soft robot during compression or the fluid removed from the soft robot during decompression.
A projected target location of a handheld object is determined based on applying translation factors, scaling factors, and offsets to a location of a reference element of the handheld object detected by a camera on a two-dimensional plane. The translation factors are determined based on a difference between a calibration location on the plane and an initial location of the reference element corresponding to the calibration location, and serve to shift the location of the reference element to generate the projected target location. The scaling factors are determined based on an estimated length of a user's arm holding the handheld object, and serve to scale the location of the reference element to generate the projected target location. The offsets are determined based on polynomial equations, and serve to extend the distance between the projected target location and the calibration location.
A63F 13/213 - Dispositions d'entrée pour les dispositifs de jeu vidéo caractérisées par leurs capteurs, leurs finalités ou leurs types comprenant des moyens de photo-détection, p.ex. des caméras, des photodiodes ou des cellules infrarouges
A63F 13/219 - Dispositions d'entrée pour les dispositifs de jeu vidéo caractérisées par leurs capteurs, leurs finalités ou leurs types pour viser des surfaces spécifiques de l’affichage, p.ex. avec des pistolets optiques
A63F 13/22 - Opérations de configuration, p.ex. le calibrage, la configuration des touches ou l’affectation des boutons
A63F 13/27 - Dispositions de sortie pour les dispositifs de jeu vidéo caractérisées par un affichage de grande dimension dans un lieu public, p.ex. dans une salle de cinéma, un stade ou une salle de jeux
A63F 13/426 - Traitement des signaux de commande d’entrée des dispositifs de jeu vidéo, p.ex. les signaux générés par le joueur ou dérivés de l’environnement par mappage des signaux d’entrée en commandes de jeu, p.ex. mappage du déplacement d’un stylet sur un écran tactile en angle de braquage d’un véhicule virtuel incluant des informations de position sur l’écran, p.ex. les coordonnées sur l’écran d’une surface que le joueur vise avec un pistolet optique
A system including a projection device configured to emit a plurality of light beams, where each individual light beam is emitted with a unique path within an environment, and where each individual light beam has a modulation pattern configured to transmit data corresponding to the unique path. The system also includes a receiver device having a sensor configured to detect at least one individual light beam of the plurality of light beams, a receiver processor configured to identify the modulation pattern of the detected individual light beam and generate response instructions based on the position data transmitted via the modulation pattern, and an output device configured to output a response based on the generated response instructions.
An edible soft robot system may be used to display and/or interact with edible inflatable objects. In an embodiment, the edible inflatable object is configured to receive a fluid in an internal compartment. The edible inflatable object may be reversibly coupled to a container, wherein coupling the edible inflatable object to the container comprises aligning a port of the edible inflatable object to a fluid conduit to fluidically couple the internal compartment to the fluid conduit. A control system of the edible soft robot system is configured to receive instructions to adjust inflation of the internal compartment by activating fluid flow into or out of the internal compartment via the fluid conduit, wherein adjusting inflation of the internal compartment causes the edible inflatable object to actuate on or within the container.
Present embodiments are directed to a gate system for an amusement park attraction. The gate system includes a loading platform configured to rotate about a central vertical axis of the loading platform, and a gate positioned on the loading platform. The gate is configured to transition between a closed position and an open position. A gate actuation system is coupled to the loading platform and is configured to actuate the gate between the closed position and the open position based on feedback indicative of a position of a ride vehicle relative to the gate.
A resistance control system (12) of an amusement attraction includes a support assembly (60) having a base (40), a pivot joint (46), and a support beam (42) extending between the base (40) and the pivot joint (46). The resistance control system (12) includes a spring plate (32) coupled to the pivot joint (46) of the support assembly (60), and includes at least one spring (34) engaged with the spring plate (32). Additionally, the resistance control system (12) includes an actuator plate (70) positioned between the spring plate (32) and the base (40) of the support assembly (60), as well as at least one actuator (74) coupled between the actuator plate (70) and the base (40). The at least one actuator (74) is configured to move and secure the actuator plate (70) relative to the pivot joint (46) to adjust a resistance to movement about the pivot joint (46).
A resistance control system (12) for a passenger support of an amusement attraction includes a first foundation, a second foundation, and a support extending between the first foundation and the second foundation. The second foundation is pivotably coupled to the support at a pivot joint (46). The resistance control system (12) also includes a motor (320) and a linkage system (322) coupled to the motor (320) and to the second foundation such that the motor (320) is configured to output a torque to adjust, via the linkage system (322), a resistance to movement of the second foundation about the pivot joint (46) and relative to the first foundation.
A system (50) of an amusement park attraction includes an optical sensor (56) configured to detect light and provide optical data based on the detected light and a controller (60) having circuitry communicatively coupled to the optical sensor. The controller (60) is configured to receive the optical data, process the optical data to detect a first movement of a user and a second movement of a handheld or wearable object (54), detect a correlation between the first movement and the second movement, and associate the handheld or wearable object (54) with the user based on the correlation.
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