Ride Vehicle Display System for Immersive 3D Imagery
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current amusement park attractions lack immersive and interactive experiences without the need for wearable technology, as existing special effects systems are limited in providing dynamic, three-dimensional, and interactive virtual imagery to guests.
Innovation Solution
A show effect system integrated with a ride vehicle, utilizing a Pepper's Ghost technique and a beam splitter, which adjusts its orientation and position based on sensor data to project virtual imagery, providing an immersive experience without the need for headsets or goggles, and can extend or retract to accommodate different ride configurations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a show effect system with display and reflection components is integrated into a ride vehicle, then immersive and interactive virtual imagery experience is provided to guests, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The display system, beam splitter, and screen are nested within the ride vehicle structure. The display system is positioned inside the vehicle while the beam splitter is integrated into the vehicle's window or panel, creating a compact configuration that fits within the constrained space of the ride vehicle while still providing immersive virtual imagery to guests.
Solution Approach 2:
The system combines multiple functions into a single integrated setup: the display system generates virtual imagery, the beam splitter reflects this imagery toward guests, and the screen serves as both a reflective surface and a structural component of the vehicle. This merging of components reduces overall system complexity while maintaining the immersive experience capability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the display system extends and retracts to accommodate different ride configurations, then adaptability to various ride positions is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The display system is designed with extendable and retractable capabilities, allowing it to dynamically adjust its position and orientation based on the ride vehicle's configuration and the guests' viewing angles. This dynamic adjustment enables the system to adapt to different ride positions and orientations while maintaining optimal imagery presentation to guests.
3Ease of operation
If virtual imagery is projected without wearable technology, then guest comfort and cost are improved, but image precision and alignment with guest perspective are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The system incorporates sensors to detect guest characteristics such as position, orientation, and viewing angle. This feedback information is used to dynamically adjust the virtual imagery presentation, ensuring that the imagery remains precisely aligned with each guest's perspective without requiring wearable devices. The beam splitter and screen are positioned and angled based on this feedback to optimize the viewing experience.
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 offers a realistic and interactive experience for guests by generating dynamic 3D imagery that aligns with their perspective, enhancing engagement without the costs and maintenance of wearable technology, while allowing for efficient operation and integration with ride vehicle movements.
Implementation Method 1
a beam splitter configured to reflect imagery
Data Source
AI summary
A show effect system for an amusement park may include a display system coupled with a ride vehicle and configured to transition between an extended configuration and a retracted configuration, a screen coupled to the display system, a controller in communication with an actuator, where the actuator may adjust an angle between the screen and the display system. The screen may move with the display system between the extended configuration and the retracted configuration and reflect imagery from the display system in the extended configuration.