Actuator-Controlled Mirror Disappearing Illusion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current entertainment technologies in amusement parks lack effective methods to create immersive and realistic disappearing illusions for guests, limiting the ability to provide unique and engaging experiences.
Innovation Solution
A show effect system comprising two mirrors mounted on actuators and sensors, which adjust their position and orientation based on sensor data to create the illusion of a guest's disappearance, combined with output devices for distractions, allowing for an interactive and immersive experience.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If mirrors are adjusted to exclude guest reflection, then the disappearing illusion is achieved, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mirrors are made dynamically adjustable through actuators that can change their position and orientation in real-time. This allows the system to adapt to different guest positions and create the disappearing illusion by excluding reflections dynamically, resolving the contradiction between illusion effectiveness and system complexity by making the complexity controllable and adaptive rather than fixed
Solution Approach 2:
Sensors are implemented to detect guest presence and position, providing feedback to the control system. This feedback loop enables the actuators to adjust mirror positions precisely to exclude guest reflections, achieving reliable disappearing effects while managing system complexity through intelligent control rather than mechanical complexity
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple sensors and actuators are added, then the interactive experience is enhanced, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The sensor and actuator components are designed to serve multiple functions. Sensors not only detect guest presence but also track position and movement patterns. Actuators not only adjust mirror positions but can also create various illusion effects by different adjustment patterns. This multi-functionality enhances interactive capabilities while managing system complexity by reducing the number of dedicated components needed
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The system effectively creates a realistic disappearing illusion for guests, enhancing the entertainment experience by providing a unique and interactive environment through precise mirror adjustments and sensory distractions.
Implementation Method 1
a first mirror coupled to a first actuator and mounted to a wall, a second mirror coupled to a second actuator and mounted adjacent to the first mirror
Data Source
AI summary
A show effect system may include a first mirror coupled to a first actuator and mounted to a wall, a second mirror coupled to a second actuator and mounted to the wall adjacent to the first mirror, and a sensor configured to monitor a viewing area for observing the first mirror and the second mirror, wherein the sensor is configured provide sensor data related to a guest within the viewing area. The show effect system may also include a controller communicatively coupled to the first actuator, the second actuator, and the sensor. The controller may determine the guest is in a location within the viewing area based on the sensor data and instruct the first actuator to adjust a position or an orientation of the first mirror to remove the location from a reflection of the first mirror.