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US 5,857,917 AGranted
3-D simulator ride
OwnerMitchell J. Francis, Gary H. Packmaninventors
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Abstract
A 3-D simulator amusement ride dimensioned to fit within existing buildings having 12 to 15 foot high ceilings. The ride includes a motion base formed in a hexagonal pattern with up to six degrees of freedom of movement, a passenger enclosure supported upon the motion base, a 3-D video image system attached to the enclosure and a computerized control system which functions to synchronize the movement of the enclosure to a projected 3-D video.
Claims4
An amusement ride apparatus comprising:
- a motion base with up to six degrees of freedom of motion including a plurality of actuators supporting a platform;
- a passenger holding means secured to said platform and including a plurality of seats;
- a digital storage medium storing 3-D video information;
- a 3-D video image means including a screen and a digital video player with dual projectors attached to move with said platform wherein said digital video player projects a 3-D picture on said screen based upon 3-D video information stored on said digital storage medium;
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- a motion control system including a computer which receives digital signals encoded on said digital storage medium for moving said platform in correspondence with said 3-D video information and said projected image.
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