KR200362923Y1 - Theater seats with built-in special effect devices - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a haptic theater chair equipped with a special effect device.

The haptic theater chair of the present invention is located in the lower part of the chair to support the load of the chair and the audience, and seat drop (SEAT DROP) device that can drop the chair by a certain distance, the tube (TUBE) and compressed air A leg tickling device designed to touch the legs of the audience by using the camera, a face jet device that sprays compressed air strongly on the viewer's face, and a water jet that sprays a small amount of water instantly. (WATER JET) device, a vibrator device designed to allow the audience to feel the vibration according to the video content by using the eccentric weight and an effect control device for applying a signal to each special effect device .

The tactile theater chair according to the present invention provides a tactile touch to the audience for each scene of the movie and creates a surrounding situation similar to what is happening in the movie so that the viewers of the movie can enjoy the cinematic fun and additionally experience the reality. By doing so, you can watch movies and have fun.

Description

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The present invention relates to a haptic theater chair equipped with a special effect device, and more specifically, by making a theater-type chair equipped with a device capable of producing various special effects and using each effect device appropriately for each scene of a movie. It is a theater chair system designed not only to watch movies but also to direct audiences' reactions by directing some of the scenes in the movie that the audience never expected in the real world.

In general, movie theaters can be broadly divided into opening theaters that screen general films, special movie theaters for amusement purposes such as theme parks, and exhibition theaters for education and promotion in museums, public relations halls, and company exhibition halls. And the cinematic fun and value of movies, including dramatic films and documentary films, are shown in most cinemas, including the completeness of the film, the level of scenarios and plans in which the artist's thoughts are expressed, the actor's acting skills, and the appropriate set and screen composition. Most of the five senses of human beings are used to convey the contents to the audience using only sight and hearing, so that the audience can become more protagonists in the film, participate more in the film, participate in the film, react and interact with it. It has been extremely limited.

On the other hand, in recent years, the possibility of a new type of movie market is emerging with the proliferation of digital media that enables two-way communication of signals and the revival of the movie industry. When shooting a movie, by using stereoscopic equipment, not only two-dimensional images but also three-dimensional stereoscopic movies with the same contents but more augmented reality are being released at the same time, and professional stereoscopic movie theaters are being created for the screening of them. In addition, movie theaters are adopting haptic chairs that can experience deeper sound experiences by allowing them to vibrate automatically in conjunction with bass sounds in movies. In addition, although it is limited, in order to make the audience feel a little more realistic, it is possible to provide an environment that can be immersed in the movie by stimulating the sense of smell by embedding the fragrance generating signal in the video signal and then generating the fragrance according to the signal. A method has also been proposed. In addition, in the case of exhibitions and promotional videos aired in museums and corporate public relations halls, rather than documentary-oriented factually arranged contents, scenarios are constructed using appropriate visual effects such as stereoscopic or computer graphics. Increasingly, there is an increasing number of cases in which a video system is constructed so that knowledge can be acquired naturally after viewing a video.

As a result, it reflects the psychology of modern people who want a unique and diverse experience that is different from the existing method of relying on vision and hearing, and the audience is surprised or touched by the simple physical stimulation that is not bad. There has been a need for research on how to make the video experience more immersive and immersed in the movie by creating a similar environmental effect, and efforts to effectively deliver the message of the video to the audience are being carried out from various angles. have.

Therefore, the purpose of the present invention is to meet the various demands of the audience, such as the use of compressed air, water droplets, tubes, etc. by placing a number of special effect devices that can stimulate the human touch inside the chair By stimulating the audience's direct response by stimulating part of the audience's body in unexpected situations while the audience is watching the movie, it provides the fun of watching the movie and additionally provides an opportunity to experience similar to the contents of the movie. It aims not only to make movies more interesting but also to provide a more immersive environment for movies.

In this design, simple devices that can stimulate the senses of the human body's five senses have been proposed, and devices that can be realized in the form of providing a tactile touch to the audience by setting some of the most frequently appearing situations in the movie scenarios as follows: Emphasis was placed on presenting.

First, fast air flow, such as gas explosions or bullets

Second, expressions of momentary drops, knocks, shocks, etc.

Third, maximize sound effects such as earthquakes, ringing of the earth, and intense sound

Fourth, unexpected physical contact in a horror scene

Fifth, liquid droplets, such as drops or secretions, blood

In particular, the devices for generating the special effects must be completely hidden so that the audience cannot notice the effects in advance, which is a basic prerequisite for achieving the desired purpose through the effect, and even for long-term repetitive effects The main focus is on the durability to ensure that the effect does not change after a period of time.

1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a haptic theater chair system according to the present invention.

Figure 2 is a perspective view showing the front of the appearance of the haptic theater chair according to the present invention.

Figure 3 is a perspective view showing the back of the appearance of the haptic theater chair according to the present invention.

Figure 4 is a perspective view showing the arrangement of the effector of the haptic theater chair according to the present invention.

5 is a perspective view of a base frame (BASE FRAME) for producing a seat drop (SEAT DROP) effect according to the present invention.

Figure 6 is an isolation of the base frame (BASE FRAME) according to the present invention.

Figure 7 is a perspective view of the effect device for producing a leg tickling (LEG TICKLING) effect according to the present invention.

Figure 8 is a perspective view of the effect device for producing a face jet (FACE JET) and water jet (WATER JET) effect according to the present invention.

9 is a perspective view of an effector for producing a vibrator effect according to the present invention.

Explanation of symbols for the main parts of the drawings

400: chair seat (SEAT).

401: armrests.

402: BASE FRAME finish.

403: Tire type compressed air cylinder (CYLINDER).

404: LEG TICLING effector.

405 VIBRATOR effector.

406: FACE JET and WATER JET effects device.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention, similar to a general theater chair seat (SEAT) is made so that the audience can sit comfortably, and the entire seat can be lifted and dropped at once in consideration of the load of 4 to 5 passengers. SEAT DROP FRAME designed to fit, gear turn ratio and small timing belt device are normally hidden but leg exposed clubs designed to be exposed outside by the inflow of compressed air to touch the legs of the audience. LEG TICKLING TUBE), VIBRATOR device made by attaching the eccentric rotary weight to the motor so that the audience can feel big and small vibration, valve that can control the compressed air nozzle (NOZZLE) and the air flow rate instantaneously. FACE JET DEVICE WITH WATER, WATER JET SHOWS A SPRAY OF WATER In that it comprises the features.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a block diagram briefly describing the configuration of an effect generation system of a haptic theater chair according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the present invention relates to a main computer 100 that transmits an effect generation signal inserted into an image signal programmed according to a scenario, and an effect generation signal transmitted from the main computer 100. It is provided with a control device for each effect 101 to produce an effect that matches the image. The effect control apparatus 101 and the main computer 100 transmit and receive effect generation signals by means of communication means. The communication means converts the effect generation signal of the main computer 100 into a transmission signal and transmits the first signal converter 102 and the transmission signal transmitted from the first signal converter 102 into an effect generation signal. The second signal converter 103 is sent to the effect control apparatus 101. The first signal converter 102 and the second signal converter 103 transmits and receives an effect generation signal by wire through a communication line. In addition, the effect control device 101 is a seat drop effect control device 104, a leg tickling effect control device 105, a vibrator control device 106, a facejet effect control device 107, a waterjet effect control The device 108 is composed of separate modules (MODULE) so that independent effects can be produced and the effect execution signal generated through each effect control device 101 is mounted inside the audience chair 109 Each is delivered to the effect generating device 110 to generate an effect.

2 and 3 is a view schematically showing the appearance of the front and rear of the haptic theater chair of the present invention. As can be seen in Figures 2 and 3, four to five bodily-like theater chairs are composed of a sheet 200, 300, an armrest 201, and a base frame finishing material 202, 301. In addition, since it does not look very different from general theater chairs and the device for generating effects is not exposed to the outside, the audience does not notice the effect in advance.

4 is a view schematically showing the arrangement and installation position of each effect device of the present invention, all the effect devices are hidden in the lower chair finishing material 402 or protected by a cover so that the audience can not directly see the internal structure. Under the seat seat 400 where the audience can sit, a drive frame 407 for generating a seat drop effect by inflow of air from the tire-type compressed air cylinder 403, a recreational effect generating device 404, and a vibrator An effect generator 405 is provided, and an effect apparatus 406 for generating a facejet and a waterjet effect is disposed at the rear of the chair.

5 and 6 is a structural diagram and an assembly view of the seat drop apparatus base frame according to an embodiment of the present invention. According to FIGS. 5 and 6, the base frame is divided into subdivisions, that is, the upper frame 500 and 600, the driving frame 601, and the lower frame 502 and 602. The center of the driving frame 601 is divided into left and right sides. The part is equipped with a compressed air cylinder 606 in the form of a tire. When the compressed air that can sufficiently bear the seat and passenger load by the signal flows into the cylinder, the cylinder 606 expands and pushes down the folded drive frame 601 and simultaneously lifts the upper frames 500 and 600. At this time, the audience slowly injects compressed air at a rate of 5 centimeters per minute using a flow control device so that the audience does not notice their body being lifted at all. After the seat reaches its apex and the compressed air injection is completed, the film proceeds and when the seat drop effect execution signal is generated by the main computer 100 according to the scenario, the seat drop effect controller 104 causes the air in the cylinder 606. As a result of the discharge command, the air inside the cylinder is discharged to the outside through the discharge passage in a short time, and the upper frames 500 and 600 are instantaneously dropped by the reduced volume of the cylinder 606 by the weight of the self and the passenger. At this time, the driving frame 601 is folded and raised by the axis movement of the lead hole 609 located in the center portion of the frame by the restoring force of the cylinder 606 so that the seat drop effect is completed in a short time. Help Armrests 505 are attached to the upper portions of the upper frames 500 and 600, vibrator effect devices 504 and 604 are attached to the lower portions, and leg tickling effect devices 503 to the top of the lower frames 502 and 602. 603 is attached and hidden. When the upper frames 500 and 600 and the lower frames 502 and 602 are finished with plywood and the sheet is raised, the audience does not know the overall structure of the base frame and thus does not recognize the effect.

6 is a view showing the detailed structure of the leg tickling device, the main tube 708 to produce the effect and the cylindrical compression to move forward or backward through the main tube 708 by making a linear movement of the cylinder axis using compressed air. An air cylinder device 701, a small toothed gear device 703 which transmits to the tube 708 a value which is increased several times more than the movement distance of the cylinder axis by using the rotation distance ratio, and the wheel 704 integrated therewith. And, a small timing belt 705 for transmitting power, a fixed bar 702 to keep the movement distance of the cylinder at all times to hold the timing belt is not idle, and the cover 700 to protect the parts And the like. When the execution signal is generated by programming, the compressed air flows into the cylinder 701, and the cylinder axis pushes the fixed bar 702, and the movement distance of the cylinder through the toothed gear device 703 with a small linear motion of the fixed bar. The tube 708 is pushed out through the small hole 203 of the baseframe finish 202 by a multiple of the rotational ratio of the gear 703 and the wheel 704. At this time, the inside of the tube 708 is automatically introduced into the compressed air at the same time as the effect signal, the portion discharged out of the tube 708 by the movement of the cylinder 701 is not fixed but can flow freely Because it is in a state, it will shake back and forth according to the flow of compressed air. In addition, since the hidden part of the leg tickling device is just under the audience's knees, when the effect occurs, the audience experiences a rat or other creature passing through or climbing up a leg.

7 shows a structure of a device attached to the back plate of the chair to generate a facejet effect and a waterjet effect, and includes a compressed air jet nozzle 801, a water jet nozzle 802, and a valve for controlling the flow rate of water. 803, the tube 807, 808, which is an inflow passage for water and air, the connection fittings 804, 805, the fixed air jet nozzle 801 and the water jet nozzle 802 to fix the shaking plate free of shaking. 806, and a cover 800 for protecting each nozzle and hiding from the viewer's field of view. When the facejet effect generation signal is applied, compressed air is introduced along the tube 807 and air is strongly injected toward the viewer's face through the compressed air injection nozzle 801 for a short time. In addition, the water introduced along the tube 808 by the waterjet command sprays a small amount of water droplets toward the viewer's face like the facejet according to the instantaneous opening and closing of the flow control valve 803. At this time, the compressed air and water are ejected through the upper narrow hole 809 of the cover 800, the audience will not know where the effect occurred.

8 is a structural diagram of a vibrator effect device, which is composed of a small DC motor, an eccentric weight 901 having a square pillar shape for generating vibration, and a connecting plate 902 for attaching the effect device to a base frame. It is. When the vibrator effect generation signal is applied by the above structure, the eccentric weight 901 rotates at a high speed and generates vibration in accordance with the centrifugal force and the center of gravity movement. In addition, depending on the situation, it is possible to adjust the strength of vibration by adopting a DC motor (DC motor) that can adjust the rotation speed.

Embodiment according to the above description can be various changes and modifications within the scope not departing from the technical idea of the present invention. Therefore, the technical scope of the present invention should not be limited to the contents described in the embodiments, but should be defined by the claims.

As described above, the tactile theater chair system equipped with the special effect device of the present invention is capable of freely producing special effects corresponding to each scene of the movie. Make yourself feel real. As a result, the viewers can enjoy the feeling that the floor is turned off and falls, or the bullet approaches in front of them, as in the movie scene. It will have the effect that you can. In addition, because the audience can be more immersed in the film without forcing the audience to deliver the message as in the documentary film, the educational effect is doubled because the lesson can be delivered naturally. Moreover, the special effects devices adopted in the present invention are versatile as effect devices designed in consideration of the situation that can occur more than once in most movies even if the scenarios are not created in consideration of the effects that will occur in most movies. Therefore, even if the movie changes, it is possible to produce effects for a new movie through simple programming, and thus it can be used continuously, which has the advantage of differentiating from other theaters or exhibition halls.

Claims (5)

A cinematic theater chair system with special effects to increase cinematic fun. Each effect control device for generating a special effect signal in accordance with the transmission of the video signal from the main computer; A base frame receiving a special effect generation signal from the effect control device to produce a sheet drop effect; An effect device for receiving a special effect generation signal from the effect control device to produce a leg tickling effect; An effect device for receiving a special effect generation signal from the effect control device to produce a vibrator effect; An effect device for receiving a special effect generation signal from the effect control device to produce a facejet effect; An effect device for receiving a special effect generation signal from the effect control device to produce a waterjet effect; A system for haptic theater chairs, which is integrated with a finishing material after mounting the special effect generating device therein so that the audience does not recognize the effect of the special effect including a seat. The method of claim 1, Base frame characterized by lifting the upper frame by folding and unfolding the drive frame using a tire-type compressed air cylinder to produce a seat drop effect. The method of claim 1, For the legticling effect, legticling is characterized by a cylindrical compressed air cylinder, a small cog wheel, and a rotational ratio of the wheel that pushes out the tube and reciprocates a certain distance without slipping by a fixed bar. Effector. The method of claim 1, Vibrator effect device characterized in that the structure that can produce a vibration effect by attaching the eccentric weight to the motor for the vibrator effect. The method of claim 1, Facejet and waterjet effects devices, which are integrated through a cover and a fixed plate for stable facejet and waterjet effects, and spray water droplets and air through small holes so that the audience cannot recognize them in advance.