There is no confirmation if this technology will actually make it to production though it will certainly draw eyes at a drive-in theatre. The patent drawing suggests that SUVs could be the target models for the system though it can not be ruled out for sedans. The patent also goes on to say that the vehicle’s touchscreen could also be programmed to support the purchasing of tickets along with food and beverages.
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The tech can also identify when the screening is over and prompt occupants to deactivate Cinema Mode or automatically deactivate should the driver press the start/stop button or turn the keys in the ignition to start the engine or electric drivetrain.
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The system is additionally also designed to use the heads-up display, infotainment display or the digital instrument cluster as a display for subtitles during a movie screening. The patent says that the infotainment screen could be used to display subtitles as well as order food and beverages in Cinema Mode.Īs per the patent, the car will even squat down at the rear – called a Carolina Squat - angling the view out at a more upward angle. This includes dimming the central touchscreen to the minimum as well as deactivating bits such as the digital instrument cluster, ambient lighting, LED daytime running lamps etc. Hit yes and the car will kill power to the electric motors (if electric), tune the radio to catch the movie audio and dim all sources of interior and exterior lighting. The tech uses vehicle parameter monitoring and live vehicle GPS to ascertain if the vehicle is parked up inside a drive-in cinema before throwing a prompt on the infotainment display to activate Car Cinema Mode. One such tech is Ford’s new vehicle mode for Drive-In Cinemas – open air cinemas where you can watch a movie from the comfort of your car. The drive-in was acquired by Wayne Amusements in 1981, and by 1990, and grown to five screens. It also once advertised a kiddie playground and boat rides for children. The Ford-Wyoming Drive-In could originally accommodate around 750 cars. The Barker family is excited to be bringing back the beloved Drive-In, with its original name, to everyone in Pictou County and beyond.While patenting a technology doesn’t necessarily mean that it will make it into production, it doesn’t stop companies for rolling out newer and newer innovations. The Ford-Wyoming Drive-In was a single-screener, with a colossal, late Art Deco style screen. His family contemplated re-opening several times, but after six years, it was the pandemic of Covid -19 and people craving safe forms of entertainment that finally kicked them into gear! There is nothing quite as appealing as watching a favorite movie on a big screen from the safety of your own vehicle on a beautiful evening under the stars! A drive-in theatre provides a romantic and nostalgic alternative to the traditional indoor experience. The drive-in was not included in the deal and it subsequently closed to be repurposed and sold.Įric Barker, who owns Highland Ford and Highland Nissan next door to the drive-in, grasped the opportunity to purchase the property. Empire Theatres took over the operation in the early 1990’s and ran the Empire Drive-In until 2013, when Cineplex purchased Empire Theatres. By the mid ‘70s, it was operated by Odean Theatres and became known as the Odean Drive-In.
The spelling was later changed to “Hyland” Drive-In in 1965.
“Highland Drive-In Theatre” as it was first called, opened in the mid 1950’s.
In 2020, we were thrilled to be bring back this timeless experience! Going to the Drive-In continues to be a summer tradition for families in Pictou County and beyond! The Drive-In Theatre has a rich history in Pictou County, and is known as a local landmark.
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