Rear Projection Window with Haptic Feedback
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current window simulation technologies in amusement parks lack realism and immersion due to limitations in projection systems, which fail to accurately replicate the colors and light diffusion of actual windows, resulting in a diminished experience for patrons.
Innovation Solution
An animated window system featuring a tinted projection surface with rear projection and haptic feedback, utilizing a controller to project realistic images and provide tactile experiences, simulating light passing through windows with enhanced color accuracy and interactive elements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If static screens and front projection systems are used to create window displays, then the system structure is simple, but the realism and immersion of the window simulation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies rear projection instead of front projection, inverting the traditional projection direction. The projector is positioned behind the projection surface, projecting images from the rear side through the semi-transparent surface to the front, which enhances realism by eliminating the visible projector and creating a more immersive window simulation effect
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the optical parameters of the projection surface by using semi-transparent or translucent materials with specific light transmission properties. This parameter change allows rear projection to work effectively while improving image quality, color accuracy, and immersion compared to traditional opaque screens
2Reliability
If traditional projection systems are used, then the device complexity is low, but the color accuracy and light diffusion of the window simulation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the material parameters of the projection surface to semi-transparent or translucent materials that selectively transmit and diffuse light. This improves color accuracy and light diffusion characteristics to better simulate real window behavior, while the rear projection configuration optimizes the optical path for enhanced image quality
3Adaptability or versatility
If static projection surfaces are used, then the manufacturing cost is low, but the interactivity and immersive experience deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates sensors that detect user interaction with the projection surface and provides haptic feedback through actuators integrated into the surface. This feedback loop enables interactivity while maintaining the aesthetic appearance of a realistic window, enhancing the immersive experience without requiring complex external control systems
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 enhances the immersive experience by providing realistic and interactive window simulations, improving color brightness and contrast, and offering haptic feedback that mimics the tactile properties of actual windows, creating a more engaging and realistic environment for park visitors.
Implementation Method 1
A projector spaced apart from the projection surface and that projects the at least one image onto a rear side of the projection surface, whereby the rear side opposes the viewer side
Implementation Method 2
The surface may include a haptic feedback system that provides tactile information to a viewer
Data Source
AI summary
An animated window system may include a projection surface configured to display at least one image to a viewer on a viewer side of the projection surface, wherein the projection surface comprises a tinted material. The animated window system may also include a projector spaced apart from the projection surface, wherein the projector is configured to project the at least one image onto a rear side of the projection surface, the rear side opposing the viewer side and a controller comprising a memory and a processor, wherein the controller is configured to provide the at least one image to the projector to be projected onto the projection surface.