System and method for adjusting an image displayed via a food and / or beverage container

Abstract

A food and / or beverage container (66) includes an enclosure that forms a space configured to receive food and / or beverage, 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 beverage container (66) and cause the display to output an image (68, 68A, 68B) based on the current location (52, 54).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] [Cross - Reference to Related Applications] This application claims priority and the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 337,373, entitled "SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADJUSTING AN IMAGE DISPLAYED VIA A FOOD AND / OR DRINK CONTAINER," filed on May 2, 2022, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety for all purposes.

Background Art

[0002] This section is for introducing readers to various aspects of technologies that may be related to various aspects of the technology described and / or claimed below. This discussion is considered to be helpful in showing readers the background circumstances and facilitating a better understanding of the various aspects of the present disclosure. Therefore, it should be understood that these descriptions are not to be regarded as an admission of prior art but should be read from the above perspective.

[0003] An amusement park or other entertainment venue can include various features to entertain guests or regular visitors. As an example, an amusement park can have various attractions, which can include rides, performances, and decorations or props. Also, guests can enjoy purchasing or otherwise obtaining various items or objects (e.g., souvenirs) from the amusement park as gifts, mementos, or prizes. As the sophistication and complexity of amusement park features increase, and correspondingly the expectations among amusement park guests increase, improved and more creative ways to entertain guests are desired.

Summary of the Invention

[0004] The following presents an overview of several embodiments disclosed in this specification. It should be understood that these aspects are merely intended to provide a summary of some of these embodiments to the reader and do not limit the scope of the present disclosure. In fact, the present disclosure can include various aspects not shown hereinafter.

[0005] In one embodiment, a food and / or beverage container includes an enclosure that forms a space configured to receive food and / or beverage, a display coupled to the enclosure, and a processor communicatively coupled to the display. The processor is configured to receive an indication of the current location of the food and / or beverage container and cause an image to be output to the display based on the current location.

[0006] In one embodiment, a snack container includes an enclosure that defines an interior configured to receive a snack, a display coupled to the enclosure, and a control system communicatively coupled to the display. The control system is configured to cause an image to be displayed on the display based on a first position of the snack container and to adjust the image presented on the display based on a second position of the snack container. The device is configured to maintain the presentation of the image without using power.

[0007] In one embodiment, a system includes a food and / or beverage container having an enclosure that defines a space for holding food or beverage and a display coupled to the enclosure and configured to present an image. The system also includes a device separated from the food and / or beverage container. The device is configured to engage with the food and / or beverage container, and the display is configured to adjust the image presented in response to the engagement between the device and the food and / or beverage container.

[0008] These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present disclosure will be better understood by reading the following detailed description with reference to the accompanying drawings in which like elements are denoted by like symbols throughout.

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[0010] The following describes one or more specific embodiments. For the sake of brevity in describing these embodiments, not all features of implementation are described herein. It should be understood that in any such implementation development found in any engineering or design project, numerous implementation-specific decisions must be made to achieve the specific objectives of the developer, such as compliance with system-related and business-related constraints that may vary depending on the implementation. Further, while such development efforts can be complex and time-consuming, they are to be understood as routine endeavors of design, fabrication, and manufacture for those skilled in the art who benefit from the present disclosure.

[0011] When introducing elements of various embodiments of the present disclosure, articles such as "a", "an", and "the" are to be taken to mean that there are one or two or three or more of these elements. The terms "comprising", "including", and "having" are intended to be inclusive and mean that there may be additional elements other than the recited elements. Also, it should be understood that references to "one embodiment" or "an embodiment" of the present disclosure are not intended to be construed as precluding the existence of additional embodiments that also include the recited features.

[0012] The present disclosure is generally related to amusement parks or theme parks. An amusement park can include various features such as rides (e.g., roller coasters), plays, performances, and / or props for show sets. Such features can provide enjoyment to the guests of the amusement park. For example, different effects (e.g., show effects) can be presented to provide an immersive experience to the guests. Guests can also obtain certain items or objects while at the amusement park. As an example, a guest can purchase, acquire, or otherwise receive an item during the amusement park experience. The guest can take such an item to different locations within the amusement park. For example, the item can include a food and / or beverage container that a guest can hold to store and contain items such as snacks, liquids, food, light meals, or other suitable sustenance or nourishment. Thus, the guest can use the item to enjoy different foods and / or beverages in different areas of the amusement park.

[0013] It is considered desirable to enable a food and / or beverage container to provide an effect that further enhances the guest's amusement park experience. For example, the food and / or beverage container can be configured to present content such as an image. The food and / or beverage container can also be configured to be adjusted to provide a desired effect or experience for the guest with respect to the presented content. The content can provide an immersive and / or interactive experience that complements the experience provided by other features such as attractions in the amusement park by corresponding to other effects provided to the guest at specific locations within the amusement park.

[0014] In one embodiment, a food and / or beverage container can provide images at different locations of the food and / or beverage container. For example, the food and / or beverage container can include a control system configured to determine the location of the food and / or beverage container, select an image based on that location, and cause the image to be presented on a display of the food and / or beverage container. The display can be configured to maintain the presentation of the image without consuming power or with a low power consumption. As an example, the display can be configured to present an image using electronic paper or electronic ink technology. As another example, the display can include magnetic particles and the positioning of the magnetic particles can be adjusted to present an image. Further, in one embodiment, the food and / or beverage container can provide an image in response to an interaction between the food and / or beverage container and an interaction element such as a detectable or otherwise interactive prop in an amusement park. For example, the control system can receive data indicating the interaction and cause the image presented on the display of the food and / or beverage container to be adjusted based on the data. In addition to or instead of this, the interaction element can be involved (e.g., physically or electronically) with the food and / or beverage container and the involvement with this food and / or beverage container can cause the image presented on the display to be adjusted. In any case, the image presented by the display can be adjusted to provide a desired effect such as a visual effect, an audio effect, a tactile effect, or other effects that entertain the guest based on the location of the food and / or beverage container and thus the location of the guest holding the food and / or beverage container. Although the present disclosure is mainly related to food and / or beverage containers, the techniques described herein can also be incorporated into any suitable item such as a hat, a bag, and a shirt that a guest can carry to various locations in an amusement park, and the item can be configured to adjust the presented image at different locations.

[0015] Based on these, FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the amusement park system 50. The amusement park system 50 can include different locations or areas such as a first location 52 (e.g., a first area location, a first geographical location) and a second location 54 (e.g., a second area location, a second geographical location). Each of the first and second locations 54 can include a geographical space defined by area or volume. The first location 52 can include a first attraction system 56 and a first effect 58 (e.g., a first entertainment effect, a first show effect, a first visual effect, a first audio effect, a first tactile effect), and the second location 54 can include a second attraction system 60 and a second effect 62 (e.g., a second entertainment effect, a second show effect, a second visual effect, a second audio effect, a second tactile effect). The first and second attraction systems 56, 60 can include rides (e.g., roller coasters) and / or performance shows, and the first and second effects 58, 62 can include props (e.g., animated figures), audio effects, and visual effects, etc. The first and second attraction systems 56, 60, and the first and second effects 58, 62 can cooperate to make guests enjoy themselves at different first and second locations 52, 54 of the amusement park system 50.

[0016] Guest 64 can travel between a first location 52 and a second location 54, etc. through the amusement park system 50. While traveling through the amusement park system 50, guest 64 can carry a food and / or beverage container 66 (e.g., a food and / or beverage container, a snack container, a nutrition container, a nourishment container, a foodstuff container, a consumable container). The food and / or beverage container 66 can include cups, bottles, mugs, jugs, pitchers, goblets, bowls, plates, tubs, and buckets, etc., configured to store, hold, receive, or otherwise contain various nutrients, nourishments, or snacks. For example, the food and / or beverage container 66 can be configured to contain a snack (e.g., popcorn), a meal (e.g., a sandwich), or other suitable foodstuffs (e.g., solid food). In addition to or instead of this, the food and / or beverage container 66 can also be configured to contain a beverage or any suitable liquid nourishment. In practice, the food and / or beverage container 66 can store any suitable consumable that guest 64 can use. The food and / or beverage container 66 can be portable (e.g., limited in size and / or weight) so that guest 64 can easily use it. As an example, guest 64 can take the food and / or beverage container 66 to different first and second locations 52, 54, and place respective foods and / or beverages that are specific to the first and second locations 52, 54 into the food and / or beverage container 66, and thus enjoy different nutrients throughout the entire amusement park system 50.

[0017] Food and / or beverage container 66 can be configured to present an image 68 or other content (e.g., audio effects) observable by guest 64. Food and / or beverage container 66 can also be configured to adjust the presented image 68. For example, food and / or beverage container 66 can be configured to present a first image 68A at a first location 52 and a second image 68B different from the first image 68A at a second location 54. Adjusting the presented image 68 can enhance the experience provided to guest 64 by the amusement park system 50, such as by further immersing guest 64 in the environment emulated by the amusement park system 50 and / or making guest 64 perceive the interaction between food and / or beverage container 66 and the surrounding environment.

[0018] As an example, in one embodiment, different first and second locations 52, 54 can have different themes, such as different environments or atmospheres presented via respective first and second attraction systems 56, 60 and / or first and second effects 58, 62. The image 68 presented by food and / or beverage container 66 can correspond to the theme of guest 64 and the specific location 52, 54 of food and / or beverage container 66. For example, the theme of the first location 52 can be related to a daytime or daylight theme, and thus the first image 68A (e.g., the sun) presented by food and / or beverage container 66 at the first location 52 can be related to daytime. The theme of the second location 54 can be related to a night or nighttime theme, and thus the second image 68B (e.g., the moon) presented by food and / or beverage container 66 at the second location 54 can be related to night. In this way, the image 68 presented by food and / or beverage container 66 can be closely related to the location 52, 54 of food and / or beverage container 66 to provide a more immersive or interactive experience to guest 64.

[0019] FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of an embodiment of a food and / or beverage container 66 (e.g., a food and / or beverage container system) configured to adjust a presented image. The food and / or beverage container 66 can include an enclosure 100 configured to receive a nutrient 102 (e.g., solid food, liquid beverage). For example, the enclosure 100 can define an interior or space capable of receiving and containing the nutrient 102. The food and / or beverage container 66 can also include a display 104 configured to present an image 68 visible from outside the enclosure 100. For example, the display 104 can be coupled to an outer surface of the enclosure 100 such that the image 68 is presented outside the enclosure 100. As another example, the display 104 can be coupled to an inner surface such as an inner wall of the enclosure 100, and the image 68 presented by the display 104 can be made visible through the enclosure 100 (e.g., the enclosure can be at least partially transparent).

[0020] Food and / or beverage container 66 can also include a control system or control circuit 106 (e.g., an automation controller, a programmable controller, an electronic controller) configured to adjust the image 68 presented by the display 104. The control system 106 can include a memory 108 and a processing circuit 110. The memory 108 can include a volatile memory such as a random access memory (RAM), and / or a non-volatile memory such as a read-only memory (ROM), an optical drive, a hard disk drive, a solid state drive, or any other non-transitory computer-readable medium containing instructions. The processing circuit 110 can be configured to execute such instructions. For example, the processing circuit 110 can include one or more application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), one or more field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), one or more general-purpose processors, or any combination thereof. The control system 106 can be communicatively coupled to the display 104 and configured to operate the display 104. For example, the control system 106 can be configured to instruct the display 104 to present the image 68 and / or to adjust the presented image 68. For this purpose, the control system 106 can be electrically coupled to a power source 112 (e.g., a battery or a solar cell) configured to supply power to the control system 106.

[0021] In one embodiment, each of the power supply 112 and the control system 106 can be integral with the remainder of the food and / or beverage container 66. For example, by housing the control system 106 and / or the power supply 112 within the enclosure 100 (e.g., a compartment of the enclosure 100 separate from the space where the nutrient 102 is received), the control system 106 and / or the power supply 112 can be protected from other environmental factors (e.g., dust, debris, nutrient 102) that may affect their operation. In such an embodiment, the power supply 112 can include a power storage (e.g., battery, capacitor) configured to supply stored power to the control system 106 and / or an environmental power harvesting device (e.g., solar cell, light concentrator cell, hand-crank generator, thermoelectric generator) configured to capture energy (e.g., solar energy, light energy, kinetic energy, thermal differential energy) from the surrounding environment to generate electricity and supply the generated power to the control system 106. Thus, the power supply 112 can be configured to supply power to the control system 106 without the need to connect the control system 106 to an additional power source (e.g., an external power source) that is not integral with or part of the food and / or beverage container 66. In this way, the food and / or beverage container 66 can perform self-power generation to facilitate portability. On the other hand, in addition to or instead of this, in another embodiment, the control system 106 and / or the power supply 112 can be located outside the enclosure 100. For example, the power supply 112 can include an external power source (e.g., a power grid, a power storage, or a generator) that is not integral with the food and / or beverage container 66, and the food and / or beverage container 66 (e.g., the display 104, the control system 106) can be configured to be coupled to the power supply 112 to receive power to operate the display 104. In such an embodiment, the food and / or beverage container 66 can also be configured to be separable from the power supply 112 so that a guest can take the food and / or beverage container 66 to different locations.In any case, the control system 106 can control the display 104 and control the presentation of the image 68 by using the power received from the power supply 112.

[0022] In one embodiment, the display 104 can include an electronic paper or electrophoretic display that can present the image 68 by using light reflection rather than light emission. For example, the display 104 can maintain the presentation of the image 68 without using power and / or can use a small amount of power. Therefore, the presentation of the image 68 can be maintained even when there is no power (e.g., from the power supply 112). In certain embodiments, the display 104 can utilize electrophoretic features including a first layer 114, a second layer 116, and a third layer 118. The first layer 114 and the third layer 118 can include corresponding electrodes 120 aligned on both sides of the second layer 116. The second layer 116 can include a container or chamber configured to contain particles 122 such as charged titanium dioxide. The particles 122 can sink into a dark-colored fluid (e.g., oil containing a dark dye) of the second layer. The control system 106 can control the electrodes 120 to implement positive and / or negative charges, and the implemented charges can move the particles 122 within the container of the second layer 116.

[0023] For example, a portion of the particles 122 (e.g., the positively charged particles 122) can move away from the electrode 120 having a second charge (e.g., a positive charge) opposite to the first charge (e.g., a negative charge) toward the electrode 120 having the first charge. The positioning of the particles 122 can control the visibility or appearance of the pixels visible to the guest. For example, the first layer 114 can be transparent, and when the particles 122 are positioned adjacent to the first layer 114 rather than the third layer 118, they can reflect the light emitted through the first layer 114. Thus, in the portion where the particles 122 are positioned adjacent to the first layer 114 rather than the third layer 118, the particles 122 can reflect light so that the guest sees a white or otherwise colorless appearance. On the other hand, in the portion where the particles 122 are positioned adjacent to the third layer 118 rather than the first layer 114, instead, a dark fluid is positioned adjacent to the first layer 114, and by absorbing the light emitted through the first layer 114, a dark appearance can be made visible to the guest. In this way, the positioning of the particles 122 in various portions within the second layer 116 results in the appearance of pixels (e.g., black and white pixels) arranged to present the image 68 to the guest.

[0024] In the described embodiment, the control system 106 can be configured to adjust the positioning of the particles 122 in the second layer 116 (e.g., with respect to the first layer 114 and the third layer 118) by adjusting the charge of the electrodes 120 in conjunction with the power supply 112 via the power received from the power supply 112, thereby adjusting the image 68 presented by the display 104. However, the control system 106 can also not require the linkage with the power supply 112 to maintain the charge of the electrodes 120 or otherwise maintain the position of the particles 122 in the second layer 116. Thus, the image 68 presented via the positioning of the particles 122 in the second layer 116 can be maintained even when there is no power received from the power supply 112 and / or when there is no operation of the control system 106. In other words, the power can be mainly used to adjust the image 68, and limited power or no power at all can be used to maintain the presentation of the image 68. In fact, when the food and / or beverage container 66 is carried outside the amusement park system, for example, the display 104 can maintain the presentation of the image 68 for an infinite period. Also, the display 104 can use any other suitable electronic display features, such as electrophoretic features encapsulated in microcapsules having different colored particles, color filters presenting colored image data, electro-wetting techniques for controlling the shape of the water / oil interface via an applied voltage, or any combination of these that maintain the presentation of the image 68 with little or no use of power. In a further embodiment, the display 104 can also include any other suitable display, such as a light-emitting diode display and / or a liquid crystal display.

[0025] In one embodiment, the control system 106 can be configured to adjust the image 68 presented based on the determined parameter. For example, the control system 106 can include a sensor 124 configured to determine the parameter, or can be communicatively coupled to such a sensor 124. The sensor 124 can output data indicative of the parameter, and the control system 106 can operate the display 104 (e.g., the electrode 120) based on this data. For example, the control system 106 can determine the parameter, refer to stored data (e.g., a database table) that associates each image with a corresponding parameter or parameter value, select an image associated with the determined parameter based on the stored data, and cause the selected image to be presented on the display 104. For example, the parameter can indicate the location of the amusement park system (e.g., the first location 52, the second location 54 of FIG. 1). For this purpose, the sensor 124 (e.g., a global positioning system, an accelerometer, a gyroscope, an inertial measurement unit) can be configured to determine the location of the food and / or beverage container 66 based on, for example, the detected movement of the food and / or beverage container 66. The control system 106 can be configured to control the display 104 based on the location indicated by the parameter.

[0026] In addition to or instead of this, the sensor 124 can also include a receiver configured to receive various signals (e.g., ultra-high frequency signals, extremely high frequency signals, high frequency signals, Wi-Fi signals) transmitted throughout the amusement park system. The parameters determined by the sensor 124 can include signals having characteristics (e.g., frequency, intensity, wavelength). For example, signals transmitted at different locations in the amusement park system can have different characteristics, and thus each signal can correspond to a specific location based on the relevant characteristics of the signal. The control system 106 can determine the characteristics of the signals received by the sensor 124 and control the display 104 based on these characteristics. Accordingly, the control system 106 can cause a specific image to be displayed on the display 104 based on the location of the amusement park system and the corresponding characteristics of the signals broadcast at that location. The control system 106 can further be configured to cause the image 68 presented on the display 104 to be adjusted based on other suitable parameters that the sensor 124 can determine, such as time (e.g., different images can be presented in the morning compared to the afternoon), date, temperature (e.g., of the surrounding environment, food and / or beverage within the enclosure 100), amount of ambient lighting, weather conditions, amount of food and / or beverage within the enclosure 100 (e.g., weight, level, volume), number of times the food and / or beverage container 66 is filled or replenished, or any combination of these.

[0027] By utilizing the information received from the sensor 124, the control system 106 can automatically (e.g., without user input) cause the image 68 presented on the display 104 to be adjusted. Accordingly, the adjustment of the image 68 via the food and / or beverage container 66 can appear more immersive, mysterious, or captivating to the guest. For example, the guest can perceive that the food and / or beverage container 66 is actively operating based on the surrounding environment and / or the characteristics of the contents of the food and / or beverage container 66.

[0028] FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of a system 150 configured to adjust an image 68 presented by a food and / or beverage container 66. The system 150 can include interactive elements 152 such as an animated figure, statue, ornament, or other suitable prop of an amusement park system. The control system 106 can be configured to operate the display 104 to adjust the image 68 based on a determined interaction between the food and / or beverage container 66 and the interactive element 152. For example, the amusement park system can include different interactive elements 152 in different locations. When the food and / or beverage container 66 interacts with any of the interactive elements 152, the control system 106 can operate the display 104 to adjust the image 68 to present, for example, an image 68 corresponding to the particular interactive element 152 with which the food and / or beverage container 66 interacted.

[0029] In one embodiment, the interaction element 152 can include a unique identifier 154, and the control system 106 can be configured to determine the identifier 154 of the interaction element 152 and cause the display 104 to present the image 68 based on the identifier 154. For example, the identifier 154 can include a barcode, a quick response code, a serial number, or any other suitable physical identification characteristic, and the sensor 124 (e.g., a scanner, a reader) can include an optical sensor configured to scan, visually detect, or capture the identifier 154 as image data. The control system 106 can cause the display 104 to adjust the image 68 based on the image data. In addition to or instead of this, the identifier 154 can also include a signal transmitted by the interaction element 152. For example, the interaction element 152 can include a transmitter configured to output a signal indicating the identifier 154 using radio frequency identification, near field communication, or any other suitable technology, and the sensor 124 can include a reader configured to capture the signal output by the interaction element 152. As a result, the control system 106 can cause the display 104 to adjust the image 68 based on the captured signal. In such an embodiment, the interaction between the interaction element 152 and the food and / or beverage container 66 can include arranging the food and / or beverage container 66 within a threshold distance of the interaction element 152 (e.g., the identifier 154) such that the control system 106 can determine the identifier 154 and cause the display 104 to adjust the image 68 based on the identifier 154.

[0030] In a further or alternative embodiment, the interaction element 152 can include a power source 112 (e.g., the food and / or beverage container 66 can be configured without an integrated power source 112). The power source 112 of the interaction element 152 can be configured to be electrically coupled to the control system 106. When electrically coupled to the power source 112, the control system 106 can, in conjunction with the power source 112, cause the display 104 to adjust the image 68 via the power supplied by the power source 112. For example, the interaction element 152 can include a conductor (e.g., a wire) configured to physically couple to the food and / or beverage container 66, and when physically coupled to the food and / or beverage container 66, the conductor can supply power from the power source 112 to the control system 106. As another example, the power source 112 can be configured to supply power to the control system 106 using wireless charging technology. The control system 106 can be configured to be separated from the power source 112, and can maintain the presentation of the image 68 while the control system 106 is separated from the power source 112. However, since it is contemplated that the control system 106 does not receive power while separated from the power source 112, the control system 106 may not be able to adjust or change the presented image 68 while not electrically coupled to any power source 112. The control system 106 can receive power again when electrically coupled to the power source 112 of another interaction element 152 (e.g., at another location in the amusement park system), and can cause the display 104 to adjust the image 68 by interacting in conjunction with the power source 112. In this way, the control system 106 can update the presented image 68 on the display 104 each time it is newly electrically coupled to the power source 112 of the interaction element 152 (each time the food and / or beverage container 66 is newly engaged and positioned with the power source 112). Accordingly, the control system 106 can be configured to cause the display 104 to adjust the image 68 in response to an interaction including the interlocking between the food and / or beverage container 66 and the power source 112.

[0031] In one embodiment, the control system 106 can be configured to cause the display 104 to present a particular image 68 based on the interaction element 152 having a power source 112 that is the source of power. For example, the electrical coupling of the control system 106 and the power source 112 of the interaction element 152 enables the interaction element 152 (e.g., the power source 112) to send data to the control system 106. The control system 106 can cause the display to adjust the image 68 based on the data. For example, the data (e.g., the identifier of the interaction element 152, the geographic area where the interaction element 152 is located) can indicate a location, and the control system 106 can determine the location based on the data and cause the display 104 to present the image 68 based on the location. Different interaction elements 152, each having its own power source 112, can send different data. Accordingly, the control system 106 can receive different data by being electrically coupled to different interaction elements 152 and adjust the image 68 accordingly. In this way, guests can be motivated to take food and / or beverage containers 66 to different locations, electrically couple to different interaction elements 152, and adjust the image 68 presented via the display 104.

[0032] In a further embodiment, the control system 106 can determine any other suitable interaction associated with the interaction element 152 and cause the display 104 to adjust the image 68. For example, the interaction element 152 can be configured to output a specific signal based on an interaction between the guest and the interaction element 152, such as a gesture provided by the guest and user input (e.g., via a user interface associated with the interaction element 152). The sensor 124 can be configured to determine an output signal indicative of the interaction between the guest and the interaction element 152. As a result, the control system 106 can cause the display 104 to adjust the image 68 based on a signal indicative of the interaction between the guest and the interaction element 152. In these examples, the food and / or beverage container 66 can provide a more interactive experience to the guest, such as making it appear as if the food and / or beverage container 66 is interacting with the amusement park system.

[0033] FIG. 4 is a front perspective view of an embodiment of a food and / or beverage container 66. The illustrated food and / or beverage container 66 can be configured to present a plurality of images 68 via a display 104. For example, the control system 106 can cause the display 104 to present a new image 68 in addition to a previous image 68 presented based on a previously determined parameter in response to a newly determined parameter (e.g., based on data from a sensor 124). For example, the control system 106 determines that the food and / or beverage container 66 is present at a first location (e.g., the first location 52 of FIG. 1) of the amusement park system during a first period, and can cause the display 104 to present a first image 68A based on the food and / or beverage container 66 being present at the first location. The control system 106 determines that the food and / or beverage container 66 is present at a second location (e.g., the second location 54 of FIG. 1) of the amusement park system during a second period, and can cause the display 104 to present a second image 68B based on the food and / or beverage container 66 being present at the second location. The control system 106 can also maintain the presentation of the first image 68A such that the display 104 presents both the first image 68A and the second image 68B. The control system 106 determines that the food and / or beverage container 66 is present at a third location of the amusement park system at a third point in time, and can cause the display 104 to present a third image 68C based on the food and / or beverage container 66 being present at the third location. The control system 106 can further maintain the presentation of the first image 68A and the second image 68B. In this way, different images 68 can accumulate on the display 104 based on the locations where the food and / or beverage container 66 can be carried.

[0034] In addition to or instead of this, the control system 106 can also operate the display 104 to present a plurality of images 68 based on other parameters. For example, the control system 106 can maintain the presentation of the image 68 based on previous interactions between the food and / or beverage container 66 and the interaction elements. That is, the control system 106 can cause the display 104 to present a first image 68A in response to a determined first interaction between the food and / or beverage container 66 and a first interaction element. After the determined first interaction between the food and / or beverage container 66 and the first interaction element, the control system 106 can cause the display 104 to present a second image 68B while maintaining the presentation of the first image 68A in response to a determined second interaction between the food and / or beverage container 66 and a second interaction element. In practice, the control system 106 can cause the display 104 to present a new image 68 in addition to maintaining the presentation of the previous image 68 related to the previously determined parameters. Therefore, the image 68 presented via the display 104 can indicate past activities related to the food and / or beverage container 66. Further, the food and / or beverage container 66 can also be used as a display for collecting souvenirs (e.g., memories of visits or achievements).

[0035] FIG. 5 is a schematic view of an embodiment of a food and / or beverage container 66 configured to adjust the presented image. The illustrated food and / or beverage container 66 can utilize magnetic features to adjust the presented image. For example, the display 104 of the food and / or beverage container 66 can include a container or chamber 180 configured to contain particles 182 such as magnetic metal powder. The particles 182 can be configured to move, for example, between a first side 184 (e.g., outer side, outer surface, transparent surface) of the container 180 within the food and / or beverage container 66 and a second side 186 (e.g., inner side, inner surface) opposite the first side 184. In certain embodiments, the particles 182 can sink within a light-colored fluid (e.g., white fluid) and can be moved relative to the sides 184, 186 by a magnetic force. The first side 184 of the container 180 can be at least partially transparent such that the particles 182 adjacent to the first side 184 are visible to a guest. Thus, at the portion where the particles 182 are located on the first side 184, the particles 182 can absorb the light emitted through the first side 184 to give the guest a dark appearance. At the portion where the particles 182 are located adjacent to the second side 186, the light-colored fluid can be located adjacent to the first side 184 and can reflect light to give the guest a colorless (e.g., white) appearance. Thus, the positioning of the particles 182 within the container 180 can provide an image visible to the guest through the first side 184. Also, the liquid within the container 180 can facilitate the dispersion of the particles 182 within the container 180 and can prevent the movement of the particles 182 via gravity, etc. Thus, a desired arrangement of the particles 182 (e.g., an arrangement adjacent to the first side 184, an arrangement adjacent to the second side 186) can be maintained to maintain the image presented via the display 104.

[0036] In one embodiment, the food and / or beverage container 66 can include a first magnet 188 and a second magnet 190 (e.g., a magnet within the enclosure 100, a magnet outside the container 180, a magnet integrated with the food and / or beverage container 66) disposed adjacent to the second side 186 of the container 180. The first magnet 188 can have the same charge as the particle 182 and thus can be configured to move the particle 182 away from the second side 186 and toward the first side 184 by repelling the particle 182. The second magnet 190 can have a charge opposite to that of the particle 182 and thus can be configured to move the particle 182 away from the first side 184 and toward the second side 186 by attracting the particle 182. The positioning and movement of the first and second magnets 188, 190 can move the particle 182 to different portions within the container 180 and position it in a desired shape to present an image via the display 104. For example, each of the first and second magnets 188, 190 can be movable via respective actuators 192 communicatively coupled to the control system 106, and the control system 106 can move the first and second magnets 188, 190 to position the particle 182 adjacent to the first side 184 at a particular portion within the container 180 and adjacent to the second side 186 at other portions within the container 180 to form an image visible to a guest. In practice, the control system 106 can coordinate the movement of the first and second magnets 188, 190 in any suitable direction along the second side 186, such as a first direction 194 (e.g., a vertical direction) along the second side 186, a second direction 196 (e.g., a longitudinal direction perpendicular to the vertical direction, a horizontal direction) along the second side 186, or any other suitable direction (e.g., along a plane formed by the first direction 194 and the second direction 196) to move the particle 182 toward and / or away from the first side 184 to form an image.

[0037] In a further or alternative embodiment, a third magnet 198 can also move the particles 182 within the container 180. For example, the third magnet 198 can be charged with an opposite charge to the particles 182 and thus can attract and move the particles 182 towards the first side 184. The third magnet 198 can be separated from the food and / or beverage container 66 (e.g., outside the enclosure 100) and moved along the enclosure 100 (e.g., along the first side 184) to form an image presented by the display 104 and move the particles 182 in different portions within the container 180. In some embodiments, the third magnet 198 can be manually movable by a user. In addition or alternatively, the third magnet 198 can also be automatically movable via a control system or the like. In a further embodiment, another magnet integrated in the food and / or beverage container 66 (e.g., inside the enclosure 100) can be configured to move along the enclosure 100 to move the particles 182 towards the first side 184 to form an image presented by the display 104. For example, the control system 106 can be configured to control the movement of such a magnet.

[0038] FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of a system 230 configured to adjust an image 68 presented by a food and / or beverage container 66. The food and / or beverage container 66 can include first and second magnets 188, 190 and a control system 106 configured to move the first and second magnets 188, 190 to cause a corresponding movement of particles 182 (e.g., magnetic particles) to enable presentation of the image 68 by the display 104. For example, the control system 106 can move the first and second magnets 188, 190 via an actuator 192 in conjunction with a power source 112 (e.g., a power source integrated with the enclosure 100, a power source separate from the food and / or beverage container 66). However, the positioning of the particles 182, and thus the image 68 presented by the display 104, can also be maintained in the absence of power supplied by the power source 112. Thus, the magnetic configuration can operate the display 104 to provide a particular image 68 that remains after an interaction (e.g., until another display activation by another magnet or interaction element).

[0039] The system 230 can also include an interaction element 152 that can have a third magnet 198 configured to cause the display 104 to present the image 68. For example, the food and / or beverage container 66 can be positioned to form the image 68 by causing the third magnet 198 to interact with the display 104 (e.g., direct toward the outside of the display 104) to move the particles 182. In some embodiments, the third magnet 198 can be positioned, oriented, or otherwise arranged to be preset to form the image 68 when interacting with the display 104. That is, the third magnet 198 can be configured to form the image 68 without moving the third magnet 198 along the surface of the display 104 when the display 104 is in contact with the third magnet 198. Thus, the third magnet 198 can facilitate formation of the image 68 without a guest manually drawing or creating the image 68 via the third magnet 198.

[0040] FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of a system 250 configured to adjust an image 68 presented by a display 104 of a food and / or beverage container 66. The system 250 can include a food and / or beverage dispensing system 252 (e.g., a drink / soda fountain, a drink sprayer, a snack dispenser, a sauce dispenser) configured to output a product 254 (e.g., a liquid beverage, a solid food) into the food and / or beverage container 66. For example, the food and / or beverage dispensing system 252 can include a base or holder 256 on which the food and / or beverage container 66 can be placed, and a nozzle 258 configured to output the product 254 into an enclosure 100 of the food and / or beverage container 66 disposed on the base 256.

[0041] The food and / or beverage dispensing system 252 can include a control system 260 having a memory 262 and a processing circuit 264 that controls the operation of the food and / or beverage dispensing system 252. As an example, the control system 260 can be configured to control the operation of the nozzle 258 to output the product 254. For example, the control system 260 can include or be communicatively coupled to a sensor 266 that can be configured to determine the positioning of the food and / or beverage container 66 on the base 256, and in response to determining that the food and / or beverage container 66 is disposed on the base 256 (e.g., below the nozzle 258), the control system 260 can cause the nozzle 258 to output the product 254 into the enclosure 100. The control system 260 can be configured to operate the nozzle 258 to output the product 254 until the product 254 reaches a threshold level within the enclosure 100. Further, the food and / or beverage dispensing system 252 can include an image forming device 268 configured to form an image 68 on the food and / or beverage container 66. For example, the image forming device 268 can include an etching device configured to physically form the image 68 on the display 104 (e.g., the display surface of the enclosure 100) via a blade, laser etching technology, chemical etching process, and high-speed fluid, etc. As another example, the image forming device 268 can include a magnet (e.g., the third magnet 198 of FIGS. 5 and 6) configured to move magnetic particles within the display 104 to form an image. As a further example, the control system 260 can communicate with a corresponding control system of the food and / or beverage container 66 (e.g., the control system 106 of FIGS. 2-6) to cause the control system of the food and / or beverage container 66 to form an image on the display 104. In any case, when an engagement between the food and / or beverage container 66 and the food and / or beverage dispensing system 252 (e.g., contact between the food and / or beverage container 66 and the base 256) is determined, the control system 260 can operate the image forming device 268 to form the image 68 on the food and / or beverage container 66.For example, the control system 260 can be configured to command the actuator 270 to move the image forming device 268 relative to the food and / or beverage container 66 to form an image 68 on the display 104.

[0042] The control system 260 can further include an image removal device 272 configured to remove the image 68 on the display 104 so that subsequent images or the like can be formed on the display 104. As an example, the image removal device 272 can be configured to use a chemical process, a blade (e.g., to hide, scrape, and / or scratch off the image 68), a magnet, etc. to remove the image 68. The control system 260 can be configured to control the operation of the image removal device 272, such as by commanding the actuator 274 to move the image removal device 272 relative to the food and / or beverage container 66 to remove the image 68. For example, the control system 260 can determine whether a current image is being presented via the display 104 in response to determining that the food and / or beverage container 66 is disposed on the base 256. In response to determining that a current image is being presented, the control system 260 can command the actuator 274 to move the image removal device 272 to remove such an image. The control system 260 can command the actuator 270 to move the image forming device 268 to form a new image on the food and / or beverage container 66 during or after the removal of the image via the image removal device 272. In this way, the operations of the image forming device 268 and the image removal device 272 can be coordinated to update the image formed on the food and / or beverage container 66.

[0043] In one embodiment, the control system 260 can be configured to operate the food and / or beverage dispensing system 252 to replenish the food and / or beverage container 66 at regular intervals. For example, the control system 260 can determine whether a threshold time has elapsed since the food and / or beverage container 66 was last filled in order to determine whether the food and / or beverage container 66 should be replenished. The image 68 formed in a previous interaction or the image 68 in a default form can include a timestamp that can be directly displayed (e.g., printed), camouflaged, encoded, or otherwise incorporated into the image 68 to facilitate monitoring of the elapsed time. For example, during a first engagement between the food and / or beverage container 66 and the food and / or beverage dispensing system 252 (e.g., indicating the operation of the food and / or beverage dispensing system 252 to fill the food and / or beverage container 66), the control system 260 can identify a first timestamp associated with the first engagement between the food and / or beverage container 66 and the food and / or beverage dispensing system 252 (e.g., via the sensor 266) and form an image 68 on the display 104 (e.g., via the image forming device 268) to indicate the first timestamp. The control system 260 can identify the image 68 indicating the first timestamp during a second engagement between the food and / or beverage container 66 and the food and / or beverage dispensing system 252 (e.g., indicating the operation of the food and / or beverage dispensing system 252 to replenish the food and / or beverage container 66) and determine a second timestamp associated with the second engagement between the food and / or beverage container 66 and the food and / or beverage dispensing system 252 (e.g., via the sensor 266).

[0044] The control system 260 can determine the elapsed time from the first engagement between the food and / or beverage container 66 and the food and / or beverage dispensing system 252 based on the difference between the first timestamp indicated by the image 68 and the second timestamp determined via the sensor 266. In response to determining that the threshold time has elapsed (e.g., based on the determined time being longer than the threshold time), the control system 260 can cause the nozzle 258 to output the product 254 into the enclosure 100. The control system 260 can also operate the image forming device 268 and / or the image removing device 272 to update the indicated timestamp (e.g., remove the image 68 indicating the first timestamp and form a further image indicating the second timestamp). Thus, the control system 260 can determine whether the threshold time has elapsed from the second timestamp during a subsequent engagement between the food and / or beverage container 66 and the food and / or beverage dispensing system 252, and determine whether the product 254 should be output into the food and / or beverage container 66.

[0045] Furthermore, in response to determining that the threshold time has not elapsed (e.g., the difference between the first timestamp indicated by the image 68 and the second timestamp determined via the sensor 266 is less than the threshold time), the control system 260 can prevent the nozzle 258 from outputting the product 254 into the enclosure 100. The control system 260 can also prevent the operation of the image forming device 268 and / or the image removing device 272 to maintain the image 68 presented by the food and / or beverage container 66. Thus, during a subsequent engagement between the food and / or beverage container 66 and the food and / or beverage dispensing system 252, the image 68 is continuously referenced, and it can be determined whether the threshold time has elapsed from the first engagement between the food and / or beverage container 66 and the food and / or beverage dispensing system 252 until the beverage and / or beverage container 66 is refilled via the food and / or beverage dispensing system 252 and the image 68 is updated accordingly.

[0046] FIG. 8 is a flowchart of a method or process 300 for adjusting an image presented by a food and / or beverage container (e.g., food and / or beverage container 66 of FIGS. 1-7). Method 300 can be executed by any suitable device (e.g., processing circuit 110 of control system 106 of FIGS. 2-6, processing circuit 264 of control system 260 of FIG. 7). In one embodiment, method 300 can be implemented by executing instructions stored in a tangible non-transitory computer-readable medium (e.g., memory 108 of control system 106 of FIGS. 2-6, memory 262 of control system 260 of FIG. 7). For example, method 300 can be executed at least in part by one or more software components, one or more hardware components, and one or more software applications, etc. Method 300 will be described using steps in a particular order, but additional steps can be executed, the steps described can be executed in an order different from the illustrated order, and / or some of the steps described can be skipped or not executed at all.

[0047] At block 302, an instruction for adjusting an image presented by a food and / or beverage container can be received. In some embodiments, the instruction can be received based on determined parameters such as a determined location of the food and / or beverage container. In addition to or instead of this, the instruction can also be received based on a determined interaction between the food and / or beverage container and an interaction element, such as via a determined identifier of the interaction element. In further embodiments, the instruction can be received in response to a determination that the food and / or beverage container should be refilled, based on, for example, involvement between the food and / or beverage container and a food and / or beverage dispensing system, a determination that a threshold period has elapsed since the food and / or beverage container 66 was previously filled, or both.

[0048] In block 304, the image presented by the food and / or beverage container can be adjusted. As an example, the charge of the electrodes can be adjusted to move the charged particles of the display of the food and / or beverage container, the magnet can be moved to move the magnetized particles of the display, and / or any other suitable image forming device can be used to adjust the image presented on the food and / or beverage container. In certain embodiments, a new image can be presented in addition to the image already presented by the food and / or beverage container. Thus, the images presented can accumulate over time. In addition to or instead of this, the image already presented by the food and / or beverage container can be removed and / or hidden. Thus, the newly presented image can replace the image already presented.

[0049] FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a food and / or beverage container 66. The food and / or beverage container 66 can include an enclosure 320 having nested components. For example, the enclosure 320 can include an outer cover 322 and a base 324 nested within the outer cover 322. The outer cover 322 can define a space 326 in which food and / or beverage is received and can include an internal volume 328 in which the base 324 can be disposed. The outer cover 322 and the base 324 can be configured to rotate relative to each other about a rotation axis 329 extending through the center of the enclosure 320. For this purpose, each of the outer cover 322 and the base 324 can have a curved profile, such as a cylindrical or spherical profile, to facilitate relative rotation between the outer cover 322 and the base 324. Further, a certain space between the outer cover 322 and the base 324 can be covered or sealed to prevent various particles (e.g., dust, debris, light food) from entering between the outer cover 322 and the base 324 while allowing relative rotation between the outer cover 322 and the base 324. Different rotational positions of the outer cover 322 and the base 324 can result in different depictions of an image. For example, a portion of the base 324 can be made visible from the outside through a slot and / or window of the outer cover 322 while other portions of the base 324 can be hidden. In this way, different images are presented to an observer of the food and / or beverage container 66 depending on which portion of the base 324 is visible through the outer cover 322 and / or which portion of the base 324 is hidden by the outer cover 322. In one embodiment, the outer cover 322 can include lenticular features (integral lenticular features or a bonding layer of lenticular material) that facilitate this process (e.g., by magnifying the appearance of an image on a surface of the base 324 adjacent to the outer cover 322).

[0050] In one embodiment, relative rotation between the outer cover 322 and the base 324 can be enabled via the interaction element 152. For example, the enclosure 320 can include an opening 330 (e.g., a slot, an aperture). The interaction element 152 can include an activator 332 (e.g., an insert, an extension) configured to be inserted into the opening 330. The activator 332 can engage the base 324 while being inserted within the opening 330. For example, the base 324 can include a receptacle 334 (e.g., a keyed slot) with which the activator 332 can engage via the opening 330. When the outer cover 322 and the activator 332 rotate relative to each other while the activator 332 is engaged with the base 324 (e.g., via a physically applied force), the outer cover 322 and the base 324 can rotate relative to each other. For example, the base 324 can remain rotationally fixed relative to the activator 332 while the activator 332 is engaged therewith. Accordingly, relative rotation between the outer cover 322 and the activator 332 can also cause relative rotation between the outer cover 322 and the base 324. In practice, the activator 332 can also operate a linkage system (e.g., a gear) to mechanically rotate the base 324 relative to the outer cover 322.

[0051] In addition to or instead of this, the base 324 can include a first magnet 336, and the interaction element 152 can include a second magnet 338. The second magnet 338 can impart a magnetic force that moves the first magnet 336, and thus the base 324, relative to the outer cover 322. For example, the first magnet 336 can be arranged at various positions of the food and / or beverage container 66 (e.g., along the circumference or outer periphery), and the second magnet 338 can be arranged at various corresponding positions of the interaction element 152 (e.g., along the circumference or outer periphery). Positioning the food and / or beverage container 66 relative to the interaction element 152 (e.g., arranging the first magnet 336 within a threshold distance of the second magnet 338) can exert a magnetic force that moves the first magnet 336. For example, the second magnet 338 can exert a magnetic force that attracts the first magnet 336 to align (e.g., vertically align) with the second magnet 338. By moving the first magnet 336 to align with the second magnet 338 in this way, the base 324 can be rotated about the rotation axis 329. In such an embodiment, the second magnet 338 can also be configured to rotate about the rotation axis 329 to rotate the base 324. For example, when the food and / or beverage container 66 is positioned so that the first magnet 336 aligns and engages with the second magnet 338, the second magnet 338 can rotate relative to the outer cover 322 about the rotation axis 329 (e.g., via a physically applied force or a controller input), causing a corresponding rotation of the first magnet 336 relative to the outer cover 322 about the rotation axis 329. As another example, the second magnet 338 can also exert a magnetic force that repels the first magnet 336 away from the second magnet 338 and offsets it from the second magnet 338 (e.g., offsets it vertically). The movement of the first magnet 336 away from the second magnet 338 can rotate the base 324 about the rotation axis 329.

[0052] The base 324 can also be rotated relative to the outer cover 322 using other techniques. As an example, a portion of the base 324 can be exposed to the surrounding environment and a guest can apply manual force to the portion of the base 324 to rotate the base 324 relative to the outer cover 322. Thus, the outer cover 322 can be configured to rotate relative to the base 324 without engaging the interaction element 152. However, there may be cases where it is desirable to limit access to rotation, such as by requiring a keyed engagement or the like. This configuration can add interest by requiring interaction with a special device (e.g., a device in a special location) to achieve the desired rotational position and associated image. In the embodiment of the food and / or beverage container 66 shown in FIG. 9, an undesirable relative rotation between the outer cover 322 and the base 324 can be prevented in the absence of proper engagement. For example, if there is no engagement between the interaction element 152 and the food and / or beverage container 66, and / or if no other force is applied to the food and / or beverage container 66, the relative positioning between the outer cover 322 and the base 324 can be maintained (e.g., via a detent, spring, pin).

[0053] Figure 10 is an exploded perspective view of an embodiment of a food and / or beverage container 66 with the outer cover 322 separated from the base 324. The base 324 can include various image segments such as a first set of image segments 360 and a second set of image segments 362 formed on the outer surface 364 of the base 324. The sets of image segments 360, 362 can be arranged alternately along the outer surface 364 of the base 324. For example, each image segment of the sets of image segments 360, 362 can be offset from each other and arranged alternately along the outer surface 364. The outer cover 322 can be opaque and thus can include an outer surface 366 that can prevent the visibility of the sets of image segments 360, 362 while the sets of image segments 360, 362 are aligned with the outer surface 366. Also, the outer cover 322 can include windowed slots or openings 368 formed through the outer surface 366, and the windowed slots 368 can enable the visualization of the sets of image segments 360, 362 while the sets of image segments 360, 362 are aligned with the windowed slots 368. For example, when the outer cover 322 and the base 324 rotate relative to each other, one of the sets of image segments 360, 362 can be aligned with the windowed slots 368 and the associated image segments can be visible, while the other of the sets of image segments 360, 362 can be aligned with the outer surface 366 and thus be covered and not visible. Accordingly, the outer surface 366 can provide a display that can present the sets of image segments 360, 362 through the windowed slots 368. The windowed slots 368 can include lenses that enlarge the appearance of the image segments 360, 362 to provide the desired display more efficiently or effectively. The illustrated base 324 includes two sets of image segments 360, 362 having three image segments each configured to align with three windowed slots 368 of the outer cover 322, but in further or alternative embodiments, the base 324 can include any suitable number of sets of image segments 360, 362 including any suitable number of image segments configured to align with the corresponding number of windowed slots 368 of the outer cover 322.

[0054] For example, in the first configuration 370 of the food and / or beverage container 66 (e.g., the first relative positioning between the outer cover 322 and the base 324), the first set of image segments 360 is aligned with the windowed slot 368 and can thus be visible. For example, the first visible set of image segments 360 can form a first coherent image 372 such as a happy face, or an image formed collectively by the individual visible image segments. In the second configuration 374 of the food and / or beverage container 66 (e.g., the second relative positioning between the outer cover 322 and the base 324), the second set of image segments 362 is aligned with the windowed slot 368 and can appear to form a second coherent image 376 such as a sad face. In the first configuration 370, the second set of image segments 362 can be made invisible, and in the second configuration 374, the first set of image segments 360 can be made invisible. Thus, the food and / or beverage container 66 can be adjusted to selectively present one of the images 372, 376 through the windowed slot 368.

[0055] Food and / or beverage container 66 can be easily shifted between a first configuration 370 and a second configuration 374 via relative rotation between an outer cover 322 and a base 324. For example, using the techniques described above such as the engagement between the interaction element and the food and / or beverage container 66, the food and / or beverage container 66 can be adjusted to display different images 372, 376. In certain embodiments, the interaction element can cause a limited amount or a fixed amount of relative rotation between the outer cover 322 and the base 324 so as to establish a particular positioning between the outer cover 322 and the base 324. For example, the insert of the interaction element can be keyed or shaped to allow a fixed amount of rotation of the base 324 relative to the outer cover 322. Accordingly, the interaction element can allow a particular alignment between the image segment sets 360, 362 and the windowed slots 368 so as to cause the food and / or beverage container 66 to present particular images 372, 376. For example, the images 372, 376 that can be displayed via the interaction element can correspond to the location of the interaction element. Other interaction elements (e.g., arranged at different locations) can allow different alignments between the image segment sets 360, 362 and the windowed slots 368 so as to cause the food and / or beverage container 66 to present different images. Accordingly, guests can be encouraged to move around the amusement park system and engage the food and / or beverage container 66 with different interaction elements to present different images.

[0056] Furthermore, in certain embodiments, the images 372, 376 presented via respective image segment sets 360, 362 can appear to change based on a guest's perspective with respect to the food and / or beverage container 66. As an example, each image segment set 360, 362 can employ a lens array (e.g., a lenticular lens). Different lens array sets can be visible to the guest based on the angle between the guest's line of sight and the visible image segments 360, 362. Each lens array set can present a different image. Thus, by adjusting the guest's line of sight with respect to the food and / or beverage container 66 (e.g., by moving the food and / or beverage container 66 relative to the guest), the lens array set visible to the guest changes, and thus the presented image that the guest perceives (e.g., that collectively forms a coherent image) can change. In this way, based on the perspective of the guest viewing the food and / or beverage container 66, one of the image segment sets 360, 362 can present a plurality of different images to the guest.

[0057] Although only some features of the present disclosure have been illustrated and described herein, many modifications and variations will occur to those skilled in the art. Accordingly, it is to be understood that the appended claims are intended to cover all such modifications and variations that fall within the true spirit of the present disclosure.

[0058] The technology shown and claimed herein refers to and applies to tangible articles and specific examples of a practical nature that reliably improve the art and are thus not abstract, intangible, or purely theoretical. Further, if any claim appended hereto includes one or more elements designated as "means for (performing) ... (function)" or "steps for (performing) ... (function)", such elements are to be construed in accordance with 35 U.S.C. § 112(f). On the other hand, for any claim that includes elements designated in any other form, such elements are not to be construed in accordance with 35 U.S.C. § 112(f).

Description of the Reference Numerals

[0059] 50 Amusement park system 52 Location 1 54 Location 2 56 Attraction system 1 58 Effect 1 60 Attraction system 2 62 Effect 2 64 Guest 66 Food and / or beverage container 68 Image 68A First image 68B Second image

Claims

1. Food and / or beverage containers, An enclosure forming a space configured to receive food and / or beverages, A display coupled to the enclosure, A processor and a display that are communicatively coupled to the aforementioned display Equipped with, The aforementioned processor, To receive instructions on the current location of the aforementioned food and / or beverage containers within the amusement park, The display is to output an image based on the theme of the current location, Configured to perform actions including, Food and / or beverage containers.

2. The aforementioned processor, This involves referring to data that associates images with corresponding locations within the amusement park, wherein the data includes the respective themes for each corresponding location. Selecting an image associated with the current location based on the aforementioned data, In response to selecting the aforementioned image, the image output by the display is adjusted, Configured to perform actions including, A food and / or beverage container according to claim 1.

3. The current location includes the first location, and the processor, Receiving an instruction that the food and / or beverage container has moved from the first location to the second location, In response to an instruction to move to the second location, the display is to output further images based on the second theme of the second location. To maintain the image output to the display based on the theme of the first location while outputting to the display. Configured to perform actions including, A food and / or beverage container according to claim 1.

4. The system includes a sensor configured to determine parameters associated with the current position, The sensor is configured to transmit data indicating the parameters to the processor. The processor is configured to output the image to the display based on the data received from the sensor. A food and / or beverage container according to claim 1.

5. The aforementioned parameters include signals received by the sensor, The aforementioned processor, To determine the characteristics of the aforementioned signal, The display is to output the image based on the characteristics. Configured to perform actions including, The food and / or beverage container according to claim 4.

6. The aforementioned parameters include image data acquired by the sensor, The aforementioned processor, Identifying the aforementioned image data, The display is to output the image based on the image data. Configured to perform actions including, The food and / or beverage container according to claim 4.

7. The display is configured to maintain the presentation of the image when power is not supplied to the display or the processor. A food and / or beverage container according to claim 1.

8. It is a container for light meals, An enclosure that defines the interior configured for receiving snacks, A display coupled to the enclosure, A control system communicatively coupled to the aforementioned display, Equipped with, The control system is The display is made to present a first image based on a first location of the snack container within the amusement park, wherein the first image corresponds to a first theme of the first location. The display is made to present a second image based on the second location of the snack container within the amusement park, wherein the second image corresponds to a second theme of the second location, and the display is configured to maintain the presentation of the first and second images without using electricity. Configured to perform actions including, Snack container.

9. The control system is configured to receive power from a power source and to use the power from the power source to display the second image on the display. The snack container according to claim 8.

10. The display includes magnetic particles, the magnetic particles move within a container to adjust the first or second image presented through visualization of the magnetic particles via the container, and the positioning of the magnetic particles within the container is maintained without the use of power. The snack container according to claim 8.

11. Equipped with a magnet, The control system is configured to move the magnet based on the second location of the snack container, thereby moving the magnetic particles inside the container. A snack container according to claim 10.

12. The control system is To determine the engagement between the snack container and a separate amusement park device, Determining the second location of the snack container based on the aforementioned device, Based on the theme of the second location and the second image, it is determined that the second location and the second image are associated, Configured to perform actions including, The snack container according to claim 8.

13. The display includes a plurality of electrodes located on the opposite side of a container containing charged particles submerged in a fluid, The control system is configured to adjust the charge sets of the plurality of electrodes to move the charged particles within the container and present the first image. The snack container according to claim 8.

14. It is a system, Food and / or beverage containers, The amusement park equipment separated from the aforementioned food and / or beverage containers, Equipped with, The aforementioned food and / or beverage containers are An enclosure that defines a space for holding food or beverages, A display coupled to the enclosure and configured to present an image, Equipped with, The device is configured to engage with the food and / or beverage container, The display is configured to adjust the image being presented in response to the engagement between the device and the food and / or beverage container. The apparatus includes a dispensing system configured to output the food or beverage into the enclosure of the food and / or beverage container. system.

15. The display includes a plurality of alternatingly arranged image segments on a cylindrical base nested within a slotted cylindrical cover, The cylindrical base and the cylindrical cover are configured to rotate relative to each other via the device. The first subset of the plurality of alternatingly arranged image segments is exposed by the slots of the slotted cylindrical cover to form a coherent image, A second subset of the plurality of alternatingly arranged image segments is covered by the surface of the slotted cylindrical cover. The system according to claim 14.

16. At least a portion of the device is configured to be inserted into the opening of the enclosure and engage with the cylindrical base, The device is configured to drive relative rotation between the cylindrical base and the cylindrical cover via engagement with the cylindrical base. The system according to claim 15.

17. The aforementioned dispensing system is To determine the first engagement between the food and / or beverage container and the dispensing system, In response to determining the first engagement between the food and / or beverage container and the dispensing system, the product is dispensed into the enclosure of the food and / or beverage container. Determining a first timestamp associated with the first engagement between the food and / or beverage container and the dispensing system, Adjust the image displayed on the display to show the first timestamp, A control system configured to perform operations including, The system according to claim 14.

18. The control system is To determine a second engagement between the food and / or beverage container and the dispensing system, Determining a second timestamp associated with the second engagement between the food and / or beverage container and the dispensing system, Based on the difference between the first timestamp and the second timestamp shown by the image formed on the display, the time elapsed since the first engagement between the food and / or beverage container and the dispensing system is determined. The determination that the elapsed time is longer than the threshold time, In response to determining that the elapsed time is longer than the threshold time, the product is output into the enclosure of the food and / or beverage container. The display is adjusted to form an updated image showing the second timestamp, Configured to perform actions including, The system according to claim 17.

19. The aforementioned food and / or beverage containers are Determining the engagement between the device and the food and / or beverage container, In response to determining the engagement between the device and the food and / or beverage container, the image displayed on the display is adjusted. A control system configured to perform operations including, The system according to claim 14.

20. The aforementioned food and / or beverage containers are Determining the engagement between the device and the food and / or beverage container, Increment a counter that indicates the number of engagements, To cause the display to adjust the image to show the number of engagements, A control system configured to perform operations including, The system according to claim 14.

21. Food and / or beverage containers, An enclosure that forms a space configured to receive consumables, A display coupled to the enclosure, A control system communicatively coupled to the aforementioned display, Equipped with, The control system is To detect the interaction between the amusement park interaction elements and the food and / or beverage containers, The display is to output an image corresponding to the interaction element, Configured to perform, Food and / or beverage containers.

22. The interaction element includes props within the amusement park. The food and / or beverage container according to claim 21.

23. The control system is Receiving a signal indicating an identifier from the aforementioned interaction element, The display is to output the image based on the identifier, Configured to perform, The food and / or beverage container according to claim 21.

24. The control system is equipped with a sensor that is communicatively coupled to the control system, The aforementioned sensor is To generate sensor data indicating the physical identifier of the interaction element, Transmitting the sensor data indicating the physical identifier to the control system, It is configured to do the following: The control system is configured to output the image on the display based on the sensor data indicating the physical identifier. The food and / or beverage container according to claim 21.

25. The control system is The interaction element receives a signal indicating the guest's gesture, The display is to output the image based on the gesture, Configured to perform, The food and / or beverage container according to claim 21.

26. The control system is In response to the food and / or beverage container being within the threshold distance of the interaction element, the identifier of the interaction element is determined. The display is to output the image based on the identifier, Configured to perform, The food and / or beverage container according to claim 21.

27. The control system is The display is configured to output further images corresponding to further interaction elements that interact with the food and / or beverage containers. The food and / or beverage container according to claim 21.

28. The interaction element includes a wire that is physically attached to the food and / or beverage container. The wire is configured to supply power from the power source to the food and / or beverage containers. The control system is configured to cause the display to adjust the image in response to the interaction element being physically coupled to the food and / or beverage container, or the wire supplying power to the food and / or beverage container. The food and / or beverage container according to claim 21.

29. The display is configured to maintain the presentation of the image without power from the power supply. The food and / or beverage container according to claim 28.

30. It is a container for light meals, An enclosure that defines the interior configured for receiving snacks, A display coupled to the enclosure, A control system communicatively coupled to the aforementioned display, Equipped with, The control system is The display is made to present a first image based on a first interaction between the snack container and the first interaction element, The display is made to present a second image based on the second interaction between the snack container and the second interaction element. A snack container configured to perform a meal.

31. The first interaction includes physically coupling the snack container to the first interaction element, The first interaction element is configured to supply power to the snack container, The control system is configured to cause the display to present the first image during the first interaction. A snack container according to claim 30.

32. The control system is Receiving data from the first interaction element via the aforementioned physical connection, To cause the display to present the first image based on the data, Configured to perform, The snack container according to claim 31.

33. The control system is Receiving data from the first interaction element via the aforementioned physical connection, Based on the aforementioned data, the location of the first interaction element is determined, To cause the display to present the first image based on the location, Configured to perform, The snack container according to claim 31.

34. The control system is Receiving a signal indicating the interaction of the guest from the first interaction element, The display is to output a third image based on the interaction of the guest, Configured to perform, A snack container according to claim 30.

35. The display is configured to maintain the presentation of the first image and the second image without using power. The snack container according to claim 34.

36. It is a system, Food and / or beverage containers, The amusement park interaction elements separated from the aforementioned food and / or beverage containers, Equipped with, The aforementioned food and / or beverage containers are An enclosure that defines a space for holding food or beverages, A display coupled to the enclosure and configured to present an image, Equipped with, The interaction element is configured to interact with the food and / or beverage container. The display is configured to adjust the image being presented in response to the interaction between the interaction element and the food and / or beverage container. system.

37. The interaction element includes props within the amusement park. The system according to claim 36.

38. The interaction includes the transmission of a wireless signal. The aforementioned food and / or beverage containers are Receiving data from the interaction element via the aforementioned wireless signal, To cause the display to present the image based on the data, Configured to perform, The system according to claim 36.

39. The interaction includes placing the food and / or beverage container within a threshold distance of the interaction element, The aforementioned food and / or beverage containers are Determining the identifier of the interaction element in response to the arrangement, The display is to output the image based on the identifier, Configured to perform, The system according to claim 36.

40. The aforementioned food and / or beverage containers are To detect the interaction between the interaction element and the food and / or beverage container, Determining whether the display of the food and / or beverage container is displaying a previous image, In response to determining that the display is showing the previous image, the actuator is instructed to remove the previous image from the display. In response to the aforementioned interaction, the actuator is made to form a new image on the display, Configured to perform, The system according to claim 36.

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