Method of operating one or more individual entertainment display devices supported by spectators at a spectator event and an individual entertainment display device therefor

• US 20060268538A1
• Filed: 03/14/2006
• Published: 11/30/2006
• Est. Priority Date: 09/15/2003
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Eventis GmbH
• Original Assignee: Eventis GmbH
• Inventors: Stienen, Thomas, Hansel, Simon
• Granted Patent: US 7,767,893 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 362/84
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 33/00 Structural combinations of lighting devices with other articles, not otherwise provided for
• CPC Class Codes: G09F 27/00 Combined visual and audible advertising or displaying, e.g. for public address

Abstract

This application relates to a method of operating one or more individual entertainment display devices supported by spectators at a spectator event and an individual entertainment display device therefor. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): “A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading ‘Abstract of the Disclosure.’ The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims.” Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner.

Claims

1. A method of operating one or more individual entertainment display devices supported by spectators at a spectator event, said individual entertainment device comprising:

at least one light source being configured to emit light in an entertainment presentation;

at least one audio loudspeaker being configured to emit sound in an entertainment presentation;

a control unit being operatively connected to at least one of;

said at least one light source and said at least one audio loudspeaker to control the operation thereof in an entertainment presentation;

a power source being configured and disposed to supply power to said at least one light source, said at least one audio loudspeaker, and said control unit; and

said control unit being configured to receive operating instructions for at least one of;

said at least one light source and said at least one audio loudspeaker, from at least one input device comprising at least one of;

a manually-operated user interface, a remote control device, and a control unit in another individual entertainment display device, said method comprising the steps of;

turning on said power source;

inputting operating instructions into said control unit; and

producing an entertainment display comprising lights, sounds, or both lights and sounds, in accordance with the operating instructions.

2. The method according to claim 1, wherein said individual entertainment display device comprises a remote control address which is connected in a fixed and permanent manner to a location, said location comprising a seat or a standing place in an event location, said method comprises the step of:

using said remote control address to locate said individual entertainment display device in an event location.

3. The method according to claim 2, wherein the remote control address is determined on the basis of the seating or standing place information contained in an event admission ticket and is then transmitted wirelessly into the device, said method comprises the steps of:

determining said remote control address using seating or standing place information contained in an event admission ticket;

transmitting said remote control address wirelessly to said individual entertainment display device.

4. An individual entertainment display device to be supported by a spectator at a spectator event, said individual entertainment device comprising:

at least one light source being configured to emit light in an entertainment presentation;

at least one audio loudspeaker being configured to emit sound in an entertainment presentation;

a control unit being operatively connected to at least one of;

said at least one light source and said at least one audio loudspeaker to control the operation thereof in an entertainment presentation;

a power source being configured and disposed to supply power to said at least one light source, said at least one audio loudspeaker, and said control unit; and

said control unit being configured to receive operating instructions for at least one of;

said at least one light source and said at least one audio loudspeaker, from at least one input device comprising at least one of;

a manually-operated user interface, a remote control device, and a control unit in another individual entertainment display device.

5. The individual entertainment display device as claimed in claim 4, wherein:

said device contains means for the storage of at least one audio signal;

a plurality of stored audio signals can be retrieved for playback independently of one another and in any desired sequence;

the device contains an amplifier for audio signals;

the device contains a receiver module for remote-control signals;

the device contains means that make possible the receipt and playback of remotely transmitted audio signals;

the device contains a module that makes possible the recognition and evaluation of addressing signals contained in the remote-control signal;

the device contains means that associate the device with an address that can be addressed by remote control;

the device contains means that make it possible to trigger the emission of light and/or audio signals independently of each other and in any desired sequence; and

the device contains means for self-synchronization with additional devices, wherein said means are one of;

transmitter and receiver modules for radio or light or audio signals; and

a radio clock module.

6. The individual entertainment display device as claimed in claim 5, wherein:

the device contains at least one fastening device for color filter elements;

the device contains at least one flashing light;

the device contains a manual operating element;

the device contains at least one microphone;

the microphone is fastened indirectly to the housing;

the device contains means for the analysis of the frequencies received through the microphone;

the device contains means for the determination of the audio level received through the microphone;

the device can be fastened to at least one of;

a cap or hat;

a handle; and

a necklace or a chain suspended on another part of the body;

the device includes a Velcro-type fastener; and

the light source is an LCD or plasma monitor.

7. Light module for big events with a housing, an energy source and at least one light source, characterized in that the module contains means that make it possible to operate the module manually and/or by remote control and/or in self-synchronization with additional modules.

8. Device as claimed in claim 7, wherein said device contains at least one loudspeaker.

9. Device as claimed in claim 8, wherein said device contains means for the storage of at least one audio signal.

10. Device as claimed in claim 9, wherein:

a plurality of stored audio signals can be retrieved for playback independently of one another and in any desired sequence; and

the device contains an amplifier for audio signals.

11. Device as claimed in claim 10, wherein:

the device contains a receiver module for remote-control signals; and

the device contains means that make possible the receipt and playback of remotely transmitted audio signals.

12. Device as claimed in claim 11, wherein:

the device contains a module that makes possible the recognition and evaluation of addressing signals contained in the remote-control signal; and

the device contains means that associate the device with an address that can be addressed by remote control.

13. Device as claimed in claim 12, wherein:

the device contains means that make it possible to trigger the emission of light and/or audio signals independently of each other and in any desired sequence;

the device contains means for self-synchronization with additional devices, wherein said means are one of;

transmitter and receiver modules for radio or light or audio signals; and

a radio clock module.

14. Device as claimed in claim 13, wherein:

the device contains at least one fastening device for color filter elements; and

the device contains at least one flashing light.

15. Device as claimed in claim 14, wherein:

the device contains a manual operating element;

the device contains at least one microphone; and

the microphone is fastened indirectly to the housing.

16. Device as claimed in claim 15, wherein:

the device contains means for the analysis of the frequencies received through the microphone; and

the device contains means for the determination of the audio level received through the microphone.

17. Device as claimed in claim 16, wherein the device can be fastened to at least one of:

a cap or hat;

a handle; and

a necklace or a chain suspended on another part of the body.

18. Device as claimed in claim 17, wherein:

the device includes a Velcro-type fastener; and

the light source is an LCD or plasma monitor.

19. Method for the operation of a device as claimed in one of the claim 18, characterized in that the device can be operated manually and/or remotely controlled and/or in self-synchronization with additional devices.

20. Method for the operation of a device as claimed in claim 19, wherein:

the remote control address to be set in the device is attached in a fixed and permanent manner to the seats and/or standing places; and

the remote control address to be set on the device is determined on the basis of the seating or standing place information contained in the admission ticket and is then transmitted wirelessly into the device.