3-D simulator ride
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1. An amusement ride apparatus comprising:
- a motion base with a plurality of degrees of freedom of motion including a plurality of actuators supporting a platform;
a passenger holding means secured to the platform and including a plurality of seats;
a digital storage medium storing 3-D video information with corresponding motion control information;
a 3-D personal head mounted video unit, wherein the 3-D personal head mounted video unit projects a 3-D image based upon 3-D video information stored on the digital storage medium; and
a motion control system including a computer which receives digital motion control information encoded on the digital storage medium for moving the platform in correspondence with the 3-D video information and the 3-D image.
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Abstract
A 3-D simulator amusement ride is disclosed. 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 viewed 3-D video.
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1. An amusement ride apparatus comprising:
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a motion base with a plurality of degrees of freedom of motion including a plurality of actuators supporting a platform; a passenger holding means secured to the platform and including a plurality of seats; a digital storage medium storing 3-D video information with corresponding motion control information; a 3-D personal head mounted video unit, wherein the 3-D personal head mounted video unit projects a 3-D image based upon 3-D video information stored on the digital storage medium; and a motion control system including a computer which receives digital motion control information encoded on the digital storage medium for moving the platform in correspondence with the 3-D video information and the 3-D image. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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Current AssigneeCinema Ride, Inc.
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Original AssigneeCinema Ride, Inc.
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InventorsFrancis, Mitchell J., Packman, Gary H.
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Primary Examiner(s)Nguyen, Kien T.
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Application NumberUS09/271,371Time in Patent Office537 DaysField of Search472/60, 472/61, 472/59, 472/130, 434/29, 434/55US Class Current472/60CPC Class CodesA63G 31/007 involving waterA63G 31/16 creating illusions of travelG09B 9/12 Motion systems for aircraft...
