WO2006116176A2 - Toboggan aquatique audiovisuel - Google Patents

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WO2006116176A2
WO2006116176A2 PCT/US2006/015224 US2006015224W WO2006116176A2 WO 2006116176 A2 WO2006116176 A2 WO 2006116176A2 US 2006015224 W US2006015224 W US 2006015224W WO 2006116176 A2 WO2006116176 A2 WO 2006116176A2
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63G—MERRY-GO-ROUNDS; SWINGS; ROCKING-HORSES; CHUTES; SWITCHBACKS; SIMILAR DEVICES FOR PUBLIC AMUSEMENT
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  • the present invention relates generally to the field of amusement park rides and, more specifically, to water slides.
  • the present invention solves these shortcomings in the prior art by providing a water slide system which in one embodiment comprises a user interface which presents a menu to the operator.
  • the menu includes a number of ride theme options.
  • the system is also adapted to enable the operator (e.g., rider) to make a selection of a ride theme options.
  • a computing arrangement receives the selection and causes one or more special effects to be created on or about the waterslide (e.g. audio, video, water sprays, fog). These effects, in the preferred embodiment, are consistent with some kind of theme.
  • the rider makes no selection and the computer selects a random theme for them once a sliding rider reaches and then trips the first sensor at the top of the slide. This provides a random selection process with multiple theme possibilities.
  • the invention in another embodiment, relates to a water-spray device adapted to generate a spray of water into the slide path in combination with a projection arrangement.
  • the projection arrangement is adapted to project images into the spray of water for the purpose of creating a special effect which may be seen by said rider, and then the rider passes through the image.
  • the invention in another embodiment, relates to a computer controlled timing arrangement in which sensors detect a riders position on the slide and play audio/visual content at an appropriate time and location such that the rider is able to enjoy a choreographed, themed experience as he or she descends.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a water slide system in accordance with the present invention
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic flow diagram showing the processes of one embodiment of the system 100 illustrated in FIG. 1 ;
  • FIGs. 3a-c show one embodiment of a lighting assembly for system 100 illustrated in FIG. 1 ;
  • FIGs. 4a-c show one embodiment of a speaker assembly for system 100 illustrated in FIG. 1;
  • FIGs. 5 to 8 are schematic diagrams of one embodiment of an image projection system for system 100 illustrated in FIG. 1;
  • FIGs. 9-10 show an alternative embodiment for the image projection system.
  • FIG. 11 shows a touch screen displaying an effect selection menu which is presented to a user at the top of the slide.
  • a water slide system 100 includes audio/visual effects equipment.
  • Water slide system 100 has selectable themes, and includes an interactive water slide special effects control and playback system that will give the rider a choice of various themed experiences which will be accomplished through the use of electronically-controlled and synchronized sound effects, lighting and lighting patterns, water spraying from nozzles, and images projected from any number and variety of projection devices directly or remotely via fiber optic fed optical devices.
  • Water slide system 100 includes water slide 120, a plurality of lighting assemblies 200, a plurality of speaker assemblies 300, and at least one projection system 400.
  • Water slide 120 in one embodiment, is at least partially enclosed. In one embodiment, the entire slide is enclosed. In another embodiment, the water slide is open at the beginning and end of the slide, the remainder of the slide enclosed. In further alternative embodiments, all or portions of the slide are open, and others or the entire slide are closed. The broad aspects of the disclosed invention will work with any arrangement.
  • Water slide system 100 further includes a plurality of motion sensors spaced along the water slide. Water slide system 100 also includes hardware and software and combinations thereof for operating lighting assemblies 200, speaker assemblies 300, projection assemblies 400 and various other components of system 100 discussed in more detail below.
  • Control panel 110 provides a user interface for allowing the rider 105 to select a ride theme from a plurality of ride themes available.
  • Control panel 110 may include a push button, touch sensitive, or computer touch screen interface.
  • the rider 105 may choose from several different labeled themes such as, for example, an ocean theme, a jungle theme, an arctic theme and a space theme. Once the rider makes the choice the rider begins their voyage down the water slide. Upon entering the water slide, the rider notices that the color of the interior of the water slide has changed to represent the theme and the sounds inside the water slide also represent the chosen theme.
  • the rider can experience different sound effects and see different lighting than the effects for the chosen theme due to the theme selected by the preceding rider.
  • the lighting and sound change continuously in keeping with the chosen theme as the rider 105 continues along the water slide.
  • the light emanates from the plurality of lighting assemblies 200 (see FIGs. 3a-c) and the sounds emanate from the plurality of speaker assemblies 300 (see FIGs. 4a-c).
  • motion sensors 130 located along the water slide 120 detect the rider as the rider passes the sensor.
  • the motion sensor may then send a signal to a controller 140 which is connected to the motion sensor 130.
  • the signal may be a signal to change the lighting or to begin playing a different audio file to correspond with the theme and the location of the rider along the water slide.
  • the progression of the theme from one phase to the next is triggered by the rider passing a particular motion sensor.
  • the progression of the theme as the rider travels along the water slide is coordinated with the detection of the rider passing the plurality of motion sensors. In this way, the ride can accommodate for the speed at which a rider traverses the ride and a choreographed, themed, ride experience can be enjoyed by the rider.
  • more than one raft and rider can occupy the slide at the same time and the theme that each has selected will be choreographed for that rider.
  • Water slide system 100 further includes at least one water spray unit 150.
  • Water spray units 150 may be located at various places along the water slide 120. In one embodiment, water spray unit 150 sprays water across the rider's path forming a screen of water the rider must pass through.
  • images are projected onto the water screen. The image is projected from projector system 400. The projected image may be in keeping with the chosen theme. For example, where the theme is an ocean theme, the projected images may be that of a shark. Those with skill in the art will readily recognize that a myriad of images may be projected such as for example, tigers, polar bears, aliens, monsters etc, in order to provide the rider with a thrilling ride.
  • the number of water projection screens for projecting images may vary depending on the theme and the length of the water slide or the creative design.
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of one embodiment of the operating system and method 160 for operating water slide system 100.
  • Computer arrangement/controller 140 includes software and hardware to control the various components of water slide 100.
  • controller 140 is a server. It could instead be another kind of computing device, e.g., a personal computer, programmable logic controller (PLC), other computing device, or a plurality of like or dissimilar computing devices on a network and still fall within the scope of the invention.
  • PLC programmable logic controller
  • FIG. 1 representation of computing device 140 shows it as proximate the top of the slide for the sake of illustration. It should be noted, however, that in some embodiments this device would be located at a considerable distance from the top of the slide. It could alternatively be at another location in the theme park, or even off site and still would be within the scope of the broad contemplations of this invention.
  • step 162a If in a next step 162a, no selection is made, the controller 140 will select a random theme once the first sensor at the top of the slide 131 is tripped. Regardless, the process will continue to a step 164 in which software on controller 140 identifies the requested selection, if one was made, and locates the associated files that will playback that theme.
  • the associated files may be stored on controller 140.
  • the files are of different standard protocols, such as .AVI file for the video, a DMX protocol for the lighting, RS232 commands to turn on and adjust specific pieces of equipment, .WAV file to playback audio, PCM files to playback digital audio files, USB commands etc.
  • .AVI file for the video
  • DMX protocol for the lighting
  • RS232 commands to turn on and adjust specific pieces of equipment
  • .WAV file to playback audio
  • PCM files to playback digital audio files
  • the synchronized playback begins as the rider passes by the first motion sensor.
  • the playback files are produced to present all the effects in sync with where the riders are along their ride path. This is accomplished with the help of the sensor devices 130. For example, just before the rider turns a corner they pass through a sensor that signals the software to begin to play a .WAV file, for example a file that says "Who Goes There.” These sensors are placed throughout the ride to keep the software and playback in sync with the riders speed (Block 163).
  • One skilled in the art will know how to prepare process which will be executed responsive to the tripping of the sensors to ensure the proper timing.
  • controller 140 sends command signals to laser projectors (in a step 165), video projectors (in a step 166), audio amplifiers/speakers (in a step 167), lighting systems (in a step 168) and water control systems (in a step 169) to cause their activation and deactivation. Rider selections may be recorded to a data file in a step 170. In one embodiment, if the rider tries to repeat the same theme the software will select a variation of that theme for playback. In this way the rider can only make the theme selection and the software makes the selection for the exact files to be played back. This provides a different ride experience within the constraints of the number of options presented to the user/rider every time the water slide is used.
  • the rider is given a user code that is input into the control unit via the user interface 110.
  • the themes and variations of the theme that the rider chooses may then be linked and stored to that user code.
  • the user codes and associated stored files may be stored for any length of time, for example a day week or season. In this way, the user code may be reused/recycled as needed. Data from a previous code user may then be deleted as the user code is recycled.
  • the data is recorded by the software located at controller 140 and provided in a spreadsheet format for review. Alternatively the data could be accessed remotely over the internet.
  • the data may include such things as, for example, which theme was selected by the user, the date and time the selection was made, the time it took for the rider to pass through each sensor as well as the total time the rider took to complete the ride. Data may be gathered for the purposes of managing high rider volume times, theme popularity, return on investment, and the total number of riders to date.
  • the software will also have an over ride feature that will allow the lifeguard that is monitoring the rider safety to press an emergency button that stops all the audio and video playback as well as turns all the lighting to white.
  • the software also is monitoring all the equipment via the many different interconnections.
  • a ride technician may monitor the ride. In this one embodiment the ride monitor monitors the status of the playback system as well as all the connected hardware remotely in a step 171.
  • the ride technician is able to administer software and media upgrades remotely over the remote interface.
  • the ride system is monitored via the Internet.
  • the ride system is monitored via an intranet arrangement.
  • a sleep function is designed into the hardware and software of the playback system.
  • the system sends out commands to all the hardware to turn off. This feature will save electrical energy as well as extend the life of the hardware.
  • the system may be turned on or reawakened when a new rider begins to climb the stairs of the tower leading to the beginning of the water slide.
  • a motion or pressure sensor strategically placed on the stairs or elsewhere would send a signal to the control system and commands are issued to turn on all the hardware when a rider is approaching.
  • Water ride system 100 includes a plurality of spaced apart lighting assemblies 200. Lighting assemblies 200 are spaced along the length of the water slide 120 and are shown in the disclosed embodiment to be at the top of the slide . Lighting assembly 200 located at the top of the water slide tube 122. Lighting assembly 200 includes at least one light source 224 and light enclosure 226. In one embodiment, light enclosure 226 is weatherproof to protect light source 224 and associated components from damage due to such things as rain. Light source 224 may be a fluorescent light source, LED light source, strobe or any other light source. In one embodiment, light source 224 is a neon light as is known in the art.
  • the lighting in the disclosed embodiment, is positioned on the upper most center of the perimeter of the tube. It should be mentioned, however, that the lights could be positioned off center as well and still fall within the scope of the claimed invention.
  • the lights are enclosed in a weather proof housing that can be opened from either the inside or outside of the slide for servicing. Servicing may be accomplished through the removal of an exterior lid 228 covering the enclosure 226, or from inside the slide by removing an interior lid 229. Because the interior lid is removable, technicians are able to access it from inside the slide as well.
  • the light emitted from light source 224 may point in any direction suitable for the chosen theme.
  • the light may be emitted to bathe the entire water chute with light or may be emitted in directed beams of light. In one embodiment, the lights are pointing downward to allow for the maximum foot candles desired.
  • a speaker assembly 300 for water ride system 100 is shown.
  • Water ride system 100 includes a plurality of spaced apart speaker assemblies 300.
  • Speaker assemblies 300 are spaced along the length of the water slide 120.
  • Speaker assemblies 300 and lighting assemblies 200 may be positioned in an alternating manner along the length of the water slide 120.
  • lighting fixtures 224 and speakers 320 are located in the same enclosure.
  • Speaker assembly 300 includes speaker 320 and speaker enclosure 322.
  • the speakers 320 need to be of a waterproof nature and are positioned in the upper most center of the perimeter 122 of the water slide tube 120. But alternatively, the speakers could be positioned anywhere off center as well and still fall within the scope of the present invention. Regardless, the speakers should be positioned in a manner making it hearable by a rider. In the preferred embodiment the speakers are disclosed as facing downward so the sound exits towards the riders and the bottom of the tube.
  • the speakers 320 are enclosed in a weather proof housing 322 that can be opened for servicing. Servicing may be accomplished through the removal of a lid 324 covering the enclosure 322 from outside the slide. Alternatively technicians will be able to service the speakers by removing an interior lid 325.
  • FIGS. 5 to 8 illustrate one embodiment of a projection system 400 for use in water ride system 100.
  • Water ride system 100 includes at least one projection assembly.
  • water ride system 100 includes a projection assembly for each water spray unit 150.
  • FIG. 5 illustrates an enclosure 410 for a projection assembly in closed position.
  • Projection enclosure 410 may be a weatherproof enclosure for protecting projection assembly 420 located and mounted within enclosure 410.
  • the projector could be mounted outside the enclosure and mounted to the slide itself.
  • projection enclosure 410 is curved to correspond with the curvature of the water slide tube.
  • projection enclosure 410 is located on the upper most center of the perimeter of the water slide tube 120.
  • the projection enclosure 410 encloses the projector 430 for projecting images onto water spray 150.
  • the projector 430 and associated components are housed in a weather proof enclosure 410 that can be opened from inside the tube for service.
  • gas shocks 600 may be operably attached to projection enclosure 410 to aid in the opening of the enclosure (see FIG. 6).
  • projection enclosure 410 is attached to water slide tube using a plurality of hinges 700 (see FIG. 7) about which the lid is openable.
  • the hinge arrangement makes the projection assembly easily accessible if maintenance or repair of the projector is necessary.
  • the projectors are located behind, i.e. further down hill from, the water nozzle/s, at a distance ratio of 2:1 (2 feet of distance for every 1 foot of projected image size).
  • the projected image passes through an opening in the perimeter of the water slide tube 120.
  • the water slide tube includes an opening 460 located at the top perimeter of the tube (see FIG. 6). In this embodiment the nozzle opening 460 is located where it will be covered when the lid 410 is in closed position.
  • opening 460 Since the cover of opening 460 is transparent, the image is clearly projected without substantial interference.
  • the opening 460 that the projected images pass through must be covered with a clear flexible barrier 440. This barrier must also prevent the rider from entering or encountering the projection enclosure.
  • nozzle 450 is the type having single or multiple flat fan shaped spray patterns. Nozzle 450 is received into a reciprocating aperture 451 so that it can spray into the enclosed slide. This makes it ideal for use as a projection screen.
  • FIGS. 9 and 10 illustrate an alternative embodiment for a projection system
  • a projector 930 is mounted inside the enclosure 910 in a waterproof projector housing 912.
  • Box 912 is mounted directly onto the slide itself.
  • the projector housing 912 encloses projector 930 such that it is able to project images onto substantially flat water spray 950.
  • the weather proof housing 912 has a hole 916 cut out of one side to enable the lens portion 918 to protrude slightly. Because only the lens is exposed, the other water- vulnerable components of the projector are protected by the housing 912. With this embodiment, there is no need for a transparent cover like cover 440.
  • this embodiment includes a splash guard 914 which is secured directly underneath the lid 910 and raises to an open truncated end 916.
  • End 916 opens up to the lens 918 of projector 930 so that projected images are allowed to pass through an open area 920 defined into the top perimeter of the water slide tube. The details of how opening 920 allows the passage of the projected image are shown in FIG. 10.
  • the splashguard barrier 914 in addition to enabling the use of the protector, also prevents the rider from entering or encountering the projection enclosure. Because there is no need for a transparent protective cover like cover 440 in this embodiment, the projected image can be projected directly onto the water effect through a small optical window (opening 920). Thus, there is not interference by a cover. This enables better optical quality.
  • nozzle 950 is located in advance of the housing/lid 910 (see FIGs. 9 and 10). Again, it is preferred but not necessary that nozzle 950 is the type having single or multiple flat fan shaped spray patterns. Nozzle 950 is received into a reciprocating aperture in the top of the enclosed slide.
  • the nozzle position outside of lid 910 makes the nozzle substantially tamper proof by a slider, because lid 910 is normally in closed position during operation and will not appear to be liftable to the average slider. It is, however, accessible to repair persons who are able to stand up from inside the enclosed slide, stand up through opening 920, and access the nozzle. Access to projector 930 for repairs can also be gained from inside the slide through opening 920. This may be necessary to clean the lens, reposition the projector or correct projection angle errors or other reasons.
  • the projection arrangement gives the slider the thrill of passing through the water spray screen as moving images are being displayed.
  • the associated files are produced in advance and are copied on to a removable computer media which gets plugged into the playback hardware. This allows for easy future theme changes without technical personnel present.
  • the electronic media is transferred directly to the computer via an internet or intranet connection.
  • FIG. 11 shows a touch pad arrangement which might comprise control panel 110 in an embodiment.
  • the device displays a screen 1000 which has a plurality of menu options, 1002, 1004, 1006, and 1008.
  • panel 110 would be located at the top of the slide as shown in FIG. 1, where it would be encountered by a rider.
  • the rider Upon approaching the device, the rider would select one of the menu options 1002, 1004, 1006, or 1008, depending on the ride theme desired.
  • menu option 1004 which depicts a shark
  • This might, e.g., involve the playing of dramatic music which corresponds to the shark images projected. It also might involve still or moving images being presented to the sliding rider once he or she reaches projection assembly 400. In one embodiment, the moving or still images are displayed continuously from the time the rider makes their selection.
  • the touch pad interface 110 works together with the computer arrangement
  • a signal relating to the selection made is transmitted to computing device 140.
  • a process running on computing device 140 will recognize the signal and begin the process of cueing up the proper lighting, audio files, spray sequencing, and video is prepared for the ride.
  • Sensors 130 will indicate to the computing device 140 the position of the ride on the slide so that the lighting, sound, and other effects are automatically manipulated to occur at the time the rider reaches the proper position.
  • the sensor information will also enable the computing device 140 to begin play of the video file (e.g., an MPEG) and begin spray from nozzle 450 when the rider is approaching the projection assembly 400.
  • the video file e.g., an MPEG
  • a shark video is displayed which makes it appear to the rider that he or she is encountering a shark.
  • audio files could be played on speakers 300 all the way down the slide during the ride.
  • the rider is treated to a choreographed sequence of special effects during the course of the ride which all relate back to a common theme.
  • the rider is able to select a different theme. For example, upon completion of the shark ride, the rider could select the storm ride option 1002 (see FIG. 11) and be exposed to the sounds of high wind and thunder from speakers 300, lightning imitating flashing lights from light assemblies 200, and enter into a rotating tornado projected in assembly 400.

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L'invention concerne un toboggan aquatique interactif qui comprend une pluralité de sources lumineuses et sonores synchronisées avec un thème choisi par l'utilisateur. L'éclairage et le son changent à mesure que l'utilisateur descend dans le toboggan aquatique. Des images sont projetées sur un écran d'eau qui bloque le chemin de l'utilisateur et en descendant le long du toboggan, l'utilisateur doit traverser ces images projetées.
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