859results about "Amusements" patented technology

An attraction system of an amusement park includes an observation area, a primary area, a primary real object, a reflective component positioned to create a reflection of the primary real object, and a secondary area. The controller is configured to release the primary real object, wherein the reflective component reflects imagery of the primary real object in motion, thereby creating a virtual object that appears to be moving toward a guest within the secondary area.

A hovering air fort containing an inflatable housing having an open base defined by a periphery surrounding the opening, one or more apertures, wherein one of the apertures is for receiving air flow for inflation and wherein the other aperture is for connecting a second hovering air fort and a cord hemmed into the periphery of the open base forming a hemmed opening or at least one connecting panel is affixed to at least two side walls about the open base periphery of the inflatable air fort, wherein the air flow through the aperture provides structure and lift for the inflatable housing when the periphery of the open base is positioned against an external surface to create the hovering air fort.

An information processing device according to embodiments controls a vibration device including a plurality of vibrators and configured to apply vibration to a user in response to an input signal. The information processing device identifies a directional component of the object constituting a vibration source relative to the vibration device in input content and controls an amplitude and a delay of each of the vibrators, based on the directional component.

A modular inflatable structure can be formed using inflatable members that are interconnected together at respective joints. The inflatable member can have a connector integrated therewith or be coupled to a separate connector that interconnects adjacent inflatable members. The connector can have flexible and / or rigid components. The structure can have an assembled position in which the inflatable member is coupled with an adjacent inflatable member and flow is permitted therebetween. The structure can be inflated to form a support or framework that can be used in a variety of applications and industries.

A mobile hydraulic system includes a plurality of hydraulic units which are equipped with at least one hydraulic component and an electronic unit. The respective electronic units are configured to record operating data of the at least one hydraulic component of the respective hydraulic units. Each hydraulic unit has a wireless communication device, wherein the wireless communication devices of the respective hydraulic units are connected to each other in a common wireless network, preferably in a mesh network. The wireless communication devices are configured for wireless transmission of the recorded operating data of the hydraulic units in the wireless network.

A system for providing a customized guest experience to a specific guest during a group experience being provided to one or more guests including the specific guest. The system comprising an interactive gaming system for engaging the guest across two or more locationally distinct guest experiences, at least one of which being the group experience, a guest tracking system for determining a final seating or otherwise distinct location being occupied by the specific guest during the receiving of the group experience, where the guest wears or carries wireless tracking means sensed by the guest tracking system. The system further comprises one or more apparatus for providing the customized guest experience to the specific guest while the specific guest is substantially occupying the specific distinct location of the group location, where the customized guest experience is based at least in part upon the specific distinct location.

An attraction system may include a projection mapped tangible show element with a first rigid body including a first shell coupled to a first tracker, a second rigid body including a second shell coupled to a second tracker, and a connection coupling the first rigid body and the second rigid body to one another. The connection may enable movement of the first rigid body relative to the second rigid body. The attraction system may also include an image sensor to generate sensor data indicative of a first position of the first rigid body and a second position of the second rigid body and a projector to project first image data on the first rigid body and second image data on the second rigid body.

There is disclosed a modular sensory platform for generating an experience for a guest on the platform located on an event floor of a venue. At least one deck module may each include a frame with a bottom side for mounting to the event floor, a side edge bordering the frame, and a standing surface opposite the bottom for supporting the guest. Lift actuators may be positioned along the side edge or under the deck for changing a distance between the event floor and the standing surface according to a lift signal. One or more sensory stimuli each receivable of a stimulus signal may be mounted to the frame and include at least one of a vibration buzzer, a low-frequency transducer, smoke effects, a heater, a water spritzer, air and scent lines, an air blaster and scent emission, a haptic device, fiber optic lighting, LED lighting, and a fog unit.

A motion simulator system is disclosed that includes a freely rotatable movable frame supported by, but unattached to, a hemispherical base. The movable frame comprises a spherical enclosure constructed from rigid, lightweight materials such as composite materials or interlocking panels, providing unlimited 360-degree rotation in all three rotational degrees of freedom (pitch, roll, and yaw). An internal actuator system coupled to the movable frame controls attitude positioning while the center of rotation remains substantially fixed relative to the base. Low friction engagement between the movable frame and base is achieved through transfer bearings integrated into the base's outer surface or by pressure-vented air cushions. The system enables smooth, continuous rotation of the untethered movable frame for enhanced motion simulation applications.

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.

A visual effects system includes a first display, a second display, and a graphics generation system. The graphics generation system is configured to provide graphics data to the first display and the second display to define a combined image. The graphics generation system includes a processing system and a memory, the memory encoded with instructions configured to be executed by the processing system to cause the first display and the second display to display a first image on the first display based on the graphics data and a user location, a user gaze orientation, or both, and display a second image on the second display based on the graphics data and the user location, the user gaze orientation, 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.

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.

An inflatable structure that includes a roof structure comprised of inflatable beams interlocked to form a hexagonal pattern. Inflatable columns support the roof structure. The inflatable columns can be selectively retracted to change the interior structure of the inflatable structure. Walls can be placed between the inflatable columns to further vary the interior structure and create mazes. The inflatable structure can be themed, e.g., by installing themed skins on interior surfaces of the room to provide a user experience. The inflatable structure may also include integrated virtual reality components, including a virtual reality headset supported by the structure.

An assembly includes a vehicle seat including a seatback and a restraint frame including a first bar, a second bar spaced from the first bar, and a lap bar elongated from the first bar to the second bar. The seatback has a top end and a bottom end, is elongated along a first axis from the top end to the bottom end, and the first bar and the second bar each have a first end and a second end. The bars are elongated from the first ends to the second ends. The first ends of the bars are hingedly attached at the top end. The second ends are releasably lockable to the seatback at the bottom end. The restraint frame is hinged to the seatback and rotatable about a cross-seat axis from a raised position to a locked position.

An interactive gaming system comprising a multiplicity of game access points used by guests to engage with an on-going destination game. Game access points comprise traditional destination activities as well as additional game parts. Gaming guests carry one or more electronic means and are tracked throughout the destination locations and activities. At least one electronic means comprises a visual display for receiving requested directions or a system summons to a game access point. The electronic means comprises a direct view lens system such that the guest looks directly through the electronic means to a destination map or destination scene, where directions are overlaid onto the direct view and registered to the map or scene. The mobile device further comprises a front view camera for capturing images of the guest's direct view of a destination game part, where the image is used as actionable game information.

An interactive user experience system is disclosed. The system includes a processor, a display in electrical communication with the processor and configured to display a visual content of interactive content, a modular tile floor in electrical communication with the processor and including a plurality of tiles configured to move independently to induce or respond to a desired motion for a user in contact with the modular tile floor, a sensor in electrical communication with the processor. The sensor detects at least one of an orientation or a position of the user on the modular tile floor, and based on the detected orientation or position of the user, the processor modifies at least one of the visual content or a movement of the plurality of tiles.

An amusement activity station enables a user participant to move, manipulate, reposition or pick-up and release machine-movable objects to entertain or effect amusement among user participants. The activity station includes an object mover apparatus and an operator station. The mover apparatus includes a pedestal portion, a movable boom apparatus, and an operator extension. The pedestal portion is anchored to at least one support surface, and the boom apparatus extends away from the pedestal portion on a first side thereof. The operator extension extends into the operator station as spaced from the pedestal portion and supports a control station for controlling the boom apparatus and mover arrangement. The mover arrangement is operably configured to selectively move at least one object at the first side within an object movement space via the control station. The boom apparatus is variously movable within the object movement space for repositioning objects.

A system to facilitate inspection of an attraction in an environment includes a processing system with one or more processors and memory storing instructions executable by the processing system to cause the processing system to receive a source file from a server, wherein the source file prescribes one or more target specifications for one or more operational characteristics of a component of the attraction. The instructions are executable by the processing system to cause the processing system to generate a site acceptance test (SAT) for the component based on the source file, wherein the SAT includes one or more inspection criteria that correspond to the one or more operational characteristics of the component.

The present disclosure relates to a virtual reality training system and a floor unit thereof. Disclosed is a virtual reality training system and a floor unit for the virtual reality training system. The virtual reality training system according to an aspect of the present disclosure can include a floor system having a base with a certain length and width, an object member configured to be detachably installed on the floor system, an input unit configured to assign a first position corresponding to a position of an object within a virtual reality space, the virtual reality space having a length and a width less than or equal to the length and the width of the base of the floor system, and a mapping unit configured to calculate and output a second position for installing the object member on the floor system, the second position being calculated as a position on the floor system corresponding to the first position within the virtual reality space.

A ride system comprises a plurality of ride vehicles and a controller. The controller comprises a memory and a processor. The processor is configured to receive an input indicative of a choreographed routine of the plurality of ride vehicles, wherein the choreographed routine comprises a respective ride path and respective choreographed movement for each respective ride vehicle of the plurality of ride vehicles along the respective ride path, wherein the respective ride path comprises movement of the respective ride vehicle along a surface of a ride area, and wherein the respective choreographed movement comprises movement of a rider support of the respective ride vehicle relative to a base of the respective ride vehicle. The processor is further configured to receive an adjustment to the respective ride path, the respective choreographed movement, or both, of a selected ride vehicle of the plurality of ride vehicles, wherein the adjustment of the respective ride path comprises an adjustment to the movement of the selected ride vehicle along the surface of the ride area, and wherein the adjustment to the respective choreographed movement comprises an adjustment to the movement of the rider support of the selected ride vehicle relative to the base of the selected ride vehicle. The processor is also configured to control the respective ride path, the respective choreographed movement, or both, of other ride vehicles of the plurality of ride vehicles based on the adjustment.

The utility model discloses a lifting type three-degree-of-freedom flying cinema which comprises a fixing frame, and a screen is arranged on one side of the fixing frame. A lifting cross beam and a driving mechanism for driving the lifting cross beam to lift are arranged on the fixed frame, a pulley assembly capable of sliding on the fixed frame is arranged on the lifting cross beam, a seat frame arm is connected to the lifting cross beam, a cabin frame is connected to the seat frame arm, a cabin is arranged on the cabin frame, a slewing bearing is arranged between the seat frame arm and the lifting cross beam, and a rotating motor is arranged on the lifting cross beam. The output end of the rotating motor is in transmission with the slewing bearing; and the two-degree-of-freedom motion mechanism can drive the cabin to realize pitching motion and rolling motion. The cabin can ascend and descend on the fixing frame, the rotating motor can drive the cabin to rotate, the two-degree-of-freedom movement mechanism can drive the cabin to achieve pitching movement and transverse rolling movement, and therefore three-degree-of-freedom movement of rotation, pitching and transverse rolling is achieved, the structure is simple, and operation and construction cost is low.

A method of operating a cleaning and transferring system in a venue with a first location and a second location includes receiving one or more accessories onto a conveyor at the second location. The method also includes transferring the one or more accessories from the second location to the first location via the conveyor. The method further includes cleaning the one or more accessories during the transferring of the one or more accessories from the second location to the first location via the conveyor. The method further includes receiving one or more guest items onto the conveyor at the first location. The method further includes transferring the one or more guest items from the first location to the second via the conveyor.

A climbing system can include a left end base assembly (EBA), the left EBA including a left end support; a right EBA, the right EBA including a right end support; at least one left support rod that extends inboard from the left EBA; at least one right support rod that extends inboard from the right EBA; a plurality of first tethers extending down from the first support rod; a plurality of second tethers extending down from the second support rod; and a climbing lattice, and the plurality of first tethers and the plurality of second tethers connected to and supporting the climbing lattice, with the climbing lattice providing for human climbing engagement.

The utility model relates to the technical field of toys for infants, and discloses a multifunctional exercise exploration cylinder for infant education, which comprises a first hollow cylinder and a second hollow cylinder, the first hollow cylinder comprises first elastic cloth and a first support ring, fixing parts are arranged around the outer side of the first support ring on the left side, and the second hollow cylinder comprises second elastic cloth and a second support ring. The second elastic cloth and the second supporting ring are fixedly connected through the sewing technology, the right side of the front face and the right side of the back face of the second elastic cloth are fixedly connected with hand straps, a buckle assembly is installed on the right side of the outer side of the second elastic cloth, and a sealing assembly is installed on the left side of the second elastic cloth. Through the arrangement of the first hollow cylinder, the second hollow cylinder, the fixing piece, the buckle assembly and the sealing assembly, the multifunctional sports exploration cylinder can achieve the functions of three toys including a tunnel exploration cylinder, a kangaroo jumping bag and an elastic ring, arrangement and carrying are convenient, the playing methods are diversified, and the interest of children in toys is improved.

The invention relates to the field of sport and recreation. What is proposed is a pool for water activities with an artificial current, comprising a housing in the form of an endless channel, and at least one platform, wherein the endless channel is stationary and has a set shape and a set cross-section, and at least one movable platform is arranged proximate the bottom of the channel for creating an artificial current therein, the platform being in the form of a frame structure with at least one paddle vane mounted thereon and being configured for continuous movement in one direction along at least one guide, wherein the guide is endless and extends along the entire perimeter of the channel. The technical result of the proposed invention is that of generating and maintaining in the most energy-efficient way possible an artificial current with improved uniformity in a pool.

The invention relates to a motion generator comprising an end effector that moves relative to a surface, the end effector being moved by at least six actuation mechanisms, wherein each actuation mechanism comprises an elongated tension member that is connected at one end thereof to the end effector, whereby the end effector is suspended above the surface by the tension member, and at the other end thereof to an associated rocker of the same actuation mechanism, whereby the rocker is mounted pivotable about an axis that is fixed relative to the surface, and wherein upon actuation of the rocker, the associated tension member and the end effector are caused to move. The invention further relates to a motion system and simulator comprising such a motion generator, and to methods of operation and production.