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510 results about "Amusement park" patented technology

Gravity-assisted attraction show systems and methods

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

Guest-specific artificial intelligence entity systems and methods

Systems and methods presented herein include guest activity detection devices configured to detect activity of guests of an amusement park, and to send data indicative of the detected activity; an artificial intelligence entity management system configured to analyze the data indicative of the activity of the guests, and to modify properties of guest-specific artificial intelligence entities based at least in part on the analyzed data indicative of the activity of the guests; and park features disposed within a physical environment of the amusement park and configured to be instructed by the guest-specific artificial intelligence entities to modify a guest experience for the guests of the amusement park in accordance with the properties of the guest-specific artificial intelligence entities.
Owner:UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS LLC

Gate systems and methods for rotating loading platform

Present embodiments are directed to a gate system for an amusement park attraction. The gate system includes a loading platform configured to rotate about a central vertical axis of the loading platform, and a gate positioned on the loading platform. The gate is configured to transition between a closed position and an open position. A gate actuation system is coupled to the loading platform and is configured to actuate the gate between the closed position and the open position based on feedback indicative of a position of a ride vehicle relative to the gate.
Owner:UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS LLC

Self-service basketball shooting machine capable of automatically correcting position and directionally shooting basketball after basketball shooting

The utility model discloses a self-service shooting machine capable of automatically correcting the position and directionally throwing a basketball after shooting. The self-service shooting machine comprises a basketball receiving guide funnel and a basketball throwing machine which is fixedly connected with a basketball frame or is matched with the basketball frame after being movably positioned. The basketball throwing machine comprises a shell seat, a concave cavity, a first ball serving wheel, a second ball serving wheel and a ball feeding wheel. A concave cavity is formed in the top of the shell base, and a first ball serving wheel, a second ball serving wheel and a ball feeding wheel are arranged in the concave cavity. The equipment provides real shooting experience similar to that of a traditional coin-inserting basketball machine through fixed connection, and is suitable for entertainment and easy training; through combination of moving cooperation and a basketball frame, a real training environment is simulated, accurate automatic correction and directional throwing functions are provided, and the training effect is remarkably improved; various installation modes enable the equipment to be flexibly used in different places, and various requirements of families, school playgrounds, gymnasiums, amusement parks and the like are met.
Owner:GUANGDONG HONGLANZHOU TECH CO LTD

Ride vehicle artificial intelligence entity systems and methods

Systems and methods presented herein include one or more guest activity recognition devices configured to recognize activity of one or more guests within a physical environment of an amusement park. The system also includes one or more ride vehicles of a ride of the amusement park, each ride vehicle including an artificial intelligence entity management system configured to maintain one or more ride vehicle artificial intelligence entities of the ride vehicle based at least in part on the recognized activity of the one or more guests; and one or more features disposed on the ride vehicle and configured to be activated by the artificial intelligence entity management system to simulate the existence of the one or more ride vehicle artificial intelligence entities in accordance with one or more properties of the one or more ride vehicle artificial intelligence entities.
Owner:UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS LLC

Autonomous reach envelope inspection system for amusement park rides

A system for autonomously inspecting intrusions into a reach envelope of a vehicle traveling along a ride path of a park ride. The system includes a test vehicle that travels along the ride path at test speeds. The system includes a reach envelope inspection assembly including a housing supported by the test vehicle. The reach envelope inspection assembly includes a distance measurement assembly in the housing operable to measure distances between the distance measurement assembly and surfaces of the physical environment. The inspection assembly includes a processor executing code to provide an examination program that compares the plurality of distances to one or more predefined reach envelopes to determine whether an intrusion into any of the one or more predefined reach envelopes exists along the ride path. The test vehicle is a ride vehicle for the park ride or an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operated to follow the ride path.
Owner:DISNEY ENTERPRISES INC

Amusement equipment safety risk early warning system based on big data

The invention relates to the technical field of geographic information systems and space computing, in particular to an amusement equipment safety risk early warning system based on big data. Comprising the following parts: a geospatial data gridding storage module, which is used for collecting multi-dimensional geographic information and space-time state information of an amusement park; the multi-dimensional geographic information refers to space coordinates and proximity relations of amusement equipment; the space-time state information refers to temperature change data in each starting and stopping process of the amusement equipment; and the geographic space correlation degree calculation module is used for calculating an accumulated risk and an instantaneous risk of the amusement equipment based on the multi-dimensional geographic information and the space-time state information. According to the method, geographic space grid storage, dynamic topological association and risk visualization technologies are fused, and intelligent safety monitoring of amusement equipment is achieved; spatial and temporal characteristics are analyzed based on a cumulative / instantaneous risk formula, the early warning capability is improved in combination with closed-loop management of a people flow thermodynamic layer, missed reports are reduced, the operation and maintenance efficiency and the equipment life are optimized, and intelligent decision making is assisted.
Owner:TAIZHOU BAOLU MASCH CO LTD

Systems and methods for sanitizing amusement park equipment

A sanitization system for an amusement park includes a sanitizing source for sanitizing a ride vehicle. The sanitization system may include a controller that receives an indication that the ride vehicle is in a position for sanitization. The sanitization system may include a sanitizing source, which the controller may lower into position to sanitize the ride vehicle. When sanitization is complete, the controller may raise the sanitizing source out of position. The controller may then send an indication that the ride vehicle is sanitized.
Owner:UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS LLC

Electric boat running on land

An electric boat running on land is similar to a boat in water in appearance, is an electric entertainment apparatus, is suitable for being used in occasions such as amusement parks and parks, and is characterized in that the electric boat running on land is realized by utilizing two universal wheels and two driving wheels at the bottom of the boat, and the electric boat is controlled to run in two ways, namely, paddle rowing and supporting rod supporting; according to paddle rowing, paddles on the boat are used for simulating the action of rowing in water to control the boat, the paddles do not make contact with the road surface, only the boat is controlled to go straight, stop, turn left and turn right, power is not provided for driving of the boat, and a gear speed increasing type power generation device is arranged in a paddle assembly. The supporting rod boat supporting means that a matched supporting rod is used for simulating the action of supporting the boat in water to control the boat, the probe end of the supporting rod makes contact with the road surface, the supporting rod boat supporting only controls the boat to go straight, stop, turn left and turn right instead of providing power for driving of the boat, and a resistance type pressure sensor is arranged in a supporting rod assembly.
Owner:张克军

Ride vehicle positioning system

Present embodiments are directed to novel vehicle positioning techniques for determining a position of a vehicle in an amusement park. Provided herein is a vehicle positioning system, which includes a ride vehicle configured to travel along a ride path of a ride attraction. The ride vehicle may include a ground-penetrating radar to emit electromagnetic radiation into the ride path to detect underground structures embedded therein, which may cause a receiver of the ride vehicle to receive variations in returned electromagnetic radiation signals. Based on the returned electromagnetic radiation signals, the vehicle positioning system may determine vehicle position based on signals characteristic of particular path features.
Owner:UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS LLC

Amusement park attraction fixture inspection system and method

The attraction system includes a first component, a second component, a fixture configured to couple the first component to the second component, a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag including a torque stripe extending between the fixture and a reference point on the attraction system, and the RFID tag configured to emit a radio frequency (RF) signal when the torque stripe is intact, and an RFID reader configured to detect the RF signal.
Owner:UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS LLC

Tangible / virtual design systems and methods for amusement park attraction design

An amusement park attraction design system may include an object token comprising a sensor to generate a sensor signal, an image sensor to generate image data indicative of the object token, and a controller communicatively coupled to the image sensor. The controller may receive the image data from the image sensor, determine movement of the object token based on the image data, and generate first image content based on the sensor signal indicating that the movement is intentional. The controller may also generate second image content based on the sensor signal indicating that the movement is unintentional. The amusement park attraction design system may also include a projector communicatively coupled to the controller, where the projector outputs the first image content or the second image content.
Owner:UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS LLC

Amusement ride (King Carousel)

1. Name of the Design Product: Amusement Facility (King's Carousel). 2. Use of the Design Product: For use in amusement park rides. 3. Design Key Points of the Design Product: The combination of shape and pattern. 4. Picture or Photograph that Best Illustrates the Design Key Points: Perspective view.
Owner:ZHENGZHOU BOZHONG CULTURAL TOURISM TECH CO LTD

Assembly Ornament (TGB17 Fairy Tale Corner Amusement Park)

1. Name of the product in this design: Building Block Ornament (TGB17 Fairy Tale Corner Amusement Park). 2. Intended use of this design: for assembly, play, display, etc. 3. The key design feature of this product is its shape. 4. The image or photograph that best illustrates the design's key points: a 3D model. 5. The bottom surface of this product is a part that is not easily seen or cannot be seen during use, so the bottom view is omitted.
Owner:SUZHOU INDAL PARK ROBOTIME TECH

Wearable safety and management system for recreational facilities

The present invention relates to a wearable device system designed to enhance child safety and management in recreational environments such as amusement parks and trampoline parks. The system comprises a rechargeable bracelet equipped with GPS for real-time location tracking, LED indicators, and haptic feedback for communication. The bracelet is complemented by a charging bin with Qi-standard compliant wireless charging coils and safety features. The system supports various wireless communication technologies and includes software for monitoring and managing device features, establishing virtual fences, and summoning wearers to designated locations, thereby improving operational efficiency and user safety.
Owner:SHANE KELSEY

A reciprocating passenger ropeway adapted to an indoor amusement park scene

The utility model discloses a reciprocating passenger cableway suitable for indoor amusement scene, comprising: the near end steel frame and the far end steel frame of keeping preset interval, drive arrangement, install on the near end steel frame and the far end steel frame, including motor, the first transmission part and the second transmission part of motor drive and the traction belt of closed loop setting, and the traction belt is around the first transmission part and the second transmission part, the load part includes the trolley main body and the suspension basket, and the traction belt both ends fixed connection trolley main body, the load cable is fixed respectively on the near end steel frame and the far end steel frame on both ends, and the trolley main body cooperates and guides the load part moving path, replace traditional steel wire rope through the traction belt, and its elastic property can effectively absorb the vibration energy in operation, reduce the noise of metal friction and resonance generation, satisfy the low decibel mute demand of indoor amusement scene, and the drive arrangement cooperates the transmission mode of traction belt, need not special tool to dismantle replacement, shorten maintenance time, improve maintenance efficiency.
Owner:TONGYUN AMUSEMENT EQUIP (SUZHOU) CO LTD

System and method of monitoring for use in surveillance of amusement park equipment

A topography system for amusement parks is provided, comprising a park feature that includes a retroreflective marker, an emitter configured to emit electromagnetic radiation toward the retroreflective marker, a detector configured to detect the retroreflection of electromagnetic radiation from the retroreflective marker while filtering out non-retroreflected electromagnetic radiation, and a control system communicatively coupled to the detector. The control system comprises a processing circuit configured to monitor a first phase of the electromagnetic radiation emitted by the emitter toward the retroreflective marker and to monitor a second phase of the retroreflection of electromagnetic radiation from the retroreflective marker.The processing circuit is further configured to determine a phase difference between the first and second phases, evaluate a distance between the emitter and the retroreflective marker based on the phase difference, and determine whether the amusement park feature has shifted based on the evaluated distance between the emitter and the retroreflective marker.
Owner:UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS LLC

Amusement park rides (Blue Space To Win, a hole-in-the-hole golf game)

1. Name of the product in this design: Amusement Game Machine (Blue Space To Win Golf). 2. Purpose of this design: as an amusement machine. 3. The key design feature of this product is its shape. 4. The image or photograph that best illustrates the design's key points: a 3D model. 5. For parts of the product that are not easily seen or cannot be seen during use, the bottom view is omitted. 6. Other situations requiring explanation: In the 3D diagram, the box in part A and the disc in part B are both made of transparent material.
Owner:GUANGZHOU DREAMFUNS AMUSEMENT TECHNOLOGY CO LTD

Passenger restraint with integrated audio system

The present system and method are directed to an audio system integrated into a restraint system for an amusement park ride vehicle. In particular, the system includes a restraint system for ride vehicles of an amusement park. The system comprises an audio system comprising a speaker and a microphone, where the audio system is located inside the restraint system and is configured to generate audio by means of the speaker in response to a received audio activation signal.
Owner:UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS LLC

Inflatable trampoline and slide (92206T)

1. Name of the product in this design: Inflatable trampoline slide (92206T). 2. Purpose of this design: It can be installed in amusement parks, squares, and other places for children to play on slides, jump, and play on. 3. The key design feature of this product is its shape. 4. The image or photograph that best illustrates the design's key points: a 3D model.
Owner:GUANGDONG XINTE TECH CO LTD

System and method for interactive augmented reality kiosk

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

Amusement Park (Cyber ​​Warfare)

1. Name of the product in this design: Amusement Machine (Cyber ​​Warfare). 2. Purpose of this design: for entertainment purposes. 3. The key design feature of this product is its shape. 4. The image or photograph that best illustrates the design's key points: 3D view 1.
Owner:GUANGZHOU BAISHUN ANIMATION TECH CO

Amusement park attraction system

PendingJP2025537784ASwitchbacksBogieControl theory
The attraction system includes a vehicle configured to move along a path, the vehicle including a bogie configured to engage the path, a base coupled to the bogie, an appendage coupled to the base and configured to drive about or along a first axis relative to the base, a support coupled to the appendage and configured to drive about or along a second axis relative to the appendage, and a seat coupled to the support and configured to secure a patron therein.
Owner:UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS LLC

Inflatable Trampoline Slide (72100)

1. Name of the design product: Inflatable Trampoline Slide (72100). 2. Use of the design product: It can be set up in places such as amusement parks and squares for children to play on the slide, bounce and play. 3. Design key points of the design product: lie in the shape of the product. 4. Picture or photo that best shows the design key points: Perspective view.
Owner:GUANGDONG XINTE TECH CO LTD

Image presentation system for amusement park attraction system

An image presentation system for an amusement park includes a first display with an opening extending therethrough, wherein at least a portion of the first display is viewable from a viewing area, a movable arm, wherein the movable arm is positioned within the opening, a second display supported by the movable arm and offset from the first display, wherein the second display conceals the opening from the viewing area, and a controller configured to provide a first image via the first display and a second image via the second display such that the second image comprises an image effect that accounts for the offset and coordinates with the first image to present as though the first image and the second image are a single image displayed by the first display.
Owner:UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS LLC

A rotatable electromagnet structure for amusement park toy machines.

This utility model discloses a rotatable electromagnet structure for amusement park toy machines, comprising: a mounting arm for supporting and adjusting the electromagnet structure, and the mounting arm being mounted on the toy machine; an electromagnetic gun bracket mounted on one end of the mounting arm; an electromagnet mounted inside the gun bracket, with an electromagnetic gun head at its lower end; and a rotating mechanism mounted on the rear side of the electromagnet. This application includes a rotating mechanism and a reset mechanism. When the electromagnetic gun head at the lower end of the electromagnet is stuck on the turntable of the game machine, the rotation of the rotating mechanism drives the electromagnet to rotate accordingly, preventing the electromagnetic gun head from jamming the turntable and damaging the motor. When the electromagnet is not subjected to external force, it is reset by the reset mechanism, enabling the electromagnet to quickly and accurately adjust its working position and automatically reset, improving operational flexibility and convenience.
Owner:GUANGZHOU LONGMAI ANIMATION TECH CO LTD

Amusement park (flying ball)

ActiveCN309605063SSimulationMachine
1. Name of the product in this design: Amusement machine (flying ball). 2. Purpose of this design: as an amusement device. 3. The key design feature of this product is its shape. 4. The image or photograph that best illustrates the design's key points: a 3D model.
Owner:GUANGZHOU MOLI AMUSEMENT EQUIP CO LTD

Ride with rotating lift

A ride system for an amusement park includes a plurality of rooms stacked atop one another and a ride vehicle. A method to transport the ride vehicle from a first room to a second room includes withdrawing the ride vehicle from the first room, changing the vertical height of the ride vehicle, rotating the ride vehicle, and inserting the ride vehicle into the second room.
Owner:UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS LLC