JPS63312470A - Recreation module apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to an entertainment device for viewing audio and video.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION For many years, entertainment devices have provided entertainment to those who pay a certain fee. These entertainment devices have varied according to the imagination that can be conceived. Coin-operated pianos, music boxes, “bands,” and “jukeboxes” have all provided entertainment for a fee for many years. They have all been popular songs and songs for the enlightenment of those who choose to pay the fee. It was a melody.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] However, in the above-mentioned conventional entertainment devices, personal enjoyment is hindered by light and noise from the surroundings, and is not necessarily comfortable. Furthermore, there has been no modular entertainment device that allows users to enjoy audio and video simultaneously and easily.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention aims to provide an entertainment module that allows a passenger to enjoy audio and video privately and comfortably by sitting and paying a fee.

[Means for Solving the Problems] The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and is designed to allow customers to sit down and pay a fee in order to experience the provision of audio and video that has been selected and recorded in advance. The solution is a paid entertainment module.

[Function] A preferred feature of the invention is that at least a portion of the wall of the module is formed from a transparent material such as polycarbonate or other plastic material or glass.

Customers can see the inside of the module before entering, which attracts them to enter. When a guest enters the interior, the lighting intensity decreases or changes, thus making it difficult for others to see inside. However, a sense of privacy can be created within the interior due to the reflected light from the inner surface of the plastic material and the sense of spaciousness due to the non-opaque walls.

Since the present invention is intended to be operated in accordance with the payment of a fee, it uses either a coin mechanism or a device made to respond to tickets sold near the viewing booth. be able to. Typically, the invention will be operated in an "invitation" mode in which a prescribed program that a passerby wishes to view appears on the visual display. Audio programs may also be included as part of the "guide." When the viewer decides that the entertainment program is of interest to him or her, he or she enters the booth and the sliding door closes.

When a viewer is seated within the booth, sensors in the seat and door signal the viewer's presence and a second mode of operation begins to guide the viewer in proper use of the viewing booth. Regarding the steps required to operate the viewing booth,
It may be explained to the viewer in an audio-visual manner.

A list of available programs may be posted outside the booth and visible from inside.

Additionally, this program list may be displayed on the viewing screen.

A selection mechanism allows a viewer to select a program to view. When this mechanism is activated, the video device is activated and the selected program is displayed on the appropriate monitor. The audio portion of the program is generated by high-quality acoustic speakers with adjustable volume. The selected entertainment portion is then displayed to the viewer. Once the entertainment has been provided, the machine returns to the second mode of operation and the viewer can select and pay for the second entertainment presentation or exit the booth and exit the booth. If you want to go outside, the presence sensor activates the "invite" mode.

In other embodiments, the sliding door can be replaced with a curtain or drapery that can isolate a certain amount of light and sound. Additionally, while the preferred embodiment utilizes one or more video disc players, other embodiments may utilize a video cassette recorder. In other embodiments, speakers may be attached to the seats and placed close to the listener's ears to enhance the stereo effect of the recorded audio.

[Example] The present invention can be implemented by various means, and one example will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

The audiovisual display booth IO has parallel flat sides 11 and curved end faces 13. The decorative outer perimeter upper and lower rim panels 12 and 14 have lighting components. The sliding door 16, when opened, slides into a door pocket 17 formed in one of the sides 11.

The top 20 and bottom 22 of the sides 11 and end faces 13 are made of transparent polycarbonate sheets with a central panel 18 between them.

Located on panel IB near door panel I6 is a graphic display 24 containing a theme of entertaining entertainment available to the viewer. transparent upper wall 2
0 and the lower wall 22 are provided with devices that allow some external light to pass through but isolate some sound from the surrounding environment. More importantly, this transparent panel allows
The purpose is to give the inside of the booth 10 a somewhat formal feel. Interested customers can look inside the booth,
Once inside, it is almost impossible to see the outside due to the reflection from the inner surface of the transparent part.

This creates a balance between the sense of privacy and the sense of spaciousness.

A door sensor 26 is provided to provide a signal when the door is closed.

The control panel 30 is located within easy reach of a viewer seated on the bench-shaped two-person seat 28. This control panel 3
0 includes a display of available selections and a keypad 34 that allows the viewer to select one or more of the selections. A volume control 36 is included. A coin or currency device 38 collects coins or bills for one or more selected performances.

a video monitor 40 displays a video portion of the entertainment offering;
A pair of high performance radial speakers 42 provide a stereo effect for the audio portion. The view available to persons within booth 10 is best shown in FIG.

The operating components of the viewing and display device are hidden behind the door, and these components include a pair of video disc players 46;
It is equipped with a microcomputer 48 with peripherals that control all operating functions of the device, a stereo audio amplifier, and a power supply 50.

The control panel 30 is hinged to allow access to the microcomputer 48 and the various components it supports. This will cause the graphic display 2
4 and the coin collection device 38.

Two fans 52 perform air circulation. 1 fan 5
2 may rotate continuously, and the other one may be activated only when there is a person in the booth 10.

The seat sensor 54 can send a signal to a microprocessor located within the booth 10 and, in conjunction with the door sensor 2B or alone, change the operation from an "invite" mode of operation to an "entertain" mode. be able to. When this entertainment mode includes dimming the interior lighting, it can be illuminated by a special floodlight 56 for safety.

A sound insulating material 23 is provided within the wall panel 1B to provide some isolation from ambient noise and to protect the surrounding environment from excessive sound emitted by people inside the booth 10. A soundproof carpet material 58 may be used inside.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram of the components of the device, with an internal light 78 normally illuminated at a constant level when powered on.

Comfortable environment inside booth 10 by circulation fan 52 = 1
Set to 0-. However, an additional fan 62 is provided to generate heat from the electronic components housed behind the door. Amplifier and power conditioner 50 includes a power conditioner element 64, a stereo amplifier element 66, and a stereo mixer 68. The mixer 68 receives input from the audio channel of the video disc player 46 and a so-called Spielgenerator 70 .

The Spiel Generator is used to create educational communications played through speakers to allow users to operate various devices.

This "spiel" can explain the operation of various control devices and teach the user how to view the required programs.

Microcomputer 48 sends certain signals and receives other input signals from input-output expander 72, which sends control signals from microcomputer 48 to various elements of the system. The human-power expander 72 receives signals from the coin collector 38 , the door sensor 26 , the seat sensor 54 , and the keypad 34 . The output control signal is sent to the spill generator 70, the stereo amplifier 66, and the video switch 74.
, and to the power activation device 76, and the power activation device 7
6 is activated by an amplifier and power regulator 50.

The power controller 50 also includes a video monitor 40, a video disc player 46, a microcomputer 348, a circulation fan 52, a cooling fan 62, a stereo mixer 68, a video switch 74, and a permanent lighting device (internal lighting device) 78. send electricity. Power activation device 76 couples to special effects and lighting device 80 for providing power.

Selection storage 82 stores information regarding performances on video discs 86 located within video disc player 46. The selection storage device 82 is a read-only storage device (RO) that is changed or replaced every time the video disc is replaced.
M). However, this selection storage 82 may store the number of selections performed, or other information such as the frequency used, the time of day the device is used, or the time each program is used for analysis and future programming. If you need to store information,
It is also possible to modify it.

The video disc production device 84 receives data from the input-output expander 72 and outputs the data to the video disc player 4.
Send information data to 6. Based on the data of this information, the player 46 containing the appropriate selection target is operated,
Players will receive selected programs.

To explain the operation using a drawing, Booth 1 is in a dormant state.
First, power is supplied to various electronic and electromechanical devices of 0.

The permanent lighting device 78 is turned on and the lighting device becomes bright.

The "Attract" mode is operated and various special lighting effects appear to draw attention to booth 10. cooling fan 62
At the same time, the circulation fan 52 rotates.

In the preferred embodiment, the top of the booth 10 is surrounded by a transparent top panel 12 so that the video monitor 40
The image display generated by the microcomputer 48 is displayed when the microcomputer 48 operates. The video display can also be left in place until a viewer enters the booth IO.

Booth 10 is adapted to accommodate one or two viewers. When the door panel 16 slides closed, a door sensor 26 emits a signal indicating the presence of a viewer. When the viewer is seated, seat sensor 54 sends a signal to input-output expander 72 which sends a signal to microcomputer 48 . The planned operating sequence then begins and a signal is sent through input-output expander 72 to power activation device 7B, which activates video monitor 40, stereo amplifier 66, and special effects and lighting equipment 80. begins to work. The interior illumination level changes and the Speech Generator 70 displays an educational program on the monitor and produces an audio program explaining the next step of operation.

Once the education is complete, the viewer is presented with a selection target.

Using the coin collecting device 38 (a bill receiving mechanism that can handle bill currency may be provided), the selection mechanism is activated by the viewer's operation of the keypad 34. By operating appropriate keys in the indicated order, various program selections are made and the microcomputer 48 is prepared with the necessary information to proceed to the next step.

The appropriate one of the video disc players 46 containing the first selection is activated. The video output is sent to a video monitor 40 through a video switch 74, and the audio portion of the program is sent to a stereo amplifier 66 and speakers 42 through a stereo mixer 68. Viewers can use volume control 3
6 can be operated to adjust the volume of the sound from the stereo amplifier 66.

When multiple selections are made and fees are paid, the program continues and switches between video disc players 46 as desired until viewing of all requested programs is completed. After the program is finished, the microcomputer 48 may effectively ignore the signals from the seat and door sensors 54, 2[i and signal the lighting system to return to the invitation mode and brighten the interior lighting. When the door panel 16 opens and the viewer exits, the door sensor 26 and seat sensor 54 can signal to the next viewer that the booth 10 is available and "reset" the system to a ready-to-reopen state. .

The above-described order of operations is merely illustrative and is not to be viewed as exhaustive or complete. The individual elements of the device can be more or less complex, and the device can be operated in a variety of ways limited only to the imagination of the manufacturer. For example, a plurality of keys and switchers can be provided, each available for program selection.

Additionally, ten keypads may be available, and the video monitor 40 may be configured to activate appropriate keys for desired programs.

The door panel 16 may be a full height or partial height sliding panel, or alternatively may be replaced by a curtain.

ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION In accordance with the present invention, a personal viewing module or viewing booth has been devised that allows the viewer to select from time to time a changing selection of music for viewing.

This booth is isolated in certain parts from its surroundings so that viewing is not obstructed by outside light and sound, while the music inside the booth does not flow excessively into the surroundings.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an audio-visual display device according to the present invention, and FIG.
The figure is an external side view of the audio-visual display device shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the audio-visual display device shown in FIG. 5 is a sectional view taken along arrow V-■ of the audio-visual display device of FIG. 3, and FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram of operating components of the audio-visual display device according to the present invention. . In the figure, 10 is an audio/video display booth, 11 is a side surface, 16 is a sliding door, 18 is a center panel, 20 is a transparent upper wall, 2
2 is a transparent lower wall, 23 is an audio insulator, = 17-34 is a keypad, 38 is a coin device, 40 is a video monitor, 42 is a speaker, 46 is a video disc player, 48 is a microcomputer, 50 is a power supply device, 54
70 is a seat sensor, 70 is a spill generator, 74 is a video switching device, 78 is a constant lighting device, and 80 is a lighting switching device.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1) A surrounding audio and video display booth is provided with seats and a fee payment device, so that selected and pre-recorded audio and video can be viewed inside the booth. An entertainment module device comprising: 2) Entertainment module device according to claim 1, comprising curved and/or flat transparent wall portions. 3) The entertainment module device according to claim 1 or 2, which includes a video monitor. 4) An entertainment module device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, which includes a speaker. 5) An entertainment module device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, comprising at least one video disc player. 6) An entertainment module device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 5, including a disc selection device for obtaining one of a number of pre-programmed video discs. 7) An entertainment module device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, including an acoustic isolation device between the interior and exterior of the module. 8) An entertainment module device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, including a sensor for emitting a signal of the presence of a patron. 9) The entertainment module apparatus of claim 8 including a lighting switching device coupled to the interior lighting device and a sensor for varying the intensity of the interior lighting in response to the presence of a patron. 10) Patent claims encompassing a guidance program device displaying a normally repeated audio-visual guidance display and a program switching device operable in response to a sensor for switching from said guidance display to a scheduled program in response to the presence of a patron. The entertainment module device according to item 8 or 9.