US3707044A
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Switching device and associated visual display for training apparatus
Assignee: CAE Link Corp
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Filing: 1969-05-20
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Granted: 1972-12-26
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Expires: 1989-05-20
Abstract
Abstract A system for use in conjunction with training apparatus such as an aircraft simulator, for example, to allow selective changes in the parameters affecting operation of the apparatus by providing a plurality of manually operable switch means, each being programmable to control various ones of such parameters, with a visual display which changes as the program is changed to indicate to an instructor the particular parameter which each switch is connected to control for that particular program.
Inventors
- 👤 Victor Faconti Jr
- 👤 William C Booth
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 03:12
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B9/00; G09B9/02; G09B9/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
186 words
A system providing improved control of simulated parameters in training apparatus, said system comprising, in combination: a. a vehicle simulator simulating a real-world vehicle having a plurality of discrete operating systems, each with a number of variable parameters represented in said simulator by electrical signals; b. a plurality of manually operable first switches for selecting one of said systems for selective control of the electrical signals representing the parameters thereof; c. a plurality of manually operable second switches connected to control respective electrical signals representing said parameters; d. a viewing surface arranged for viewing by an instructor positioned to operate said first and second switches; e. means for displaying on said viewing surface a pictorial illustration of a schematic diagrams of the particular system selected, said illustration including the individual, variable parameters represented by the electrical signals to be controlled at any given time, and f. a plurality of lines on each of said schematic diagrams extending from the schematic representation thereon of one of said parameters to a point at the edge of said second switches which controls the parameter from which the line extends.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
186 words
A system providing improved control of simulated parameters in training apparatus, said system comprising, in combination: a. a vehicle simulator simulating a real-world vehicle having a plurality of discrete operating systems, each with a number of variable parameters represented in said simulator by electrical signals; b. a plurality of manually operable first switches for selecting one of said systems for selective control of the electrical signals representing the parameters thereof; c. a plurality of manually operable second switches connected to control respective electrical signals representing said parameters; d. a viewing surface arranged for viewing by an instructor positioned to operate said first and second switches; e. means for displaying on said viewing surface a pictorial illustration of a schematic diagrams of the particular system selected, said illustration including the individual, variable parameters represented by the electrical signals to be controlled at any given time, and f. a plurality of lines on each of said schematic diagrams extending from the schematic representation thereon of one of said parameters to a point at the edge of said second switches which controls the parameter from which the line extends.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention according to claim 1 wherein said pictorial display is projected on said viewing surface from a remote location.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
The invention according to claim 2 and further including a slide projEctor with a supply of individual slides each bearing a pictorial illustration of said operating systems for selective display on said viewing surface in accordance with operation of said first switches.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
138 words
A visual display system for use in conjunction with an aircraft simulator having instruments and controls said display system comprising, in combination: a. an electronic computer adapted to provide electrical signals commensurate with simulated operating parameters of the aircraft including simulated flight path thereof; b. a viewing surface upon which said slides may be projected; c. plotting means operable to plot a visible trace of the simulated flight path in accordance with signals from the computer commensurate therewith; d. first switch means selectively operable to cause a selected one of said slides to be projected on said viewing surface; and e. means for superimposing said visible trace on said viewing surface, whereby a visible indication of the simulated flight path may be related to said flight charts and patterns whenever a slide from said first group is projected.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
138 words
A visual display system for use in conjunction with an aircraft simulator having instruments and controls said display system comprising, in combination: a. an electronic computer adapted to provide electrical signals commensurate with simulated operating parameters of the aircraft including simulated flight path thereof; b. a viewing surface upon which said slides may be projected; c. plotting means operable to plot a visible trace of the simulated flight path in accordance with signals from the computer commensurate therewith; d. first switch means selectively operable to cause a selected one of said slides to be projected on said viewing surface; and e. means for superimposing said visible trace on said viewing surface, whereby a visible indication of the simulated flight path may be related to said flight charts and patterns whenever a slide from said first group is projected.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
The invention according to claim 4 wherein said plotting means comprises an X-Y plotter mounted for movement between a first position, wherein the trace provided thereby is superimposed with said viewing surface, and a second position, remote from said viewing surface.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention according to claim 5 wherein said plotter is mounted for pivotal movement between said first and second positions.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
89 words
The invention according to claim 4 and further including a plurality of individual second switch means operable to affect respective electrical signals representative of various groups of the simulated aircraft operating parameters, certain of said first switch means being operable to change the group of parameters which said second switch means affect and likewise to cause to be projected a slide from said second group depicting physical portions of the aircraft simulated which are associated with the parameters of the group which said second switches are operable to affect.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
38 words
The invention according to claim 7 and further including indicia arranged to indicate the connections between the parameters shown on the slide projected and the ones of said second switches operable to affect the electrical signals commensurate therewith.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-12-26 | 1976-06-26 | 1976-12-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-12-26 | 1980-06-26 | 1980-12-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-12-26 | 1984-06-26 | 1984-12-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |