System and method for automatically altering a theme associated with a room or similar space
US8025582B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 22, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 27, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 14, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49716
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for changing a theme associated with a given space (e.g., restaurant). A wall system includes a wall panel having multiple themes depicted thereon or multiple wall panels each having a theme depicted thereon. Using a series of winches, chain drives, cables and pulleys or the like, the wall panels are moved to change the theme of the space. A ceiling system includes two ceiling panels movable via a series of winches, chain drives, cables and pulleys. Once separated the ceiling panels expose a theme different than that depicted while closed. Audio and/or visual cues may be provided to alert patrons to a theme change.
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