Outdoor dining facility with dine-in

Abstract

An airborne amusement device based on a dine-in system, comprising: i) an inverted U-shaped frame 1 connected to the device and suspended by aerial cables over a cylindrical hollow element 5, wherein a platform 2 is attached to the lower part of the frame 1, which is designed to accommodate persons above the platform 2 in order to provide these persons with a dine-in experience in the air; ii) a pair of chair-shaped bodies 3 arranged at the lateral ends of the platform 2 to facilitate the sitting of two persons above the platform 2, wherein an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit is installed on the body and paired with a processor to capture and process multiple images of the persons or to record the placement and body dimensions of the persons accommodated; iii) an air compressor 4 installed in each of the bodies 3 which, based on the detected dimensions of the persons, operates the air compressor 4 to inflate an inflatable element 5 configured on the bodies 3 to provide the persons with a comfortable seating experience; iv) a disk 6 housed in the element 5 and connected to the frame 1 via a linkage, wherein the microcontroller energizes and deactivates a pair of electromagnets arranged at the base of the element 5 and the disk 6 to impart movement to the disk 6, synchronously with the actuation of a motorized pivot joint arranged between the element 5 and the frame 1 to impart linear movement to the element 5 with respect to the frame 1 in order to move the frame 1 together with the antenna cable; and (v) a gesture detection sensor arranged on the frame 1 and operating synchronously with the imaging unit to detect facial expressions of the persons housed there, wherein the microcontroller compares the gestures performed with previously stored gestures stored in a database connected to the microcontroller, and wherein, in the event that the expressions correspond to fear and anxiety, the microcontroller actuates a pair of pivot joints arranged on the lateral sides of the platform 2 to unfold a curved element 5 connected to each of the pivot joints to form a protective boundary around the platform 2 to facilitate adequate safety of the persons.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to a dine-in based amusement device capable of detecting the position and physical characteristics of the accommodated persons to provide them with a comfortable seating experience, and capable of detecting the gestures and facial expressions of the accommodated persons to provide them with appropriate security. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Aerial amusement attractions offer a thrilling experience, literally taking entertainment to new heights. These attractions are often suspended rides such as cable cars, gondolas, or zip lines, offering passengers panoramic views from an elevated position. Whether soaring above the treetops on a zip line or gliding through the air on a cable car, aerial amusement attractions offer a unique perspective and a sense of adventure. Safety is paramount in the design and operation of aerial rides, and strict standards and procedures are in place to ensure the well-being of participants.

[0003] While traditional methods of aerial enjoyment offer a sense of thrill and adventure, they often have drawbacks. Rope and tree swings, for example, rely heavily on the stability of natural elements such as branches and ropes, which wear out over time and pose a safety hazard if improperly maintained. Furthermore, the lack of safety devices such as harnesses and restraints increases the risk of accidents for inexperienced users. Therefore, there is a need for a device capable of detecting the position and physical characteristics of the occupants to ensure they are seated comfortably, as well as detecting their gestures and facial expressions to provide them with adequate safety.

[0004] CN217794471U discloses an aerial rail amusement device relating to the technical field of amusement devices and comprising a support sleeve, a slideway arranged on the inner wall of the support sleeve, a movable frame slidably connected in the slideway, a roller rotatably connected to the movable frame, and a threaded rod positioned in the support sleeve, wherein the threaded rod is rotatably connected to the support sleeve and the end of the threaded rod extending into the slideway is in screw connection with the interior of the movable frame.According to the suspension railway amusement machine, by arranging a threaded rod and a slideway, when the threaded rod is rotated, movable frames can be driven to move, the movable frames slide in the slideway, then the distance between the movable frames and pulleys is adjusted, the plurality of movable frames move in the same mode, and then the adjustment of the distance between the plurality of pulleys is achieved.

[0005] CN207307162U discloses a device for amusement equipment climbing frame, which takes risks heavily in the air, belong to amusement equipment technical field, through the cross member, connect the angle rod, the switching valve is formed with bottom stand, the cross member goes through the cross member connecting piece and is connected with the switching valve, connect the angle rod and by adjusting the angle rod connecting piece on the cross member, the bottom of the cross member is equipped with slider and slider, the switching valve sets below on the stand, be equipped with the hub on the cross member, the both sides of the hub are equipped with the spout, the cross member connecting piece is connected with the hub respectively.The spout is connected to the angle bar, and consists of a horizontal plate and a vertical plate, all of which are equipped with a connecting hole on the horizontal plate and the vertical plate. The reversing valve includes the upward rotating plate and the inlet plate, and the inlet plate below is equipped with a variety of installation and locking devices. The utility model features a simple structure and is convenient to use, improving user enjoyment and ensuring user safety. The design of similar or the same parts makes these parts common to each other and convenient for production and use.

[0006] Conventionally, there are many devices capable of providing aerial photography-based entertainment. However, these devices fail to detect the seating position and body measurements of the occupants to provide a comfortable seating experience. These devices fail to recognize the facial expressions and gestures of the occupants to ensure their safety.

[0007] To overcome the above-mentioned disadvantages, there is a need in technology to develop a device capable of detecting the seating position and body measurements of the accommodated occupants to provide them with a comfortable seating experience. The device also detects the facial expressions and gestures of the accommodated occupants to provide them with appropriate security. OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION

[0008] The main object of the present invention is to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art.

[0009] An object of the present invention is to develop a device capable of detecting the placement and body dimensions of the accommodated persons in order to provide the persons with a comfortable seating feeling.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device capable of recognizing facial expressions and gestures of the accommodated persons in order to provide them with adequate security.

[0011] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is inherently reliable.

[0012] The foregoing and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become readily apparent upon closer examination of the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment as illustrated in the accompanying drawings. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0013] The present invention relates to a dine-in based amusement device that detects the placement and body dimensions of the accommodated persons to provide the persons with a comfortable seating experience.

[0014] According to one embodiment of the present invention, an air dine-in-based amusement device comprising an inverted U-shaped frame connected to the device and secured with air cables via a cylindrical hollow member, a platform attached to the lower part of the frame, which is designed to accommodate people above the platform for providing air dine-in experience to the people, a pair of chair-shaped bodies configured at the lateral ends of the platform to facilitate the seating of two people above the platform, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit installed on the body to detect the placement and body measurements of the accommodated people, an air compressor installed in each of the bodies and based on the detected measurements of the people, the microcontroller actuates the air compressor to inflate an inflatable element,which is configured on the bodies to provide the people with a comfortable seating experience, a disc housed in the element and connected to the frame via a connector, the microcontroller energizes and de-energizes a pair of electromagnets configured on the base part of the element and the disc to impart movement to the disc, a motorized rotary joint configured between the element and the frame to impart linear movement to the element with respect to the frame, to impart movement to the frame together with the aerial cable.,

[0015] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the proposed device also includes a gesture recognition sensor arranged on the frame to detect facial expressions of the accommodated persons; a pair of pivot joints arranged on the lateral sides of the platform for inserting a curved element connected to each of the pivot joints to form a protective boundary around the platform to facilitate adequate safety of the persons; in the event that the microcontroller detects an imbalance of the platform via the imaging unit, the microcontroller regulates the operation of the pivot joint and the electromagnets to reduce the speed of the platform, thus preventing any risk of injury to the persons; a support rod is configured on the central part of the platform and integrated with a circular plate;which is reached by the people to pick up various objects above the plate, thus facilitating a proper dine-in experience for the people.

[0016] While the invention has been described and shown with particular reference to the preferred embodiment, it will be obvious that variations might be possible which would fall within the scope of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING

[0017] These and other features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will be better understood from the following description, the appended claims and the accompanying drawings, in which: Fig. Figure 1 shows an isometric view of a dine-in based aerial amusement device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0018] The following description contains the preferred best mode for carrying out an embodiment of the present invention. It will be apparent from this description of the invention that the invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiments, but that the invention also includes a variety of modifications and embodiments thereto. Therefore, the present description should be considered as illustrative and not restrictive. While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative constructions, it should be understood that there is no intention to limit the invention to the specific form disclosed, but on the contrary, the invention is intended to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the claims.

[0019] In any embodiment described herein, the open-ended terms “comprising,” “comprises,” and the like (which are synonymous with “including,” “with,” and “characterized by”) may be replaced by the respective partially closed terms “consists essentially of,” “consists essentially of,” and the like, or the respective closed terms “consists of,” “consists of,” and the like.

[0020] As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” refer to both the singular and the plural, unless explicitly stated that only the singular is meant.

[0021] The present invention relates to a dine-in based amusement device capable of detecting the position and physical characteristics of the accommodated persons to provide them with a comfortable seating experience, and capable of detecting the gestures and facial expressions of the accommodated persons to provide them with appropriate security.

[0022] Referring to Fig.Figure 1 is an isometric view of a dine-in based aerial amusement device comprising an inverted U-shaped frame 1, a platform 2 connected to the lower part of the frame 1, a cylindrical hollow member 5 connected to the frame 1, a pair of chair-shaped bodies 3 arranged at the lateral ends of the platform 2, an air compressor 4 installed in each of the bodies 3, a pulley 6 housed in the member 5 and connected to the frame 1, and a support rod 7 arranged at the central part of the platform 2.

[0023] The proposed device comprises an inverted U-shaped frame 1 connected to the device and connected to aerial cables via a cylindrical hollow member 5. A platform 2 is connected to the lower part of the frame 1, which is designed to accommodate people above the platform 2 to provide the people with a mid-air dine-in experience. The platform 2 is made of any durable material, the material including but not limited to metallic material and wooden material that can support the loads and carry the component connected to the device to operate accordingly in a convenient manner.

[0024] A pair of chair-shaped bodies 3 are arranged at the lateral ends of the platform 2 to allow two people to sit on the platform 2. An artificial intelligence-based imaging unit is installed on the body and paired with a processor to capture and process multiple images of the people and to recognize the placement and body dimensions of the accommodated people. The imaging unit consists of a processor and a camera that, when activated, captures multiple images of the platform 2.

[0025] The camera consists of a lens and a digital sensor. The lens captures all reflected light rays from the environment, and all of these light rays are combined to a digital sensor capable of extracting the images. The extracted images of the surrounding surface are processed by the processor, and this processed data is sent to the microcontroller, which, based on the processed images, captures and processes multiple images close to the body to determine the position and body dimensions of the accommodated individuals.

[0026] An air compressor 4 is installed in each of the bodies 3, and based on the detected dimensions of the occupants, the microcontroller actuates the air compressor 4 to inflate an inflatable element 5 configured on the bodies 3 to provide the occupants with a comfortable seating experience. Furthermore, a disc 6 is housed within the element 5 and connected to the frame 1 via a linkage. The microcontroller activates and deactivates a pair of electromagnets at the base of the element 5 and the disc 6 to move the disc 6 in synchronization with the actuation of a motorized rotary joint arranged between the element 5 and the frame 1 to generate a linear movement of the element 5 with respect to the frame 1 to move the frame 1 together with the air cable.

[0027] After the frame 1 is set in motion along with the aerial cable, a gesture recognition sensor is mounted on the frame 1, which operates synchronously with the imaging unit to detect the facial expressions of the accommodated people. The microcontroller then compares the gestures made with previously stored gestures stored in a database connected to the microcontroller. If the facial expressions correspond to fear or anxiety, the microcontroller actuates a pair of pin joints located on the sides of the platform 2 to deploy a curved element 5 connected to each of the pin joints to form a protective perimeter around the platform 2 to ensure the safety of the people.

[0028] Next, the microcontroller detects an imbalance of platform 2 via the imaging unit. The microcontroller regulates the operation of the rotary joint and electromagnets to reduce the speed of platform 2, thereby preventing any risk of injury to the diners. A support rod 7 is then configured on the central part of platform 2 and integrated with a circular plate, which diners can access to place various items on the plate, thus facilitating a proper dining experience for the diners.

[0029] Finally, a battery is connected to the device to power all the electrical and electronic components necessary for its proper operation. The battery is connected to the microcontroller and supplies the microcontroller with direct current (DC). The microcontroller then sends this current to the specific electrical or electronic components, depending on the sequence of operations, so they can effectively perform their respective functions.

[0030] The present invention works best in the following order, in which the inverted U-shaped frame 1 is connected to the device and fixed with antenna cables via the cylindrical hollow member 5. The platform 2 is connected to the lower part of the frame 1, which is designed to accommodate people above the platform 2 to provide the people with a dine-in experience in the air. The pair of chair-shaped bodies 3 are arranged at the lateral ends of the platform 2 to allow two people to sit on the platform 2. The artificial intelligence-based imaging unit is installed on the body and paired with a processor to capture and process multiple images of the people, respectively.to detect the placement and body dimensions of the accommodated occupants. Then, the air compressor 4 is installed in each of the bodies 3, and based on the detected dimensions of the occupants, the microcontroller actuates the air compressor 4 to inflate an inflatable element 5 configured on the bodies 3 to provide a comfortable seating experience to the occupants. Further, the disc 6 is housed within the element 5 and connected to the frame 1 via a linkage, wherein the microcontroller activates and deactivates the pair of electromagnets at the base part of the element 5 and the disc 6 to impart movement to the disc 6, synchronously with the actuation of a motorized rotary joint arranged between the element 5 and the frame 1 to impart linear movement to the element 5 with respect to the frame 1 to move the frame 1 along with the air cable.After the frame 1 is set in motion along with the aerial cable, a gesture recognition sensor is mounted on the frame 1, which works synchronously with the imaging unit to detect the facial expressions of the accommodated people. The microcontroller then compares the gestures made with previously stored gestures stored in a database connected to the microcontroller. If the expressions correspond to fear or anxiety, the microcontroller actuates a pair of pin joints on the sides of the platform 2 to deploy a curved element 5 connected to each of the pin joints to form a protective edge around the platform 2 and ensure the safety of the people.The microcontroller then detects an imbalance of platform 2 via the imaging unit. The microcontroller controls the operation of the rotary joint and electromagnets to reduce the speed of platform 2, thus preventing any risk of injury to the diners. The support rod 7 is located in the central part of platform 2 and is integrated into the circular plate, which diners can access to place various items on the plate, providing a proper dining experience for the diners.

[0031] Although the scope of the invention has been described herein with limited reference to specific embodiments, this description is not intended to be construed in a limiting sense. Various modifications of the disclosed embodiments, as well as alternative embodiments of the invention, will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reference to the description of the invention. QUOTES CONTAINED IN THE DESCRIPTION

[0000] This list of documents submitted by the applicant was generated automatically and is included solely for the convenience of the reader. This list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA assumes no liability for any errors or omissions. Cited patent literature

[0000] CN 217794471U

[0004] CN 207307162U

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Claims

[1] A dine-in based aerial amusement device comprising: i) an inverted U-shaped frame 1 connected to the device and secured by aerial cables via a cylindrical hollow member 5, with a platform 2 secured to the lower part of the frame 1, designed to accommodate persons above the platform 2 to provide these persons with a dine-in experience in the air; ii) a pair of chair-shaped bodies 3 arranged at the lateral ends of the platform 2 to facilitate the seating of two persons above the platform 2, wherein an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit is installed on the body and paired with a processor to capture and process a plurality of images of the persons or to capture the placement and body dimensions of the accommodated persons; iii) an air compressor 4 installed in each of the bodies 3 and, based on the detected dimensions of the persons, actuates the air compressor 4 to inflate an inflatable element 5 configured on the bodies 3 to provide the persons with a comfortable seating experience; iv) a disc 6 housed in the element 5 and connected to the frame 1 via a link, wherein the microcontroller energizes and de-energizes a pair of electromagnets arranged at the base of the element 5 and the disc 6 to impart movement to the disc 6, synchronously with the actuation of a motorized rotary joint arranged between the element 5 and the frame 1 to impart linear movement to the element 5 with respect to the frame 1 to move the frame 1 together with the antenna cable; and v) a gesture detection sensor arranged on the frame 1 and operating synchronously with the imaging unit to detect facial expressions of the accommodated persons, wherein the microcontroller compares the gestures performed with previously stored gestures stored in a database connected to the microcontroller, and wherein, in the event that the expressions correspond to fear and anxiety, the microcontroller actuates a pair of pivot joints arranged on the lateral sides of the platform 2 to deploy a curved element 5 connected to each of the pivot joints to form a protective boundary around the platform 2 to facilitate adequate safety of the persons. [2] Device according to claim 1, wherein, in the event that the microcontroller detects an imbalance of the platform 2 via the imaging unit, the microcontroller regulates the function of the rotary joint and the electromagnets to reduce the speed of the platform 2 and thereby prevent any risk of injury to the persons. [3] Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a support rod 7 is arranged in the central part of the platform 2 and is integrated into a circular plate to which the people can access to place various items on the plate, thereby providing the people with a proper dining experience. [4] The device of claim 1, wherein a battery is connected to the device to power electrical and electronically operated components connected to the device.

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