42 results about "Public Venue" patented technology

Collecting images of a patron in an entertainment venue is performed by facial recognition of the patron's face within the images, simplifying the storage and distribution of the images for a patron. In order to enhance the reliability of the facial recognition system, information about the patron that is not directly related to most facial recognition systems, including clothes, height, other associated people, use of glasses and jewelry, disposition of facial hair, and more, can be used. Some of the characteristics used can be specific to a particular date or event, and which will not be more generally characteristic of the patron. The facial recognition system can also be used to identify the patron requesting images to be collected. The present invention also relates to the use of facial recognition in sorting and collecting images from an electronically-stored image collection, enabling the easy retrieval of images that are related to a particular person or set of people.

A method for monitoring an audience, includes receiving transmissions over the air, in accordance with a standard communication protocol, from one or more wireless communication devices (24) belonging to members (26) of the audience at a location. The transmissions are analyzed in order to derive a characteristic of the audience.

A universal automated order processing system represents multiple (e.g., hundreds or thousands) participating merchants who offer their products through the system. Customers become qualified for using the system by supplying a set of information (e.g., name, credit card number, shipping address) that is stored in a customer database. When a customer wishes to order a product, the customer calls the system, customer identity is automatically confirmed, the customer enters a product order number and the complete order is routed to the appropriate merchant with the information necessary for the merchant to fulfill the order. Available credit verification and other aspects of credit card transactions may be handled by either the system operator or the merchant. The system operator may offer revolving credit. The system may also be used to provide potential customers of the merchants with free product information. In certain embodiments, the processing system may be used to verify customer identity at security check-in at public transportation sites (e.g., airports) or other public venues (e.g., concerts, sporting events).

An interactive waste receptacle combines a waste receptacle, a display device, a sensor, a camera, a speaker, and a variety of interactive media to receive and process waste, and perform an assortment of interactive functions in a public venue. The interactive waste receptacle detects events from a user, and responds to the events with interactive functions, including; receiving, compacting, and processing a waste; detecting proximal images, sounds, and smells; and displaying advertisements, text, graphics, animation, video, audio, and games. The waste receptacle receives and compacts the waste. A display device integrated with the waste receptacle displays images of advertising, messages, and pertinent information. A sensor detects events from the user. A camera records a user image. A speaker emits and receives audio signals to the user. Interactive media also record user events. The sensor, camera, speaker, and interactive media perform an interactive function in response to the event.

A system and method for a multi-player, multi-operator and multi-location interactive game system that is displayed at public venues via digital signage devices, otherwise known as location-based interactive content devices. A widget comprising a variety of games superimposed upon full screen advertisements is customized to the operator's selection, and may be run on either: a server cluster, or an operator's computer. The system provides enhanced speed and game performance by using content servers to store image, text, graphics, or other types of files associated with a game.

The teachings generally relate to a method of creating a derivative artistic work that includes a select, virtual submission from the public obtained from a set of random, virtual submissions submitted, for example, through a network or public venue. The teachings are directed a virtual studio, a method of creating a derivative, multi-track musical work that includes a virtual performance from the public.

A system and method for broadcasting media comprising a server. The server may provide a selection of a plurality of pre-registered digital screens located in public venues. The server may receive user input, via a user device, selecting one or more of the pre-registered digital screens. The server may receive user input, via the user device, identifying a message to be broadcast on the selected one or more screens. The server may send the message to the selected one or more screens in a queue for broadcast during a broadcast time slot.

The present invention contemplates a trash can that one finds in high-traffic public venues. The trash can receives trash through an opening in the top of the housing. A trash by-pass chute is disposed within the housing and transports the trash from the opening in the top to the lower portion of the housing. A compacting mechanism is provided for automatically compacting the trash in the lower portion of the housing. Access to the trash by-pass chute is controlled by a hatch that can be closed by activation of a hatch stop. An actuator automatically activates the hatch stop during operation of the compacting mechanism. The compacted trash may be removed from the lower portion of the housing via a door that opens to allow access through the side of the trash can. The mechanism for compacting trash contents is automatically disabled if the door is open. A controller operates in conjunction with non-contact magnetic sensors to control operation of the trash can. A method is provided of forming a fiberglass item that includes an embedded image that can be cleaned without degrading the appearance of the image.

A modular VR system is provided with features that are specifically beneficial to public venues. The system includes a mask unit that is preferably custom fit to the user, and a modular, selectively -connectable viewing unit. The viewing unit houses all the required virtual reality optics and may be selectively secured to the mask unit. The mask unit includes an electrical memory which is electrically connected to the viewing unit when the two are connected. The viewing unit includes activatable covers to automatically protect the lenses whenever the viewing unit is disconnected from the mask unit. The viewing unit further includes a system to automatically adjust the distance between the lenses to match the interpupillary distance of the user. The viewing unit also includes an integral payment device and a handle.

A method and apparatus are described for detecting the presence of explosives. The invention utilizes Laser Induced Acoustics (LIA), wherein an area of a substrate surface is irradiated, via deep UV pulsed laser, with laser pulses to generate a detectable audible signal. The invention also provides substantial improvements in the eye-safety of otherwise potentially harmful laser beams. Thus, the invention is particularly well-suited to use in public venues where detection of explosives or improved laser safety may be required.

Methods and systems for providing multiple audio streams, such as, for example, those audio streams that may be available in a public venue, are presented. An example system may include a plurality of audio relay devices and an access device. Each of the audio relay devices may receive an audio signal corresponding to video content being presented by a video presentation device, and transmit a digital audio stream representing the audio signal to the access device. The access device may receive each of the transmitted digital audio streams from the plurality of audio relay devices and transmit wirelessly the received digital audio streams to a mobile communication device.

The invention relates to the core module of a ticket vendor in track traffic and public venue, namely the delivery mechanism of a ticket selling module. The mechanism comprises a first delivery mechanism, a second delivery mechanism and a ticket issuing mechanism which are arranged on a backing board as well as a motor and a synchronous belt which are used for driving the first delivery mechanism, the second delivery mechanism and the ticket issuing mechanism, and the mechanism also comprises a correlation sensor used for controlling the motor and the synchronous belt, wherein the first delivery mechanism and the second delivery mechanism can operate simultaneously or independently and can deliver the ticket to the ticket issuing mechanism. The delivery mechanism of the ticket selling module of the invention is in an open mode with two delivery mechanisms and one ticket issuing mechanism, can be convenient for operation and maintenance, and can greatly improve the ticketing issuing efficiency.

The invention relates to a charging device and a charging method. The charging device includes a main body, a power supply input end and a power supply output end. The charging device is characterized in that the main body is provided with a power supply storage apparatus, a communication apparatus, a controller and a device marker. The power supply input end is connected to the power supply storage apparatus. The power supply input end or the power supply storage apparatus supplies power to the communication apparatus, the controller and the power output end. The communication apparatus and the power supply output is connected to the controller. The device marker corresponds to the charging device of a mobile phone. The charging device can be used as pay charging device in public venues, is not limited by venues, can combine with demonstration function in specific venue and is portable.

A screening system for screening passengers is disclosed. The system includes a floor grating having underlying rotating brushes that are installed in access ways at public venues (e.g., doors, turnstiles, escalators, etc.). As each passenger steps on the grating, the rotating brushes remove traces of material from the soles of that passenger's shoes and the material is analyzed for the presence of CBRNE agents via appropriate local detectors.

There is provided a system and method for multiple sided video projection mapping on arbitrarily shaped objects. By using the same shape data to manufacture the object and to configure the projection mapping onto the object, stray light, reflections, and other distortions can be reduced or eliminated. By constructing the object using a non-opaque layer and a projection coating layer, video content projected onto the object can be seen on multiple sides. Thus, the number of projectors required for multi-sided viewing can be reduced, simplifying deployment and reducing costs. The invention may be of particular use for retail spaces or other public venues where display of image or video content for information, entertainment, or atmosphere enhancement is desirable.

The invention relates to equipment such as an automatic ticket vending and supplementing machine and the like for track traffics and public venues, in particular to a card pulling delivery mechanism of a card issuing device, which is an inside core module of the automatic ticket vending and supplementing machine. The mechanism comprises two card pulling mechanisms, a back delivery mechanism, a front delivery mechanism, a read-write ticket outlet mechanism, a corresponding card pulling motor, a delivery motor, a synchronous wheel, a synchronous belt and a photoelectric sensor, wherein the two card pulling mechanisms, the back delivery mechanism, the front delivery mechanism and the read-write ticket outlet mechanism are arranged on the same special back plate, the corresponding card pulling motor, the delivery motor, the synchronous wheel and the synchronous belt are used for driving the two card pulling mechanisms, the back delivery mechanism, the front delivery mechanism and the read-write ticket outlet mechanism, the photoelectric sensor is used for controlling the motors and the synchronous belt to act, and the back delivery mechanism and the front delivery mechanism share a special driven idle pulley to form a delivery passage. The invention provides the card pulling delivery mechanism with the advantages that the open type is adopted, the size is smaller, the card pulling delivery mechanism is provided with two card pulling mechanisms, two delivery mechanism and one read-write ticket outlet mechanism, tickets can be fast issued, and the maintenance and the repair are easy.

A digital broadcast message system includes a network of high-resolution display panels capable of broadcasting video and photographic images, as well as text. Each of the display panels is mounted proximate a roadway or other public venue and is optically visible to persons traveling along the roadway or otherwise in the public venue. The display panels feature solid-state electronic components, including LED clusters. The image projected by each display panel is controlled by a controller, which features a computer programmed to provide selected digital signals to the respective display panels. The system is particularly intended for use in broadcasting information concerning national (homeland) security and other areas of public interest.

The invention relates to a mobile communication micropower digital multipoint indoor coverage system, including a multimode signal access unit, an expansion unit and a far-end unit. The multimode signal access unit adopts an optical fiber as a transmission medium to transmit a signal into the expansion unit, the expansion unit uses a category-5 cable or an optical fiber to transmit the signal into the far-end unit; the multimode signal access unit can be connected with eight expansion units at most, one expansion unit can be cascaded with another expansion unit, and one expansion unit can be connected with eight far-end units at most. The mobile communication micropower digital multipoint indoor coverage system provided by the invention realizes multi-system (2G/3G/4G/WLAN) signal integrated coverage, solves the problem of repeated construction of multiple networks, and has good expansibility; communication noise is greatly reduced through a digital signal processing algorithm, and transmitted power of a radio frequency signal is only 27dBm, which is environment-friendly; the device is small in size, can determine installation density according to actual needs, is low in installation cost and small in construction difficulty, and is suitable for occasions with a large signal demand quantity and special demands such as communities, elevators, public venues, basements, hospitals and so on.

The invention relates to a building material-type roof photovoltaic tracking tile generating system which has the concrete scheme that a solar-cell panel, a condenser, a flexible leakage-prevention plate and the like are supported by a plurality of linkage tracking supports, and a linear actuator is controlled by a solar controller to pull the supports back and forth to rotate along a base support shaft to track the sun each day to make the cell plate and a roof tracking system vertically irradiated by the sun to realize the integration of main construction roofs with multiple purposes of solar tracking, condensation and light filling, rain protection, sound insulation, heat insulation, sun shading, attractive appearance, power generation and the like and photovoltaic solar energy. The invention can be applied to constructions such as dwelling villas, industrial factory buildings, large-sized public venues and the like and meanwhile realizes the complete integration of the solar energy and the constructions.