Dome System
OwnerJohn Follmer, Tim Sassoon +2inventors
InventorsJohn Follmer, Tim Sassoon, John Follmer, Tim Sassoon
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Abstract
A display support structure with an image projection system, an image display system and a locomotive system are configured to move independently within an amusement park ride, attraction or other themed entertainment.
Claims18
An attraction apparatus having rider compartments configured to move along a first path within an attraction that enable displays directed at the rider compartments to move independently of other displays comprising:
- a plurality of display support structures configured to move along a second path within the attraction;
- an image projection system directed towards the display support structure configured to generate and project images;
- an image display system operably attached to the display support structure and configured to receive the project images from the image projection system;
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- a plurality of locomotive systems, each locomotive system operably attached to an individual display support structure configured to move one display support structure independently of another display support structure along the second path within the attraction.
A method of moving individual displays in concert with individual rider compartments within an attraction, the rider compartments traveling along a first path, the method comprising:
- providing a plurality of display support structures;
- providing a plurality of locomotive systems moveable along a second path, each locomotive system operably attached to an individual display support structure;
- engaging each locomotive system independently according to a timing configured to deliver a desired experience to the rider compartments.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.