Countermeasure development method and system

Abstract

An architecture is provided for incorporating systems-thinking and cognitive psychology. A simulation nodule partners with a systemizing nodule to develop a solution (a countermeasure) a problem that an opponent could apply to injure the entity. Problem-defining, solution-developing, weakness-exposing, and / or solution-revising steps can be conceptualized from the opponent's viewpoint thanks to a role-reversing nodule, defensive theories can be tested by a combat-imitating nodule, and conclusions can be confirmed via a reality-checking nodule.

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[0001]This application claims priority under 35 USC 119 from U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 185,611, filed Jun. 10, 2009, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]“Virtual” and other types of simulators are routinely used during training sessions or other experience-seeking exercises. By simulating unfamiliar scenarios, people can be programmed to respond in an appropriate manner to similar situations when later encountered. Simulation technology allows a replication of realtime tension, whereby human participants remain more involved and in a more intense mindset.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION[0003]A simulation architecture is provided that may prove especially useful when addressing not yet encountered concerns or threats, often generated through unfamiliar modes of thought. In a military situation, for example, centuries-worth of historical data on conventional warfare (e.g., soldiers wearing uniforms, civilian lives spared wheneve...

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Benefits of technology

[0004]The architecture allows (and preferably requires) a situation to be comprehended as system of interacting events, whereby a larger pattern can be located among seemingly random acts. This approach dramatically expands the experience sphere beyond that of traditional training (where problem solution-generation is limited to known problems). The architecture prompts participants to see adversarial events as a system and to correspondingly create counter systems in response.

Problems solved by technology

In a military situation, for example, centuries-worth of historical data on conventional warfare (e.g., soldiers wearing uniforms, civilian lives spared whenever possible, etc.) does little good when facing today's terrorists.

In a business situation, products which integrate emerging technology cannot depend upon traditional business plans to guarantee commercial success.

The weakness-exposing node also exposes weaknesses in the solution revised by the solution-revising node.

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