Mobile entertainment system

Abstract

A positionable dual-display system for exhibition of and interaction with multimedia content. The dual-display system is housed in an automobile in a retracted parallel configuration and extended into an actuated position at the exterior of the automobile. Patrons view and interact with multimedia content on the displays.

Claims

1. A mobile gaming system, comprising: a first display screen and a second display screen in communication with an entertainment console, wherein each of the first and second display screens includes a screen display, a rear side, left edge, a right edge, a top edge, and a bottom edge, the first and second display screens each have a diagonal measurement of fifty to ninety inches; a sliding platform mounted in an automobile and moveable between a retracted configuration fully inside the automobile and an extended configuration partially outside the automobile, the sliding platform includes a first support structure and a second support structure mounted on the sliding platform; a first articulating arm connecting the rear side of the first display screen to the first support structure and a second articulating arm connecting the rear side of the second display screen to the second support structure; the first and second display screens are stored in the retracted configuration in the automobile with the rear side of the first display screen facing the rear side of second display screen; and the first and second display screens are viewable by patrons when moved to the extended configuration outside of the automobile when the first and second display screens are rotated nearly 90 degrees such that the right side of the first display screen is adjacent the left side of the second display screen and the screen display of the first display screen and the screen display of the second display screen are facing in approximately the same direction.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) The accompanying drawings that are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification illustrate various embodiments of the disclosure and together with the description serve to explain the principles of the disclosure.

(2) FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of an exemplary system in an extended and actuated position.

(3) FIG. 2 shows a front view of an exemplary system in a retracted parallel position.

(4) FIG. 3 shows a three-quarter view of an exemplary system in an extended parallel position.

(5) FIG. 4 shows a front view of an exemplary system in an extended actuated position and patron positions.

(6) FIG. 5 shows exemplary method steps.

NUMERALS OF THE FIGURES

(7) 1. automobile 3. Interior space 5. Exterior space 7. door 9. base 11. threshold 13. Left interior side 15. Right interior side 17. Display composite 19. Sliding platform 21. First sliding mount 23. Second sliding mount 25. First articulating arm 27. Second articulating arm 29. First screen mount 31. Second screen mount 33. First screen mount column 35. Second screen mount column 37. fastener 39. Power source 41. table 43. Entertainment console 45. controller 47. speaker 49. Data receiver and transmitter 51. Patron 53. Patron position

GLOSSARY

(8) “display composite” as used herein means a composite of a display screen, a screen mount, a sliding mount, a mount column, and an articulating arm.

(9) “fastener” as used herein means a nail, screw, staple, lug, nut, washer, grommet, adhesive, hook-and-loop closure, or any item configured to secure one or more items together fixably or removably.

(10) “multimedia content” as used herein means video, photographic, audio, three-dimensional, holographic, text, or any content capable of being displayed on a display screen.

(11) “automobile” as used herein means any vehicle having an interior space and at least one door. Vehicles include cars, vans, trucks, trains, limousines, sport utility vehicles, hatchbacks, carts, trains, busses, and trolleys.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

(12) The present disclosure provides generally for a mobile gaming system and methods of use thereof. The system comprises an automobile. The automobile comprises an interior space, exterior space, door, base, threshold, left interior side, and right interior side. The system comprises a pair of display screens. The display screens comprise a right edge, a left edge, a top edge, a bottom edge, a screen display, and a screen rear. The system comprises platforms and mounts including a sliding platform, two sliding mounts, two screen mounts, two articulating arms, and two screen mount columns. Additionally, the mounts and platforms are connected with fasteners. The display composites are arranged in the automobile interior in a frameless and parallel configuration that may be placed in an extended position or retracted position. The system may contain peripherals such as a power source, a table, an entertainment console, a controller, a speaker, and a data receiver and transmitter. Patrons align with the display screens at a patron position.

(13) Detailed Descriptions of the Drawings

(14) Referring now to FIG. 1 a perspective view of an exemplary system in an extended and actuated position is shown. The numerals of the figures are arranged as indicated.

(15) Referring now to FIG. 2, a front view of an exemplary system in a retracted parallel position is shown. The numerals of the figures are arranged as indicated.

(16) Referring now to FIG. 3, a three-quarter view of an exemplary system in an extended parallel position is shown. The numerals of the figures are arranged as indicated.

(17) Referring now to FIG. 4, a front view of an exemplary system in an extended actuated position and patron positions is shown. The numerals of the figures are arranged as indicated.

(18) Referring now to FIG. 5, exemplary method steps are shown. Generally, the automobile doors are opened to expose the interior containing two display composites in parallel configuration. The platforms are slid forward from the interior through the threshold to the exterior. The screen sliding mounts are pulled forward toward the exterior. The arms are actuated to position the screens in an extended actuated configuration. The patrons have a patron position aligned with each respective display screen. The patrons interact with the multimedia content exhibited on the display screens further comprising pushing the platform through the threshold and into the automobile interior.

(19) In some methods, the following steps can be taken: closing the automobile door; activating an entertainment console; connecting the display screens to a power source; activating electrical power to the display screens; exhibiting multimedia content on the display screens; and comprising patrons interacting with the multimedia content.

(20) Conclusion

(21) A number of embodiments of the present disclosure have been described. While this specification contains many specific implementation details, this specification should not be construed as limitations on the scope of any disclosures or of what may be claimed. The specification presents descriptions of features specific to particular embodiments of the present disclosure.

(22) Certain features that are described in this specification in the context of separate embodiments can also be implemented in combination in a single embodiment. Conversely, various features that are described in the context of a single embodiment can also be implemented in combination in multiple embodiments separately or in any suitable sub-combination. Moreover, although features may be described above as acting in certain combinations and even initially claimed as such, one or more features from a claimed combination can in some cases be excised from the combination, and the claimed combination may be directed to a sub-combination or variation of a sub-combination.

(23) Similarly, while operations are depicted in the drawings in a particular order, this should not be understood as requiring that such operations be performed in the particular order shown or in sequential order, or that all illustrated operations be performed, to achieve desirable results. In certain circumstances, multitasking and parallel processing may be advantageous.

(24) Thus, particular embodiments of the subject matter have been described. Other embodiments are within the scope of the following claims. In some cases, the actions recited in the claims can be performed in a different order and still achieve desirable results. In addition, the processes depicted in the accompanying figures do not necessarily require the particular order show, or sequential order, to achieve desirable results. Nevertheless, it will be understood that various modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the claimed disclosure.