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20080254415 | System and Method for Training an Excavator Operator - A training system and method of use thereof permit training of an operator to use ground excavating implements. A building structure is provided locating a plurality of operator seats therein at respective operator stations. A boom structure is mounted to the foundation externally of the building in association with each of the operator stations to permit an operator in training in one of the operator seats to control actual movement of a boom structure in visual proximity therewith using joystick controlled excavator hydraulics at the operator seat. A backhoe arm is used as a scaled down approximation of a track hoe with decreased operating pressure to represent a realistic responsiveness of the hydraulic controls. | 10-16-2008 |
20080286726 | MOTION SIMULATOR AND METHOD - A method, apparatus and system of a motion simulator is disclosed. In one embodiment, a motion simulator not resorting to conventional principles nor employing any fluid or pneumatic components to derive motion with 6 degrees of freedom. Motion derived from bi-directional low voltage motors controlled through a Human Computer Interface Device is described which achieves 120 degrees of “Pitch & Roll” through rotation of ball screws acting through “spherical ball joints”. “Yaw”, “Rising and Descending” independently achieved through “rack and pinions” acting upon the central spherical pivot and rotational plates. The lower “spherical ball joints” firmly securing the ball screw's bearings, motor and coupling, the upper spherical ball joints mounted on slide-able bearing plates which encase the ball nut. The above providing proportionality between two sets of (ball screws) linear actuators. Rotation induced into the “spherical ball-joint” opposed to the direction of motor and screw is overcome by employing a “hardening peg”, “bearing” and “track” sunk into a surface of the “spherical ball-joint”. | 11-20-2008 |
20090029325 | VIRTUAL LOCOMOTIVE SIMULATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A complete hardware and software railroad training system gives the trainee a hands-on operators experience in a safe and productive classroom environment. The system and method combines a complete virtual simulation of a yard and the associated equipment with a cost-effective Operator Control Unit (OCU) to fully address Remote Control Operation (RCO), including equipment handing, yard familiarization, rules and safety training. A simulated locomotive training system according to the invention comprises a computer system generating a display of an avatar in a simulated railroad environment including a virtual locomotive and associated equipment. The OCU, a hand-held unit in communication with the computer system, includes one or more video-game or “game-pad” type controls, enabling a user to manipulate the avatar in the simulated railroad environment. The controls may be joystick controllers, allowing a user to navigate, view and select objects and actions in the simulated railroad environment without the user's hands having to leave the OCU. Right and left controls, each operated by one finger on each of a user's hands, respectively direct the movement of the avatar in the simulated railroad environment and change the view of the avatar in the simulated railroad environment. | 01-29-2009 |
20090136903 | PORTABLE ATV/ DIRT BIKE/ SNOWMOBILE SAFETY TRAINER AND METHOD FOR USE - Disclosed is a portable safety trainer that can be totally controlled by an instructor and provides safety training in operating an ATV, a dirt bike or a snowmobile. The trainer uses an actual ATV, dirt bike or snowmobile as part of a course in basic safety. In one embodiment, the trainer is used in conjunction with a movie player and a screen to show students real-life examples of driving an ATV, dirt bike or snowmobile without endangering the safety of the students being trained. | 05-28-2009 |
20090215011 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR PROVIDING A SIMULATION WITH ADVANCE NOTIFICATION OF EVENTS - A method, computer system and computer program product for providing a computer simulation that provides advance notification of expected events or states, comprising running a first computer simulation; running a second computer simulation corresponding to said first simulation, said second simulation having progressed further than said first simulation; and using said second computer simulation to provide information representing expected future events in said first simulation. | 08-27-2009 |
20100062400 | Method of Operating a Drive Simulator - The disclosed invention relates to a method of operating a drive simulator to simulate the driving of a vehicle when the transmission or axle is improperly lubricated. The drive simulator may be used to simulate chatter, shudder or shift feel. | 03-11-2010 |
20100136507 | DRIVING SIMULATION APPARATUS, WIDE-ANGLE CAMERA VIDEO SIMULATION APPARATUS, AND IMAGE DEFORMING/COMPOSITING APPARATUS - A driving simulation apparatus includes an input unit that receives an input of an operation instruction, a vehicle simulation unit that calculates a position and an orientation of a vehicle in a virtual environment in real-time, a camera state calculation unit that calculates a viewpoint position and a viewing direction of a on-vehicle wide-angle camera based on the position and the orientation of the vehicle, and a wide-angle camera simulation unit. The wide-angle camera simulation unit includes an intermediate image rendering unit that generates multiple intermediate images by, for multiple intermediate projection planes that cover a given field of view from the on-vehicle wide-angle camera, performing perspective projection on the virtual environment from the viewpoint position and the viewing direction of the on-vehicle wide-angle camera, and a video rendering unit that generates a on-vehicle wide-angle camera video by deforming and compositing the intermediate images based on a parameter generated based on a lens characteristic of the on-vehicle wide-angle camera that has been recorded in advance. | 06-03-2010 |
20100178637 | INTERACTIVE METHOD FOR HELPING THE DRIVER OF A MOTOR VEHICLE TO ADOPT AN ECONOMICAL DRIVING STYLE AND VEHICLE USING THIS METHOD - The invention relates to an interactive driving assistance method. This method involves selecting a desired driving style, and analysing (F | 07-15-2010 |
20100184005 | METHOD FOR PROVIDING AN OPERATOR OF A VEHICLE WITH OPERATING INFORMATION - A method for providing an operator of a vehicle with operating information includes providing at least one predetermined demonstration of the operating information, deciding if one of the at least one predetermined demonstration is desired to be presented to the operator and, if desired, automatically presenting the demonstration to the operator in an operator compartment of the vehicle when the operator is in an operational position. | 07-22-2010 |
20100273132 | MOTION PLATFORM SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a motion platform system comprising of a base ( | 10-28-2010 |
20100279255 | Vehicle simulator system - A vehicle simulation system may include: a platform positioned within a three-dimensional workspace, at least six upper support members positioned outside the three-dimensional workspace, at least six upper adjustable cables routed from corresponding upper support members and secured to the platform to apply at least a portion of upward tension to the platform, and a vehicle secured to the platform. The vehicle may provide one or more occupants with a simulated experience within a three-dimensional virtual environment as the upper adjustable cables are adjustably extended and retracted in a coordinated fashion to maneuver the platform. | 11-04-2010 |
20110065067 | STEERING FOR DRIVE SIMULATOR AND DRIVE SIMULATOR - Provided is a drive simulator steering capable of offering a feeling of actually driving a car to a player. The steering for drive simulator of the present invention has a first screw shaft which is connectable to a steering wheel and rotatable around an axial line together with the steering wheel; a first nut which is fit on the first screw shaft and moves linearly in an axial direction of the first screw shaft with rotation of the first screw shaft; a second screw shaft which is connectable to a motor, in parallel with the first screw shaft and rotatable around the axial line; and a second nut which is fit on the second screw shaft, moves linearly in an axial direction of the second screw shaft with rotation of the second screw shaft | 03-17-2011 |
20110081631 | Lifeboat Simulator - A lifeboat simulator comprises a cabin ( | 04-07-2011 |
20110097690 | TRAINING SYSTEM FOR SURFING AND METHOD OF USE - A training system for surfers includes bases having dimensions to fit a surf board therebetween. The system also includes straps fastened to each of the bases by an elastomeric device such as springs. | 04-28-2011 |
20110123960 | SYSTEM FOR TRAINING AN OPERATOR OF A VESSEL - System and method for training aboard an actual vessel on manoeuvring the vessel in relation to one or more virtual movable and/or stationary objects, which vessel includes controllable propulsion means and is operated by an operator. The system includes a visualisation channel ( | 05-26-2011 |
20110151412 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EVALUATING A DRIVING SAFETY - An apparatus for evaluating driving safety comprises: a task/action storing unit that stores a task list and an action list, wherein the task list comprises at least one task that a driver can perform while driving and the action list comprises at least one action for performing the at least one task, a task/action defining unit that extracts a performing task that the driver currently intends from the task list and defines detailed actions for performing the performing task from the action list, a driving conduct analyzing unit that analyzes driving conduct on the basis of the performing task and the detailed actions and a driving safety evaluating unit that evaluates the degree of safe driving of the driver by using a result analyzed by the driving conduct analyzing unit. | 06-23-2011 |
20120070804 | Architecture, Method, and Program for Generating Realistic Vehicular Mobility Patterns - A method, simulator and program for simulating vehicular movement based upon user input parameters related to simulation topology and simulation vehicles including, but not limited to linear vehicular density. The simulator generates the simulation topology having a simulation area using the user input parameters, places a plurality of simulation vehicles within the simulation area at an initial placement using at least two input parameters related to simulation vehicle and the generated simulation topology; and determines movement of the plurality of simulation vehicles starting with the initial placement using a plurality of movement models. Each of the plurality of simulation vehicles has mobility characteristics generated using the plurality of movement models. When vehicle moves outside the simulation area, the vehicle re-emerges at a location within the simulation area. The vehicle re-emerges with new movement characteristics. | 03-22-2012 |
20120308964 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATIC GENERATION OF REMEDIAL TRAINING - A system automatically generates a remedial training lesson from a plurality of frames located within the storage. Each frame has a component of training. After an incident occurs (e.g. accident, violation, citation, etc.), details of the incident are saved. The incident is associated with a person (e.g. the driver, pilot, etc. that had the incident). Software runs on a computer system and selects at least one remedial frame from the plurality of frames based upon data within the details of the incident and creates a remedial lesson. The remedial lesson, which includes the selected frame(s) from the plurality of frames, is provided to the person. | 12-06-2012 |
20130022945 | Display System - A display system for displaying a layout of controls in a simulator including at least one of an information display, a switch such as a toggle or push-button switch, and a monitoring device such as an indicator, or a gauge, for a vehicle, the display system including a touch sensitive screen which is generally transparent over a significant portion of its area, and a plurality of projectors which project onto a back of the screen, images of the vehicle controls, the projectors each being operatively connected to a computer controller which responds to the front of the screen being touched where a depicted control is displayed, to change the display in a manner to mimic the result of a corresponding actual vehicle control being operated. | 01-24-2013 |
20130130206 | Rowing Simulator and Training Aid - An apparatus that enables one or more people to simulate on land the action of rowing on water, including the simulation of an oar blade entering into and being extracted from water that is moving relative to a boat, and including feedback on rowing performance and technique. The apparatus includes the same fundamental elements as a real rowing boat, with one or two oar handles | 05-23-2013 |
20130196291 | ACTIVE LEARNING DEVICE AND METHOD - An activity device including an activity sensor for generating an activity interaction signal responsive to a sustained large-muscle physical activity of a user operating the activity device; a controller, coupled to the activity monitor, generating a virtual environment supporting a virtual user frame-of-reference in the virtual environment, the controller generating a set of virtual education elements in the environment and a goal for the set virtual representation with respect to the virtual education elements wherein the controller is responsive to the activity interaction signal to produce an affected interaction of the virtual representation with the virtual education elements with the controller measuring a conformation of the goal by the affected interaction; and a feedback system, coupled to the controller, for presenting the virtual environment with the frame-of-reference in relation to the virtual education elements for providing the user with feedback. | 08-01-2013 |
20130323686 | EMBEDDED SIMULATOR METHOD AND RELATED SYSTEM - A system and method is disclosed for correlation of received objects offering a valid presentation to an operator. The method correlates actual objects and simulated objects to offer a valuable training presentation environment to an operator. The method may receive a plurality of data streams including sensed data, simulated sensed data, and truth data to correlate among the plurality of data to determine if the data corresponds to a common object. Each of these data streams may be received from an off-board source via datalink or generated by an onboard simulation data source. The system correlates data received from an onboard source with data received from an off-board source to present the best available training scenario to the operator. | 12-05-2013 |
20130323687 | TRAINING DATA MANAGEMENT METHOD AND RELATED SYSTEM - A training data management method and related system is disclosed comprising three integrated elements. A training data network may provide a network linking a remote instructor operating an off-board data network with a student operating an onboard data network. The remote instructor may, via the datalink connection, maintain a level of control of the data set available to the student. A method for providing training data may include an onboard and off-board safety monitor configured for perceiving a safety event and sending a notification thereof to an involved participant. A system for providing training data may include a data guard configured to monitor all communications between two networks and block sensitive information, training data, and classified communications between the networks. | 12-05-2013 |
20140080098 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF EVALUATING AND REPORTING THE DRIVING ACUITY AND PERFORMANCE OF A TEST SUBJECT - Systems and methods for dynamically evaluating a test subject during operation/driving of a vehicle via an onboard evaluator are provided for herein. In particular, an onboard evaluator in the vehicle may be activated either automatically or manually by a user to dynamically evaluate the test subject of the vehicle and grade the test subject on his or her driving ability. Once the onboard evaluator has been activated, the location of the vehicle is preferably identified via a global positioning system (GPS) and local driving laws and rules are downloaded based on the identified location of the vehicle. The onboard evaluator then dynamically evaluates a test subject's driving skill set based on a test subject's driving acuity and performance. As the driving skill set is being evaluated, a processor continually calculates a driving grade/score for that particular test subject in relation to the test subject's evaluated driving skill set. | 03-20-2014 |
20140087334 | DEVICE FOR SPATIALLY MOVING PERSONS - A device for spatially moving persons includes a first support element, which includes a retaining device for at least one person and which is rotatable about a first rotational axis relative to a second support element. A second support element rotatably mounted about a second rotational axis relative to a third support element. The first rotational axis and the second rotational axis are substantially orthogonal to each other. The device further includes an image playback surface. The retaining device has at least one rotational degree of freedom relative to the image playback surface. | 03-27-2014 |
20140099606 | Control of Vehicles in Three Dimensional Space - Methods and systems for controlling vehicles within graphically simulated environments are described herein. A video game such as a vehicle-based combat game may have vehicles (such as airplanes) operating in a simulated three dimensional space. In a destination based control mode, users may partially control vehicles using two-dimensional input devices by inputting a new destination for the vehicle to go to, and the game's control logic may then automatically calculate how to control the vehicle toward the new heading. Fight and assault (bombing) control sub-modes may be provided. In addition, in an immediate control mode, a user may provide input that indicates a direction and speed of rotation, to provide more direct control of a vehicles control systems and/or control surfaces. | 04-10-2014 |
20140212846 | Coupler Alarm and Instructional Guide - An excavator ( | 07-31-2014 |
20140377719 | METHOD FOR TRAINING A PERSON WHILE OPERATING A VEHICLE - In a method for training a person while operating a vehicle, the vehicle has a control system for receiving vehicle operating commands from the person for controlling the vehicle. A calculation unit is provided for simulating a state of the vehicle and/or the environment to which the vehicle is subjected, the simulated state being a possible real state of the vehicle and/or the environment which is different from the actual state of the vehicle and/or the environment. The vehicle operating commands and the calculation unit are used for calculating vehicle command signals. The vehicle command signals are used for controlling the vehicle so as to cause the vehicle to respond to the vehicle operating commands in a way that corresponds to the state simulated by the calculation unit instead of the actual state of the vehicle and/or the environment. | 12-25-2014 |
20170236440 | PORTABLE COMPUTING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING INSTRUCTOR OPERATING STATION (IOS) FILTERED INFORMATION | 08-17-2017 |