Park guest-activated image capture system for theme parks and associated methods
AssigneeColorvision International, Inc.
InventorsHenry Tyson, William Matzinger, Bryan Wilkins, Mark Simmons
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Abstract
An image capture system for a theme park includes fixed image capture areas spaced throughout the theme park. Each fixed image capture area includes at least one camera, and a kiosk coupled to the at least one camera. The kiosk includes an identification (ID) reader to read a park guest ID presented by a park guest, and a processor to activate the at least one camera to take a photo of the park guest based on the ID reader reading the park guest ID. The processor also links the park guest ID with the photo. A server is coupled to the fixed image capture areas to store each photo with the linked park guest ID.
Claims21
An image capture system for a theme park comprising:
- a plurality of fixed image capture areas spaced throughout the theme park, each fixed image capture area comprising
- at least one camera, and
- a kiosk coupled to said at least one camera and comprising
- an identification (ID) reader configured to read a park guest ID presented by a park guest, and
- a processor configured to activate said at least one camera to take a photo of the park guest based on said ID reader reading the park guest ID, and to link the park guest ID with the photo;
- and
- a server coupled to said plurality of fixed image capture areas and configured to store each photo with the linked park guest ID.
A method for operating an image capture system for a theme park comprising a plurality of fixed image capture areas spaced throughout the theme park, each fixed image capture area comprising at least one camera, and a kiosk coupled to the at least one camera, and a server coupled to the plurality of fixed image capture areas, the method comprising:
- operating an identification (ID) reader within the kiosk to read a park guest ID presented by a park guest;
- operating a processor within the kiosk to
- activate the at least one camera to take a photo of the park guest based on the ID reader reading the park guest ID, and
- link the park guest ID with the photo;
- and
- operating the server to store each photo with the linked park guest ID.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.