Apparatus and method for performing a timed and controlled movement and positioning of an object

Abstract

A method and apparatus for lowering a display object in synchronization with a particular timing or event. The display object is lowered by a lifting apparatus. In particular, the display object is a guitar and the lifting apparatus is a crane.

1 . A method comprising the steps of attaching a display object, with sufficient size for visibility by spectators, to a lifting apparatus having sufficient lifting power and height to hold the display object at a height sufficient for visibility by spectators, and performing a timed and controlled movement and positioning of the display object while attached to a lifting apparatus at a rate synchronized with a desired timing. 
     
     
         2 . The method according to  claim 1 , wherein the timed and controlled movement includes raising and/or lowering the display object. 
     
     
         3 . The method according to  claim 1 , wherein the display object rotates during the timed and controlled movement. 
     
     
         4 . The method according to  claim 1 , further comprising illuminating the display object. 
     
     
         5 . The method according to  claim 4 , wherein the illuminating step includes illuminating elements, projection mechanisms, or screens or monitors connected to the display object. 
     
     
         6 . The method according to  claim 4 , wherein the illuminating step includes reflecting or projecting illumination or images onto surfaces of the display object. 
     
     
         7 . The method according to  claim 1 , further comprising filming by using at least one camera housed in the display object, attached to the lifting apparatus, or at an external location in proximity to the display object. 
     
     
         8 . The method according to  claim 7 , further comprising displaying images on the display object. 
     
     
         9 . The method according to  claim 7 , further comprising transmitting images for display at a location remote from the display object. 
     
     
         10 . The method according to  claim 1 , further comprising obtaining audiovisual recordings by using audiovisual recording devices housed in the display object, attached to the lifting apparatus, or at an external location in proximity to the display object. 
     
     
         11 . The method according to  claim 10 , further comprising using the audiovisual input on the display object. 
     
     
         12 . The method according to  claim 10 , further comprising transmitting the audiovisual input for use at a location remote from the display object. 
     
     
         13 . The method according to  claim 1 , further comprising creating and/or amplifying sounds or music that are synchronized to the timed and controlled movement. 
     
     
         14 . The method according to  claim 13 , wherein the sounds or music are amplified from the display object. 
     
     
         15 . An apparatus for performing a timed and controlled movement and positioning of a display object having sufficient size for visibility by spectators, the system comprising:
 a display object;   a lifting apparatus having sufficient lifting power and height to hold the display object while the display object is attached to a lifting apparatus; and   a synchronizing device for performing a timed and controlled movement and positioning of the display object at a desired time and speed.   
     
     
         16 . The apparatus according to  claim 15 , wherein the lifting apparatus is configured to raise and/or lower the display object during the timed and controlled movement. 
     
     
         17 . The apparatus according to  claim 15 , wherein the display object is attached to the lifting apparatus by a cradle or couple that enables rotation of the display object during the timed and controlled movement. 
     
     
         18 . The apparatus according to  claim 15 , wherein the lifting apparatus includes scaffolding. 
     
     
         19 . The apparatus according to  claim 15 , wherein the display object is a music-related object. 
     
     
         20 . The apparatus according to  claim 15 , wherein the display object includes illuminating elements, surfaces upon which projections may be made, projection mechanisms, or screens or monitors for display of images, or combinations thereof. 
     
     
         21 . The apparatus according to  claim 15 , wherein the apparatus includes recording, camera, or filming elements, or combinations thereof. 
     
     
         22 . The apparatus according to  claim 21 , wherein the display object houses or supports recording, camera, or filming elements, or combinations thereof. 
     
     
         23 . The apparatus according to  claim 15 , wherein the apparatus includes devices for creating, amplifying, or playing sounds or music, or combinations thereof. 
     
     
         24 . The apparatus according to  claim 23 , wherein the devices for creating, amplifying, or playing sounds or music are housed or supported by the display object. 
     
     
         25 . The apparatus according to  claim 15 , further comprising a synchronizing device that synchronizes the timed and controlled movement and positioning of the display object with any combination of a timing mechanism, illuminating or projecting elements, sound or music devices, or recording or filming elements.