Aspects of the disclosure relate to methods, apparatus, and systems for oscillating transparent digital displays to generate a three-dimensional (3D) holographic image. A holographic imaging system includes a plurality of digital screens, wherein each screen of the plurality of digital screens is positioned parallel to an x-axis and a y-axis, and the screens are stacked along a z-axis perpendicular to the x-axis and the y-axis, a propulsion system configured to oscillate the plurality of digital screens along the z-axis, and a control system. The control system is configured to generate a digital image, display different slices of the digital image on the plurality of digital screens, and activate the propulsion system to oscillate the plurality of digital screens in synchronization with the display of the different slices on the screens to generate a three-dimensional (3D) image.
H04N 13/393 - Affichages volumétriques, c. à d. systèmes où l’image est réalisée à partir d’éléments répartis dans un volume le volume résultant du mouvement, p.ex. de vibration ou de rotation, d’une surface
H04N 13/395 - Affichages volumétriques, c. à d. systèmes où l’image est réalisée à partir d’éléments répartis dans un volume avec échantillonnage de la profondeur, c. à d. construction du volume à partir d’un ensemble ou d’une séquence de plans d’image 2D
G02B 30/52 - 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 le volume 3D étant construit à partir d'une pile ou d'une séquence de plans 2D, p.ex. systèmes d'échantillonnage en profondeur
G02B 30/54 - 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 le volume 3D étant généré par une surface 2D en mouvement, p.ex. une surface 2D vibrante ou rotative
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR POSITIONAL TRACKING OF INTERACTIVE DEVICES
An interactive device (14) includes antennas (50), one or more transceivers (42) coupled to the antennas (50), one or more feedback devices (38), and one or more processors (32) coupled to the one or more transceivers (42) and the one or more feedback devices (38). The one or more processors (32) receive, via the one or more transceivers (42), the signals from a computing device. Additionally, the one or more processors (32) may determine a time of flight corresponding to receipt of the signals by the antennas (50). The one or more processors (32) also determine position information, orientation information, or both, of the interactive device (14) based on the time of flight. Further, the one or more processors (32) transmit the position information, the orientation information, or both, to an environment controller (18) via the one or more transceivers (42). Further still, the one or more processors (32) activate the one or more feedback devices (38) based on the position information, the orientation information, or both.
G06F 3/01 - Dispositions d'entrée ou dispositions d'entrée et de sortie combinées pour l'interaction entre l'utilisateur et le calculateur
G06F 3/0346 - Dispositifs de pointage déplacés ou positionnés par l'utilisateur; Leurs accessoires avec détection de l’orientation ou du mouvement libre du dispositif dans un espace en trois dimensions [3D], p.ex. souris 3D, dispositifs de pointage à six degrés de liberté [6-DOF] utilisant des capteurs gyroscopiques, accéléromètres ou d’inclinaiso
A63F 13/327 - Dispositions d’interconnexion entre des serveurs et des dispositifs de jeu; Dispositions d’interconnexion entre des dispositifs de jeu; Dispositions d’interconnexion entre des serveurs de jeu utilisant des connexions de réseau local [LAN] utilisant des réseaux sans fil, p.ex. WIFI ou piconet
3.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INSPECTION OF A TRACK OF AN AMUSEMENT ATTRACTION
An attraction system includes a track, a support vehicle having a wheel assembly configured to adjustably engage the track and having a sensor configured to capture a characteristic of the attraction system. In addition, the attraction system comprises a control assembly configured to control the support vehicle to traverse the track via the wheel assembly and receive, from the sensor, sensor data indicative of the characteristic of the attraction system.
An entertainment system includes a first storage area and a second storage area. Further, the system includes a first communicator and a second communicator each configured to read information from an interactive object, wherein the first communicator is configured to monitor the first storage area and the second communicator is configured to monitor the second storage area. A controller of the system includes a processor and a memory. The controller is configured to receive data from the communicators and query a database to determine one or more profiles associated with the data, determine a special effect associated with a first profile and a special effect associated with a second profile, and provide a command to present the first special effect at a first location based on the first storage area and provide a command to present the second special effect at a second location based on the second storage area.
A controller 30, 48 is used to provide a dynamic ride profile for a ride system 10. The controller 30, 48 is used to access a data set indicative of conditions in an environment of the ride system 10 in response to an alert indicative of a hindrance for the ride system 10 in the environment. The controller 30, 48 is used to determine a classification from a plurality of classifications for the environment, via a predictive engine 44, 58 trained using supervised machine learning, based on the data set and a ride profile of the ride system 10. The controller 30, 48 is used to determine one or more recommendations, via the predictive engine 44, 58, based on the data set and the classification and visually or audibly presenting the classification with the one or more recommendations.
In an embodiment, a seat occupancy system may include at least one sensor configured to output sensor data indicative of a guest occupancy parameter for each seat of a plurality of seats within a dining environment, at least one processor, and memory storing instructions executable by the processor. The processor may receive the sensor data and a map indicative of a first layout of the dining environment comprising locations for each seat of the plurality of seats and for a show effect. The processor may also determine that the guest occupancy parameter for at least one seat does not match a target guest occupancy parameter over a period of time for the first layout of the dining environment and in response, generate a second layout comprising a new location for at least one seat, a new location for the show effect, or both.
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"
G06Q 10/0631 - Planification, affectation, distribution ou ordonnancement de ressources d’entreprises ou d’organisations
G06Q 30/0202 - Prédictions ou prévisions du marché pour les activités commerciales
G06Q 30/0201 - Modélisation du marché; Analyse du marché; Collecte de données du marché
An image presentation system for an amusement park includes a first display with an opening extending therethrough, wherein at least a portion of the first display is viewable from a viewing area, a movable arm, wherein the movable arm is positioned within the opening, a second display supported by the movable arm and offset from the first display, wherein the second display conceals the opening from the viewing area, and a controller configured to provide a first image via the first display and a second image via the second display such that the second image comprises an image effect that accounts for the offset and coordinates with the first image to present as though the first image and the second image are a single image displayed by the first display.
A tilt-activated beverage container is tilted to release an additive into a liquid. The additive is provided in an additive-release housing coupled to an inner wall of the beverage container. The additive-release housing includes a cap coupled to a base to form an additive-release compartment. When the base and cap are coupled, a channel is formed between a lip of the cap and an annular rim of the base. The additive is released into the liquid via the channel when the container is tilted.
B65D 81/32 - Réceptacles, éléments d'emballage ou paquets pour contenus présentant des problèmes particuliers de stockage ou de transport ou adaptés pour servir à d'autres fins que l'emballage après avoir été vidés de leur contenu pour emballer plusieurs matériaux différents qui doivent être maintenus séparés avant d’être mélangés
B65D 85/816 - Réceptacles ou emballages jetables dont le contenu est infusé ou dissous en restant dans l'emballage dans lesquels du liquide est ajouté, p.ex. tasses contenant au préalable de la poudre ou de la nourriture deshydratée
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TANGIBLE/VIRTUAL DESIGN SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AMUSEMENT PARK ATTRACTION DESIGN
An amusement park attraction design system may include an object token having a first tracker coupled to a first projection surface, a visualization tool having a second tracker, and an image sensor that generates location data based on the first tracker and the second tracker. The amusement park attraction design system may also include a controller communicatively coupled to the image sensor and a projector. The controller may receive the location data from the image sensor to determine the object token and the visualization tool based on the first tracker and the second tracker, respectively. The controller may also receive image content based on an interaction between the object token and the visualization tool and send an indication of the image content to be projected. The projector may receive the indication of the image content and project the image content onto the first projection surface.
A system for an entertainment venue includes an enclosure (58) comprising a display surface (62), a light emitter (66) disposed within the enclosure (58) and configured to output a light, and a tube (70) disposed within the enclosure (58). The tube (70) is configured to receive the light and transmit the light through the display surface (62) of the enclosure (58) to form imagery (56).
G09F 9/30 - 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
G09F 9/305 - 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 les éléments individuels étant des extrémités de fibres optiques
G09F 19/12 - Moyens de publicité ou de présentation non prévus ailleurs utilisant des effets optiques particuliers
G09F 19/22 - Moyens de publicité ou de présentation sur des routes, des murs ou des surfaces similaires, p.ex. éclairés
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
11.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COSTUMED CHARACTER INTERACTION
A system for controlling costumed character interaction includes a character costume configured to be worn by a user. The character costume includes an electromagnet integrated into the character costume. The system also includes a stage prop including a magnetic piece integrated into the stage prop. The system further includes a control interface coupled to the electromagnet. The control interface is configured, via a control signal, to activate and to deactivate the electromagnet to control interaction between the character costume and the stage prop via magnetic interaction between the electromagnet and the magnetic piece.
An interactive system includes a server coupled to one or more databases storing a user profile. The interactive system also includes a shareable device including one or more processors, one or more memory storing a shareable device identifier (ID), one or more feedback devices, and ultra-wideband (UWB) circuitry. The shareable device is communicatively coupled to the server, and the one or more processors are configured to receive a user ID (e.g., a string and/or numeric code associated with a user's profile and transmitted by a user device) via the UWB circuitry, transmit the user ID to the server, transmit the shareable device ID to the server subsequent to receiving the user ID, receive a pairing indication from the server subsequent to transmitting the user ID to the server, and generate a control signal that causes the one or more feedback devices to activate based on the pairing indication.
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
An interactive way-finder system 12 includes an interactive way-finder device 100 having device communications circuitry 123 and a display 105 that displays one or more hands 106, 108, 110 pointing in the direction of a destination 120 based on proximity information received from communications circuitry 148 of a destination 120. The destination 120 is represented on the display 105 as a displayed destination and may be an attraction, a restaurant, an amusement park exit, restrooms, or the like. The destination 120 may be selected based on user input, on location of the interactive way-finder system in the amusement park 10, or based on a user profile. The communication between the interactive way-finder device 100 and the destination 120 may enable special effects at the destination, onboard effects on the interactive way-finder device 100, or both. The interactive way-finder device 100 may be capable of operating in several different modes.
An prop of an attraction system includes a first plate, a second plate coupled to the first plate and configured to move relative to the first plate, and a biasing support coupled to and extending between the first plate and to the second plate. The biasing support includes a mesh structure and is configured to deform during relative movement between the first plate and the second plate, and the biasing support is configured to apply a force onto the first plate, the second plate, or both upon deformation.
In an embodiment, a head mounted device (HMD) is configured to receive streamed virtual reality or augmented reality (VR/AR) data through a first connection and a second connection. The streamed VR/AR data is controlled by a controller that transmits first streamed VR/AR data from a data source to the HMD via the first connection and transmits second streamed VR/AR data from the data source to the HMD via the second connection such that the HMD receives a continuous stream of VR/AR data when the data source switches from transmitting the first streamed VR/AR data to transmitting the second streamed VR/AR data.
H04N 21/24 - Surveillance de procédés ou de ressources, p.ex. surveillance de la charge du serveur, de la bande passante disponible ou des requêtes effectuées sur la voie montante
H04N 21/258 - Gestion de données liées aux clients ou aux utilisateurs finaux, p.ex. gestion des capacités des clients, préférences ou données démographiques des utilisateurs, traitement des multiples préférences des utilisateurs finaux pour générer des données co
H04N 21/41 - Structure de client; Structure de périphérique de client
H04N 21/43 - Traitement de contenu ou données additionnelles, p.ex. démultiplexage de données additionnelles d'un flux vidéo numérique; Opérations élémentaires de client, p.ex. surveillance du réseau domestique ou synchronisation de l'horloge du décodeur; Intergiciel de client
H04N 21/4363 - Adaptation du flux vidéo à un réseau local spécifique, p.ex. un réseau IEEE 1394 ou Bluetooth®
H04N 21/44 - Traitement de flux élémentaires vidéo, p.ex. raccordement d'un clip vidéo récupéré d'un stockage local avec un flux vidéo en entrée ou rendu de scènes selon des graphes de scène MPEG-4
H04N 21/442 - Surveillance de procédés ou de ressources, p.ex. détection de la défaillance d'un dispositif d'enregistrement, surveillance de la bande passante sur la voie descendante, du nombre de visualisations d'un film, de l'espace de stockage disponible dans l
H04N 21/4425 - Surveillance d'erreurs de traitement du client ou de défaillance matérielle
H04N 21/45 - Opérations de gestion réalisées par le client pour faciliter la réception de contenu ou l'interaction avec le contenu, ou pour l'administration des données liées à l'utilisateur final ou au dispositif client lui-même, p.ex. apprentissage des préféren
H04W 74/08 - Accès non planifié, p.ex. accès aléatoire, ALOHA ou accès multiple par détection de porteuse [CSMA Carrier Sense Multiple Access]
16.
SHOW EFFECT SYSTEM FOR AMUSEMENT PARK ATTRACTION SYSTEM
A system (50) for an attraction includes a sensor (76) configured to capture imagery (77) of a real world environment and a control system (70) communicatively coupled to the sensor (76). The control system (70) is configured to receive the imagery (77) captured by the sensor (76), identify a real world element of the imagery (77), generate image data that includes a virtual element that corresponds to the real world element, and transmit the image data for presentation in the attraction.
An interactive display 32 includes a transparent display panel 20 configured to simulate a windowpane. The interactive display 32 also includes a motion-tracking device 18 located behind the transparent display panel 20 and configured to perform tracking of movement of a device 12 directed at a front of the transparent display panel 20, wherein the device 12 is configured to be manipulated by a user. The transparent display panel 20 is configured to display feedback indicative of the tracked movement of the device.
G06F 3/01 - Dispositions d'entrée ou dispositions d'entrée et de sortie combinées pour l'interaction entre l'utilisateur et le calculateur
G03B 21/62 - Ecrans de projection caractérisés par la nature de la surface Écrans translucides
G06F 3/042 - Numériseurs, p.ex. pour des écrans ou des pavés tactiles, caractérisés par les moyens de transduction par des moyens opto-électroniques
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 13/26 - 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 13/428 - 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 13/537 - 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 utilisant des indicateurs, p.ex. en montrant l’état physique d’un personnage de jeu sur l’écran
G06F 3/147 - Sortie numérique vers un dispositif de visualisation utilisant des panneaux de visualisation
18.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPERATING AN AMUSEMENT PARK SYSTEM
A controller for an amusement park attraction system includes processing circuitry and memory with instructions that, when executed by the processing circuitry, are configured to cause the processing circuitry to operate the amusement park attraction system in a primary mode, receive a plurality of operating parameter values of the amusement park attraction system during operation of the amusement park attraction system in the primary mode, compare the plurality of operating parameter values to respective, corresponding threshold ranges of values, determine an operating parameter value of the plurality of operating parameter values is outside of a corresponding threshold range of values in the primary mode, and transition operation of the amusement park attraction system from the primary mode to a secondary mode in response to determining the operating parameter value is outside of the corresponding threshold range of values in the primary mode.
A token management system for an entertainment venue includes a processing system with one or more processors and memory storing instructions executable by the processing system. The instructions are executable by the processing system to cause the processing system to identify a digital token possessed by a user, to access one or more permissions stored in association with the digital token, and to determine information about the user. Additionally, the instructions are executable by the processing system to cause the processing system to enable one or more actions for the digital token in response to determining that the information complies with the one or more permissions stored in association with the digital token.
G06Q 30/0207 - Remises ou incitations, p.ex. coupons ou rabais
G06Q 20/32 - Architectures, schémas ou protocoles de paiement caractérisés par l'emploi de dispositifs spécifiques utilisant des dispositifs sans fil
G06Q 20/40 - Autorisation, p.ex. identification du payeur ou du bénéficiaire, vérification des références du client ou du magasin; Examen et approbation des payeurs, p.ex. contrôle des lignes de crédit ou des listes négatives
H04L 9/32 - Dispositions pour les communications secrètes ou protégées; Protocoles réseaux de sécurité comprenant des moyens pour vérifier l'identité ou l'autorisation d'un utilisateur du système
H04L 9/00 - Dispositions pour les communications secrètes ou protégées; Protocoles réseaux de sécurité
A power system 24 for a parade float 10 includes a first power source 28, a second power source 30, and an interlocked contactor 36. The power system also includes a selector switch 38 coupled to the interlocked contactor 36, wherein the interlocked contactor 36 is configured, in response to selection of a power source from among the first power source 28 and the second power source 30 with the selector switch 38, to switch between the first power source 28 and the second power source 30 for outputting power to the parade float 10 with the selected power source.
Systems and methods presented herein include an amusement park attraction (14) having a guest restraint device (30) configured to restrain a guest (12) of the amusement park attraction (14). The amusement park attraction (14) also includes a lower leg restraint system (20) configured to restrain portions of one or more lower legs (46) of the guest (12) relative to the guest restraint device (30) while the guest (12) is restrained by the guest restraint device (30) of the amusement park attraction (14). The lower leg restraint system (20) may partially or fully surround the one or more lower legs (46) of the guest (12). In addition, in certain embodiments, a control system (32) is configured to actuate one or more actuators (86, 110, 126) of the lower leg restraint system (20) to cause one or more restraining features (66, 102, 116) of the lower leg restraint system (20) to restrain the portions of the one or more lower legs (46) of the guest (12) relative to the guest restraint device (30).
An amusement park monitoring system may include a plurality of sensor devices 106 configured to acquire data related to one or more individuals within an amusement park 102 and a memory 202 storing instructions that, when executed, cause a processor 200 to process the data from the plurality of sensor devices 106. The instructions further cause the processor 200 to identify an activity performed by the one or more individuals based on the data and compare the activity to a behavior model. The behavior model may be indicative of one or more behavior threshold values associated with one or more amusement park attractions 104. The processor 200 may then determine that the activity exceeds a behavior threshold value of the one or more behavior threshold values and initiate an action in response to the activity exceeding the behavior threshold value.
An autonomous vehicle locker comprises a controller including a memory storing instructions and a processor configured to execute the instructions. The instructions are configured to cause the controller to associate an autonomous vehicle locker with a guest at a first location, receive an indication that guest items are within a storage compartment, secure the storage compartment based on the indication, instruct the autonomous vehicle locker to travel to a second location, identify the guest from a plurality of guests at the second location, and instruct the autonomous vehicle locker to unlock the storage compartment in response to identifying the guest.
G07C 9/00 - Enregistrement de l’entrée ou de la sortie d'une entité isolée
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
G07C 9/27 - Enregistrement de l’entrée ou de la sortie d'une entité isolée comportant l’utilisation d’un laissez-passer une station centrale gérant l’enregistrement
G07C 11/00 - Dispositions, systèmes ou appareils pour vérifier, p.ex. l'occurrence d'un fait ou d'une situation, non prévus ailleurs
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PERFORMING MAINTENANCE OF AN AMUSEMENT PARK ATTRACTION SYSTEM
A maintenance vehicle 100 for an attraction system 50 includes a maintenance component 101 configured to output a material onto a path 56 of a pathway system 54 of the attraction system 50, a guide engager configured to capture a projection 236 of the pathway system 54, the projection 236 being separate from the path 56, and a set of wheels 146 configured to move the maintenance vehicle 100 along the pathway system 54 while the guide engager maintains capture of the projection to move the maintenance component 101 along the path 56.
A63G 31/00 - Installations pour divertissements publics
B61L 3/00 - Dispositifs le long de la voie commandant des dispositifs sur le véhicule ou sur le train, p.ex. pour relâcher les freins, pour manœuvrer un signal avertisseur
An ambulatory animated figure system 10 includes an animated figure 12 having a body 16 with a first limb 18 and a second limb 20 extending therefrom. The system also includes a carrier 14 configured to be disposed on a support 30, and the animated figure 12 extends away from a side of the carrier 14 in a direction. The carrier 14 is coupled to a first limb 18 through a first actuator system 24, which is configured to move the first limb 18 away from the side of the carrier 14 in the direction and configured to slide an end 22 of the first limb 18 transversely relative to the direction. The carrier 14 is translated relative to the support 30 through a second actuator system 32. The system 10 also includes a controller 34 communicatively coupled to the first actuator system 24 and the second actuator system 32 and configured to coordinate actuation of the first actuator system 24 and the second actuator system 32 to provide an ambulatory effect.
A63G 31/00 - Installations pour divertissements publics
B62D 57/032 - Véhicules caractérisés par des moyens de propulsion ou de prise avec le sol autres que les roues ou les chenilles, seuls ou en complément aux roues ou aux chenilles avec moyens de propulsion en prise avec le sol, p.ex. par jambes mécaniques avec des pieds ou des patins soulevés alternativement ou dans un ordre déterminé
26.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RIDE SYSTEM AUDIO AND VISUAL EFFECT SYNCHRONIZATION
The present disclosure is directed to a ride effect coordination system that includes a ride vehicle 10 and sensors that detect the ride vehicle positioning along the ride path. The sensors communicate the ride vehicle positioning data as position data to other controllers in the system. The ride effect coordination system includes an audio system to play audio for one or more riders of the vehicle 10, and an effect system configured to present a special effect that can be observed from the ride path. A controller 14 may receive the position data and determine a timeframe for ride vehicle positioning so that the one or more riders can observe the special effect. The controller 14 may also control the audio system to adjust play of the audio to coordinate a portion of audio with presentation of the special effect and the positioning of the ride vehicle 10 based on the timeframe.
An interactive portrait system 10 includes a camera 26 configured to capture imagery of an environment 14 and a controller 18. The controller 18 is configured to analyze the imagery to identify a guest 12 in the environment 14, instruct an output device 30 to provide an initial output 46 to attempt to interact with the guest 12, and analyze the imagery to identify a behavior of the guest 12 during the initial output 46, after the initial output 46, or both. The controller 18 is also configured to evaluate the behavior of the guest 12 using one or more artificial intelligence algorithms to determine whether the guest 12 responded to the initial output 46. The controller 18 is further configured to, in response to determining that the guest 12 responded to the initial output 46, instruct the output device 30 to provide an additional output 48 to continue to attempt to interact with the guest 12.
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 13/655 - 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 par importation de photos, p.ex. du joueur
A63F 13/54 - Commande des signaux de sortie en fonction de la progression du jeu incluant des signaux acoustiques, p. ex. pour simuler le bruit d’un moteur en fonction des tours par minute [RPM] dans un jeu de conduite ou la réverbération contre un mur virtuel
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 13/424 - 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 13/79 - 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 charge interlock system of an electronic device includes a drive system, a relay coupled to the drive system, and a controller. The controller receives an indication that the electric device is in acharging mode. The controller also transmits signals to open the relay. Moreover, the controller determines that the drive system is disabled based at least in part on the open relay.
An attraction system (10) includes a ride vehicle motion system (12) that includes a ride vehicle (18) coupled to a motion base (24) via a track element (20). The ride vehicle motion system (12) is capable of motion along a first track (32) or a surface of a first ride type (33) using a transport base (30) coupled to the motion base (24) and capable of generating motion effects using the motion base (24) while in motion along the track (32) or surface. The ride vehicle motion system (12) is also capable of moving to align the track element (20) with a second track (34) of a second ride type (35) to permit the ride vehicle (18) to separate from the ride vehicle motion system (12) and traverse the second track (34).
A guest measurement system (12) includes a controller (14, 202) configured to receive image data indicative of guest characteristics. The controller (14), (202) includes a processor (204) configured to identify one or more anatomical features of the guest and the reference marker (32) in the image data and scale distances between the identified anatomical features in the image data from a virtual space of the image data to a real-world space using the reference marker (32) in the image data. Based on the scaled distances, the system (12) can generate a guest height calculation.
A calibration tool for a dynamic projection mapping system includes a rigid body, a row of at least three light emitters disposed on the rigid body, and an additional light emitter disposed on the rigid body and offset from the row of the at least three light emitters. The calibration tool also includes a sensor disposed on the rigid body and configured to detect projected light.
A system for washing components of head-mounted devices may include a reader to read identification information from a plurality of interface devices that are used in conjunction with or that are components of head-mounted devices. Each interface device may include an RFID tag including respective identification information of the interface device. The system may also include a washing system. Further, the system may include a controller with a processor and a memory wherein the control may receive the identification information from the reader or wash cycle information from the washing system to determine whether the interface device has reached a threshold level of degradation.
A show system 8 includes a rotatable beam assembly 10 having a rotatable beam 28, a first track 60, a second track 62, and one or more motors 24. The show system 8 also includes a first show element 20 coupled to the first track 60 to enable the first show element 20 to translate along the first track 60 and a second show element 22 coupled to the second track 62 to enable the second show element 22 to translate along the second track 62. The show system 8 further includes a controller 14 communicatively coupled to the rotatable beam assembly 10 and configured to provide control signals to the one or more motors 24 to rotate the rotatable beam 28 to cause the first show element 20 to rotate from a show location 70, 75 to a reset location 71, 74 and to cause the second show element 22 to rotate from the reset location 71, 74 to the show location 70, 75.
A delivery system may include one or more processors and memory storing instructions executable by the one or more processors to cause the one or more processors to identify one or more attributes of a user in one or more images and associate the one or more attributes of the user with an order placed by the user. The delivery system may also track the one or more attributes of the user in the one or more images over time to identify movement of the user within an environment and in response to the one or more attributes of the user in the one or more images remaining at a location for more than a threshold time, create an association between the one or more attributes of the user and the location. The delivery system may then provide an instruction to deliver items in the order to the location.
An amusement park attraction system 10 includes an interactive asset 16 and a smoothing server 34. The smoothing server stores a model dataset 40 associated with the interactive asset 16. The smoothing server 34 is configured to receive an unfiltered data stream 82 representing user interactions attempting to control the interactive asset 16, and to determine, based on the unfiltered data stream 82 and the model dataset 40, whether the interactive asset 16 is capable of responding to the user interactions. In response to determining that the interactive asset 16 is capable of responding to the user interactions, the smoothing server 34 processes the unfiltered data stream 82 to generate a processed data stream 96 and to select one or more actions for the interactive asset 16 to perform in responding to the user interactions. The smoothing server 34 sends instructions to the controller 20 to cause the interactive asset 16 to enact the one or more selected actions 94 in accordance with the processed data stream 96.
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 13/422 - 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 mappage automatique pour assister le joueur, p.ex. freinage automatique dans un jeu de conduite automobile
A cable includes multiple internal cables configured to transmit electrical signals, an outer jacket that houses the internal cables, and round portions formed proximate to opposite end regions of the cable, wherein the internal cables are arranged to circumferentially surround a center axis in the round portions. In addition, the cable includes a flat portion positioned between the round portions of the cable, wherein the internal cables are arranged in a row across the flat portion.
A seat 84 for an amusement park attraction system 50 includes a padding system 114 and a base 112 configured to support a guest. The padding system 114 includes a first side that is guest-facing, a second side that is base-facing and opposite the first side, a first pad portion 116 coupled to the base 112, and a second pad portion 118 coupled to the base 112. The seat 84 also includes a seam 122 formed by an interface between a first end 140 of the first pad portion 116 and a second end 142 of the second pad portion 118 such that the seam 122 defines an overlap of the first pad portion 116 and the second pad portion 118 along an axis 148 extending from the first side to the second side of the padding system 114.
A63G 31/00 - Installations pour divertissements publics
B60N 2/24 - Sièges spécialement adaptés aux véhicules; Agencement ou montage des sièges dans les véhicules à des fins particulières ou pour des véhicules particuliers
A seat restraint system 16 includes an over-the-shoulder (OTS) restraint 18 and a lap restraint 20. The lap restraint 20 includes a lap restraint enclosure 44 defining an interior space 48 and having an opening through the lap restraint enclosure 44, a track 52 disposed in the interior space 48, and a movable assembly 42 engaged with the track 52 and configured to move along the track. The movable assembly 42 includes an extension 46 from the interior space 48, through the opening, and to an external space outside of the lap restraint enclosure 44. The movable assembly 42 also includes engagement feature 40 coupled to the extension 46 and configured to be coupled to the OTS restraint 18 in an engaged configuration.
Systems and methods presented herein include guest activity detection devices configured to detect activity of guests of an amusement park, and to send data indicative of the detected activity; an artificial intelligence entity management system configured to analyze the data indicative of the activity of the guests, and to modify properties of guest-specific artificial intelligence entities based at least in part on the analyzed data indicative of the activity of the guests; and park features disposed within a physical environment of the amusement park and configured to be instructed by the guest-specific artificial intelligence entities to modify a guest experience for the guests of the amusement park in accordance with the properties of the guest-specific artificial intelligence entities.
Aspects of the disclosure relate to methods, apparatus, and systems for controlling an emission of an audio track in a three-dimensional (3D) space. An audio system is configured to detect an emission of a first audio track via one or more speakers of a plurality of speakers, wherein the first audio track is associated with an attraction, and select a speaker of the plurality of speakers. The audio system is further configured to determine whether the selected speaker is within a predetermined distance from the attraction, determine whether the selected speaker is emitting a second audio track different from the first audio track if the selected speaker is within the predetermined distance from the attraction, and control the emission of the first audio track via the selected speaker if the selected speaker is not emitting the second audio track.
An attraction system includes a ride vehicle configured to move within the attraction system, a display coupled to the ride vehicle, and a control system communicatively coupled to the display. The control system is configured to determine a position and/or orientation of the display within the attraction system and operate the display to present an image based on the position and/or orientation of the display.
A foodware system (10) includes an identifier (22) coupled to a utensil (20) configured to be used by a user (104) to engage a food item. The foodware system (10) also includes a detector (12) configured to generate data indicative of a location of the utensil (20), a movement of the utensil (20), or both based on detection of the identifier (22). The foodware system (10) further includes a controller (14) communicatively coupled to the detector (12) and configured to instruct a speaker (24) to generate audio data based on the location of the utensil (20), the movement of the utensil (20), or both.
Systems and methods presented herein include one or more guest activity recognition devices configured to recognize activity of one or more guests within a physical environment of an amusement park. The system also includes one or more ride vehicles of a ride of the amusement park, each ride vehicle including an artificial intelligence entity management system configured to maintain one or more ride vehicle artificial intelligence entities of the ride vehicle based at least in part on the recognized activity of the one or more guests; and one or more features disposed on the ride vehicle and configured to be activated by the artificial intelligence entity management system to simulate the existence of the one or more ride vehicle artificial intelligence entities in accordance with one or more properties of the one or more ride vehicle artificial intelligence entities.
A food and/or drink container (66) includes an enclosure forming a space configured to receive a food and/or drink, a display coupled to the enclosure, and a processor communicatively coupled to the display. The processor is configured to receive an indication of a current location (52, 54) of the food and/or drink container (66) and cause the display to output imagery (68, 68A, 68B) based on the current location (52, 54).
G09F 27/00 - Publicité ou présentation à la fois visuelle et sonore, p.ex. pour information collective
G09F 23/08 - Publicité sur ou dans des articles spécifiques, p.ex. cendriers, boîtes aux lettres la réclame étant combinée avec des articles pour restaurants, boutiques ou bureaux avec des garnitures de bureau
G09F 23/06 - Publicité sur ou dans des articles spécifiques, p.ex. cendriers, boîtes aux lettres la réclame étant combinée avec des articles pour restaurants, boutiques ou bureaux
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 11/23 - Dispositifs d'affichage d'information variable, dans lesquels l'information complète est fixée d'une manière permanente sur un support mobile qui l'amène en position de présentation les éléments de publicité ou de présentation faisant partie d'organes tournants, p.ex. sous forme de perforations, d'impressions ou de transparents sur un tambour ou un disque
G09F 11/02 - Dispositifs d'affichage d'information variable, dans lesquels l'information complète est fixée d'une manière permanente sur un support mobile qui l'amène en position de présentation les éléments de présentation étant fixés à des organes animés d'un mouvement de rotation, p.ex. tambours, axes
G09F 11/00 - Dispositifs d'affichage d'information variable, dans lesquels l'information complète est fixée d'une manière permanente sur un support mobile qui l'amène en position de présentation
G09F 23/00 - Publicité sur ou dans des articles spécifiques, p.ex. cendriers, boîtes aux lettres
A47G 19/22 - Récipients à boissons ou soucoupes utilisés dans le service de table
G07F 13/00 - Appareils déclenchés par pièces de monnaie pour commander la distribution de fluides, de produits semi-liquides ou de produits granuleux contenus dans des réservoirs
A system 10 includes one or more processors 42 and memory 44 storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors 42, are configured to cause the one or more processors 42 to receive an image of a temporary tattoo 100 incorporating machine-readable imagery and read the machine-readable imagery from the image of the temporary tattoo 100. The instructions, when executed, are further configured to cause the one or more processors 42 to instruct an augmented reality application to augment the image of the temporary tattoo 100 into an animated version of the temporary tattoo 100 based on data associated with the machine-readable imagery and instruct display of the animated version of the temporary tattoo 100.
An interactive system includes one or more processors and memory storing instructions executable by the one or more processors to cause the one or more processors to identify one or more non-fungible tokens (NFTs) possessed by a user and to provide control signals to one or more output devices of a portable object based on the one or more NFTs. The one or more output devices include an actuator configured to drive movement of at least a portion of the portable object, a speaker configured to output sounds, a light emitter configured to emit light, or any combination thereof.
A show effect system may include an applicator configured to apply a detectable marker, a camera configured to generate image data representative of an environment with the detectable marker, and a control system communicatively coupled to the camera and comprising a processor and a memory, wherein the memory stores instructions executable by the processor. The detectable marker may include an ultra-violet (UV) component with a detectable wavelength range corresponding to UV-A, UV-B or UV-C. The processor may execute the instructions that cause the processor to determine a motion of the detectable marker based on the image data and determine that the motion of the detectable marker corresponds to a target motion. The processor may also identify a show effect that may be associated with the target motion and trigger generation of the show effect in the environment.
A system includes an attraction vehicle in an attraction. The attraction vehicle includes one or more sensors configured to measure one or more parameters pertaining to the attraction. The system also includes a network interface configured to transmit information related to the one or more parameters wirelessly using outgoing signals in a first high-frequency band and to receive incoming information at the attraction vehicle wirelessly using incoming signals using a second high-frequency band. The system also includes a controller configured to operate the attraction vehicle based at least in part on the incoming information.
An interactive system for an amusement park attraction includes one or more processors configured to identify a non-fungible token (NFT) possessed by a user within the amusement park attraction. The one or more processors are also configured to transform the NFT into a derivative of the NFT based on context data for the amusement park attraction. The one or more processors are further configured to instruct display of the derivative of the NFT on a display screen within the amusement park attraction.
A show effect system of an amusement park attraction includes a prop component and a linkage system having an extension and a contactor system. The linkage system is configured to move relative to the prop component to move the extension toward the prop component and to cause engagement between the contactor system and the prop component, cause the prop component to move, via the engagement between the contactor system and the prop component, in conjunction with the extension, and block direct contact between the prop component and the extension. The extension is coupled to an animated figure such that the linkage system is configured to cause movement of the animated figure via the extension.
A ride system may include a ride vehicle that supports a passenger and an attention tracker to determine a current direction of attention of the passenger. The ride system may also include a control system for maintaining an environment of the passenger. Maintaining the environment may include determining a set of content to be incorporated into the environment based at least in part on the current direction of attention.
Systems and methods presented herein include ride vehicles (20) configured to locally store player state caches. For example, ride vehicles may include an on-board ride and game control sub-system (36) configured to control local features of a ride and game control system (24) associated with an amusement park ride system (12) (e.g., that occur locally on the ride vehicles), to locally cache player state data for riders (22) of the ride vehicles during ride cycles of the ride vehicles, and to synchronize the locally-cached player state data with global player state data maintained by an off-board ride and game control sub-system (76) after the ride cycles of the ride vehicles.
An interactive system (10) includes a portable device (16) configured to be used in an interactive environment (14). The portable device (16) includes an input mechanism that initiates delivery of a virtual projectile (70). The interactive system (10) also includes a control system (32) that includes one or more processors (34). The one or more processors (34) receive data indicative of a location and an orientation of the portable device (16) and receive additional data indicative of actuation of the input mechanism. In addition, the one or more processors (34) determine a successful virtual interaction of an interactive physical element (30) with the virtual projectile (28), 70 based on the location and the orientation of the portable device 16 during the actuation of the input mechanism, and adjust an interactive virtual element (28) displayed on a display screen (26) in response to the successful virtual interaction of the interactive physical element (30).
A63F 13/285 - Génération de signaux de retour tactiles via le dispositif d’entrée du jeu, p.ex. retour de force
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 13/27 - 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 13/426 - 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
54.
SHOW EFFECT SYSTEM FOR AMUSEMENT PARK ATTRACTION SYSTEM
An attraction system for an amusement park includes an actuator, an enclosure coupled to the actuator and defining an interior space of the enclosure, a display coupled to the enclosure, positioned within the interior space, and configured to output imagery, and a guest area external to the interior space of the enclosure. The actuator is configured to move the enclosure to drive movement of the display relative to the guest area for entertainment of one or more guests in the guest area.
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 13/28 - 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 13/50 - Commande des signaux de sortie en fonction de la progression du jeu
A system includes a gimbal, a shotgun microphone 12 coupled to the gimbal 14, a camera 26, and at least one processor. The at least one processor is configured to receive data indicative of an image or video feed from the camera 26. The at least one processor is also configured to determine, based on the data indicative of the image or video feed, a primary human speaker among a group of humans 50 and a location of the primary human speaker. The at least one processor is also configured to control the gimbal 14 to point the shotgun microphone 12 at the location of the primary human speaker.
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 13/215 - 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 13/213 - 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 13/424 - 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 13/79 - 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
56.
GUEST-FACING GAME INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS
A check-in system includes an amusement park attraction associated with a check-in process. The check-in system also includes a database and a controller. The database stores data indicating availability of the amusement park attraction. The controller receives a request from a guest to attend the amusement park attraction. In response to the request, the controller sends one or more forms, one or more waivers, or both, to the guest. The controller also receives the one or more forms, one or more waivers, or both, after completion. Moreover, the controller verifies the one or more forms, the one or more waivers, or both, to be in compliance for the amusement park attraction. Furthermore, in response to determining compliance, the controller sends an entrance code to the guest, which indicates a verified status.
G06Q 10/02 - Réservations, p.ex. pour billetterie, services ou manifestations
G06Q 10/06 - Ressources, gestion de tâches, des ressources humaines ou de projets; Planification d’entreprise ou d’organisation; Modélisation d’entreprise ou d’organisation
A water control system includes at least one water effect device (134) configured to use a water source to emit water responsive to a control signal, a plurality of sensors (146) configured to generate water condition data of a closed-loop water source (124), and a controller having a processor (302) and a memory (304). The memory (304) may store instructions executable by the processor (302) that cause the controller to receive the water condition data from the plurality of sensors (146). The controller is also configured to determine whether the water condition data is indicative of a passing water quality or a failing water quality of the closed-loop water source (124) and transmit the control signal to the water effect device (134) to emit water using the closed-loop water source (124) as the water source upon determining that the water condition data is indicative of the passing water quality.
A clearance envelope scanning system (32) for an amusement park attraction (10) includes a detection system (34) configured to couple to a ride vehicle (18) of the amusement park attraction (10). The detection system (34) includes an emitter (36) configured to output a wave (152, 154) within an environment (12) of the amusement park attraction (10) and a receiver (38) configured to detect the wave (152, 154) reflected off of an object (20) within the environment (12). The clearance envelope scanning system (32) also includes a controller (44) communicatively coupled to the detection system (34), where the controller (44) is configured to analyze properties of the wave (152, 154) detected by the receiver (38) and to determine whether the object (20) is within a clearance envelope (30) of the ride vehicle (18).
An attraction system (50) of an amusement park includes a viewing area (58), a virtual area (60), a beam splitter (64) positioned to enable visibility of a portion of the viewing area (58) through the beam splitter (64) and visibility of a portion of the virtual area (60) via reflection off the beam splitter (64), and a controller (74). The controller (74) is configured to generate image data based on a distortive parameter associated with a first element disposed in the viewing area (58) and transmit the image data to cause display of a second element in the virtual area (60). The distortive parameter is indicative of a distortion of an appearance of an object (100) visible through the first element.
A head-mounted display testing system may include a ride motion simulator to simulate a movement of an amusement ride and a head-mounted display mounted on the ride motion simulator that displays a virtual image. The ride motion simulator includes one or more outward facing cameras configured to capture the virtual image and a physical marker when the head-mounted display is on the ride motion simulator. The controller is configured to receive the footage of the head-mounted display screen captured by the one or more cameras and to generate an indication of head-mounted display quality based on deviations from an expected display.
A system for performing a shrinking room illusion includes a first group of perforated optics panels defining a first interior space. First lighting is configured to illuminate the first group of perforated optics panels from the first interior space. The system also includes a second group of panels defining a second interior space, wherein the first group of perforated optics panels are nested within the second interior space. Second lighting is configured to illuminate the second group of panels from within the second interior space and positioned beyond the first interior space. A controller of the system is configured to control the first lighting and the second lighting to transition between illuminating the first group of perforated optics panels and illuminating the second group of panels such that a visual illusion of transitioning between the first interior space and the second interior space is provided.
A show effect system may include a plasma tube configured to generate an electric arc within the plasma tube and a light strip extending along the plasma tube. The light strip may include a plurality of light emitters configured to output light through the plasma tube and backlight the electric arc generated by the plasma tube.
A presence detection system includes a presence detection field of an amusement park attraction, multiple transmitters, multiple receivers, and a controller. The multiple transmitters send multiple light beams of multiple wavelengths and the multiple receivers receive the multiple light beams of the multiple wavelengths. The controller receives input from the multiple transmitters and receivers and determines presence of an object in the presence detection field based on an interruption of the multiple light beams as indicated by the input. The controller also determines reflected light beams of the multiple wavelengths, absorbed light beams of the multiple wavelengths, or both, based on the input. The controller determines the object as a known object or an unknown object based at least in part on the reflected light beams, the absorbed light beams, or both.
An attraction system of an amusement park (50) includes a ride vehicle (54) that moves along a path of the attraction system (50). A pathway moves alongside the ride vehicle (54), and a projector (60) projects an image (62) that follows movement of the ride vehicle (54) along the path and movement of the pathway alongside the ride vehicle (54).
B60Q 1/24 - Agencement des dispositifs de signalisation optique ou d'éclairage, leur montage, leur support ou les circuits à cet effet les dispositifs étant principalement destinés à éclairer la route en avant du véhicule ou d'autres zones de la route ou des environs pour éclairer des zones autres que la route, à l'avant du véhicule uniquement
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
A63G 31/00 - Installations pour divertissements publics
65.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING A RIDE VEHICLE OF AN ATTRACTION SYSTEM
An amusement park attraction system including a ride vehicle comprising an input device, and a control system configured to determine a parameter value associated with a force imparted on the input device. The parameter value includes a value of the force imparted on the input device, a value of a deformation caused by the force imparted on the input device, or both. The control system is also configured to control movement of the ride vehicle of the amusement park attraction system based on the parameter value.
In an embodiment, a virtual reality ride system includes a display to present virtual reality image content to a first rider, an audio sensor to capture audio data associated with a second rider, and an image sensor to capture image data associated with the second rider. The virtual reality ride system also includes at least one processor communicatively coupled to the display and configured to (i) receive the audio data, the image data, or both, (ii) generate a virtual avatar corresponding to the second rider, wherein the virtual avatar includes a set of facial features, (iii) update the set of facial features based on the audio data, the image data, or both, and (iv) instruct the display to present the virtual reality image content including the virtual avatar and the updated set of facial features.
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 13/213 - 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 13/655 - 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 par importation de photos, p.ex. du joueur
The present application is directed to systems and methods of performing anomaly detection, predictive maintenance, and anomaly correction in an amusement park experience. Specifically, the present application is directed to a method for monitoring an amusement park experience. The method may include receiving, via a sensor network, multiple layers of first sensor data indicative of characteristics of the experience. The method may also include generating a profile of the experience based on the first sensor data, wherein the profile includes a baseline and a threshold indicating an acceptable range of the characteristics. The method may also include receiving second sensor data and third sensor data via the sensor network. The method may further include determining, in response to identifying characteristics of the second sensor data that deviate from the baseline but do not exceed the threshold, that the experience is operating properly; and may include performing a particular corrective action in response to identifying characteristics of the third sensor data that deviate from the baseline and exceed the threshold.
An attraction system of an amusement park includes a sensor configured to monitor electrostatic buildup associated with the attraction system and a control system communicatively coupled to the sensor. The control system is configured to receive data from the sensor, the data being indicative of an amount of the electrostatic buildup associated with the attraction system, and operate the attraction system based on the data indicative of the amount of the electrostatic buildup associated with the attraction system.
Efficient two-way communications using broadband cellular technology is provided by adapting cellular components for end-to-end Internet Protocol (IP) addressable traffic. In this manner, the broadband cellular system may efficiently transfer data over a flat network architecture using end-to-end IP traffic, bypassing features such as network address translation (NAT), tunnelling, and other LTE cellular carrier features.
G05B 19/05 - Automates à logique programmables, p.ex. simulant les interconnexions logiques de signaux d'après des diagrammes en échelle ou des organigrammes
H04L 61/00 - Dispositions, protocoles ou services de réseau pour l'adressage ou la dénomination
A content processing system 50 for an amusement park attraction 8 includes a processor 60 configured to receive a data stream including one or more control instructions for output of amusement content. The processor 60 is also configured to identify one or more operational characteristics of an accessory 190. The processor 60 is also configured to, based on the one or more operational characteristics, effectuate modification of the data stream to generate a modified data stream including one or more updated control instructions for output of adjusted amusement content to be presented to a user via the accessory 190. The processor 60 is also configured to transmit the modified data stream to the accessory 190.
A conveyor system for an attraction in an amusement park includes a bus bar configured to provide power, a conveyor configured to move relative to the bus bar, and an animated element assembly configured to be transported by the conveyor to move relative to the bus bar. The animated element assembly includes a bus bar arm that is configured to contact and move along the bus bar as the animated element assembly is transported by the conveyor and a powered component that is configured to receive the power from the bus bar via the bus bar arm.
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
H04N 13/368 - Suivi des spectateurs pour plusieurs spectateurs
H04N 13/363 - Reproducteurs d’images utilisant des écrans de projection
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROJECTING IMAGES FROM LIGHT FIELD DISPLAYS BASED ON REFLECTED LIGHT RAYS
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.
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 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.
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.
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).
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
87.
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).
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.
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
95.
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 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 13/428 - 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 13/424 - 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 13/67 - 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
97.
USER-SPECIFIC INTERACTIVE OBJECT SYSTEMS AND METHODS
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
A63G 31/00 - Installations pour divertissements publics
H02J 50/00 - Circuits ou systèmes pour l'alimentation ou la distribution sans fil d'énergie électrique
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.
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.
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