Disney4me Posted 1 hour ago Report Posted 1 hour ago Walt Disney Imagineering is always filing brand-new, innovative patents that give us a sneak peek at future technology that could make its way into Disney theme parks. Sulley Disney just filed two new patents that will be game-changers for the parks’ themed experiences, so let’s take a look together! Disney just filed a patent for a Vehicle Entertainment System, which is a drive-through, ride-like experience that uses the guest’s own car. The car moves through a partially enclosed structure like a temporary or permanent tunnel, and the system generates content tailored to that vehicle that moves in sync with the car. ©Disney The Vehicle Integration System talks to the car’s control system to trigger wipers, audio, climate, lights, seat heaters, and in-car displays. You could see a storm experience with rain, a tornado projection, and even a weather alert on the dashboard. This isn’t limited to attractions, though — Disney also proposed it for drive-through restaurants, rental car lots, and other places where people would typically wait in their cars. Did Disney just make waiting fun?!? ©Disney Another patent Disney filed is for a Biological Musculature Aesthetics for Large Costumes. Oversized character costumes, like Baymax, Sulley, and Wreck-It Ralph, are 50–300% of a performer’s size, heavy, and put weight on the performer’s back, shoulders, and joints. It’s Baymax! To fix this, Disney proposed a non-motorized, passive exoskeleton that sits between the performer and the costume skin. A rigid spine connects to a waist ring, then to leg assemblies that run below the performer’s feet. The costume’s weight is put on the ground instead of the performer’s body. ©Disney Gas springs, elastic members, and linkages at the shoulders, neck, and legs help with lifting and walking. Cable-driven finger articulation, wrist curl, and a flexible shaft for wrist rotation fuel hand movements. These are one-size-fits-all thanks to a sliding attachment that adjusts for different performer sizes. ©Disney We’ll be sure to keep you updated on more Disney patents, so stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for more! Disney Files NEW Patent Info for Future Drone Shows Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Which patent are you most excited to see used in person? Comment below! View the full article Quote
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