公开(公告)号：US11000776B1

公开(公告)日：2021-05-11

申请号：US16827423

申请日：2020-03-23

Applicant: Disney Enterprises, Inc.

Inventor： Jose A. Gutierrez ,  Daniel M. Joseph ,  Sean Paul Torres

IPC: A63J5/02 ,  A63G31/00 ,  E04H3/24

Abstract: A special effects system to provide the effect or illusion of a surface of a set (such as a ceiling, sidewall, floor, or the like) being penetrated and cut by a physical prop (e.g., a tool or weapon). In some preferred embodiments, the physical prop takes on the appearance of a glowing or hot elongated rod similar to the blade of an energy sword or light saber as found in entertainment media. The system is configured to provide the illusion, in these cases, that a circular groove or slot is being formed as the hot blade burns through the material of the surface of the set/scene. Additional effects add to the believability of this illusion including the up and down sawing movement of the physical prob through the slot, appearance of smoke with shadows near the cutting regions, and bright sparkling lighting at leading edge of slot.

公开(公告)号：US20210306573A1

公开(公告)日：2021-09-30

申请号：US16830116

申请日：2020-03-25

Applicant: Disney Enterprises, Inc.

Inventor： Jose A. Gutierrez ,  John Sebastian Larena ,  Daniel M. Joseph ,  Sean Paul Torres

IPC: H04N5/262 ,  H04N5/222 ,  H04N5/225 ,  G03B21/14

Abstract: A special effects system for creating a unique walking character effect or illusion. The character appears to the observer to be a physical character or to have dimensionality rather than being two dimensional. The illusion or effect is achieved by mounting a projector and a thin, vertical, flat screen onto an automated cart or sled. The cart is adapted to roll on a track positioned to run from a backdrop or backwall toward a viewing space in which one or more observers or viewers may be located during system operations. The media (or video file) of the character walking is projected on the projection surface of the screen element with the projector. The sled or cart is triggered to roll forward toward the viewing space as the media is playing so that the projected image appears to be moving and getting closer to the viewer.

公开(公告)号：US11099403B2

公开(公告)日：2021-08-24

申请号：US16190262

申请日：2018-11-14

Applicant: DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC.

Inventor： Quinn Y. Smithwick ,  Daniel M. Joseph

IPC: G02B30/52 ,  G02B27/14 ,  G02B30/25

Abstract: A compact mirror-based three-dimensional (3D) display system with a polarizer between the viewer in a viewing space and a beam splitter. The beam splitter may be a half-silvered mirror, and the polarizer may be a circular polarizer that acts to cancel the undesired reflections including that of a viewer. A half prop often will be positioned between the beam splitter and the polarizer. The mirror-based 3D display system may also utilize additional components for creating effects that move in depth and that are in 3D. This may include rotation of the display (or its monitor or display screen) from parallel to an offset angle to allow displayed images to move toward and away from the mirror and not be locked into a plane parallel to and often abutting the mirror. The display system may further include configurations that provide a backdrop image behind the displayed image.

公开(公告)号：US10232282B2

公开(公告)日：2019-03-19

申请号：US15372858

申请日：2016-12-08

Applicant: DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC.

Inventor： Daniel M. Joseph

IPC: G02F1/1347 ,  A63J1/02 ,  A63J5/02 ,  G02F1/13

Abstract: A display system for transforming sunlit and other brightly lit surfaces while being observed by viewers or an audience. The display system includes an optical element switchable between first and second operating states, and the optical element includes a pane that is opaque in the first operating state and transparent in the second operating state. The display system includes a controller operable to switch the optical element between the first and second operating states. Further, the display system includes a background image element positioned adjacent to a first surface of the pane of the switchable optical element. The pane may be a liquid crystal (LC) film, and the controller operates a power source to provide electric current to the LC film to switch the optical element to the second operating state. The display system may include a foreground image element positioned proximate to a second surface of the pane.

公开(公告)号：US09188737B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-17

申请号：US13912861

申请日：2013-06-07

Applicant: DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC.

Inventor： Daniel M. Joseph ,  David A. Shirley

IPC: G02B6/06 ,  G02B6/08

CPC classification number: G02B6/08 ,  G02B6/06 ,  G02B6/065

Abstract: A display system for displaying images on a textured surface. The system includes a display device with a monitor having a screen operable to output light associated with still or animated images. The system further includes an optical block comprising a plurality of optical fibers bonded together to define parallel guide paths. First ends of the optical fibers define a first block surface and second ends of the optical fibers define a second block surface. The first block surface is positioned adjacent the screen to receive and transmit the output light along the guide paths to the second block surface. The system includes a textured display element covering the second block surface for receiving light exiting the second block surface and having a non-planar exterior surface emitting or projecting the received light. The textured display element has a body with an optical index matching that of the optical fibers.

Abstract translation: 用于在纹理表面上显示图像的显示系统。 该系统包括具有监视器的显示装置，其具有可操作以输出与静止图像或动画图像相关联的光的屏幕。 该系统还包括光学块，其包括结合在一起以限定平行引导路径的多个光纤。 光纤的第一端限定第一块表面，光纤的第二端限定第二块表面。 第一块表面位于屏幕附近，以将输出光沿着引导路径接收并传输到第二块表面。 该系统包括覆盖第二块表面的纹理化显示元件，用于接收离开第二块表面的光并且具有发射或投射所接收的光的非平面外表面。 纹理化显示元件具有与光纤的光学指数相匹配的光学指数的主体。

公开(公告)号：US11512833B1

公开(公告)日：2022-11-29

申请号：US17650525

申请日：2022-02-09

Applicant: Disney Enterprises, Inc.

Inventor： Daniel M. Joseph ,  Jessica Klouda

IPC: F21S41/176 ,  F21V7/00 ,  F21V7/04 ,  F21K9/68 ,  F21K9/65 ,  F21V14/02 ,  F21Y101/00

Abstract: A system, comprising a light source configured to emit light; and a first component including a reflective surface configured to reflect the light as a plurality of light elements that are reflected onto a second component. The reflective surface may include a plurality of mirrors. Each mirror, of the plurality of mirrors, may be configured to reflect a portion of the light as a respective light element of the plurality of light elements. A first light element, of the plurality of light elements, may be reflected onto a first location of the surface. A second light element, of the plurality of light elements, may be reflected onto a second location, of the surface, that is different than the first location.

公开(公告)号：US11073703B2

公开(公告)日：2021-07-27

申请号：US16371284

申请日：2019-04-01

Applicant: DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC.

Inventor： Daniel M. Joseph ,  Jessica Anne Klouda

IPC: G02B30/56 ,  G02B30/26

Abstract: A system for displaying three dimensional (3D) images. The system includes a 3D display operating in a first state to display a 3D image by outputting light into a viewing space and operating in a second state in which the 3D image is not displayed. The system further includes a screen element positioned between the 3D display and the viewing space. The screen element reflects light from the viewing space to appear opaque to a viewer in the viewing space when the 3D display operates in the second state. The screen element transmits the light output by the 3D display, whereby the 3D display image is perceivable by the viewer in the viewing space. The screen element includes a sheet of mesh or netting material that transmits light output by the 3D display through its pores or openings and may be a planar sheet of scrim or tulle.

公开(公告)号：US10309619B2

公开(公告)日：2019-06-04

申请号：US15391130

申请日：2016-12-27

Applicant: DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC.

Inventor： Daniel M. Joseph ,  Guillermo Fok De Jesus ,  Justin C. Petronglo ,  Samantha L. Kaplan

IPC: F21V14/08 ,  F21V11/18 ,  F21S10/00 ,  F21Y115/10 ,  F21W131/406 ,  F21Y115/30

Abstract: A special effects apparatus for generating an illusion of a moving beam of light in midair. The apparatus includes a light source, such as a laser light source outputting colored light, generating a beam of light that is aimed along a linear light travel path. The apparatus further includes a dynamic light receiving assembly, and this assembly includes: an elongated support rod; a light receiving element attached to a first end of the support rod; and a driver coupled to a second end of the support rod opposite the first end of the support rod. The driver rotates the support rod about the second end at a high rotation rate, and the light receiving element moves along an arcuate travel path that intersects the linear light travel path of the beam of light. The arcuate travel path of the light receiving element and the linear light travel path are coplanar.

公开(公告)号：US10288991B2

公开(公告)日：2019-05-14

申请号：US15493545

申请日：2017-04-21

Applicant: Disney Enterprises, Inc.

Inventor： Daniel M. Joseph ,  Steven A. Johnson

IPC: G03B21/60 ,  C09D7/42 ,  C09D5/22 ,  G03B21/20 ,  G03B21/00 ,  C09K11/02 ,  C09D133/06

Abstract: A paint composition comprises a carrier material, a plurality of ambient light absorbing pigment particles dispersed in the carrier material comprising a component that absorbs predetermined visible wavelengths, and a plurality of fluorescent pigment particles dispersed in the carrier material, wherein the fluorescent pigment particles emit a first color and the paint composition emits a second color different from the first color when illuminated by an ultraviolet light source. The paint composition can act as a video projection surface with usable screen gain.

公开(公告)号：US09158189B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-13

申请号：US14177475

申请日：2014-02-11

Applicant: DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC.

Inventor： Daniel M. Joseph

IPC: G03B21/14 ,  G03B21/604 ,  G03B21/62 ,  G03B15/03 ,  G03B35/24 ,  G02B27/28

CPC classification number: G03B21/604 ,  G02B27/0018 ,  G02B27/28 ,  G03B15/03 ,  G03B21/14 ,  G03B21/62 ,  G03B35/24

Abstract: A display system that is adapted to provide control blow-by. The display system includes a projector that is operable to project light through a lens. The system also includes a first polarizer positioned proximate to the lens receiving and first polarizing the projected light. The display system further includes a projection screen assembly that includes a transparent projection screen and a second polarizer. The projected light first strikes the transparent projection screen causing a projected image to be displayed. The second polarizer is adapted to second polarize the projected light to provide cross-polarization and reduce blow-by in the display system. The first and second polarizers are configured with first and second axes of polarization, and the first and second polarizers are arranged in the display system with the first axis of polarization substantially orthogonal to the second axis of polarization to provide full cross-polarization of the projected light.

Abstract translation: 适于提供控制窜气的显示系统。 显示系统包括可操作以通过透镜投射光的投影仪。 该系统还包括靠近透镜接收并且首先使投射光偏振的第一偏振器。 显示系统还包括投影屏幕组件，其包括透明投影屏幕和第二偏振器。 投影光首先撞击透明投影屏幕，导致投影图像被显示。 第二偏振器适于使投影光二极化，以提供交叉极化并减少显示系统中的窜漏。 第一和第二偏振器配置有第一和第二偏振轴，并且第一和第二偏振器被布置在显示系统中，其中第一偏振轴基本上正交于第二偏振轴，以提供投影的全部交叉极化 光。