New patents/articles re Universal28 Dec 2016 08:14
I came across a couple of new-ish articles referencing interesting uses for Universal's new TapuTapu bracelets, which as posted previously appear to be the new ACSO bracelet.
Firstly, this re new patents filed by Universal:
Http://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/news/2016/12/09/universal-theme-park-patents-tackle-drifting-cars.html
"Functional mat racer: A mat for use in water rides that can be equipped with lights, a screen and audio to enhance the overall experience. Lights could be used to illuminate the riders' path or light up the water beneath them to help set the environment they are in. In addition, the light could be a black light that activates when a guest is in a darker part of the ride to illuminate hidden features on walls. Also, the mats could come with display and audio elements that could "show images of other riders in the ride experiencing a thrilling section further along in the ride while a speaker may play captured audio from those riders to build anticipation," said the patent. The patent also states the ride could play music or have a light theme (like holiday colors) the rider chooses before the ride and have their choices saved to a "park identification bracelet" — say like Volcano Bay's TapuTapu bracelets — and the ride will be able to read the guests' bracelets and configure the ride to their choices. The ride then can sync the musical choice so the lights and ride features follow the tempo of the music"
And this sounds amazing re the use of drones linking with the bracelet!
Http://www.insidethemagic.net/2016/12/universal-patent-hints-that-drones-may-be-coming-to-parks-in-new-creative-ways/
"In a twist that is a little unexpected, the patent also describes the use of drones in conjunction with wearable technology–a term we have heard to describe the TapuTapu bands for Universal Orlando Resort’s Volcano Bay. The idea is to enhance the guest experience on an individual level rather than an overall group experience, and the thought is rather intriguing since it could be used for live-action experiences, in-park games and simple guest service. Written in more detail, the patent describes:
The guest [may target] the companion or an individual guest may target themselves. For example, a guest may wish to receive a cooling mist spray or a bubble effect. By providing an input to the handheld device or via the guest-wearable device, the special effects [drone] is instructed to move toward the guest.
It’s no surprise that Universal would look to see how this type of technology could be used with the most popular franchise in its parks–Harry Potter. Some particular wording of the patent would imply that drones are being looked at to trigger special effects for wand duels or spell instruction.
The rides themselves also received attention in the patent:
In one embodiment, as a guest approaches the vicinity of the special effects vehic
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