OPTICAL TRACKING SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATION OF AMUSEMENT PARK ELEMENTS

摘要

A dynamic signal to noise ratio tracking system enables detection of people within the field of view of the tracking system. The tracking system may include an emitter configured to emit electromagnetic radiation within an area, a detector configured to detect electromagnetic radiation reflected back from people and/or objects within the area, and a control unit configured to evaluate signals from the detector and control various automated amusement park equipment as a result of this evaluation.

主权项

1. An amusement park tracking and control system, comprising:
a plurality of retro-reflective markers positioned within a guest attraction area; an emission subsystem configured to emit electromagnetic radiation toward the plurality of retro-reflective markers; a detection subsystem configured to detect reflection of electromagnetic radiation from the plurality of retro-reflective markers resulting from electromagnetic radiation emission by the emission subsystem; and a control system communicatively coupled to the detection subsystem and comprising processing circuitry configured to monitor the reflection from the plurality of retro-reflective markers and evaluate information relating to a person in the guest attraction area based on changes in the monitored reflection.