公开(公告)号：US20110286065A1

公开(公告)日：2011-11-24

申请号：US13104812

申请日：2011-05-10

申请人： DAVID F. BARNETT ,  LANNY S. SMOOT ,  TODD P. CAMILL

发明人： DAVID F. BARNETT ,  LANNY S. SMOOT ,  TODD P. CAMILL

IPC分类号： G03H1/26

CPC分类号： G03B25/00

摘要： A zoetrope configured for user interaction. The zoetrope includes an object support that pivotally supports a holographic disc or other projection element containing a plurality of images. A positioning mechanism rotates the holographic disc at a predetermined speed or positions the projection element in numerous positions. The disc or projection element is illuminated by an illumination source in such a manner as to selectively make the images contained therein be projected in a sequence that provides a projected object that may be animated in an interactive manner based on user input such as voice input. The zoetrope may read out holographic images in response to a user's voice input to project a 3D object that appears to be speaking the words or song input by the user such as by illuminating the disc once per revolution in a particular angular orientation associated with a desired one of the holographic images.

摘要翻译： 配置为用户交互的zoetrope。 该引导件包括枢转地支撑全息光盘或包含多个图像的其它投影元件的物体支撑件。 定位机构以预定速度旋转全息光盘或将投影元件定位在多个位置。 光盘或投影元件以这样的方式被照明：以选择性地使包含在其中的图像以提供基于诸如语音输入的用户输入以交互方式进行动画的投影对象的顺序被投影。 zoetrope可以响应于用户的语音输入来读出全息图像，以投射出似乎在说出用户输入的单词或歌曲的3D对象，例如通过以与期望的相关联的特定角度方向每转一次照明光盘一次 全息图像之一。

公开(公告)号：US08118434B2

公开(公告)日：2012-02-21

申请号：US13165471

申请日：2011-06-21

申请人： Richard B. Turner ,  David F. Barnett ,  Thomas E. Brentnall, III

发明人： Richard B. Turner ,  David F. Barnett ,  Thomas E. Brentnall, III

IPC分类号： G03B21/00 ,  G03B21/28 ,  G03B21/32

CPC分类号： G03B21/28

摘要： A projection assembly and projection method for accurately reproducing animated and live characters, objects, and effects. The projection assembly uses a high precision robotic mirror system to achieve very high levels of image resolution, brightness, and contrast. The assembly includes a projector receiving an input image stream, and a mirror assembly is positioned proximate to the projector outlet. The mirror assembly uses positionable mirrors to reflect the projected images onto a display surface at positions that define an animation pattern on the display surface for the projected image or character. The assembly includes a motor controller assembly positioning the mirrors based on position data defining the animation pattern. The projected images may be provided in a projection area that is a fraction of the size of the display surface, such that the resolution and output light of the projector are concentrated on the display surface within this projection area.

摘要翻译： 一种投影组合和投影方法，用于准确地再现动画和活动的角色，物体和效果。 投影组件使用高精度机器人镜像系统来实现非常高水平的图像分辨率，亮度和对比度。 组件包括接收输入图像流的投影仪，并且反射镜组件靠近投影仪出口定位。 反射镜组件使用可定位镜将投影图像反映到在显示表面上为投影图像或字符定义动画图案的位置处的显示表面上。 组件包括基于定义动画图案的位置数据定位镜子的马达控制器组件。 投影图像可以设置在作为显示表面的尺寸的一部分的投影区域中，使得投影仪的分辨率和输出光集中在该投影区域内的显示表面上。

公开(公告)号：US20100053557A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-04

申请号：US12202667

申请日：2008-09-02

申请人： David F. Barnett ,  Lanny S. Smoot ,  Todd P. Camill

发明人： David F. Barnett ,  Lanny S. Smoot ,  Todd P. Camill

IPC分类号： G03B25/00

CPC分类号： G03B25/00

摘要： A 3D zoetrope that allows for storytelling and user interaction. The zoetrope includes an object support such as a disk that supports a plurality of objects. In one embodiment, the object support mechanism rotates the plurality of objects at a predetermined speed. The objects are illuminated and obscured by an illumination source in such manner as to make the objects appear to be animated in an interactive manner based on user input such as voice input. For example, the zoetrope may include an input interface for receiving external signals that may affect the operation of the animation sequence. The external signals may include audio, video, digital, or analog signals.

摘要翻译： 一个3D zoetrope，允许讲故事和用户互动。 zoetrope包括对象支持，例如支持多个对象的磁盘。 在一个实施例中，物体支撑机构以预定速度旋转多个物体。 物体被照明源照亮和遮蔽，以使得基于用户输入（例如语音输入）使对象看起来以交互的方式动画化。 例如，zoetrope可以包括用于接收可能影响动画序列的操作的外部信号的输入接口。 外部信号可以包括音频，视频，数字或模拟信号。

公开(公告)号：US5870842A

公开(公告)日：1999-02-16

申请号：US641908

申请日：1996-05-02

申请人： Andrew M. Ogden ,  Marshall M. Monroe ,  David F. Barnett

发明人： Andrew M. Ogden ,  Marshall M. Monroe ,  David F. Barnett

IPC分类号： G09F19/08

CPC分类号： G09F19/08

摘要： An animated figure method and apparatus including an animated figure having moveable elements and a base unit for supporting the animated figure. The apparatus of the present invention includes multiple control cables, a first end of each control cable connects to a cable driver assembly or cable driver mounted on the base unit and a second end of each control cable attaches to a corresponding animated figure moveable element or assembly. The cable drivers that are attached to the base unit drive the control cables, and propel the animated figure's moveable elements. The present invention achieves detailed control of many animated figure functions using intricate control cable branching which may require many bends in the control cable. In addition, a walk mechanism provides both horizontal and vertical movement of the animated figure's feet to achieve simulated stepping movements in a very realistic manner. Further, the walk mechanism in combination with a motion base allows the animated figure of the preferred embodiment to move about a set, such as a stage, by dancing, walking, running or other movements, thereby increasing the overall animation presentation significantly.

摘要翻译： 一种动画人物方法和装置，包括具有可移动元件的动画图形和用于支撑动画图形的基座单元。 本发明的装置包括多个控制电缆，每个控制电缆的第一端连接到安装在基本单元上的电缆驱动器组件或电缆驱动器，并且每个控制电缆的第二端连接到相应的动画图形可移动元件或组件 。 连接到基座单元的电缆驱动器驱动控制电缆，并推动动画人物的可移动元件。 本发明利用复杂的控制电缆分支来实现对许多动画图形功能的详细控制，其可能需要控制电缆中的许多弯曲。 此外，步行机构提供动画人物脚的水平和垂直运动，以非常现实的方式实现模拟步进运动。 此外，与运动基座组合的行走机构允许优选实施例的动画人物通过跳舞，步行，跑步或其他运动围绕一组（例如舞台）移动，从而显着地增加整体动画呈现。

公开(公告)号：US5769725A

公开(公告)日：1998-06-23

申请号：US680908

申请日：1996-07-16

申请人： Andrew M. Ogden ,  Marshall M. Monroe ,  David F. Barnett

发明人： Andrew M. Ogden ,  Marshall M. Monroe ,  David F. Barnett

IPC分类号： A63G31/12 ,  A63G31/16 ,  G09B9/06 ,  G09B9/14

CPC分类号： A63G31/16 ,  A63G31/12 ,  G09B9/06 ,  G09B9/14 ,  A63G31/007

摘要： The invention regards an inflatable motion base for moving one or more loads, such as objects or riders, through various degrees of freedom, and a simulator employing the motion base. The invention includes a plurality of modular, inflatable cells on a foundation that serves as a structure to provide reaction forces, the cells being adjacent to each other and joined along their load-bearing surfaces with interlaced bungee cords. Each cell is connected to a high volume manifold through an inlet. The inlets each include an actuator controlling a butterfly valve to control the airflow into the cell. A plurality of pumps maintain the manifold pressure. Each cell is also provided with an exhaust passage, which includes an actuator controlling a butterfly valve to control the airflow out of the cell. The exhaust passages connect to tubes that direct the exhaust to blow on the cell load-bearing surfaces. The foundation houses manifolds, inlets, exhaust passages, pumps, and sound dampening material. An automated control system, including positional feedback, controls the cell inlets and exhaust passages, as well as devices to provide an active visual and audio presentation, water spray, scents, moving light beams, and induced vibrations.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及用于通过各种自由度移动一个或多个负载（例如物体或骑手）的充气运动基座和使用运动基座的模拟器。 本发明包括在基础上的多个模块化的可充气电池，其用作提供反作用力的结构，电池彼此相邻并且沿其承载表面以交错的蹦极连接。 每个电池通过入口连接到大容量歧管。 每个入口都包括一个控制蝶阀的致动器，以控制进入电池的气流。 多个泵保持歧管压力。 每个电池还设置有排气通道，该排气通道包括执行器，该致动器控制蝶阀以控制气流流出电池。 排气通道连接到引导排气吹到电池承载表面的管子。 基础设有歧管，入口，排气通道，泵和声音衰减材料。 包括位置反馈的自动控制系统控制细胞入口和排气通道，以及提供主动的视觉和音频呈现，喷水，气味，移动的光束和诱发的振动的装置。

公开(公告)号：US20110249201A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-13

申请号：US13165471

申请日：2011-06-21

申请人： RICHARD B. TURNER ,  DAVID F. BARNETT ,  THOMAS E. BRENTNALL, III

发明人： RICHARD B. TURNER ,  DAVID F. BARNETT ,  THOMAS E. BRENTNALL, III

IPC分类号： H04N9/31

CPC分类号： G03B21/28

摘要： A projection assembly and projection method for accurately reproducing animated and live characters, objects, and effects. The projection assembly uses a high precision robotic mirror system to achieve very high levels of image resolution, brightness, and contrast. The assembly includes a projector receiving an input image stream, and a mirror assembly is positioned proximate to the projector outlet. The mirror assembly uses positionable mirrors to reflect the projected images onto a display surface at positions that define an animation pattern on the display surface for the projected image or character. The assembly includes a motor controller assembly positioning the mirrors based on position data defining the animation pattern. The projected images may be provided in a projection area that is a fraction of the size of the display surface, such that the resolution and output light of the projector are concentrated on the display surface within this projection area.

摘要翻译： 一种投影组合和投影方法，用于准确地再现动画和活动的角色，物体和效果。 投影组件使用高精度机器人镜像系统来实现非常高水平的图像分辨率，亮度和对比度。 组件包括接收输入图像流的投影仪，并且反射镜组件靠近投影仪出口定位。 反射镜组件使用可定位镜将投影图像反映到在显示表面上为投影图像或字符定义动画图案的位置处的显示表面上。 组件包括基于定义动画图案的位置数据定位镜子的马达控制器组件。 投影图像可以设置在作为显示表面的尺寸的一部分的投影区域中，使得投影仪的分辨率和输出光集中在该投影区域内的显示表面上。

公开(公告)号：US08016434B2

公开(公告)日：2011-09-13

申请号：US12133967

申请日：2008-06-05

申请人： Richard B. Turner ,  David F. Barnett ,  Thomas E. Brentnall, III

发明人： Richard B. Turner ,  David F. Barnett ,  Thomas E. Brentnall, III

IPC分类号： G03B21/28 ,  G03B21/00

CPC分类号： G03B21/28

摘要： A projection assembly and projection method for accurately reproducing animated and live characters, objects, and effects. The projection assembly uses a high precision robotic mirror system to achieve very high levels of image resolution, brightness, and contrast. The assembly includes a projector receiving an input image stream, and a mirror assembly is positioned proximate to the projector outlet. The mirror assembly uses positionable mirrors to reflect the projected images onto a display surface at positions that define an animation pattern on the display surface for the projected image or character. The assembly includes a motor controller assembly positioning the mirrors based on position data defining the animation pattern. The projected images may be provided in a projection area that is a fraction of the size of the display surface, such that the resolution and output light of the projector are concentrated on the display surface within this projection area.

摘要翻译： 一种投影组合和投影方法，用于准确地再现动画和活动的角色，物体和效果。 投影组件使用高精度机器人镜像系统来实现非常高水平的图像分辨率，亮度和对比度。 组件包括接收输入图像流的投影仪，并且反射镜组件靠近投影仪出口定位。 反射镜组件使用可定位镜将投影图像反映到在显示表面上为投影图像或字符定义动画图案的位置处的显示表面上。 组件包括基于定义动画图案的位置数据定位镜子的马达控制器组件。 投影图像可以设置在作为显示表面的尺寸的一部分的投影区域中，使得投影仪的分辨率和输出光集中在该投影区域内的显示表面上。

公开(公告)号：US07940370B2

公开(公告)日：2011-05-10

申请号：US12202667

申请日：2008-09-02

申请人： David F. Barnett ,  Lanny S. Smoot ,  Todd P. Camill

发明人： David F. Barnett ,  Lanny S. Smoot ,  Todd P. Camill

IPC分类号： G03B25/00

CPC分类号： G03B25/00

摘要： A 3D zoetrope that allows for storytelling and user interaction. The zoetrope includes an object support such as a disk that supports a plurality of objects. In one embodiment, the object support mechanism rotates the plurality of objects at a predetermined speed. The objects are illuminated and obscured by an illumination source in such manner as to make the objects appear to be animated in an interactive manner based on user input such as voice input. For example, the zoetrope may include an input interface for receiving external signals that may affect the operation of the animation sequence. The external signals may include audio, video, digital, or analog signals.

摘要翻译： 一个3D zoetrope，允许讲故事和用户互动。 zoetrope包括对象支持，例如支持多个对象的磁盘。 在一个实施例中，物体支撑机构以预定速度旋转多个物体。 物体被照明源照亮和遮蔽，以使得基于用户输入（例如语音输入）使对象看起来以交互的方式动画化。 例如，zoetrope可以包括用于接收可能影响动画序列的操作的外部信号的输入接口。 外部信号可以包括音频，视频，数字或模拟信号。

公开(公告)号：US20100201949A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-12

申请号：US12764186

申请日：2010-04-21

申请人： DAVID F. BARNETT ,  LANNY S. SMOOT ,  TODD P. CAMILL

发明人： DAVID F. BARNETT ,  LANNY S. SMOOT ,  TODD P. CAMILL

IPC分类号： G03B25/00

CPC分类号： G03B25/00

摘要： A zoetrope configured for user interaction. The zoetrope includes an object support that pivotally supports a holographic disc or other projection element containing a plurality of images. A positioning mechanism rotates the holographic disc at a predetermined speed or positions the projection element in numerous positions. The disc or projection element is illuminated by an illumination source in such a manner as to selectively make the images contained therein be projected in a sequence that provides a projected object that may be animated in an interactive manner based on user input such as voice input. The zoetrope may read out holographic images in response to a user's voice input to project a 3D object that appears to be speaking the words or song input by the user such as by illuminating the disc once per revolution in a particular angular orientation associated with a desired one of the holographic images.

摘要翻译： 配置为用户交互的zoetrope。 该引导件包括枢转地支撑全息光盘或包含多个图像的其它投影元件的物体支撑件。 定位机构以预定速度旋转全息光盘或将投影元件定位在多个位置。 光盘或投影元件以这样的方式被照明：以选择性地使包含在其中的图像以提供基于诸如语音输入的用户输入以交互方式进行动画的投影对象的顺序被投影。 zoetrope可以响应于用户的语音输入来读出全息图像，以投射出似乎在说出用户输入的单词或歌曲的3D对象，例如通过以与期望的相关联的特定角度方向每转一次照明盘 全息图像之一。

公开(公告)号：US08139197B2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-20

申请号：US13104812

申请日：2011-05-10

申请人： David F. Barnett ,  Lanny S. Smoot ,  Todd P. Camill

发明人： David F. Barnett ,  Lanny S. Smoot ,  Todd P. Camill

IPC分类号： G03B25/00

CPC分类号： G03B25/00

摘要： A zoetrope configured for user interaction. The zoetrope includes an object support that pivotally supports a holographic disc or other projection element containing a plurality of images. A positioning mechanism rotates the holographic disc at a predetermined speed or positions the projection element in numerous positions. The disc or projection element is illuminated by an illumination source in such a manner as to selectively make the images contained therein be projected in a sequence that provides a projected object that may be animated in an interactive manner based on user input such as voice input. The zoetrope may read out holographic images in response to a user's voice input to project a 3D object that appears to be speaking the words or song input by the user such as by illuminating the disc once per revolution in a particular angular orientation associated with a desired one of the holographic images.

摘要翻译： 配置为用户交互的zoetrope。 该引导件包括枢转地支撑全息光盘或包含多个图像的其它投影元件的物体支撑件。 定位机构以预定速度旋转全息光盘或将投影元件定位在多个位置。 光盘或投影元件以这样的方式被照明：以选择性地使包含在其中的图像以提供基于诸如语音输入的用户输入以交互方式进行动画的投影对象的顺序被投影。 zoetrope可以响应于用户的语音输入来读出全息图像，以投射出似乎在说出用户输入的单词或歌曲的3D对象，例如通过以与期望的相关联的特定角度方向每转一次照明光盘一次 全息图像之一。