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Interactive amusement ride

US6060847A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 8, 1998
Grant dateMay 9, 2000
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Expiry dateJul 8, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63G7/00
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An amusement ride provides an interactive experience to its passengers. The amusement ride includes at least one ride vehicle movable along a track. The amusement ride senses inputs from at least one passenger that affects various elements of the ride. The elements can be the speed of the vehicle, acceleration of the vehicle, direction of travel, orientation of the ride vehicle or the like. The inputs can be audible inputs or optical inputs, water spray, or can be activated manually by the passengers.

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