ENHANCED INTERACTIVITY IN AN AMUSEMENT PARK ENVIRONMENT USING PASSIVE TRACKING ELEMENTS

摘要

A dynamic signal to noise ratio tracking system enables detection and tracking of machines and 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 within the area, and a control unit configured to evaluate signals from the detector and control the machines or other equipment as a result of this evaluation.

主权项

1. An amusement park 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 retro-reflection of the electromagnetic radiation from the plurality of retro-reflective markers while filtering electromagnetic radiation that is not retro-reflected; and a control system communicatively coupled to the detection subsystem and comprising processing circuitry configured to:
monitor the retro-reflection from the plurality of retro-reflective markers; andcorrelate the retro-reflected electromagnetic radiation to a person and an automated amusement park machine in the guest attraction area; andtrack movement of the person and the amusement park machine relative to one another in space and time based on changes in the retro-reflected electromagnetic radiation detected by the detection subsystem.