Method and apparatus for simultaneously simulating an environment while participating in an activity

Abstract

A method and-apparatus that enables a user to experience a program or game through the senses of sight, hearing and feeling includes an upper portion that includes an upper frame, a lower portion that includes a lower frame and a first speaker configured to be positioned in a first position in the upper frame and a shaking device configured to be positioned unencumbered in the lower frame.

1 . A multimedia chair, comprising: 
 an upper portion comprising an upper frame;    a lower portion comprising a lower frame;    a first speaker configured to be positioned in a first position in the upper frame; and    a shaking device configured to be positioned unencumbered in the lower frame.    
   
   
       2 . The multimedia chair as in  claim 1 , further comprising a second speaker to be positioned in a second position in the upper frame.  
   
   
       3 . The multimedia chair as in  claim 2 , wherein the upper portion includes a first wing, the first wing is located near a top section of the upper frame.  
   
   
       4 . The multimedia chair as in  claim 3 , wherein the first wing is located at a first end of the top section.  
   
   
       5 . The multimedia as in  claim 4  wherein the upper portion includes a second wing, the second wing is located at an opposing end of the upper frame.  
   
   
       6 . The multimedia chair as in  claim 5 , wherein the second speaker is located in the second wing.  
   
   
       7 . The multimedia chair as in  claim 1 , wherein the shaking device is tactile transducer.  
   
   
       8 . The multimedia chair as in  claim 1 , further comprising a base attached to the lower portion.  
   
   
       9 . The multimedia chair as in  claim 8 , wherein the base is attached to the lower portion with a swivel.  
   
   
       10 . The multimedia chair as in  claim 1 , further comprising a control device configured to adjust a volume of the first speaker.  
   
   
       11 . The multimedia chair as in  claim 6 , further comprising a control device that is configured to adjust a volume of the first and second speakers.  
   
   
       12 . The multimedia chair as in  claim 11 , wherein the control device is further configured to adjust a level of the shaking device.  
   
   
       13 . The multimedia chair as in  claim 12 , wherein the control device further comprises an audio headset output port.  
   
   
       14 . The multimedia chair as in  claim 8 , further comprising an amplifier that is located in the base.  
   
   
       15 . The multimedia chair as in  claim 12 , wherein the amplifier in configured to connect a second multimedia chair.  
   
   
       16 . The multimedia chair as in  claim 14 , wherein the second multimedia chair is configured to connect to a third multimedia chair.  
   
   
       17 . The multimedia chair as in  claim 16 , wherein the third multimedia chair is configured to connect to a fourth multimedia chair.  
   
   
       18 . The multimedia chair as in  claim 1 , wherein wiring for the first speaker and the shaker device is configured not to be seen on an exterior on the chair.  
   
   
       19 . The multimedia chair as in  claim 1 , wherein the wiring for the first speaker and the shaker device is configured to be positioned between a fabric and the upper and lower frames, wherein the fabric is configured to cover the upper and lower frames.  
   
   
       20 . The multimedia chair as in  claim 2 , wherein the wiring for the first speaker, the second speaker and the shaker device is configured to be positioned between a fabric and the upper and lower frames, wherein the fabric is configured to cover the upper and lower frames.  
   
   
       21 . The multimedia chair as in  claim 20 , further comprising an amplifying device located in a base of the chair, wherein the base is attached to the lower portion with a swivel.  
   
   
       22 . The multimedia chair as in  claim 21 , wherein the wiring is configured to run through the swivel.  
   
   
       23 . The multimedia chair as in  claim 1 , further comprising a detached storage device.  
   
   
       24 . The multimedia chair as in  claim 1 , further comprising an ottoman.  
   
   
       25 . The multimedia chair as in  claim 1 , wherein the ottoman comprises top portion and a lower portion.  
   
   
       26 . The multimedia chair as in  claim 25 , wherein in the top portion is hingedly attached the bottom portion.  
   
   
       27 . The multimedia chair as in  claim 26 , wherein the bottom portion is configured as a storage area.  
   
   
       28 . A method for experiencing a multimedia event in a chair, comprising: 
 providing sound through a first speaker and a second speaker, wherein the first speaker and the second speaker are located in an upper portion of the chair; and    shaking the chair with a shaking device that is located in an unencumbered position in a bottom portion of the chair,    wherein wiring for the first speaker, the second speaker and the shaking device is positioned below a fabric that covers the upper and lower portion such that it is not visible.    
   
   
       29 . The method as in  claim 28 , wherein the wiring is located to a base, which is attached to the lower portion.  
   
   
       30 . The method as in  claim 29 , wherein the base is attached to the lower portion with a swivel.  
   
   
       31 . The method as in  claim 30 , wherein the wiring is located through the swivel.  
   
   
       32 . The method as in  claim 29 , wherein the wiring is linked to an amplifier, which is located in the base.  
   
   
       33 . The method as in  claim 32 , further comprising linking a second multimedia chair to the amplifier.  
   
   
       34 . The method as in  claim 28 , adjusting an audio level of the first speaker, the second speaker and an input level for the shaker device with a control device, wherein the control device is located in the lower portion.  
   
   
       35 . The method as in  claim 34 , wherein the control device further includes a headset output port.  
   
   
       36 . A system for experiencing a multimedia event in a chair, comprising: 
 means for providing sound in an upper portion of the chair; and    means for shaking the chair, wherein the means for shaking is located in an unencumbered position in a bottom portion of the chair,    wherein wiring for the means for providing sound and the means for shaking is positioned below a fabric that covers the upper and lower portion such that it is not visible.    
   
   
       37 . The system as in  claim 36 , wherein the wiring is located to a base, which is attached to the lower portion.  
   
   
       38 . The system as in  claim 37 , wherein the base is attached to the lower portion with a swivel.  
   
   
       39 . The system as in  claim 38 , wherein the wiring is located through the swivel.  
   
   
       40 . The system as in  claim 37 , wherein the wiring is linked to an amplifier, which is located in the base.  
   
   
       41 . The system as in  claim 40 , further comprising linking a second multimedia chair to the amplifier.  
   
   
       42 . The system as in  claim 39 , adjusting an audio level of the means for providing sound and the shaker device with a control device, wherein the control device is located in the lower portion.  
   
   
       43 . The system as in  claim 42 , wherein the control device further includes a headset output port.