Abstract:
A method for encoding a motion signal with a sound signal. The method comprises providing a motion signal, providing a sound signal, encoding the motion signal with the sound signal to generate a synchronized composite audio/motion signal and providing the synchronized composite audio/motion signal.
Abstract:
The present document describes a system and method for controlling the movements of a motion platform in real-time based on the movements of a remote subject. For example, the user of the motion platform may experience movements/vibrations that correspond to the movements of a motorcycle in a live racing event. The system comprises a motion capture system which determines the movement of the remote subject. The output of the motion capture system is used by an encoder to generate motion signals which cause the motion platform to produce movements which correspond to the movements of the remote subject. The motion signals are sent to the motion platform over a communication link. In an embodiment, the remote subject is provided with one or more motion sensors which communicate with the motion capture system over another communication link.
Abstract:
A multi-platform vibro-kinetic system comprises a plurality of motion platforms each having actuators to be displaceable to produce vibro-kinetic effects. The system may obtain movements of one or more operator(s), interpret the movements of the operator and identifying from the movements an operator instruction for effect generation, and output a motion signal containing instructions for producing a vibro-kinetic effect on at least one of the motion platforms as a response to the operator instruction.
Abstract:
An actuated support frame (10) for transmitting motion to a seat with respect to a ground as a function of motion signals associated with video output, comprises a frame (12,12',12'',112). The frame (12,12',12'',112) is expandable/retractable along translational degrees of freedom. Support surfaces (23,23') are provided on the frame (12,12',12'',112). The support surfaces (23,23') are displaceable with respect to one another by expansion/retraction of the frame (12,12',12'',112) so as to be sized to support a seat (A). Actuators (41) are provided between the frame (12,12',12'',112) and the ground. The actuators (41) receive signals and selectively displace the frame (12,12',12'',112) with respect to the ground in synchronization with a video output, whereby a seat (A) supported on the frame (12,12',12'',112) is displaceable within the frame (12,12',12'',112). A method for installing a seating system of a motion simulator system is also provided.
Abstract:
A method for providing a motion signal with a sound signal using an existing sound signal encoding format. The method comprises providing the motion signal, providing the sound signal, inserting the motion signal in an available data field provided in the existing encoding algorithm, encoding the sound signal with the inserted motion signal according to the existing encoding algorithm to generate an encoded bitstream sound signal and providing the encoded bitstream sound signal comprising the motion signal and the sound signal.