Toyota Motor had four patents in gaming during Q4 2023. Toyota Motor Corp has developed a chair that can move in synchronization with visual content like video games or movies displayed on a screen. The chair includes actuators with shape memory material members that change configuration when activated by processors, allowing the seat to morph into different positions for an immersive experience. GlobalData’s report on Toyota Motor gives a 360-degreee view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Toyota Motor grant share with gaming as a theme is 75% in Q4 2023. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
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Application: Chair with shape memory material-based movement synchronized with visual content (Patent ID: US20230337827A1)
The patent filed by Toyota Motor Corp. describes a chair that can be synchronized with visual content, such as video games or movies, displayed on a screen. The chair includes a seat portion and a plurality of actuators with shape memory material members that change configuration when activated, causing the chair to move. The actuators are controlled by processors connected to selectively activate them, allowing for movement of the seat portion based on the visual content being displayed.
The claims detail the specific configurations and arrangements of the actuators, including patterns such as rectangular, parallel, or radial. The actuators consist of shape memory alloy wires and are designed with outer members made of flexible material to facilitate movement. The system also includes power sources to supply electrical energy to the actuators, controlled by the processors. Additionally, a method is outlined for moving the chair in synchronization with visual content by analyzing the content, selecting the appropriate actuators, and providing activation input to achieve the desired chair movement. Overall, the patent focuses on a technologically advanced chair system that enhances the user's experience while interacting with visual content.
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