Water ride attraction incorporating rider skill
US9138653B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 11, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 22, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 11, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63G21/18
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A waterslide attraction capable of incorporating user skill or agility. The waterslide attraction utilizes a slide for supporting a rider, either with a ride vehicle or without. The ride vehicle may be a mat with handles that allows the rider thereon to manipulate its position or other elements while on the slide. Upon manipulating an element, a signal may be transmitted. Sensors located along the slide are configured to interact with tags having corresponding identification information, such tags either worn by the rider in accessories or embedded or coupled with the ride vehicle. When a tag is within a predetermined distance or vicinity of a sensor, one or more aspects of the waterslide attraction may be modified, such as by turning on jets of fluid or assigning score points associated with the identification information. A screen or mobile application displays various characteristics corresponding to travel performance down the slide.
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