EP2138213B1 - Ride, in particular rollercoaster - Google Patents

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EP2138213B1
EP2138213B1 EP09162383A EP09162383A EP2138213B1 EP 2138213 B1 EP2138213 B1 EP 2138213B1 EP 09162383 A EP09162383 A EP 09162383A EP 09162383 A EP09162383 A EP 09162383A EP 2138213 B1 EP2138213 B1 EP 2138213B1
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    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63G—MERRY-GO-ROUNDS; SWINGS; ROCKING-HORSES; CHUTES; SWITCHBACKS; SIMILAR DEVICES FOR PUBLIC AMUSEMENT
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  • the invention relates to a ride, in particular a roller coaster, comprising a route, and at least one movable along the route vehicle.
  • Rollercoasters with various driving figures are known.
  • Conventional roller coasters include a route defined by a rail system.
  • the vehicles are usually arranged, for example as trains, moved on the rails along the route.
  • new driving figures are constantly being created and integrated.
  • roller coasters with specific themes are being developed to an ever greater extent, for example based on films.
  • the roller coaster is integrated into a kind of backdrop, possibly with special effects. In this way, the roller coaster gets a typical, characteristic appearance.
  • monitors In order to convey visual effects to increase the driving experience, the vehicles are also equipped with monitors.
  • monitors may be provided which can be folded down in front of each passenger and which, while in motion, display a movie matching the accelerations and forces caused by the roller coaster ride. This can, for example, be used to give the impression that the trip is taking place on a distant planet.
  • the publication WO 98/31444 shows a system in the context of a roller coaster, which can be equipped with both a display and a headset with glasses. On the display or the glasses a virtual reality is played.
  • JP 2004 101197 is described a head-portable display device with half mirrors for a navigation device.
  • the eye sees the reality, which is complemented by the indication of the direction of travel.
  • the document JP 6-83095 discloses an amusement ride, in which a disc is provided inside a vehicle, which is designed as a half mirror.
  • the font WO 95/27543 shows an amusement ride where scenarios can be played on a screen.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide a roller coaster that provides a more attractive driving experience.
  • An inventive ride especially a roller coaster, includes a route, and at least one movable along the route vehicle.
  • the vehicle has an element on which a recorded image is displayed.
  • the ride has at least one recording device for receiving the vehicle from perceptible optical Raroch.
  • the vehicle has at least one means for generating visual impressions which change the perception of reality, the apparatus being so arranged that on the element an overall picture comprising the recorded image and the additional impressions generated by the device.
  • the visual impression generating means is adapted to enhance the perception of reality, i.
  • the device creates visual impressions that expand the (visual) perception of reality.
  • Augmented Reality AR is a computer-aided extension of the perception of reality.
  • visual additional impressions pictures, films, information, representations
  • rockfall or oncoming arrows can be recorded at certain points.
  • the device can be designed for the visual removal or cancellation of optically perceptible impressions. This reduces the perception of reality.
  • Diminished Reality certain real objects from the passenger's perception are hidden. This could, for example, suddenly disappear while driving the rails in front of the car or just a run tower collapse.
  • the parts of the real environment removed by the DR are preferably replaced or supplemented by meaningful overlays.
  • the device can be designed both for generating visual impressions for expanding the perception of reality, as well as for the visual removal or deletion of visually perceptible impressions. This means that augmented reality and diminished reality can be combined. Thus, the visually perceived reality can be changed.
  • additional optical effects are added that complement the image (AR).
  • AR image
  • additional visual effects can be added that complement a part of the visually perceptible reality in such a way that individual image sections are changed or made invisible.
  • the device can therefore have means for mirroring or introducing optical effects in addition to the reality perceived by the transparent element.
  • the use of a transparent element is called Optical See Through (OST).
  • the screen or the glasses can not be transparent.
  • the image of the optical reality in the current field of view is recorded, for example, by a camera, the AR effects are recorded by computer and the entire image is displayed on the element, e.g. a monitor, recorded.
  • the device can have at least one element on which the image of the optical reality perceivable by the vehicle can be imaged by a recording device. In this case we talk about Video See Through (VST).
  • VST Video See Through
  • the device may comprise at least one projection device for the projection of optically perceptible impressions on the element.
  • the projection device With the help of the projection device additional images can be projected onto the element.
  • the element is designed as a screen, which is arranged in front of the passenger.
  • the screen can be transparent or, for example, designed as a monitor.
  • the element can be arranged movably on the vehicle. It can thus be brought in and out of the field of vision of the passenger in any way.
  • a disc can be provided, which can be folded down.
  • the element may be designed as glasses, which touches the passenger before driving.
  • This can be formed with non-transparent covers (VST).
  • the element may be designed as glasses, through which a passenger perceives an augmented reality and / or a reduced reality.
  • the device can be designed in such a way that an image of the optical reality taken by a recording device, in particular as a function of the position and / or orientation of the spectacles, is imaged on the inside of the spectacles.
  • the ride includes at least one sensor for determining the position of the vehicle along the route.
  • the recorded image or the recorded optical effects can be recorded in dependence on the position of the vehicle along the route.
  • the recording of the effects can be controlled. It can be provided sensors that are located at the appropriate points in the route. They report when the vehicle drives by. As a result, it can be ensured that corresponding images are projected depending on the position of the vehicle in the course of the route.
  • the ride may have means for generating acoustic effects.
  • acoustic effects for example a roaming dragon roars
  • the hallucination will be enhanced or underscored.
  • the invention can be added without loss of the possible types of experience of a roller coaster even more the overall experience enhancing impressions. This combines the benefits of simulators and roller coasters, bringing them together in a new, unique experience.

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The ride has a vehicle movable along a driving route, and an element e.g. partially transparent glasses, on which a recorded image is formed. A recording device records optical reality perceivable from the vehicle, and the vehicle has an impression generating device for generating visual impressions, which change reality perception. The impression generating device is formed such that an overall image comprising the recorded image and additional visual impressions imported and/or mixed and generated by the impression generating device.

Description

GEGENSTAND DER ERFINDUNGSCOPE OF THE INVENTION

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Fahrgeschäft, insbesondere eine Achterbahn, umfassend eine Fahrstrecke, und wenigstens einen entlang der Fahrstrecke bewegbares Fahrzeug.The invention relates to a ride, in particular a roller coaster, comprising a route, and at least one movable along the route vehicle.

STAND DER TECHNIKSTATE OF THE ART

Achterbahnen mit vielfältigen Fahrfiguren sind bekannt. Herkömmliche Achterbahnen umfassen eine Fahrstrecke, die durch ein Schienensystem definiert ist. Die Fahrzeuge werden in der Regel, beispielsweise als Züge angeordnet, auf den Schienen entlang der Fahrstrecke bewegt. Um den Anreiz einer Achterbahn beim Publikum aufrecht zu erhalten bzw. zu erhöhen, werden laufend neue Fahrfiguren kreiert und integriert.Rollercoasters with various driving figures are known. Conventional roller coasters include a route defined by a rail system. The vehicles are usually arranged, for example as trains, moved on the rails along the route. In order to maintain or increase the incentive of a rollercoaster to the public, new driving figures are constantly being created and integrated.

Da diesem Vorgehen jedoch Grenzen gesetzt sind, werden in immer höherem Maße Achterbahnen mit bestimmten Themen entwickelt, beispielsweise in Anlehnung an Filme. Dabei wird die Achterbahn in eine Art Kulisse, evtl. mit Spezialeffekten, integriert. Auf diese Weise erhält die Achterbahn ein für sie typisches, charakteristisches Aussehen.However, as there are limits to this approach, roller coasters with specific themes are being developed to an ever greater extent, for example based on films. The roller coaster is integrated into a kind of backdrop, possibly with special effects. In this way, the roller coaster gets a typical, characteristic appearance.

Um zur Steigerung des Fahrerlebnisses auch visuelle Effekte zu vermitteln, werden die Fahrzeuge auch mit Monitoren ausgerüstet. Beispielsweise können Monitore vorgesehen sein, die vor jeden Fahrgast heruntergeklappt werden können, und die während der Fahrt einen zu den durch die Achterbahnfahrt verursachten Beschleunigungen und Kräften passenden Film zeigen. Damit kann zum Beispiel der Eindruck hervorgerufen werden, die Fahrt fände auf einem fernen Planeten statt.In order to convey visual effects to increase the driving experience, the vehicles are also equipped with monitors. For example, monitors may be provided which can be folded down in front of each passenger and which, while in motion, display a movie matching the accelerations and forces caused by the roller coaster ride. This can, for example, be used to give the impression that the trip is taking place on a distant planet.

Der Nachteil einer solchen Vorrichtung besteht darin, dass wesentliche Eindrücke der Achterbahnfahrt verloren gehen wie z.B. der virtuell so nie darstellbare, reale Höheneindruck.The disadvantage of such a device is that essential impressions of the roller coaster ride are lost, such as the virtually never presentable, real height impression.

Die Druckschrift WO 98/31444 zeigt ein System im Zusammenhang mit einer Achterbahn, das sowohl mit einem Display als auch mit einem Headset mit einer Brille ausgestattet sein kann. Auf dem Display bzw. der Brille wird eine virtuelle Realität abgespielt.The publication WO 98/31444 shows a system in the context of a roller coaster, which can be equipped with both a display and a headset with glasses. On the display or the glasses a virtual reality is played.

In der Druckschrift JP 2004 101197 ist ein am Kopf tragbares Anzeigegerät mit Halbspiegeln für ein Navigationsgerät beschrieben. Das Auge sieht die Realität, die durch die Anzeige der Fahrtrichtung ergänzt wird.In the publication JP 2004 101197 is described a head-portable display device with half mirrors for a navigation device. The eye sees the reality, which is complemented by the indication of the direction of travel.

Die Druckschrift US 5,716,281 zeigt einen Spieleapparat, bei dem ein eingespieltes Bild mit dem Hintergrund zusammengeführt wird.The publication US 5,716,281 shows a game apparatus in which a recorded image is merged with the background.

Das Dokument JP 6-83095 offenbart eine Vergnügungsbahn, bei der im Inneren eines Fahrzeugs eine Scheibe vorgesehen ist, die als Halbspiegel ausgebildet ist.The document JP 6-83095 discloses an amusement ride, in which a disc is provided inside a vehicle, which is designed as a half mirror.

Die Schrift WO 95/27543 zeigt eine Vergnügungsbahn, bei der Szenarios auf einem Bildschirm abgespielt werden können.The font WO 95/27543 shows an amusement ride where scenarios can be played on a screen.

AUFGABE DER ERFINDUNGOBJECT OF THE INVENTION

Ausgehend davon besteht die Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung darin, eine Achterbahn bereit zu stellen, die ein attraktiveres Fahrerlebnis vermittelt.Based on this, the object of the present invention is to provide a roller coaster that provides a more attractive driving experience.

TECHNISCHE LÖSUNGTECHNICAL SOLUTION

Diese Aufgabe wird gelöst durch die Bereitstellung eines Fahrgeschäfts gemäß dem Anspruch 1. Spezielle Ausführungsformen der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den Merkmalen der abhängigen Ansprüche.This object is achieved by providing a ride according to claim 1. Specific embodiments of the invention will become apparent from the features of the dependent claims.

Ein erfindungsgemäßes Fahrgeschäft, insbesondere eine Achterbahn, umfasst eine Fahrstrecke, und wenigstens einen entlang der Fahrstrecke bewegbares Fahrzeug. Das Fahrzeug weist ein Element mit, auf dem ein aufgenom-menes Bild abgebildet wird. Dafür weist das Fahrgeschäft wenigstens ein Aufnahmegerät zur Aufnahme der vöm Fahrzeug aus wahrnehmbaren optischen Raalität auf. Das Fahrzeug weist wenigstens eine Einrichtung zur Erzeugung visueller Eindrücke auf, die die Realitätswahrnehmung verändern, wobei die Einrichtung derart ansgebiletet ist, dass auf dem Element ein Gesamtbild umfassend das aufgenoun mene Bild und die von der Einrichtung erzeugten Zusatzeindrücke.An inventive ride, especially a roller coaster, includes a route, and at least one movable along the route vehicle. The vehicle has an element on which a recorded image is displayed. For this, the ride has at least one recording device for receiving the vehicle from perceptible optical Raalität. The vehicle has at least one means for generating visual impressions which change the perception of reality, the apparatus being so arranged that on the element an overall picture comprising the recorded image and the additional impressions generated by the device.

Vorzugsweise ist die Einrichtung zur Erzeugung visueller Eindrücke zur Erweiterung der Realitätswahrnehmung ausgebildet, d.h. die Einrichtung erzeugt visuelle Eindrücke, die die (visuelle) Realitätswahrnehmung erweitern. Die sogenannte Augmented Reality (AR, dt.: Erweiterte Realität) ist eine in der Regel computergestützte Erweiterung der Realitätswahrnehmung. Dabei werden mittels der Einrichtung visuelle Zusatzeindrücke (Bilder, Filme, Informationen, Darstellungen) eingespielt, der Blick in die Realität bleibt jedoch erhalten. So können beispielsweise bei einer Achterbahnfahrt an bestimmten Stellen Steinschlag oder entgegenkommende Pfeile eingespielt werden.Preferably, the visual impression generating means is adapted to enhance the perception of reality, i. The device creates visual impressions that expand the (visual) perception of reality. The so-called Augmented Reality (AR) is a computer-aided extension of the perception of reality. By means of the device, visual additional impressions (pictures, films, information, representations) are recorded, but the view of reality is retained. For example, during a rollercoaster ride, rockfall or oncoming arrows can be recorded at certain points.

Insbesondere kann die Einrichtung zur visuellen Entfernung bzw. Auslöschung optisch wahrnehmbarer Eindrücke ausgebildet sein. Dadurch wird die Realitätswahrnehmung vermindert. Durch Einsatz dieser sogenannten Diminished Reality (DR) wird werden bestimmte reale Objekte aus der Wahrnehmung des Fahrgastes ausgeblendet. Damit könnten z.B. während der Fahrt plötzlich die Schienen vor dem Wagen verschwinden oder einen gerade befahrenen Turm einstürzen lassen. Die durch die DR entfernten Teile der realen Umgebung werden vorzugsweise durch sinnvolle Einblendungen ersetzt bzw. ergänzt.In particular, the device can be designed for the visual removal or cancellation of optically perceptible impressions. This reduces the perception of reality. By using this so-called Diminished Reality (DR) certain real objects from the passenger's perception are hidden. This could, for example, suddenly disappear while driving the rails in front of the car or just a run tower collapse. The parts of the real environment removed by the DR are preferably replaced or supplemented by meaningful overlays.

Die Einrichtung kann sowohl zur Erzeugung visueller Eindrücke zur Erweiterung der Realitätswahrnehmung ausgebildet sein, als auch zur visuellen Entfernung bzw. Auslöschung optisch wahrnehmbarer Eindrücke. Dies bedeutet, dass Augmented Reality und Diminished Reality kombiniert eingesetzt werden können. So kann die visuell wahrgenommene Realität verändert werden.The device can be designed both for generating visual impressions for expanding the perception of reality, as well as for the visual removal or deletion of visually perceptible impressions. This means that augmented reality and diminished reality can be combined. Thus, the visually perceived reality can be changed.

Es werden erfindungsgemäß zusätzliche optische Effekte eingespielt, die das Bild ergänzen (AR). In der DR können zusätzliche optische Effekte eingespielt werden, die einen Teil der optisch wahrnehmbaren Realität so ergänzen, dass einzelne Bildausschnitte verändert oder unsichtbar gemacht werden. Die Einrichtung kann also Mittel zum Einspiegeln bzw. Einspielen optischer Effekte zusätzlich zur durch das transparente Element wahrgenommenen Realität aufweisen. Beim Einsatz eines transparenten Elements spricht man von Optical See Through (OST).According to the invention, additional optical effects are added that complement the image (AR). In the DR, additional visual effects can be added that complement a part of the visually perceptible reality in such a way that individual image sections are changed or made invisible. The device can therefore have means for mirroring or introducing optical effects in addition to the reality perceived by the transparent element. The use of a transparent element is called Optical See Through (OST).

Der Schirm oder die Brille können auch nicht transparent sein. In diesem Fall wird das Bild der optischen Realität im aktuellen Sehfeld beispielsweise von einer Kamera aufgenommen, die AR Effekte per Computer eingespielt bzw. eingemischt und das Gesamtbild auf dem Element, z.B. einem Monitor, eingespielt. Die Einrichtung kann demnach wenigstens Element aufweisen, auf dem das von einem Aufnahmegerät aufgenommene Bild der vom Fahrzeug aus wahrnehmbaren optischen Realität abgebildet wird. In diesem Fall spricht man von Video See Through (VST).The screen or the glasses can not be transparent. In this case, the image of the optical reality in the current field of view is recorded, for example, by a camera, the AR effects are recorded by computer and the entire image is displayed on the element, e.g. a monitor, recorded. Accordingly, the device can have at least one element on which the image of the optical reality perceivable by the vehicle can be imaged by a recording device. In this case we talk about Video See Through (VST).

Vorzugsweise kann die Einrichtung wenigstens eine Projektionsvorrichtung zur Projektion optisch wahrnehmbarer Eindrücke auf das Element aufweisen. Mit Hilfe der Projektionsvorrichtung können Zusatzbilder auf das Element projiziert werden.Preferably, the device may comprise at least one projection device for the projection of optically perceptible impressions on the element. With the help of the projection device additional images can be projected onto the element.

In einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist das Element als Schirm ausgebildet, der vor dem Fahrgast angeordnet ist. Der Schirm kann transparent oder beispielsweise als Monitor ausgebildet sein.In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the element is designed as a screen, which is arranged in front of the passenger. The screen can be transparent or, for example, designed as a monitor.

Insbesondere kann das Element beweglich am Fahrzeug angeordnet sein. Es kann somit in beliebiger Weise in das und aus dem Sichtfeld des Fahrgastes gebracht werden. So kann eine Scheibe vorgesehen sein, die heruntergeklappt werden kann.In particular, the element can be arranged movably on the vehicle. It can thus be brought in and out of the field of vision of the passenger in any way. Thus, a disc can be provided, which can be folded down.

Insbesondere kann das Element als Brille ausgebildet sein, die der Fahrgast vor der Fahrt aufsetzt. Diese kann mit nicht transparenten Abdeckungen (VST) ausgebildet sein.In particular, the element may be designed as glasses, which touches the passenger before driving. This can be formed with non-transparent covers (VST).

Das Element kann als Brille ausgebildet sein, durch die hindurch ein Fahrgast eine erweiterte Realität und/oder eine reduzierte Realität wahrnimmt.The element may be designed as glasses, through which a passenger perceives an augmented reality and / or a reduced reality.

Insbesondere kann die Einrichtung derart ausgebildet sein, dass ein von einem Aufnahmegerät, insbesondere in Abhängigkeit von der Position und/oder Ausrichtung der Brille, aufgenommenes Bild der optischen Realität auf der Innenseite der Brille abgebildet wird.In particular, the device can be designed in such a way that an image of the optical reality taken by a recording device, in particular as a function of the position and / or orientation of the spectacles, is imaged on the inside of the spectacles.

Insbesondere umfasst das Fahrgeschäft wenigstens einen Sensor zur Positionsermittlung des Fahrzeugs entlang der Fahrstrecke. Das eingespielte Bild bzw. die eingespielten optischen Effekte (AR und/oder DR) können in Abhängigkeit von der Position des Fahrzeugs entlang der Strecke eingespielt werden. Somit kann die Einspielung der Effekte gesteuert erfolgen. Es können Sensoren vorgesehen sein, die sich an den entsprechenden Stellen im Streckenverlauf befinden. Diese melden, wenn das Fahrzeug vorbeifährt. Dadurch kann gewährleistet werden, dass abhängig von der Position des Fahrzeugs im Streckenverlauf entsprechende Bilder projiziert werden.In particular, the ride includes at least one sensor for determining the position of the vehicle along the route. The recorded image or the recorded optical effects (AR and / or DR) can be recorded in dependence on the position of the vehicle along the route. Thus, the recording of the effects can be controlled. It can be provided sensors that are located at the appropriate points in the route. They report when the vehicle drives by. As a result, it can be ensured that corresponding images are projected depending on the position of the vehicle in the course of the route.

Das Fahrgeschäft kann Mittel zur Erzeugung akustischer Effekte aufweisen. Durch zusätzliches Einspielen akustischer Effekte (z.B. ein heranschwebender Drache brüllt) wird die Sinnestäuschung gesteigert bzw. untermalt werden.The ride may have means for generating acoustic effects. By adding in additional acoustic effects (for example a roaming dragon roars), the hallucination will be enhanced or underscored.

Insgesamt können mittels der Erfindung ohne Verlust der möglichen Erlebnisarten einer Achterbahn noch weitere das Gesamterlebnis steigernde Eindrücke hinzugefügt werden. Damit werden die Vorteile von Simulatoren und von Achterbahn kombiniert und zu einer neuen, einzigartigen Erfahrung zusammengefügt.Overall, the invention can be added without loss of the possible types of experience of a roller coaster even more the overall experience enhancing impressions. This combines the benefits of simulators and roller coasters, bringing them together in a new, unique experience.

Sämtliche der beschriebenen Merkmale sollen im Rahmen dieser Erfindung ohne weiteres mit allen anderen beschriebenen Merkmalen kombiniert werden können.All of the features described are intended to be readily combined within the scope of this invention with all other features described.

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  1. Fairground ride, especially a roller coaster, comprising a circuit, and at least one vehicle that can be moved along the circuit, wherein the fairground ride has an element on which a recorded image is projected, characterised by the fact that the fairground ride has at least one recording device for recording the optical reality which can be perceived from the vehicle, and the vehicle has at least one device for generating visual impressions, which alter the perception of reality, wherein the device is configured such that a composite image comprising the image recorded by the recording device and the visual additional impressions generated and mixed by the device is projected on the element.
  2. Fairground ride in accordance with claim 1, characterised by the fact that
    the device for generating visual impressions is configured for augmenting the perception of reality.
  3. Fairground ride in accordance with claim 1 or 2, characterised by the fact that
    the device is configured for visual removal or deletion of optically perceptible impressions.
  4. Fairground ride in accordance with any of the previous claims, characterised by the fact that
    the device is configured both for generating visual impressions to augment the perception of reality and for visual removal or deletion of optically perceptible impressions.
  5. Fairground ride in accordance with any of the previous claims, characterised by the fact that
    the element is configured as a shield arranged in front of the passenger.
  6. Fairground ride in accordance with claim 5, characterised by the fact that,
    the element is arranged on the vehicle so as to be movable.
  7. Fairground ride in accordance with any of claims 1 to 4, characterised by the fact that
    the element is formed as spectacles.
  8. Fairground ride in accordance with claim 7, characterised by the fact that the device is configured such that an image of the optical reality, recorded by the recording apparatus, especially as a function of the position and/or orientation of the spectacles, is projected onto the inside of the spectacles.
  9. Fairground ride in accordance with any of the previous claims, characterised by the fact that
    the fairground ride comprises at least one sensor for determining the position of the vehicle on the circuit.
  10. Fairground ride in accordance with any of the previous claims, characterised by the fact that
    the ride has means of generating acoustic effects.
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