Amusement devices – Illusion or stage device – Stage apparatus or setting
Patent
1994-06-28
1997-07-08
Nguyen, Kien T.
Amusement devices
Illusion or stage device
Stage apparatus or setting
472 80, A63J 102
Patent
active
056454880
ABSTRACT:
A background screen in accordance with this invention creates an illusion of a predetermined background at the rear of an entertainment stage by using three-dimensional background elements and projected images. In one embodiment, a background element includes projectionable material suitable to receive a detailed image and image replacement material to correct any loss of image detail. In another embodiment, image replacement material covers the entire background element. A two-dimensional display screen is also mounted on a frame of the background screen to display additional elements and details not in the background elements. The background screen is positioned on a stage in a theater, between a proscenium and a projector. The projector projects images on the background screen which add details to a background element and/or details and elements to the display screen such that when the front side of the background screen is viewed by a person in one of the seats of the audience area, a realistic three dimensional illusion of the predetermined background is formed in the person's mind. A process to fabricate the background screen is also described.
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Collins Entertainment Systems, Inc.
MacPherson Alan H.
Nguyen Kien T.
Suryadevara Omkar K.
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