Automated Cockpit Control for Seamless Amusement Park Scene Transitions
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Solution Overview
Problem
Visitors in amusement parks face reduced play experiences due to the physical effort of walking between play scenes or the hassle of using shuttle buses, which can be tiring for elderly and children, and requires constant attention for boarding and switching between buses and scenes.
Innovation Solution
A cockpit control method that detects the current play scene, determines a matching moving route and mode, and controls the cockpit to move accordingly, using automated guided vehicles (AGVs) or tracks, allowing seamless transitions between play scenes without the need for extensive walking or frequent bus changes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If visitors walk between different play scenes, then they can switch between scenes, but they need to expend a lot of physical energy which reduces play experience for elderly and children
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical walking system with an automated transportation system (cockpit on track). The cockpit automatically transports visitors between play scenes along a predetermined track, eliminating the need for visitors to physically walk and thereby reducing energy expenditure while maintaining scene switching capability
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary transportation system (the cockpit and track infrastructure) between the visitors and the play scenes. This intermediary system handles the physical movement, allowing visitors to passively be transported between scenes without direct physical effort
2Use of energy by moving object
If visitors take shuttle buses to switch between play scenes, then they can reduce physical effort, but they need to constantly get on and off buses and switch between scenes and buses which reduces play experience
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal transportation system where the cockpit serves multiple functions: it transports visitors between different play scenes, provides seating during transit, and can be seamlessly integrated with various attraction types. The track system connects multiple scenes continuously, eliminating the need to switch between different transportation modes
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements continuous transportation along a unified track system that connects play scenes without interruption. Visitors remain in the cockpit throughout the journey, experiencing continuous useful action rather than fragmented stop-and-go transitions between different buses and scenes
3Extent of automation
If a fixed track system is used for cockpit movement, then automated navigation is achieved, but the system lacks flexibility for dynamic route adjustments
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the track system adjustable and reconfigurable. The track segments can be dynamically repositioned or reconfigured to create different routes, allowing the automated system to adapt to changing requirements while maintaining automated navigation capabilities
Solution Approach 2:
The patent divides the track system into modular segments that can be independently configured and repositioned. This segmentation allows flexible route adjustments by rearranging track modules while preserving the automated navigation function of each segment
Data Source
AI summary
A cockpit control method, a cockpit control apparatus, and a storage medium are provided are provided. The cockpit control method includes: detecting a play scene where a cockpit is currently located; determining a moving route and a moving mode, matching the play scene, of the cockpit; and controlling the cockpit to move along the moving route according to the moving mode.