18290807. AMUSEMENT DEVICE simplified abstract (NIPPON TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE CORPORATION)

AMUSEMENT DEVICE

Organization Name

NIPPON TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE CORPORATION

Inventor(s)

Riku Omiya of Musashino-shi, Tokyo (JP)

Ryotaro Taniguchi of Musashino-shi, Tokyo (JP)

Tomoki Murakami of Musashino-shi, Tokyo (JP)

Tomoaki Ogawa of Musashino-shi, Tokyo (JP)

Yasushi Takatori of Musashino-shi, Tokyo (JP)

Yukina Takano of Musashino-shi, Tokyo (JP)

AMUSEMENT DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18290807 titled 'AMUSEMENT DEVICE

The amusement device described in the patent application consists of a laser irradiation unit, a reflector, a laser light receiving unit, and an obstacle that can block the laser beam.

• The laser irradiation unit emits a laser beam that can have its emission direction changed by the user.
• The reflector reflects the laser beam and allows the user to change the direction of the reflection surface.
• The laser light receiving unit serves as a target for the laser beam.
• An obstacle is included to block the laser beam and can be moved by the user.

Potential Applications: - Entertainment industry for interactive laser games or attractions. - Training simulations for military or law enforcement. - Educational purposes in science centers or museums.

Problems Solved: - Providing interactive and engaging experiences for users. - Enhancing hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness skills. - Creating dynamic and customizable gameplay scenarios.

Benefits: - Stimulates creativity and problem-solving skills. - Promotes physical activity and movement. - Offers a unique and immersive entertainment experience.

Commercial Applications: Title: Interactive Laser Gaming System This technology can be utilized in amusement parks, laser tag facilities, virtual reality arcades, and team-building events. The market implications include increased foot traffic, customer engagement, and revenue generation for businesses.

Prior Art: While there may be similar laser-based amusement devices, the specific combination of user-controlled laser direction, reflector adjustment, and movable obstacles as described in this patent application may be novel and innovative.

Frequently Updated Research: Researchers may explore advancements in laser technology, interactive gaming systems, and user interface design to enhance the functionality and user experience of this amusement device.

Questions about the Amusement Device: 1. How does the user control the direction of the laser beam in this amusement device? 2. What safety measures are in place to prevent accidental exposure to the laser beam during operation?

Original Abstract Submitted

The amusement device according to the present disclosure includes: a laser irradiation unit that emits a laser beam; a reflector that reflects the laser beam emitted from the laser irradiation unit ; and a laser light receiving unit that serves as a target onto which the laser beam emitted from the laser irradiation unit is incident. The amusement device according to the present disclosure further includes an obstacle that can block the laser beam emitted from the laser irradiation unit . The laser irradiation unit is configured to enable the emission direction of the laser beam to be changed by an operation by a user. The reflector is configured to enable the direction of a reflection surface to be changed by an operation by the user. The obstacle is configured to be movable by an operation by the user.