Kit for installing a travelling immersive space

Abstract

The present invention relates to a kit for installing a travelling immersive space, said kit comprising a set of structural modules (11) configured to be arranged adjacent to one another so as to delimit said immersive space, a set of projection panels (12) defining a projection surface (121) and a set of projection means (13) configured to render visual content, said set of structural modules (11), said set of panels (12) and said set of projection means (13) being configured to be removably assembled such that said structural modules (11) support said panels (12), and said rendering is performed on said projection surfaces (121).

Description

[0001] Description

[0002] Title: Kit for setting up a mobile immersive space

[0003] technical field

[0004] The present invention relates to the field of immersive technologies, in particular interactive immersive technologies.

[0005] By immersive space within the meaning of the present invention, we mean here an enclosed space implementing advanced projection technologies, in particular in combination with motion detection systems, in order to generate detailed environments, so as to provide an immersive experience to the user inside the enclosed space.

[0006] Such an immersive space can be used in a variety of sectors including education, culture, events, vocational training and entertainment.

[0007] The present invention relates more particularly to a nomadic immersive space, that is to say an immersive space capable of being installed, uninstalled and transported.

[0008] The present invention will thus find many advantageous applications in the creation of immersive environments in a variety of contexts.

[0009] Prior art

[0010] As previously stated, the use of immersive spaces is developing in a variety of sectors.

[0011] In the cultural field, an immersive space can be used to enrich the visitor experience in museums, art galleries, exhibitions, etc., particularly by offering immersive and optionally interactive guided tours.

[0012] In the events industry, an immersive space can be used for organizing conferences, workshops, or shows, where immersion and interaction with the public are key.

[0013] Potential applications also extend to simulation and training in professional contexts, where the faithful recreation of specific work environments can greatly benefit the learning and preparation of individuals.

[0014] Finally, the entertainment industry can leverage this technology to create fun and educational experiences, adding a new dimension to games, adventure courses, and narrative experiences.

[0015] The Applicant notes, however, that prior art solutions for immersive and interactive environments encounter several significant technical problems that limit their effectiveness and applicability. First, most of these systems are bulky and non-modular, making them difficult to install in non-dedicated or variable-sized spaces. Their implementation often requires specific infrastructure or modifications to the existing space, thus reducing their flexibility and increasing installation costs. Second, these solutions tend to produce significant shadows and areas not covered by the projection, due to the fixed position and angle of the projectors, which diminishes immersion and user interaction.Third, the high cost of these systems, both in terms of acquisition and maintenance, limits their accessibility for many educational, cultural, or event-related institutions. Finally, most existing solutions are not designed for quick assembly and disassembly or for compact storage, which restricts their usefulness in mobile or highly mobile contexts.

[0016] The Applicant therefore submits that there is currently no satisfactory alternative solution for creating an immersive space that can be easily installed, uninstalled and transported, minimizing the skilled personnel and equipment required for installation, and whose geometry is adaptable for flexible use in a variety of contexts and spaces, so as to increase the application possibilities of an immersive space.

[0017] Summary of the invention

[0018] The present invention aims to improve the current situation described above.

[0019] To this end, the object of the present invention relates, in a first aspect, to a kit for the installation of a mobile immersive space, the kit comprising:

[0020] - a set of structural modules, each module being configured to be placed adjacent to at least one other module in order to delimit the immersive space;

[0021] - a set of projection panels, each panel defining a projection surface; and

[0022] -a set of projection means configured to render visual content.

[0023] Advantageously, the set of structural modules, the set of panels, and the set of projection equipment are configured to be assembled in a demountable manner so that:

[0024] - the structural modules support the panels; and

[0025] - the rendering is performed on the projection surfaces. It is therefore understood that the kit is configured to allow the creation, using at least some of the kit's components, of an immersive space as defined above. Such an immersive space can correspond to, or be adapted to correspond to, a learning, entertainment, interaction, etc., space in one or more of the cultural, event, educational, training, etc., fields. The application of the immersive space depends primarily on the visual content rendered by the projection equipment, or on the planned interactions with such content.

[0026] It is also understood that the use of structural modules corresponds to the use of a structure for the formation of the immersive space, whose constituent elements, i.e., the modules, can be assembled in a variety of configurations, that is, in a modular fashion. The modules can be arranged adjacent to one another, preferably assembled in such a way as to ensure the rigidity and robustness of the modules, as well as precision in their relative positioning. Each module thus forms a "wall" of the immersive space, the arrangement of the modules being possible in a variety of configurations, depending on the desired size of the immersive space, the total number of modules, or the constraints of the environment in which the immersive space is installed.Ideally, the kit should include between 3 and 23 modules, creating immersive spaces with between 3 and 23 walls, combined with one or more entrances. Using a modular physical structure thus offers a simpler, more portable solution suitable for a wide variety of spaces and uses.

[0027] The modules thus form a lightweight support structure for other elements, including panels and projection devices, precisely defining the relative positioning of the projection devices with respect to the panels. The modules are advantageously presented, for example, in the form of a framework as defined below, comprising a set of uprights and crossbeams. The modules include, for example, means for receiving the panels and / or projection devices, including receiving devices that are an integral part of the modules, so as to ensure precise positioning.

[0028] The panels and / or structural modules are, for example, equipped with interface pieces including a hook and / or a magnetic component, to ensure precise and play-free positioning of the panel relative to the structural module. For example, each panel attachment to a structural module includes a hook receiving the upper portion of the panel and a magnetic interface receiving the lower portion. Thus, each module accommodates one or more panels. Preferably, the panels are sized so that a given module can accommodate multiple panels, thereby limiting the panel dimensions and weight. A module, for example, has multiple uprights and crossbeams, with the panels sized according to a center-to-center spacing between the uprights and / or crossbeams, so that a panel is supported by two uprights and / or crossbeams on either side of the panel.The panels thus define projection surfaces, that is, surfaces onto which visual content can be projected to generate an immersive experience. Just as a module can support several panels, a set of panels—for example, a set of panels supported by the same module—can jointly define a single projection surface. As stated above, the projection means are also assembled with respect to the structural modules and the panels. The projection means are, for example, also assembled onto dedicated receiving means for the structural modules. In particular, each projection means defines a projection field, and the respective design of the projection means, the structural modules, and the panels ensures that, when the elements are assembled, the projection field of each projection means at least partially intersects the projection surfaces defined by the panels.Preferably, the projection means are arranged relative to the panels so that each projection field exceeds the maximum dimensions of the associated projection surface(s), ensuring that the projection surfaces are fully utilized for projection. For example, the structural modules are designed to include means for receiving the projection means, which are configured to receive the projection means at an offset from the panels. In other words, such receiving means are configured to precisely adjust the position and orientation of the projection means relative to the panels, so as to correctly position the projection fields relative to the projection surfaces.Such receiving means are for example configured to place the projection means above the panels and oriented towards the panels, i.e. downwards, so that users of the immersive space do not enter the field of projection and do not accidentally generate shadows on the projection surfaces.

[0029] Thanks to the present invention, an immersive space can be assembled simply and modularly, adaptable to a variety of uses and external environments, by decomposing the different constituent elements of the space in such a way as to facilitate disassembly and transport. This design greatly increases the potential and flexibility of use of immersive spaces.

[0030] In an advantageous embodiment of the present invention, the structural module assembly comprises a set of assembly parts of substantially rectilinear shape and configured to assemble with each other so as to form a framework of the structural modules, the framework receiving the panels.

[0031] As stated above, such a framework preferably consists of a set of uprights and crossbeams, corresponding to blades, bars, profiles, or tubes arranged relative to one another, respectively vertically and horizontally. Each connecting piece thus corresponds to one of these blades, bars, profiles, or tubes. In other words, the connecting pieces are configured to fit together in such a way as to extend vertically and horizontally within the framework. This design allows for the formation of comparatively large and heavy structural modules from lightweight, compact components that are easy to transport and store. The connecting pieces, for example, have an identical design to allow for their interchangeability within the framework.According to another example, the assembly parts have a specific design with respect to their desired position in the module, in particular so as to present and / or receive means for receiving panels and / or means for projecting and / or any other element, or so as to allow obtaining specific dimensions of the structural module with respect to the dimensions of the assembly parts.

[0032] Preferably, the assembly parts have a tubular shape, so as to combine rigidity and lightness. The assembly parts are also made of a light and rigid material, preferably a plastic material, for example PVC (polyvinyl chloride) and / or PETG (polyethylene terephthalate glycol).

[0033] A person skilled in the art also understands that the design of the assembly parts is compatible with the use of non-flammable materials, for example, materials classified as M0 or M1 according to the French fire safety standard NFP 92-501, or classified as A1 or A2 according to the European standard EN-13501-1. Such a requirement is particularly important for furniture used in public spaces. The kit can therefore be manufactured, and the immersive space assembled, in a way that complies with safety standards for the design of structures open to the public.Preferably, the set of structural modules further includes a set of connectors configured to link the assembly parts together, each of the assembly parts having a cavity at its ends, each of the connectors having a central portion from which at least two protrusions extend, the protrusions having a shoulder with respect to the central portion, the cavities and the protrusions being respectively dimensioned to allow the insertion of a protrusion into an associated cavity.

[0034] It is understood here that each connector allows for the assembly of at least two connecting pieces. For example, the connectors have a linear shape for joining two uprights or two rails end to end, a right-angled shape for joining an upright and a rail, or a T-shaped shape for joining three connecting pieces, corresponding to two uprights and a rail or two rails and an upright. The connecting pieces are, for example, entirely hollow, such as tubes, in a lightweight and rigid design, so that the cavities are located at their ends.

[0035] The assembly between the connectors and the assembly parts is, for example, completed by locking means. For instance, the ends and protrusions are each provided with holes for the joint reception of a pin by an assembly part and an associated connector.

[0036] Just as assembly parts can have and / or receive receiving means, connectors and / or protrusions can also have and / or receive receiving means for projection panels, projection devices, or any other element, such as the feet of structural modules. For example, connectors are designed with at least three protrusions, at least two of which are dedicated to receiving assembly parts, and at least one protrusion is dedicated to receiving other elements. This design also ensures precise positioning of all these elements relative to one another, minimizing calibration effort during the installation of the immersive space for faster setup.In an additional embodiment, the kit further includes a set of angular connectors between the structural modules, the angular connectors allowing the assembly of two adjacent modules at an adjustable angle a.

[0037] In other words, the use of angled connectors allows for both robust assembly of the modules and adjustment of the angle 'a' between two modules, enabling great flexibility in spatial configuration without sacrificing precision between modules—that is, without creating gaps between modules and, by extension, between panels. Adjusting the angle 'a' corresponds to the formation of a virtual pivot by the angled connectors. This virtual pivot allows for adjusting the position of the modules relative to one another and creating different shapes.

[0038] Angle α is preferably adjustable between 15° and 90°, measured relative to a module alignment in the same plane. This design allows the entire set of structural modules—that is, the shape of the immersive space—to be adapted to a wide variety of forms. Depending on the adjustment of the different angular connectors, the immersive space can thus form regular or irregular polygons.

[0039] It is also understood that a regular polygon with 90° angles forms a 4-sided polygon, corresponding to 3 modules and one entrance, while a regular polygon with 15° angles forms a 24-sided polygon, corresponding to at most 23 modules and at least one entrance, in accordance with the number of modules provided in the same kit.

[0040] Preferably, each of the angular connectors comprises a first connecting piece configured to be assembled with a first of the modules and a second connecting piece configured to be assembled with a second of the modules, the connecting pieces each having an arc-shaped light, the connector further comprising a movable carriage configured to be assembled simultaneously in both lights and capable of moving along the lights.

[0041] Thus, to assemble two adjacent modules, a first connecting piece is assembled with the first module, and a second connecting piece is assembled with the second module. The connecting pieces are, for example, assembled onto the module assembly pieces, such as an assembly piece forming a support. The connecting pieces include, for example, clamping means for the modules. Assembling the mobile carriage onto the connecting pieces results in the assembly of the connecting pieces themselves, and by extension, the assembly of the adjacent modules. Moving the mobile carriage along the slots then allows the angle between the adjacent modules to be adjusted. The mobile carriage may include locking means, such as a clamping lever, allowing it to be locked in position relative to the two connecting pieces.

[0042] The arc-shaped opening of each connecting piece, for example, has a center positioned so that when the connecting piece is assembled onto a module receiving a panel, the center is aligned with the panel's edge. This design ensures that when two adjacent modules are assembled, the panels of the adjacent modules are arranged continuously relative to each other, minimizing any gaps between the panels, regardless of the angle between the modules. It is also understood that the two openings are presumably the same shape to allow movement of the mobile carriage, although the mobile carriage may have a variable cross-section along its profile, and each opening is adapted to a specific section of the carriage to ensure its reception and secure positioning within the opening.

[0043] In a preferred embodiment, the modules are configured to be arranged adjacent to each other so as to form a regular polygon.

[0044] Such an arrangement is achieved, for example, using the angular connectors described above, which link the different modules. Alternatively, fixed-angle connectors can be used, chosen from a variety of connectors depending on the desired angle between two modules. It is also understood that the immersive space can form regular polygons while maintaining a modular structure, by adapting the number of sides of the polygon and the angle between the modules according to the constraints of the external environment.

[0045] The Applicant submits that a regular geometry greatly improves the structural integrity of the modules, particularly under the weight of cantilevered projection devices. In other words, projection devices cantilevered over the structural modules apply a weight to each module, with the load being transferred to adjacent modules to prevent any overturning without requiring additional load-bearing structures.

[0046] Preferably, the modules are configured to form a regular polygon with at least six sides, for example, a hexagon, an octagon, or a decagon. The Applicant submits that such a shape approximates a cylindrical shape and enhances the feeling of immersion, particularly compared to a rectangular shape.

[0047] In an additional embodiment, the projection panels correspond to expanded PVC panels.

[0048] The Applicant submits that the use of expanded PVC ensures good panel flatness, resulting in an ideally shaped projection surface, particularly for ultra-short-throw projection as described below. The use of expanded PVC also provides sufficient rigidity in the event of air movement or tactile interactions, i.e., contact between a user and the panels, while maintaining a low weight.

[0049] In an embodiment that can be combined with the previous embodiment, the projection means include a set of ultra-short-throw projectors.

[0050] It is understood here that the use of ultra-short-throw projectors corresponds to the selection of projectors that allow for placement at very short distances from the projection surfaces. These projectors typically have a throw ratio of less than 0.3. The throw ratio here refers to the ratio between the distance between the projector and the screen and the image size, which is the size of the projection surface or a section of the projection field. Using these projectors allows them to be placed very close to the projection surfaces, enabling users to get even closer without creating shadows. The number of shadows cast and uncovered areas is thus minimized.

[0051] It is also understood that the use of ultra-short-throw projectors is linked to the positioning of the projection equipment, and therefore to the sizing of the reception equipment associated with the structural modules. The projectors are thus configured to be mounted in such a way as to cover the projection surfaces, specifically positioned above the projection surfaces, oriented downwards towards the projection surfaces, so as not to block or be blocked by users.

[0052] In yet another embodiment, the kit further includes electronic control of the projection means, the control electronic being configured to communicate via wired or wireless means with the projection means.

[0053] It is understood here that control electronics correspond to a set of electronic components associated with the immersion space, specifically with one or more projection devices. Each module, for example, receives control electronics linked to the projection devices. The control electronics include, for example, at least one processor configured to implement a method for controlling the projection devices. In particular, the use of control electronics connected to the projection devices, or of multiple control electronics communicating with each other (as described below), ensures the distribution and synchronization of immersive content, that is, visual and optionally audio content, as described below. In other words, the behavior of all the projection devices is synchronized, and continuity between the projected content of adjacent projection devices can be ensured.The control electronics are advantageously configured to automate calibration operations during room installation, including calibration of projection equipment, but also of sensors and / or audio equipment as described below. This design also facilitates the installation of the immersive space by minimizing the effort and skills required.

[0054] Multiple control electronics are preferably interconnected via wired or wireless connections, such as through a local area network (LAN) like Ethernet. This allows the control electronics to exchange information with each other, as well as be controlled, programmed, or updated simultaneously. For example, each module might have its own control electronics. The connection between these different control electronics enables them to be synchronized within a local network. This design corresponds to a distributed architecture, which offers advantages in terms of reliability and availability. In particular, if one of the control electronics fails, the others remain unaffected, and the immersive experience is largely preserved.Furthermore, replacing a single faulty control electronics component, among several others, is simpler and less expensive than replacing a single control electronics component, such as an oversized server that controls all the projection equipment. This design also allows for easier adaptation of the number of control electronics and structural modules to suit each installation of the mobile immersive space.

[0055] Preferably, the control electronics are associated with a control interface. This control interface allows communication with the control electronics, for example, via a dedicated application or software that establishes a software interaction platform. This design allows for easy customization and adaptation of interactive content to meet specific user needs, with the projected content being determined, for example, based on both information from sensors and instructions from the control interface.

[0056] In one embodiment, the kit further includes a set of sensors, each sensor defining a capture zone, the set of structural modules, the set of panels and the set of sensors being configured to be assembled so that the capture zones are arranged in the vicinity of the projection surfaces, the control electronics being configured to receive information from the set of sensors and to control the projection means according to the information.

[0057] Preferably, each projection surface is associated with at least one capture zone, meaning that each projected piece of content includes interactions with that content. The sensors are preferably motion-detection devices. When assembled with the structural modules and panels, the sensors are preferably configured to detect movements and / or interactions within a space, for example, a space extending up to 1.4 m in height and up to 2 m in front of a panel. The sensors are, for example, assembled in the vicinity of the projection devices in a simple design, such as overhanging the panels, offset horizontally from the panels, and oriented downwards.It is understood that fixing the sensors close to the projection means allows for better control of the geometry between the sensors and the projection means, for example between camera and projector, and therefore facilitates the calibration of each of these elements.

[0058] A person skilled in the art understands that a detection field encompassing all surfaces up to a height of 1.4m provides 100% coverage for positions considered ergonomic for interacting with the panels. Covering a distance of up to 2m in front of the screen also allows for more advanced interaction solutions, including skeleton and gesture detection.

[0059] Thus, capturing images near the panels allows interaction with the rendering performed on those same panels, particularly via the projection system's control electronics. The control electronics are configured, for example, to communicate wirelessly or via wired connections with the sensor array. Each control electronics unit associated with a module is also associated with that module's sensors. The control electronics perform one or more processing operations to analyze the information from the sensor array, for example, to detect one or more predetermined interactions.

[0060] It is also understood that the combined use of sensors and control electronics ensures genuine interaction between users and the projected content, thereby increasing the possibilities for using the immersive space. The content projected onto the panels thus evolves in response to user behavior within the associated capture zone(s). Of course, it is also possible to design "static" immersive spaces, that is, spaces that do not require interaction or adaptation of the visual content.

[0061] Preferably, the sensor array includes a set of 3D cameras.

[0062] It is understood here that 3D cameras enable the detection of user movements and interactions, ensuring intuitive interaction with the projected content. 3D cameras are, for example, time-of-flight cameras, also known as TOF cameras.

[0063] In a further embodiment, the kit also includes a set of audio means configured to render sound content.

[0064] The kit includes, for example, a variety of audio devices configured to be positioned in specific locations relative to the panels and projection equipment, in order to render spatialized sound content. Such audio devices can also be controlled via control electronics as described above. The addition of audio devices, in combination with projection equipment, thus provides an immersive sound dimension, enhancing visual immersion. As with projection equipment and / or sensors, specific means for receiving the audio devices can be provided to ensure precise localization of spatialized sound content. Preferably, the projection equipment includes the audio devices.For example, projectors incorporating sound systems are planned, ensuring that the audio equipment does not interfere with the operation of the projectors by generating shadows, and also ensuring the synchronization of the visual and sound content.

[0065] According to another example, an assembly of audio means, notably separate from projection means, is planned on either side of each panel, for example arranged overhanging the panels according to the lateral ends of the modules, so as to offer spatialization without generating cast shadows, blocking the movement of users, or colliding with an adjacent module.

[0066] In one embodiment, the kit further includes occlusion means configured to form a roof of the space and / or to block at least one entrance to the space.

[0067] It is understood here that blackout allows control of the brightness inside the space, by reducing or eliminating the impact of outside light, in order to improve the immersive experience inside the space.

[0068] For example, separate means of obscuration are provided, configured to form a roof over the space, and second means of obscuration configured to block at least one entrance to the space. The first means of obscuration correspond, for example, to a Lycra fabric suspended from the structural modules to form the roof. The second means of obscuration correspond, for example, to curtains arranged at the entrances to the space, so as to obscure the space while allowing easy access. According to a second aspect, the present invention relates to a method for installing a portable immersive space from a kit according to the first aspect of the present invention.It is understood here that the installation process for the immersive space comprises several steps corresponding to the assembly and placement of the various components of the kit, and optionally additional elements not included in the kit, used, for example, for a specific application of the immersive space. The process thus includes, in particular, the assembly, in a demountable manner, of the structural modules, projection panels, and projection equipment, so that the structural modules support the panels and the image is displayed on the projection surfaces.It is also understood that the design of the kit allows for a rapid implementation of the installation process, minimizing the human and material resources needed for the installation of the immersive space by using simple and lightweight elements, as well as the calibration effort for the precise positioning of the elements in relation to each other, via a dedicated design of the structural modules for receiving the panels and projection equipment.

[0069] According to a third aspect, the present invention relates to a mobile room adapted to form an immersive space, the room comprising:

[0070] - a set of structural modules, each module being arranged adjacent to at least one other module in such a way as to delimit the immersive space;

[0071] - a set of projection panels, each panel defining a projection surface; and

[0072] -a set of projection devices configured to render visual content,

[0073] Advantageously, the set of structural modules, the set of panels, and the set of projection equipment are assembled in a demountable manner so that:

[0074] - the structural modules support the panels; and

[0075] - the rendering is carried out on the projection surfaces.

[0076] Here, a nomadic room is defined as a room with a demountable and transportable structure, meaning a room that can be transported and installed in different locations temporarily, for example for ephemeral exhibitions or any other form of immersive experience.

[0077] Preferably, the mobile room is assembled from a kit according to the first aspect of the present invention. The mobile room is, for example, assembled using the method according to the second aspect of the present invention.

[0078] Thus, through the various functional and structural technical characteristics described above, the Applicant proposes a kit for installing an immersive space, as well as a method for installing such a space and a portable room forming an immersive space, facilitating the installation, transport, and adaptation of such a space to a variety of environments and uses, via a modular structure whose constituent elements allow for precise assembly. (Description of figures)

[0079] Other features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the description of the specific and non-limiting embodiments of the present invention below, with reference to the attached Figures 1 to 10, in which:

[0080] [Fig. 1]

[0081] Figure 1 schematically illustrates a nomadic room adapted to form an immersive space and formed by a set of structural modules, according to a particular and non-limiting embodiment of the present invention;

[0082] [Fig.2]

[0083] Figure 2 schematically illustrates a perspective view of a structural module conforming to Figure 1, the structural module receiving projection panels, projection means and capture means;

[0084] [Fig.3]

[0085] Figure 3 schematically illustrates an exploded view of a structural module conforming to Figure 2 receiving projection panels, projection means and capture means;

[0086] [Fig.4]

[0087] Figure 4 schematically illustrates an exploded view of a structural module conforming to figure 2 isolated from other elements;

[0088] [Fig. 5]

[0089] Figure 5 schematically illustrates an assembly part and a connector of a structural module conforming to Figure 2;

[0090] [Fig.6]

[0091] Figure 6 schematically illustrates a perspective view of an assembly of a projection panel on a structural module conforming to Figure 2;

[0092] [Fig.7]

[0093] Figure 7 schematically illustrates a perspective view of an angular connector between two structural modules conforming to Figure 2;

[0094] [Fig.8]

[0095] Figure 8 schematically illustrates a top view of an angular connector conforming to Figure 7;

[0096] [Fig.9]

[0097] Figure 9 schematically illustrates a perspective view of the interaction between a projection surface, a projection field and a capture field of projection panels, projection means and capture means installed on a structural module in accordance with Figure 2;

[0098] [Fig.10]

[0099] Figure 10 schematically illustrates a front view of the interaction between a projection surface, a projection field and a capture field of projection panels, projection means and capture means installed on a structural module in accordance with Figure 2.

[0100] Detailed description

[0101] A kit for the installation of an immersive nomadic space, a method for installing such an immersive space and a nomadic room adapted to form an immersive space will now be described in what follows with joint reference to figures 1 to 10. The same elements are identified with the same reference signs throughout the description that follows.

[0102] As mentioned in the description's preamble, current solutions for creating immersive spaces rely on particularly bulky structures, necessary to form the immersive space within them. Such structures are large, difficult to transport, install, and dismantle, and have a predefined shape that is not adaptable to their installation location.

[0103] One of the objectives of the present invention is to offer a training kit for an immersive space that actually allows the installation of a nomadic room, that is to say a room that is easily transportable and that can be assembled simply with a minimum of constraints on the external environment.

[0104] This is made possible in the example described below, which considers the installation of a mobile room with a roughly octagonal shape. It will be understood that this example is not limiting and, in particular, that the invention can be adapted to a variety of shapes and geometries, notably to the creation of polygonal shapes with a greater or lesser number of sides.

[0105] Figure 1 thus depicts a portable Room 1 adapted to form an immersive space, the immersive space corresponding to the internal space of Room 1. Such a Room 1 is preferably installed using a kit for installing a portable immersive space and comprises similar elements. The elements described below can therefore be considered as forming part of both a portable Room 1 according to the invention and a kit according to the invention. It is also understood that a method for installing a portable immersive space preferably corresponds to the installation of a Room 1 as described herein, using the various constituent elements of the kit.

[0106] In this same example, the nomadic room 1 is formed by a set of structural modules 11 arranged adjacent to each other, and receiving a set of projection panels 12. The structural modules 11 thus define the structure of room 1, and form a framework for receiving the panels 12. The panels 12 also allow the room 1 to be blacked out, so as to separate the immersive space, delimited by the structural modules 11, from the external environment.

[0107] Advantageously, Room 1 is also equipped with blackout devices 15, specifically designed to complement the panels and shield Room 1 from the outside environment, outside the framework of the structural modules 11. For example, initial blackout devices are planned to form a roof over the immersive space. These initial blackout devices are then suspended from the structural modules 11 as a canopy. Naturally, Room 1 also has an entrance, meaning at least one space between adjacent structural modules 11, or at least one structural module 11 not fully covered with panels 12, so as to leave an opening in the module 11 forming an entrance. Secondary blackout devices are thus planned, positioned at the entrance to the immersive space, for example, in the form of curtains.

[0108] As illustrated in Figures 3, 7, and 8, the modules 11 are not only arranged adjacent to one another but are also assembled to ensure precise positioning of the modules relative to each other. A set of angular connectors 115, 115' is thus provided, configured to join a first module 11 to a second adjacent module 11' at an angle α. Angle α is advantageously adjustable, allowing the shape of room 1 to be varied according to the available space, or to accommodate a greater or lesser number of modules 11 within the same room 1.

[0109] Each angular connector 115, 115' thus comprises a first connecting piece 115, assembled with a first module 11, and a second connecting piece 115', assembled with a second module 11' adjacent to the first module 11. Clamping means 1154 are provided for each connecting piece 115, 115' on the modules 11, 11', for example on uprights of these modules 11, 11', as described below.

[0110] As illustrated in Figures 7 and 8, both the first connecting piece 115 and the second connecting piece 115' have an arc-shaped slot 1151, and the angular connector 115, 115' also includes a movable carriage 1152 assembled within the slots 1151. Simultaneously assembling the movable carriage 1152 within the slots 1151 of both connecting pieces 115, 115' allows for the assembly of the angular connector 115, 115', and by extension, the two modules 11, 11'. Furthermore, moving the movable carriage 1152 along the slots 1151 allows for adjustment of the overlap between the slots 1151, and thus the angle α between the two modules 11, 11'. The mobile carriage 1152, for example, is equipped with a clamping lever 1153 that allows it to be locked in position once the desired angle α is reached. The dimensions of the openings 1151 and the mobile carriage 1152 thus correspond to the dimensions of the angle α variation range between the modules 11, 11'.An adjustable angle α between 15° and 90° is preferred, allowing for a wide variation in the relative arrangement of adjacent modules 11, 11' as well as the total number of modules 11 used. As illustrated in Figure 8, angle α corresponds to the angular offset between the first module 11 and the second module 11'. According to the example in Figure 8, the angular connector 115, 115', particularly via the lights 1151, is dimensioned to form a virtual pivot centered on an intersection point between the modules 11, 11', more specifically on the intersection between the planes of the panels 12, 12' supported by the adjacent modules 11, 11'. This design ensures that, regardless of the angle a between modules 11, 11', panels 12, 12' can be arranged with their edges adjacent, minimizing any space between two panels.The connectors 115, 115' thus ensure not only a precise shape for room 1, but also precise continuity between the panels 12 forming the walls of room 1. Advantageously, and as illustrated in Figure 4, each structural module 11 comprises a set of assembly pieces 111a, 111b, 111c. The assembly pieces 111a, 111b, 111c each have a substantially rectilinear shape and are assembled together, according to the model in Figure 4, to form a framework. Thus, if the structural module 11 has substantially the shape of the framework illustrated in figures 1, 3, 4 and 6, which is bulky and mostly empty, this same module 11 can be broken down into a plurality of assembly parts 111a, 11 lb, 11 le of smaller dimensions, of simple shape and therefore much easier to store and transport.

[0111] The assembly pieces 111a, 111b, 111c are thus configured to form a set of uprights and crossbeams of the frame. For example, assembly pieces 111a, 111b, 111c are provided with different dimensions depending on their intended position in the module 11. Figure 4 thus illustrates a set of first assembly pieces 111a, configured to form uprights of the frame, a set of second assembly pieces 111b, configured to form crossbeams of the frame, and a third assembly piece 111c, forming a central top crossbeam of the frame and of slightly smaller dimensions than the second assembly pieces 111b, due, as described below, to a specific connector 113 receiving supports 132 of the projection means 13 (figure 3).

[0112] The assembly of a module 11 thus corresponds to the simple arrangement and fixing of the assembly parts I l ​​la, 111b and 11 le with each other, each assembly part 1 l ia, 111b, 111c being individually much simpler to handle than the module 11 as a whole.

[0113] As illustrated in Figures 4 and 5, the fastening of the assembly parts 111a, 111b, and 111c is facilitated by the use of connectors 113. Each assembly part 111 advantageously has cavities 112 at its ends. Each assembly part 111 may, for example, have a hollow and / or tubular structure to minimize its weight. In addition to the cavities 112, each connector 113 has a central portion 1131 from which protrusions 1132 extend, the protrusions 1132 being designed to engage with the cavities 112.

[0114] Each assembly part 111 is for example then locked onto the connector 113 by dedicated locking means 1141, 1142, for example a pin 1141 configured to pass through the assembly part 111 and the protrusion 112 and a pin lock 1142 complementary to the pin 1141.

[0115] Each connector 113 thus allows several assembly parts 111a, 111b, 111c to be connected together, for example two or three assembly parts 111a, 11 lb, 11 le at an angle, so as to form the framework of the structural modules 11.

[0116] The structural modules 11 are thus, as stated above, configured to support the projection panels 12. In particular, the modules 11 and the panels 12 are assembled in a demountable manner, so that the modules 11 support the panels 12.

[0117] As illustrated in Figures 4 and 6, interface pieces are provided between the panels 12 and the modules 11; these pieces are configured to ensure that the panels 12 are correctly positioned on and supported by the modules 11. Such interface pieces can be arranged on the assembly pieces 111 and / or the connectors 113 of the structural modules 11 and / or on the panels 12 themselves. For example, a hook 122a attached to the module 11 (Figure 4) and configured to receive an upper portion 123a of the panel 12 (Figure 6), and a magnetic interface 122b attached to the module 11 and configured to receive a lower portion 123b of the panel 12, are provided. Of course, other means can be considered, provided they contribute to a removable support of the panels 12 by the modules 11.Specifically, it is understood that integrating interface means directly into the structure of modules 11 and / or panels 12 ensures precise positioning of the elements relative to one another. Attaching panels 12 to modules 11 during the installation of the immersive space is therefore greatly simplified.

[0118] The panels 12 thus define, individually or jointly, a projection surface 121. In the example of Figures 1, 2, 3, and 6, just as a module 11 can be disassembled into a set of smaller assembly parts 111, the panels 12 are advantageously dimensioned so that one module 11 supports several panels 12. This reduces the dimensions of an individual panel 12, facilitating its storage, transport, and handling. The set of panels 12 supported by a module 11 thus defines a common projection surface 121, as illustrated in Figures 9 and 10. A projection surface 121 is understood to be a surface suitable for projecting visual content. In particular, the panels 12 are advantageously configured to form the flattest and smoothest projection surface 121 possible, so as to prevent any distortion of the visual content projected onto it.Expanded PVC panels 12 are advantageously provided, as they have good flatness and rigidity, so as to ensure that the panels 12 do not deform in the event of direct interaction of a user of the immersive space with the panels 12, or in the event of air movement.

[0119] In addition to the panels 12, a set of projection devices 13 is provided, configured to render visual content. As illustrated in Figures 2, 3, and 9, the projection devices 13 are assembled in a demountable manner with the structural module 11. In particular, the projection devices 13 are assembled so that the rendering is performed on the projection surfaces 121.

[0120] Supports 132 for the projection means 13 are provided, configured to be assembled onto the frame on one side and to receive the projection means 13 on the other. The supports 132 may also have a cavity, similar to the assembly parts 111, so as to assemble the supports 132 onto the protrusions 1132 of a dedicated connector 113. Unlike the straight assembly parts 111, the supports 132 have an arched or angled shape, so that the projection means 13 are positioned in front of the panels 12, i.e., towards the interior of the immersive space. In yet another example, straight supports 132 are provided, which are assembled onto a protrusion 1132 extending towards the front of the module 11 and the panels 12.The use of specific supports 132 makes it possible in particular to ensure a precise position of the projection means 13 in relation to the modules 11, in particular in relation to the panels 12 and therefore the projection surfaces 121. The installation of the projection means 13 thus requires only a minimum of calibration effort for the rendering to be carried out on the projection surfaces 121.

[0121] Thus, as illustrated in Figures 9 and 10, the projection means 13 are mounted on the modules 11 so as to overhang and extend in front of the panels 12, and are oriented downwards to project the visual content towards the panels 12. The projection means 13 define a projection field 131, which corresponds at least partially to the projection surfaces 121 of the associated panels 12. Advantageously, the projection field 131 is designed to be wider than the projection surfaces 121, as shown in Figure 10, to ensure that the projection surfaces 121 are fully covered by the visual content.

[0122] In particular, it is advantageously anticipated that the projection means 13 will include ultra-short-throw projectors. Such projectors make it possible to obtain the widest possible projection field 131, while minimizing the required distance from the panel 12. Thus, the stresses on the supports 132 are reduced, as is the risk of shadows when a user gets too close to the panels 12.

[0123] In addition to the projection means 13, a sensor set 14 defining a capture zone 141 is also provided. The sensor set 14 includes, for example, a set of 3D cameras, such as TOF cameras. Other means of detecting user movements and / or positions may also be used, depending on the specific application. The sensor set 14 is also assembled with the structural module set 11, as illustrated in Figures 2, 3, and 9, so that the capture zones 141 are located near the projection surfaces 121 (Figure 10), preferably near each projection surface 121. Thus, it is advantageous to assemble the sensor set 14 near the projection means 13, i.e., above and in front of the panels 12.The sensor assembly 14 is also mounted on the supports 132, for example, in order to minimize calibration requirements by providing a dedicated support for the modules 11. As shown in Figure 10, while the projection field 131 is intended to cover the projection surfaces 121, the capture zone 141 is sized to detect movements, positions, and interactions over a wide area around the panels 12. The capture zone 141 is, for example, sized to extend up to 1.4 meters in height and up to 2 meters from the panels 12. Naturally, the extent of the capture zones 141 can be adjusted according to the type of movements, positions, and / or interactions that one seeks to capture, and a larger capture zone 141 allows for the capture of a greater number and variety of interactions.Thus, the use of capture means 14 allows the detection of user movements and interactions, that is to say, the detection of user actions in relation to the projected content.

[0124] Thus, as illustrated in Figures 1 and 3, control electronics 16 for the projection means 13 are advantageously provided, corresponding to an electronic device, for example, a processor or a microprocessor. The control electronics 16 are configured to transmit and receive data, particularly with respect to the projection means 13 and the sensor array 14. In particular, the control electronics 16 are configured to receive information from the sensor array 14 and to control the projection means 13 based on the information received, that is, based on user interactions with the projected content, as detected by the sensors 14. In this same example, each module 11 receives control electronics 16, which are configured to communicate with the projection means 13 and the sensors 14 associated with that same module 11.

[0125] The projection devices 13 are thus controlled, according to the programming of the control electronics 16, based on the information received. Optionally, the control electronics 16 also communicates with control devices, for example via a control interface of an application or dedicated software, in order to dynamically adapt the operation of the control electronics 16, and by extension the immersive experience offered. The rendered visual content can therefore be adapted according to the users' needs or the type of immersive experience desired.

[0126] Additionally, a set of audio means configured to render sound content is also provided. The audio means can also be assembled with the modules 11, for example, near the projection means 13, or at any other location within the modules 11, for example, behind the panels 12. It is understood that the audio means can be arranged in a variety of ways, without requiring specific placement relative to the panels 12, unlike the projection means 13, although a predetermined location of multiple audio means allows for the spatialization of sound content, and thus enhances the immersive experience. As before, the audio means can also be controlled by the control electronics 16, or by separate electronics, similar to the projection means 13, particularly to ensure the coherence of the visual and sound content.Thus, it will be understood that the present invention provides a kit for installing a portable immersive space, as well as the installation of an immersive space using such a kit and a portable room forming an immersive space. These greatly facilitate the assembly, disassembly, and adaptation of the immersive space to a variety of conditions through a modular structure, facilitating transport and storage, and enabling the rapid deployment of immersive spaces without requiring complex installation. In particular, all the means described herein allow a single person to perform the assembly and / or disassembly without any specialized tools. The human and material resources required are therefore greatly reduced.

[0127] It should be noted that this detailed description relates to a particular embodiment of the present invention, but in no way does this description limit the scope of the invention; on the contrary, its purpose is to remove any possible inaccuracy or misinterpretation of the following claims.

[0128] It should also be noted that the reference signs placed in parentheses in the following claims are in no way intended to be limiting; these signs are solely intended to improve the intelligibility and understanding of the following claims and the scope of the protection sought.

Claims

Demands 1. Kit for installing a portable immersive space, said kit including: - a set of structural modules (11), each of said modules (11) being configured to be arranged adjacent to at least one other of said modules (11) so as to delimit said immersive space; - a set of projection panels (12), each panel (12) defining a projection surface (121); and -a set of projection means (13) configured to render visual content, said set of structural modules (11), said set of panels (12) and said set of projection means (13) being configured to be assembled in a demountable manner such that: - said structural modules (11) support said panels (12); and - said rendering be carried out on said projection surfaces (121).

2. Kit according to claim 1, wherein said set of structural modules (11) comprises a set of assembly parts (111a, 111b, 111e) of substantially rectilinear shape and configured to assemble with each other so as to form a framework of said structural modules (11), said framework receiving said panels (12).

3. Kit according to claim 2, wherein said set of structural modules (11) further comprises a set of connectors (113) configured to connect said assembly pieces (111a, 111b, 111c) together, each of said assembly pieces (111a, 111b, 111c) having a cavity (112) at its ends, each of said connectors (113) having a central portion (1131) from which extend at least two protrusions (1132), said protrusions (1132) having a shoulder with respect to said central portion (1131), said cavities (112) and said protrusions (1132) being respectively dimensioned to permit the insertion of a protrusion (1132) into an associated cavity (112).

4. Kit according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising a set of angular connectors (115, 115') between said structural modules (11), said angular connectors (115, 115') allowing the assembly of two adjacent modules (11, 11') at an adjustable angle a.

5. Kit according to claim 4, wherein each of said angular connectors (115, 115') comprises a first connecting piece (115) configured to be assembled with a first of said modules (11) and a second connecting piece (115') configured to be assembled with a second of said modules (11'), said connecting pieces (115, 115') each having an arc-shaped light (1151), said connector (115, 115') further comprising a movable carriage (1152) configured to be assembled simultaneously in the two lights (1151) and capable of moving along said lights (1151).

6. Kit according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein said projection panels (12) correspond to expanded PVC panels.

7. Kit according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein said projection means (13) comprise a set of ultra-short throw projectors.

8. Kit according to any one of claims 1 to 7, the kit further comprising control electronics (16) for said projection means (13), said control electronics (16) being configured to communicate wired or wirelessly with said projection means (13).

9. Kit according to claim 8, further comprising a set of sensors (14), each sensor (14) defining a capture zone (141), said set of structural modules (11), said set of panels (12) and said set of sensors (14) being configured to be assembled so that said capture zones (141) are disposed in the vicinity of said projection surfaces (121), said control electronics (16) being configured to receive information from said set of sensors (14) and to control said projection means (13) according to said information.

10. Kit according to claim 9, wherein said sensor set (14) comprises a set of 3D cameras.

11. Kit according to any one of claims 1 to 10, further comprising a set of audio means configured to perform a rendering of sound content.

12. Kit according to any one of claims 1 to 11, further comprising occultation means (15) configured to form a roof of said space and / or to block at least one entrance of said space.

13. Method of installing a nomadic immersive space from a kit according to any one of claims 1 to 12.

14. A mobile room (1) adapted to form an immersive space, said room (1) comprising: - a set of structural modules (11), each of said modules (11) being arranged adjacent to at least one other of said modules (11) so as to delimit said immersive space; - a set of projection panels (12), each panel (12) defining a surface of projection (121); and -a set of projection means (13) configured to render visual content, said set of structural modules (11), said set of panels (12) and said set of projection means (13) being assembled in a demountable manner such that: - said structural modules (11) support said panels (12); and - said rendering be carried out on said projection surfaces (121).

15. Nomadic room (1) according to claim 14, said room (1) being assembled from a kit according to any one of claims 1 to 12.

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