Advanced performance widget display system

• US 20050151941A1
• Filed: 09/15/2004
• Published: 07/14/2005
• Est. Priority Date: 06/16/2000
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Dennis Solomon
• Original Assignee: Dennis Solomon
• Inventors: Solomon, Dennis J.
• Application Number:
  US10/941,461
• Publication Number:
  US 20050151941A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 353/122
• CPC Class Codes: G02B 2027/014 comprising information/image processing systems
• CPC Class Codes: G02B 27/017 Head mounted
• CPC Class Codes: G02B 27/0172 characterised by optical features
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/1446 display composed of modules, e.g. video walls
• CPC Class Codes: G09F 27/00 Combined visual and audible advertising or displaying, e.g. for public address
• CPC Class Codes: G09G 2360/142 the light being detected by light detection means within each pixel
• CPC Class Codes: G09G 3/002 to project the image of a two-dimensional display, such as an array of light emitting or modulating elements or a CRT
• CPC Class Codes: G09G 3/003 to produce spatial visual effects
• CPC Class Codes: G09G 3/005 forming an image using a quickly moving array of imaging elements, causing the human eye to perceive an image which has a larger resolution than the array, e.g. an image on a cylinder formed by a rotating line of LEDs parallel to the axis of rotation

Abstract

A simplified performance wand display system with an illuminated wand display and having other modalities such as audio and tactile is disclosed. The display utilizes the persistence of vision approach and presents a series of dynamic images and text on each cycle. Programming images and sounds may be controlled by external sources including projectors and Internet displays. Each wand may be assigned an identity at performance time based on its current location. A strategy and physical game model is presented. Applications include promotions, toys, games, gifts and related novelties.

Claims

1. A projector and wand receiver system comprising:

a) a control board having means to transmit a series of commands to a projector,

b) said projector having means to receive said commands from said control board and having means to project at least one directional signal to at least one of a plurality of wand receivers,

c) said wand receiver having means to receive said signal and emit a designated response.

2. A projector and wand receiver system as specified in claim 1 wherein said wand receiver means for emitting a designated response further includes at least one light and means for powering said light.

3. A projector and wand receiver system as specified in claim 1 wherein said wand receiver means for emitting a designated response further includes at least one audio speaker and means for powering said speaker.

4. A projector and wand receiver system as specified in claim 1 wherein said projector further includes means for scanning all of a plurality of wand receivers within 100 milliseconds.

5. A projector and wand receiver system as specified in claim 1 wherein said projector further includes means for automatic spatial registration.

6. An autostereoscopic performance effects systems comprising:

a) a control board having means to transmit a series of commands to a projector,

b) said projector having means to receive said commands from said control board and having means to project at least one directional signal to at least one of a plurality of wand receivers,

c) said wand receiver having means to receive said signal and emit a designated response

d) said wand displaying a pixel of autostereoscopic pattern.

7. An autostereoscopic performance effects systems in accordance with claim 6 wherein said wand further includes means to shift said autostereoscopic pattern in relation to the orientation of the wand.