Event Photography System Using Sensor-Triggered Capture
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing technologies do not effectively capture images of individuals during events or non-rider entertainment activities in various settings such as FECs, LBEs, casinos, and amusement parks.
Innovation Solution
An event photography system comprising a camera, sensor, control unit, and memory unit with cloud computing and storage, which captures images of individuals during events by detecting triggers such as prize wins or game completions, and stores the images locally or remotely.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If on-ride photo cameras are used to capture images of individuals during events, then images can be captured automatically, but the system is limited to ride settings and cannot be adapted to other entertainment venues
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing a photography system that can function across multiple entertainment venues (amusement parks, FECs, casinos, bars) rather than being limited to ride-specific applications. The system uses universal components (camera, sensor, control unit) that can be deployed in diverse settings to capture various event types (prize wins, game completions, manual activations), making the system adaptable and versatile across different entertainment contexts
2Extent of automation
If manual photo capture methods are used at events, then the system is simple, but images cannot be captured automatically at specific event moments
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies self-service by using sensors to automatically detect event triggers (prize wins, game completions) and autonomously activate the camera without human intervention. The control unit receives sensor signals and automatically captures images at the precise moment events occur, enabling the system to serve itself in detecting and responding to event conditions without manual operation
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback through the sensor-control unit-camera interaction loop. Sensors detect event conditions and provide feedback signals to the control unit, which then triggers the camera capture. This closed-loop feedback mechanism ensures automatic image capture occurs precisely when event conditions are met, achieving automated capture while maintaining manageable system complexity through straightforward signal processing
3Loss of information
If cloud computing and storage are integrated into the system, then image storage and retrieval is enhanced, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the intermediary principle by introducing a control unit that acts as a mediator between the camera and cloud storage systems. The control unit receives images from the camera, processes them, and manages their transfer to cloud storage, while also handling retrieval operations. This intermediary layer simplifies the overall system architecture by centralizing the complexity of cloud integration in a single component rather than requiring direct complex connections between all system elements
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AI summary
An event photography system and method for capturing images of individuals during events. The system includes a camera, in alternative embodiments, a sensor, a control unit, and a memory unit comprising cloud computing and storage as well as hardware for executing software instructions and capturing images. The system can be used in various settings such as FEC's, LBE, casinos, amusement parks, carnivals, fairs, bars, and other events where individuals may win prizes, participate in games, or have a manual activated event. At a venue, the camera is positioned in a location or at or within a game or game machine that captures images of individuals during the event or during a play. A sensor, trigger, or timing detects when an event within the game or activity has occurred, such as a prize being awarded, button being pressed, game being won, or after a period of time.