Simulator with fore and AFT video displays
US8123526B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 27, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09B9/003
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A simulated real-time environment employs a plurality of computer controlled video projectors and screens at least fore and aft of a participant-trainee to present life-size displays mutually coordinated to represent views of a same environment from a participant's perspective, each screen representing the participant's view looking in a different direction. In response to a participant's actions, the computer seamlessly changes a projected video to match the participant' actions and maintain a scenario consistent between the two screens. The participant uses a light-emitting simulated firearm or his own firearm loaded with a light-emitting cartridge and/or other equipment with which he is familiar, such as a modified or simulated flashlight, taser, chemical spray container or the like, tethered or untethered by a communication wire, to respond to a simulated situation, which response detected and interpreted by the computer to direct a branch in the projected videos and even shoot back a simulated bullet. He may also use verbal commands.
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