Video augmented amusement rides
OwnerJames G. Prather, Richard T. Headrickinventors
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Abstract
An easily modifiable ride is provided with a track and a car for carrying at least one passenger along the track. The track creates changes of movement of the car to thereby produce G-forces to the passenger. A plurality of detectors are provided for detecting movements of the car. At least one display device is used for producing a series of images to create a displayed scenario of an amusement ride. There is also provided signal generators responsive to the detectors for synchronizing between the images and the movements of the car.
Claims29
A recreational system, comprising:
- a car for carrying at least one passenger along a fixed track to produce G-forces on the passenger;
- detecting means for generating a synchronizing signal representative of motion of the car as it travels along the track;
- at least one display device for displaying a series of stored images to the passenger to create a displayed scenario of an amusement ride;
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- synchronization means responsive to said detecting means for changing said displayed scenario in response to said movements, to thereby match the displayed scenario to the motion and/or position of the car.
A method for providing a modifiable amusement ride to passengers travelling in a car, comprising the steps of:
- displaying a series of stored images to said passenger to create a displayed scenario of an amusement ride;
- detecting movements of said car;
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- changing said displayed stored images in response to said movements of said car.
A car for carrying one or more passengers along a path, the path having means for producing changes in movements of the car to produce G-forces on the passengers in the car, the car having:
- car-mounted means for detecting said movements of said car;
- at least one display device for displaying a series of stored images to said passengers to create a displayed scenario of an amusement ride;
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- changing means responsive to said car mounted detecting means for changing said stored images in response to said movements of the car.
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