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Virtual attraction controller

  • US 9,908,056 B2
  • Filed: 09/14/2016
  • Issued: 03/06/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/21/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A ride system, comprising:

  • a first ride vehicle and a second ride vehicle positioned within a course and configured to travel within the course;

    a control system comprising at least one controller and at least one position tracking system, wherein the at least one controller is configured to control movement of the first and second ride vehicles, and wherein the at least one position tracking system is configured to facilitate identification of a first location and a second location of the first and second ride vehicles, respectively, within the course; and

    a wireless network configured to enable communication between components of the ride system, wherein the at least one controller is configured to receive data indicative of the first and second locations of the first and second ride vehicles, respectively, wherein the at least one controller determines a control loop for the first and second ride vehicles based on the data indicative of the first and second locations, and wherein the at least one controller is configured to process the data indicative of the first and second locations to synchronize one or more show elements with the first and second locations.

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