Sequenced chamber wave generator controller and method
A wave generating apparatus mobile application controller and method are provided, in which a mobile controller actuates a plurality of wave generating chambers in sequence using a delay between the actuation of each chamber to produce a rideable wave in a pool. The mobile application controller allows the user to select the exact type of wave to be produced by the wave generator apparatus by selecting the size, shape, and pattern of the wave. The application also allows the user to use a camera to photograph or record herself or someone else, even while riding a wave.
1. A method of creating a rideable wave in a pool, the pool having a plurality of wave generating structures that communicate with the pool so as to push water in the pool, the method comprising:
a. providing an application controller that is connected to the plurality of structures;
b. creating a wave profile, wherein the wave profile includes instructions to actuate each structure in the plurality of wave generating structures according to a sequence;
c. programming the application controller according to the wave profile;
d. the controller actuating a first structure or first set of structures in the plurality to push water in the pool based on the wave profile;
e. after a delay, the controller actuating the second structure or second set of structures in the plurality to push water in the pool based on the wave profile; and
wherein the pushing of water in steps (d) and (e) creates a wave that can be ridden by a user.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the a first structure in the plurality pushes water in the pool in a first direction, and the wave comprises a peak defined as the highest water level in the pool, and the peak travels in a second direction that is not substantially parallel to first direction.
3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of creating a wave profile further comprises generating a graphical model of the wave based on the wave profile.
4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the step of creating a wave profile further comprises modifying the wave profile after generating the graphical model.
5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising sharing the wave profile with a specified entity.
6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:
providing a video capture device; and
capturing a video of the actuation of the chambers.
7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the wave profile is created on a separate device from the controller.
8. The method of claim 6 , further comprising sharing the video with a specified entity.
9. An aquatic sports amusement apparatus, comprising:
a pool;
a plurality of wave generating structures that communicate with the pool so as to push water in the pool;
a controller connected to each of the plurality of structures;
a wave profile that includes instructions to actuate each structure in the plurality of wave generating structures according to a sequence; and
wherein the controller performs the following steps:
a. actuating a first structure or a first set of structures in the plurality to push water in the pool based on the wave profile; and
b. after a delay, actuating a second structure or a second set of structures in the plurality to push water in the pool based on the wave profile; and
wherein the pushing of water in steps (a) and (b) creates a wave that can be ridden by a user.
10. The apparatus of claim 9 , wherein a first structure in the plurality pushes water in the pool in a first direction, and the wave comprises a peak defined as the highest water level in the pool, and the peak travels in a second direction that is not substantially parallel to first direction.
11. The apparatus of claim 9 , wherein the controller generates a graphical model of the wave based on the wave profile.
12. The apparatus of claim 11 , wherein a wave creation module allows an operator to modify the wave profile after the controller generates the graphical model.
13. The apparatus of claim 9 , wherein the controller transmits the wave profile to a specified entity.
14. The apparatus of claim 9 , further comprising a video capture device that captures a video of the actuation of the chambers.
15. The apparatus of claim 9 , wherein the controller transmits the captured video to a specified entity.
16. The apparatus of claim 9 , wherein the wave profile is created on a separate device from the controller.