Simulator with enhanced depth perception

a technology of enhanced depth perception and simulator, which is applied in the field of simulators with enhanced depth perception, can solve the problem of minimal dimension of images, and achieve the effect of enhancing depth perception

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-12-09
ABOUTGOLF
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[0012]The invention also presents methods for providing enhanced depth perception to a user of a simulator.

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The image has a minimal sense of dimension due to the conventional limitations of creating a perception of depth on a two-dimensional screen.

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[0017]The following detailed description and appended drawings describe and illustrate various embodiments of the invention. The description and drawings serve to enable one skilled in the art to make and use the invention, and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention in any manner. In respect of the methods disclosed, the steps presented are exemplary in nature, and thus, the order of the steps is not necessary or critical.

[0018]Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a simulator system 10 is illustrated according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown, the simulator system 10 includes a display screen 12, a plurality of user tracking devices 14, 16, a plurality of light sources 18, 20, 22, a plurality of object tracking devices 24, 26, 28, a projector 30, and a processor 32. It is understood that any number of projector screens, user tracking devices, the light sources, object tracking devices, projectors, and processors may be used. It is further understood that any ...

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A simulator system includes a user tracking device for detecting a position of a user and generating a sensor signal representing the position of the user, a processor for receiving the sensor signal, analyzing the sensor signal, and generating an image signal in response to the analysis of the sensor signal, wherein the analyzing of the sensor signal includes determining a position of a virtual camera corresponding to the position of the user, the virtual camera being directed toward a reference look-at-point; and a image generating device for receiving the image signal and generating an image in response to the image signal, wherein the image is modified in response to the position and an orientation of the virtual camera relative to the reference look-at-point.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 61 / 184,127 filed Jun. 4, 2009, hereby incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates generally to simulators for sports related activities. More particularly, the invention is directed to a simulator system and a method for providing an enhanced depth perception to a user of the simulator system.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Various arrangements are used for simulating the playing of a game of golf in small areas, such as indoors, to provide opportunities for people to play who might not otherwise be able to play because of crowded golf course conditions or because of bad weather. In addition, such golf simulators can simulate play on various famous golf courses not otherwise accessible to the players.[0004]Most golf simulation equipment includes at least three components: a central control unit...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63B69/36
CPCA63F13/00A63F2300/8011A63F2300/6676A63F2300/1087A63F13/428A63F13/525
Inventor LOCK, TIMOTHY JAMESMAASS, WALLACESMITH, KRISTYSMITH, DEREKMICHNIEWICZ, MARK
Owner ABOUTGOLF
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