Rotatable Carousel Dome Projection for Theme Park Throughput
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current motion-based theme park attractions face constraints in throughput and image quality due to limited simultaneous participation and undesirable views during guest ingress and egress, where synchronization between guest vehicles and visual images is strictly correlated, leading to inefficiencies and suboptimal experiences.
Innovation Solution
A rotatable carousel system with multiple domes synchronized with guest supports, allowing for simultaneous image display on each dome as guests move along a path, ensuring smooth transitions and minimizing undesirable views by adjusting the image projection based on guest movement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a single motion base with one projection screen is used, then image quality and synchronization are maintained, but guest throughput is highly constrained
Solution Approach 1:
The system is divided into multiple independent dome assemblies (at least two domes with projection screens) that can operate simultaneously. Each dome assembly functions as an independent simulation chamber, allowing multiple groups of guests to experience the attraction at the same time, thereby increasing throughput while maintaining the quality of each individual experience
Solution Approach 2:
The motion base is designed to support multiple dome assemblies universally. The motion base can synchronize with multiple domes simultaneously, allowing a single motion base system to serve multiple projection screens and multiple guest groups concurrently, thus improving productivity without requiring separate motion bases for each screen
2Ease of operation
If guests move along a path into and out of the simulated environment, then ingress and egress are enabled, but strict correlation between guest vehicle and visual images is required
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-synchronizes the projection content with the motion base movements and guest vehicle positions before guests actually enter or exit. By preparing the visual sequence in advance and coordinating it with the predetermined motion path, the system ensures that when guests do move into or out of the simulation, the images are already aligned with their positions, reducing the need for real-time precision adjustments
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses an intermediary control mechanism that coordinates between the motion base, guest vehicle position, and projection system. This intermediary control layer manages the synchronization by receiving position data from sensors tracking guest vehicle location and adjusting the projection content accordingly, allowing smooth ingress and egress while maintaining image alignment through automated coordination rather than manual precision control
3Adaptability or versatility
If transition between different screens occurs, then variety in experience is provided, but guests are exposed to undesirable views such as screen edges and views at undesirable angles
Solution Approach 1:
The projection system dynamically adjusts the content being displayed based on the real-time position of the guest vehicle. As guests move between different screen areas or during transitions, the projection content adapts to ensure that the images remain properly framed and angled relative to the guests' viewing positions, eliminating static screen edge views and maintaining optimal viewing angles throughout the transition
Solution Approach 2:
Different regions of the projection system or different dome assemblies are optimized for specific viewing scenarios. When guests are in certain positions, specific domes or projection areas are activated that provide the best viewing experience for that location, while avoiding activation of screens or projection areas that would create undesirable views or screen edge effects for that particular guest position
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AI summary
The present disclosure provides a motion-based attraction device engageable with a plurality of spaced guest supports that are moveable along a path, comprising a carousel configured to rotate about a drive shaft and to facilitate synchronization of movement of the carousel with the plurality of guest supports; a plurality of domes supported by the carousel, wherein each of the plurality of domes comprises a viewing portion configured to be positioned toward a one of the plurality of spaced guest supports when engaged with the respective dome; and a plurality of image projecting assemblies, wherein each of the plurality of image projecting assemblies is associated with a corresponding one of the plurality of domes, configured to move with the corresponding one of the plurality of domes, and configured to display an image on the corresponding viewing portion of the corresponding one of the plurality of domes.