Immersive video retrospective exhibit

• US 20070003920A1
• Filed: 04/12/2005
• Published: 01/04/2007
• Est. Priority Date: 04/13/2004
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Timothy Laun
• Original Assignee: Timothy Laun
• Inventors: Laun, Timothy
• Application Number:
  US11/105,674
• Publication Number:
  US 20070003920A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 434/428
• CPC Class Codes: G09B 19/0038 Sports
• CPC Class Codes: G09B 25/04 of buildings
• CPC Class Codes: G09B 5/06 with both visual and audible presentation of the material to be studied

Abstract

A system and method for an Immersive Video Retrospective Exhibit is provided. Included is a circular exhibit space comprised of a plurality of Video Display Terminals (VDT) enclosing a viewing space large enough to accommodate at least 20 people. Each VDT is adapted to display one unit of video content relating to a thematic whole. Furthermore, a wireless audio guide and keypad enable a viewer to select content, particularly audio but not limited to such, from a specific VDT. A domed ceiling which covers the circular exhibit space which is accessed through the floor by ramps, stairs, or elevator. This exhibit is particularly suited to simultaneously show every game in the career of an athlete, and can also be used for other exhibit applications.

Claims

1. A circular exhibit comprised of a plurality of individual Video Display Terminals (VDTs) enclosing a viewing space in which each VDT displays one unit of video content related to a thematic whole.

2. A circular exhibit space as defined in claim 1 which includes:

A.) A wireless audio guide and keypad enables a viewer to select content from a specific VDT.

B.) A domed ceiling which covers the circular exhibit space in order to strengthen the gestalt of the total architecture of the exhibit.

C.) Labels to identify video content being shown on VDTs.

D.) Ramps, stairs, or elevators to enter exhibit space through floor.