IP Library Granted Patent US 7,706,904
Granted Patent B2
US 7,706,904 · App. 11/608,297 · Granted Apr 27, 2010

Attraction multilanguage audio device and method

Assignee: Universal City Studios LLLP
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Patent No.
US 7,706,904
App. No.
11/608,297
Granted
Apr 27, 2010
Kind
B2
Abstract

A multi-language attraction communication device is provided wherein a guest selects a particular language file corresponding to an audio file coordinated with at least one entertainment activity. The communication device includes a memory for storing multiple language files for at least one entertainment activity and a processor. The processor is configured to access the memory, in response to a selected language file for the at least one entertainment activity, and to communicate the language file for review by a guest in real time coordination with the at least one entertainment activity. A method of providing audio to guests at an entertainment activity is also provided.

Claims (21)

1. A multi-language attraction communication device wherein a guest selects a particular language file corresponding to an audio file coordinated with at least one entertainment activity, the communication device comprising:

a memory for storing multiple language files for at least one entertainment activity; and

a processor being configured to access the memory, in response to a selected language file for the at least one entertainment activity, and to communicate the language file to a cellular phone operated by the guest for review by the guest in real time coordination with the at least one entertainment activity, wherein the processor is further configured to communicate with a private exchange, the private exchange being in communication with a cellular provider and the cellular phone operated by the guest.

2. The communication device of claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to communicate with a network router that, in turn, communicates with a personal digital assistant operated by a guest.

3. The communication device of claim 2 , wherein the processor is configured to employ a loiter function to queue up multiple personal digital assistants held by multiple guests.

4. The communication device of claim 1 , wherein the processor is integral with a park computer.

5. The communication device of claim 1 , wherein the processor communicates with a park computer for real time coordination of the language file with the entertainment activity.

6. The communication device of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to employ a loiter function to queue up multiple cell phones held by multiple guests.

7. The communication device of claim 1 , further employing a protocol that allows for common wireless access by multiple devices.

8. The communication device of claim 1 , wherein the entertainment activity is located at a theme park and comprises at least one of a game, a show and a ride.

9. A method of providing audio to guests at an entertainment activity, comprising:

making available multiple language files corresponding to an audio file played during an entertainment activity;

queuing the language file chosen by each guest;

synchronizing the delivery of the language file to the guest with the entertainment activity, wherein synchronizing the delivery occurs via a processor being configured to access the multiple language files; and

communicating the language file to a cellular phone operated by the guest for review by the guest in real time coordination with the entertainment activity, by communicating with a private exchange, the private exchange being in communication with a cellular provider and a cellular phone operated by the guest.

10. The method of claim 9 , wherein making available multiple language files comprises providing a wireless network for communication with a personal digital assistant carried by a guest.

11. The method of claim 9 , wherein making available multiple language files comprises making available audio and text.

12. The method of claim 9 , further comprising providing loitering for guests awaiting start of the entertainment activity.

13. The method of claim 9 , wherein the entertainment activity is located at a theme park and comprises at least one of a game, a show, or a ride.

14. The method of claim 9 , further comprising providing an option to a guest to download a software interface for a guest's cellular telephone or PDA.

15. The method of claim 9 , wherein synchronizing delivery comprises inputting a command to a cellular phone or to a PDA to start the delivery of the language file.

Assignments (2)
MERGER Recorded Mar 10, 2011
From: UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS LLLP
To: UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS LLC
Reel/Frame 025934/0679 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Dec 14, 2006
From: JONES, MATTHEW PRESTON; BLUM, STEVEN C.; SCHWARTZ, JUSTIN MICHAEL; MCQUILLIAN, BRIAN
To: UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS LLLP
Reel/Frame 018631/0187 →
Continuity (1)
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