EP0483992A2
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Training system
Assignee: Raytheon Co
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Filing: 1991-10-15
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2011-10-15
Abstract
Abstract A system (10) for simulating an operating environment, such as aircraft cockpit for use in training. The system (10) includes a video storage device (46) for storing and transmitting an image of the operating environment. The video storage device (46) is coupled to a video monitor (58) for displaying the stored image. A graphics generator (54) generates an overlay image simulating the appearance of displays and manipulable controls in the operating environment in a plurality of its manipulative states. The graphics overlays may be manipulated by means of a touch sensitive screen (64) to simulate the operation of the manipulable controls. The system also includes an interactive system (12) for authoring and editing the overlays as well as the simulation process.
Inventors
- 👤 Victor S. De Gyarfas
- 👤 Randy Saunders
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 13:16
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B9/00; G09B9/02; G09B9/08; G09B9/30; G09B9/34; G09B9/301; G09B9/302
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A system for simulating an operating environment having manipulable controls, said system comprising: a video signal storage means for storing and transmitting an image of said operating environment; video monitor coupled to said video signal storage means for displaying said image of said operating environment; graphics generator means for generating an overlay image simulating the appearance of one of said manipulable controls in a plurality of its manipulative states; and a host computer coupled to said video signal storage means, said video monitor, and said graphics generator means, for controlling the display of said images on said video monitor.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
33 words
The system of Claim 1 wherein said graphics generator means comprises a database for storing a set of commands specifying the appearance of said overlay image, and a means for storing said database.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The system of Claim 2 further comprising a means for developing said database including an interactive tool for providing a graphical user interface during development of said data base.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of Claim 1 wherein said images of said operating environment comprise photographs of said operating environment.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The system of Claim 1 wherein said video signal storage means comprises a laser disk player.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
51 words
The system of Claim 1 wherein said video monitor comprises: a touch sensitive screen for transmitting a signal responsive to touching at particular areas to said host computer; and graphics generator means including a means for altering the appearance of said overlay in response to said signal responsive to said touching.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The system of Claim 1 wherein said operating environment is the interior of a vehicle and said manipulable controls are the controls for operating said vehicle.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
156 words
A system for training operators of a system having manipulable controls and displays, said system comprising: a glass student training station including a video signal storage means for storing and transmitting an image of said operating environments; video monitor coupled to said video storage means for displaying said image of said operating environment; graphics generator means for generating an overlay image simulating the appearance of said displays and manipulable controls in a plurality of its manipulative states; a host computer coupled to said video signal storage means, said video monitor, and said graphics generator means, for controlling the display of said images on said video monitor; a graphics authoring work station connected to said glass student training station for authoring and updating said overlay image; and a database authoring work station for authoring and updating software defining a training program consisting of a sequence of said images of said operating environment and said graphics overlay images.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
The system of Claim 8 wherein said database authoring work station comprises a VAX computer and computer terminal connected to said graphics authoring work station and also connected to said glass student training station.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
33 words
The system of Claim 8 wherein said graphics authoring work station comprises a personal computer, a high resolution graphics monitor, a video overlay monitor, a video disc player, a keyboard and a mouse.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
33 words
The system of Claim 8 wherein said graphics generator means comprises a database for storing a set of commands specifying the appearance of said overlay image, and a means for storing said database.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
28 words
The system of Claim 8 further comprising a means for developing said database including an interactive tool for providing a graphical user interface during development of said database.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of Claim 8 wherein said images of said operating environment comprise photographics of said operating environment.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
16 words
The system of Claim 8 wherein said video signal storage means comprises a laser disc player.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
52 words
The system of Claim 8 wherein said video monitor comprises: a touch sensitive screen for transmitting a signal responsive to touching at particular areas to said host computers; and graphics generator means including a means for altering the appearance of said overlay image in response to said signal responsive to said touching.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
26 words
The system of Claim 8 wherein said operating environment is the interior of a vehicle and said manipulable controls are the controls for operating said vehicle.
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