53results about "Conjuring appliances" 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.

The present disclosure generally relates to an interactive toy system that includes a barrel having an internal space configured to hold a toy and a bottle. The bottle can have an outer circumference forming an enclosure to house at least a portion of the barrel therein. A portion of the outer circumference can include a chamber configured to hold a transparency changing liquid. The chamber can have an inner wall and an outer wall offset from the inner wall. In some implementations, the toy system includes a handle configured to rotate the barrel between at least a first position and a second position relative to the bottle.

The present disclosure is directed to facilitating the pairing of a visitor interactive object. An example method includes receiving, by a first interactive object from one or more sensors, data indicative of a visitor interactive object identifier associated with the visitor interactive object. The method includes generating, by the first interactive object, a pairing communication for the visitor interactive object that includes the visitor interactive object identifier and instructions to pair with the visitor interactive object. The method includes communicating, by the first interactive object, the pairing communication to a central computing device. The central computing device can be temporarily paired with the visitor interactive object based on the pairing communication. For instance, the method can include receiving, by the central computing device, the visitor pairing communication, generating a temporary visitor profile based on the visitor interactive identifier, and establishing the temporary wireless connection with the visitor interactive object.

An interactive toy system includes a miniature oven having an oven door, a dial knob, and an internal space. An upper shelf is disposed at an upper position inside the internal space, and a lower shelf is disposed at a lower position that is below the upper position inside the internal space. The upper shelf is capable of moving down to the lower position, which causes the lower shelf to move down to a bottom position. A plush doll is placed on the upper shelf when it is at the upper position. During a play, a dough is placed inside the oven on the lower shelf, and the dial knob is turned to start a “baking” process. The knob turning causes the upper shelf carrying the plush doll to drop down to the lower position and the lower shelf carrying the dough to drop down to the bottom position.

A performance effect system 56 of an amusement park may include a housing 80; an interaction space 58 within the enclosure 80, wherein the interaction space 58 receives the object 62 from outside the enclosure 80; and a display system 66 that presents an image. The performance effect system 56 may also include a beam splitter 68 positioned to enable visibility from the viewing portion 60 through the beam splitter 68 into the interaction space 58, and visibility of the virtual image via reflection from the beam splitter 68. A sensor 64 of the performance effect system 56 may monitor the interaction space 58 and provide sensor data related to an object 62 within the interaction space 58. One or more controllers 74 of the performance effect system 56 may be communicatively coupled with the sensor 64 and the display system 66, and may perform operations including determining one or more parameters of the object 62 based on the sensor data, and generating image data based on the parameters of the object 62.

We provide a double-sided mirror for the mirror wedge illusion. [Solution] A double-sided mirror 80 for the mirror wedge illusion. The double-sided mirror includes a reflective material layer 84, a thin glass layer 82 covering the front surface 90 of the reflective material layer 84, a dark mask layer 86 covering the back surface 92 of the reflective material layer 84, and a thick glass support layer 88 bonded to the dark mask layer 86.

The present invention relates to a wirelessly controlled magic wand comprising a handle and a light block arranged at one end of the handle, wherein a light ball is firmly embedded in the light block and a radio receiving unit is firmly provided inside the handle, wherein the light ball is connected to the radio receiving unit by means of a connecting cable, and adjacent to the radio receiving unit in the handle, a speaker is firmly arranged, which is connected to the radio receiving unit; wherein a control device is provided which matches the radio receiving unit, and within the control device, a radio transmitting unit is provided which matches the radio receiving unit, wherein the control device transmits a control signal to a radio receiving unit via a radio transmitting unit. The light block is made of a transparent material and has the shape of a pentagon.A battery, located next to the radio receiver unit, is securely integrated into the handle, and the speaker is attached to the end of the handle. Furthermore, the invention is very practical.

An interactive toy system includes a microfurnace having a furnace door, a turntable knob, and an interior space. An upper shelf is provided at an upper position within the interior space, and a lower shelf is provided at a lower position within the interior space below the upper position. The upper shelf is movable downward to a lower position, which causes the lower shelf to move downward to a bottom position. When the upper frame is located at the upper position, the plush doll is placed on the upper frame. During playing, the dough is placed on a lower shelf within the oven, and a dial knob is screwed to initiate a "baking" process. When the knob is screwed, the upper shelf carrying the plush doll falls to the lower position, and the lower shelf carrying the dough falls to the bottom position. When the'baking 'process is completed and the oven door is opened, the plush doll is shown in the internal space of the oven.

Two-way mirror 80 for mirror wedge illusion. The two-way mirror includes a layer of reflective material 84, a thin glass layer 82 covering a front surface 90 of the layer of reflective material 84, a dark mask layer 86 covering a back surface 92 of the layer of reflective material 84, and a thick glass support layer 88 bonded to the dark mask layer 86.

A special effects visualization system includes a capture system configured to acquire likeness data of a user at a first location and generate a dataset based on the likeness data, an environmental system configured to display a three-dimensional (3D) presentation based on the dataset at a second location different from the first location, wherein the 3D presentation comprises a likeness of the user, and a special effects system configured to trigger a special effect at the second location during the display of the 3D presentation.

A system (10) comprising a surface (16); a scrim (18) discrete from the surface (16) and disposed at a boundary of the surface (16); and a projector system comprising one or more projectors is described. The projector system is configured to project light onto the surface (16) and onto the scrim (18) such that a first portion of the light reflected from the surface (16) generates a first portion of a simulated 3-D object and a second portion of the light reflected from the scrim (18) generates a second portion of the simulated 3-D object.

System and method for providing a visual effect, comprising a structure part (1), at least one water-filled basin (2) arranged below the structure part (1), at least one column (3) extending from the at least one basin (2), wherein the structure part (1) is arranged at an end of the at least one column (3) further away from the basin (2). The system further comprises a movable outer shroud part (4) laterally enclosing the structure (1), a drive mechanism (5) arranged between the shroud part (4) and the structure (1) and adapted to move the shroud part (4) relative to the structure (1), and a high-pressure pump system (6) for generating water jets (8), said pump system comprising nozzles (7) arranged side by side in the at least one basin (2) such that the water jets (8) form at least one continuous water wall (9) shielding the at least one column (3). During the method, the movable shroud part (4) is moved by the drive mechanism (5) while the height (H) of the water jets (8) provided by the high-pressure pump system (6) is adjusted such that the bottom edge (41) of the shroud part (4) and the height (H) of the water jets move in a mutually synchronized manner.

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 show effect system 56 of an amusement park may include an enclosure 80, an interaction space 58 within the enclosure 80, where the interaction space 58 receives an object 62 from outside of the enclosure 80, and a display system 66 that presents imagery. The show effect system 56 may also include a beam splitter 68 positioned to enable visibility, from a viewing portion 60, into the interaction space 58 through the beam splitter 68 and of the virtual image via reflection off the beam splitter 68. A sensor 64 of the show effect system 56 may monitor the interaction space 58 and provide sensor data related to the object 62 within the interaction space 58. One or more controllers 74 of the show effect system 56 may be communicatively coupled to the sensor 64 and the display system 66 and may perform operations including determining one or more parameters of the object 62 based on the sensor data and generating image data based on the parameter of the object 62.

System and method for producing a visual effect, comprising a structure portion (1), at least one water-filled pool (2) arranged under the structure portion (1), at least one post (3) extending from the at least one pool (2), wherein the structure portion (1) is arranged at the end of the at least one post (3) lying further from the pool (2). The system further comprises a movable external shroud portion (4) that at least laterally envelopes the structure (1), a drive mechanism (5) that is arranged between the shroud portion (4) and the structure (1) and is adapted for moving the shroud portion (4) relative to the structure (1), and a high-pressure pump system (6) for generating water jets (8), said pump system comprising nozzles (7) arranged beside each other in the at least one pool (2) such that the water jets (8) form at least one continuous waterwall (9) that conceals the at least one post (3). During the method, the movable shroud portion (4) are moved by means of the drive mechanism (5), and simultaneously adjusting the height (H) of the waterjets (8) provided by the high-pressure pump system (6) such that the bottom edge (41) of the shroud portion (4) and the height (H) of the waterjets move in a mutually synchronised manner.

A three-dimensional (3-D) projection system includes a projector configured to output a projection of light to simulate a 3-D object, an opaque surface configured to receive the projection of light to simulate a portion of the 3-D object on the opaque surface, and a translucent scrim disposed at a boundary of the opaque surface and configured to receive the projection of light to simulate an extension of the 3-D object away from and beyond the boundary of the opaque surface.

A performance effect system may include a first mirror coupled to a first actuator and mounted to a wall, a second mirror coupled to a second actuator and mounted to the wall proximate to the first mirror, and a sensor configured to monitor a viewing area for viewing the first mirror and the second mirror, the sensor is configured to provide sensor data relating to a customer within the viewing area. The performance effect system may also include a controller communicatively coupled to the first actuator, the second actuator, and the sensor. The controller may determine that the customer is in a location within the viewing area based on the sensor data and instruct the first actuator to adjust an orientation or orientation of the first mirror to remove the location from a reflection of the first mirror.

A dual-surfaced mirror system for a mirror wedge illusion. The dual-surfaced mirror system includes a reflective material layer; a transparent layer overlaying a front surface of the reflective material layer; a dark mask layer overlaying a back surface of the reflective material layer; and a support layer coupled to the dark mask layer. The dual-surfaced mirror system further includes a first surface of a first mirror portion and a second surface of a second mirror portion joined at an apex edge of the dual-surfaced mirror.

The utility model discloses an object changing magic prop which comprises a containing assembly, a hiding assembly and a bearing piece, the hiding assembly is completely contained in the containing assembly, the containing assembly is arranged on the bearing piece, the hiding assembly is connected with the bearing piece through magnetic attraction, and when the containing assembly is moved away from the bearing piece, the hiding assembly is arranged on the bearing piece. And the hiding assembly is separated from the storage assembly and is displayed on the bearing piece. The hidden assembly is hidden in the storage assembly, and when the storage assembly extends into the bearing piece, the hidden assembly is magnetically attracted to the bearing piece, so that the hidden assembly is separated from the storage assembly and is displayed on the bearing piece; the magic tape does not need to be prepared for a long time, can be used for impromptu performance at any time, is simple to operate and is suitable for magic beginners and enlighteners.

The utility model discloses spraying magic box equipment, and belongs to the field of amusement performance equipment. The box body is of a semi-enclosed closed structure, an opening is formed in the top of the box body, and a rear opening is formed in the rear part; the box door opening mechanism is arranged in the box body, and a door plate of the box door opening mechanism is arranged at an opening of the box body and can be opened upwards and closed downwards on the opening; the modeling lifting mechanism is arranged in the box body and can ascend or descend from the interior of the box body after a door plate of the box door opening mechanism is opened upwards, and the modeling lifting mechanism is completely contracted and hidden in the box body after descending; spraying holes are formed in the box body; the spraying machine is arranged on the box body, a spraying opening of the spraying machine is connected with a spraying hole in the box body, and the spraying machine can spray outside the box body when being started. By means of the device, automatic spraying and magic performance is achieved, the magic surprise is highlighted, the interesting atmosphere is created, the stage performance effect is enhanced and enriched, the ornamental value is improved, and novel experience is brought to tourists.

The magic cube prop comprises a magic cube body, a camouflage frame and an anti-peep frame, the magic cube body comprises angle blocks, edge blocks, a center block and a center shaft, the angle blocks and the center block are provided with installation cavities, a hollow cavity A is formed in the outer side wall of each angle block, an electromagnet block is arranged in each hollow cavity A, and the center shaft is provided with an anti-peep hole. And an electric control assembly B is mounted in the mounting cavity of the angle block through a fixing frame B. According to the magic cube prop for magic performance, the magic cube body, the disguise frame and the peep-proof frame are arranged, the disguise frame can be used for disguise the magic cube body and misleading audiences, then the peep-proof frame is used for hiding the disguise frame, and the magic cube prop is convenient to use. The disguise frame and the magic cube body are separated, so that the magic cube body is exposed in the visual field of audiences, the magic effect that color blocks of the magic cube are restored instantly is achieved, a magic performer does not need to depend on a rapid technique or a preset mode, the operation difficulty is reduced, and meanwhile the ornamental value of magic performance is improved.

A three-dimensional (3-D) projection system includes a projector configured to output a light projection to simulate a 3-D object, an opaque surface configured to receive the light projection to simulate a portion of the 3-D object, and a translucent scrim disposed at a boundary of the opaque surface and configured to receive the light projection to simulate an extension of the 3-D object away from and beyond the boundary of the opaque surface.

This provides 3D simulation and extrusion of projection media. [Solution] A three-dimensional (3-D) projection system includes a projector configured to output a projection of light to simulate a 3-D object; an opaque surface configured to receive the projection of light to simulate a portion of the 3-D object; and a translucent scrim positioned at the boundary of the opaque surface and configured to receive the projection of light to simulate an extension of the 3-D object that extends beyond the boundary of the opaque surface.

A show effect system may include a first mirror coupled to a first actuator and mounted to a wall, a second mirror coupled to a second actuator and mounted to the wall adjacent to the first minor, and a sensor configured to monitor a viewing area for observing the first mirror and the second mirror, wherein the sensor is configured provide sensor data related to a guest within the viewing area. The show effect system may also include a controller communicatively coupled to the first actuator, the second actuator, and the sensor. The controller may determine the guest is in a location within the viewing area based on the sensor data and instruct the first actuator to adjust a position or an orientation of the first mirror to remove the location from a reflection of the first mirror.

The amusement park show effect system 56 may include an enclosure 80, an interaction space 58 within the enclosure 80 that receives an object 62 from outside the enclosure 80, and a display system 66 that presents an image. The show effect system 56 may also include a beam splitter 68, which is positioned to allow the interaction space 58 to be seen from an observation section 60 through the beam splitter 68, and a virtual image to be seen via reflection from the beam splitter 68. Sensors 64 of the show effect system 56 may monitor the interaction space 58 and provide sensor data related to the object 62 in the interaction space 58. One or more controllers 74 of the show effect system 56 may be communicatively coupled to the sensors 64 and the display system 66 and perform operations including determining one or more parameters of the object 62 based on the sensor data, and generating image data based on the parameters of the object 62.

A system (10) comprising a surface (16); a scrim (18) discrete from the surface (16) and disposed at a boundary of the surface (16); and a projector system comprising one or more projectors is described. The projector system is configured to project light onto the surface (16) and onto the scrim (18) such that a first portion of the light reflected from the surface (16) generates a first portion of a simulated 3-D object and a second portion of the light reflected from the scrim (18) generates a second portion of the simulated 3-D object.