David W Schaefer

US Patent:

20200298133, Sep 24, 2020

Filed:

Jun 9, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/897181

Inventors:

- Orlando FL, US
Michael John Wallace - Orlando FL, US
David Michael Schaefer - Orlando FL, US
Syed Saham Ali - Orlando FL, US
David James Consolo - Orlando FL, US

International Classification:

A63G 25/00
A63F 13/798
A63F 13/46
A63F 13/80
A63G 33/00
A63G 31/00
A63G 7/00

Abstract:

Various types of entertainment venues, including theme or amusement parks, game arcades, and similar venues are improved by providing a local server exchanging data with a cloud server. The local server controls and communicates with game or entertainment elements at the venue. The game or entertainment elements may be games at the location, input devices used by participants, such as smart phones, and/or audio and video devices. The cloud server controls and communicates with off-site elements. The cloud server and local server may communicate and synchronize data over the internet. The entertainment venue consequently can provide varying and evolving experiences through gamification.

US Patent:

20190336864, Nov 7, 2019

Filed:

Jul 17, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/514679

Inventors:

- Orlando FL, US
Michael John Wallace - Orlando FL, US
David Michael Schaefer - Orlando FL, US
Syed Saham Ali - Orlando FL, US
David James Consolo - Orlando FL, US

International Classification:

A63F 13/69
A63F 13/46

Abstract:

A method for operating an entertainment attraction includes receiving an input selection from a guest relating to a characteristic of the attraction. The guest creates their guest profile, or by accesses their previously created profile stored in a memory. The profile may be changed by the current input selection made by the guest, with the changed profile stored for the guest's next use of the attraction. If the attraction is a ride, the guest is assigned to a viewing position, an active prop, a seat, or a vehicle of the attraction. The attraction is then operated with the input selection and/or the guest's profile influencing a characteristic of the attraction as perceived by the guest. A mobile application gameplay may unlock specified game features to change the attraction experience. The attraction may alternatively be a theater or game arcade type of attraction.

US Patent:

20190270022, Sep 5, 2019

Filed:

Mar 2, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/910915

Inventors:

- Orlando FL, US
Michael John Wallace - Orlando FL, US
David Michael Schaefer - Orlando FL, US
Syed Saham Ali - Orlando FL, US
David James Consolo - Orlando FL, US

International Classification:

A63G 25/00
A63F 13/80
A63F 13/46
A63F 13/798

Abstract:

A method for operating a ride attraction includes directing a rider to a kiosk or a mobile application on a smart phone, with the rider creating a character profile or accessing his/her previously created character profile. The rider is assigned to a ride vehicle or to a seat in a ride vehicle. The rider boards the into or onto the assigned vehicle or seat. The ride vehicle moves along a path in the ride attraction. At least one of the path, special effects, onscreen graphics and scoring may be modified according to the rider's character. A mobile application gameplay may unlock specified game features to change a ride experience