Multimedia experience centre

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing multimedia experience systems lack the ability to seamlessly switch between multiple presentation units without disrupting the audience's viewing experience or requiring them to change their seats.

Innovation Solution

A multimedia experience system with a rotatable spectator area and multiple projection units, allowing the main viewing direction to be directed to different projection units without reconfiguring the seating area, and incorporating features like electrical transmission and media supplies for uninterrupted entertainment.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the spectator area is made rotatable to switch between presentation units, then the adaptability of the system is improved, but the device complexity increases due to the bearing device and electrical transmission requirements

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveability to switch between presentation unitsVSAvoidcomplexity of bearing device and electrical transmission
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The spectator area is designed with a rotatable substructure that can dynamically change its orientation relative to the auditorium, allowing the main viewing direction to be directed toward different projection units. This dynamic configuration enables the system to adapt between multiple presentation units without requiring physical reconfiguration of the seats or audience movement.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

A bearing device serves as an intermediary mechanism between the rotatable substructure and the stationary auditorium floor. This bearing device facilitates smooth rotation while maintaining structural support and enabling electrical transmission through sliding contacts, thereby resolving the complexity of directly connecting rotating and stationary components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Productivity

If the substructure is freely rotatable by unlimited revolutions, then the productivity of switching between presentations is improved, but the reliability of electrical transmission may worsen due to continuous rotation

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvespeed of switching between presentationsVSAvoidelectrical transmission stability
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

Sliding contacts are introduced as intermediary elements between the rotatable substructure and the stationary part of the auditorium. These sliding contacts maintain continuous electrical connection during rotation, allowing the substructure to rotate freely through unlimited revolutions while preserving reliable electrical transmission for power and signals.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The sliding contact mechanism serves multiple functions simultaneously: it enables continuous rotation of the substructure, maintains electrical connection for power supply, and transmits control signals. This multi-functionality resolves the conflict between rotational freedom and electrical reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Ease of operation

If multiple seating groups with individual swiveling capability are implemented, then the ease of operation is improved, but the device complexity increases due to additional mounting mechanisms

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveflexibility of seating arrangementVSAvoidcomplexity of seat mounting mechanisms
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The seating area is segmented into multiple independent seating groups, each capable of individual swiveling or tilting movements. This segmentation allows each group to be independently adjusted for optimal viewing angles while maintaining the overall rotational capability of the entire substructure, thereby improving operational flexibility without requiring complex centralized control mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

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

Enables smooth transitions between presentations, maintains audience engagement, and enhances entertainment quality with flexible seating and media distribution, ensuring minimal disruption and continuous functionality.

Implementation Method 1

a sliding contact is formed between the substructure of the spectator area and the floor area of the spectator room, which serves for electrical transmission

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectSliding contact: Conduction (electrical)

Data Source

PatentEP4409092B1Multimedia experience centre
Publication Date: 2025.10.29 KRAFTWERK LIVING TECH
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AI summary

The invention relates to a multimedia experience facility (1), comprising: - a first presentation unit (2); - a second presentation unit (3); - an auditorium (4) having a base area (5), wherein the first presentation unit (2) and the second presentation unit (2) are assigned to the auditorium (4); - an audience area (6), wherein the audience area (6) is arranged within the auditorium (4) and wherein the audience area (6) comprises a substructure (10) and a plurality of seats (8) accommodated thereon and wherein the arrangement of the seats (8) establishes a main viewing direction (9) in the audience area (6). A bearing apparatus (11) is arranged in the auditorium (4), by means of which bearing apparatus the substructure (10) of the audience area (6) can be swivelled in relation to the base area (5) of the auditorium (4) in terms of its orientation such that in a first configuration the main viewing direction (9) is oriented to the first presentation unit and in a second configuration the main viewing direction (9) is oriented to the second presentation unit (3).