340 results about "Training simulation" patented technology

Analyzing employees based on results of an education business simulation. A network is utilized to present a training simulation to a user for achieving a training goal. Information is integrated into the training simulated utilizing the network that helps motivate achievement of the goal by the user. Progress of the user towards achieving the goal is measured utilizing the network. For further motivating achievement of the goal, feedback is also provided to the user utilizing the network. There are three levels of feedback, where each is progressively more detailed and is selected based on the number of mistakes made by the user, the user's progress towards the goal is subsequently reported to the employer of the user utilizing the network.

A simulation system for training athletes in cognitive skills includes hardware incorporating imaging and tracking devices, sound generator and receiver, a projection screen, and a movie projector for creating a virtual environment that simulates the site specific to the sport. The system includes software installed on a processor that is in signal communication and in controlling relation to the hardware elements. The system inputs to the software a plurality of scenarios in which the athlete might find him / herself. The software acts to retrieve a scenario and output a plurality of control signals for presenting a visual and aural simulation. A body parameter is tracked in temporal coordination with elements of the scenario. The tracked parameter is saved for later review by the user and, in some cases, training personnel. The scenario evolves in response to the tracked parameter, and is thus interactive in nature.

Developing decision-making skills of a user through practice in a simulated environment comprises defining a simulated situation to be influenced by the user including a set of objects that are represented by an attribute-characteristic representation, presenting information concerning a current state of the simulation, obtaining decisions from the user that at least partially determine object designs to be evaluated, evaluating an object design using a value function having multiple optima, updating the simulation with the results from the evaluation, and permitting continued practice by selectively repeating several of these steps. A system executes simulation software that simulates such a situation on a processor, and includes evaluation software for selecting and evaluating design objects by applying a value function having multiple optima. At least one terminal and communication links are provided for information transfer and implementation of the simulated situation. Diagnosis of the user's cognitive approach is also disclosed.

A method and apparatus advanced leadership training simulation wherein the simulation teaches skills in leadership and related topics through an Internet-based distance-learning architecture. The distance-learning features link trainees at remote locations into a single collaborative experience via computer networks. Instructional storylines are created and programmed into a computer and then delivered as a simulated but realistic story to one or more participants. The participants' reactions are monitored and compared with expected results. The storyline may be altered in response to the participants' responses and synthetic characters may be generated to act as automated participants or coaches. Constructive feedback is provided to the participants during or after the simulation.

The invention relates to a cooperative construction method for enhancing a realistic table-tennis system based on real rackets. The method comprises the following steps of: detecting and tracking a real table-tennis racket by utilizing the color characteristics according to a video image acquired by the system; designing and realizing the virtual-real three-dimensional registration of a virtual scene and a real scene, mapping the virtual scene to a video image coordinate system of the real rackets, participator users and real environment; designing and realizing the collision detection between a virtual table-tennis ball and objects, such as the real rackets, a virtual table-tennis table, a virtual table-tennis net, and the like according to the motion information of the real rackets and confirming and representing the motion trajectory of the virtual table-tennis ball after collision; and providing a finite state machine and a message-processing mechanism, controlling the conversion of various states of the table-tennis system in the operation process and ensuring a plurality of users to have the same table-tennis motion experience. The cooperative construction method can be widely applied to the fields, such as interactive digital entertainment, sports research, training simulation, remote education and training, and the like.

The invention discloses a traction substation watchkeeper virtual immersion type training simulation system and method. Virtual three-dimensional scenes and related animations of a traction substation are established with three-dimensional modeling and animation software, the visual and auditory senses of training objects can be effectively enhanced, and the understanding of the training objects on study content can be intensified; the three training patterns of free exercising, situational teaching and simulation checking, and specific task training content are established with a three-dimensional engine and a database, and the training content is high in pertinence and capable of being freely modified; the scene perceptual feelings are further enhanced through virtual reality immersion type helmets and somatosensory interaction equipment. According to the method, the three-dimensional scene of the whole traction substation can be vividly and visually established through three-dimensional visualization simulation, the daily operation of patrolling, switching, overhauling and the like is simulated through service training content based on the three-dimensional scene, safe operation, a high immersion degree, high visualizability and a short training period are achieved in the training process, and good application prospects are achieved.

The invention provides a method for automatically filling the structure information and texture information of a hole area of an image scene. By adoption of the method, the texture information and structure information of the hole area of the image scene can be automatically filled, and the visual continuity and reasonability of the filled image scene are ensured. The method comprises the following steps of: firstly, dividing an image into a structure part and a texture part based on an image main brief graph model, and calculating the geometrical characteristic of the structure part; secondly, automatically connecting a missing structure line of the hole area by using a tensor voting algorithm, and finishing the filling of the structure information of the hole area; thirdly, on this basis, according to confidence, gradient and a distance value, calculating the priority of boundary points of the hole area, quickly searching a similar image block based on a uniform image descriptor and a k-d tree by using an image block of the boundary point with the highest priority, and determining a candidate image block which is used for filling the hole area by using a greedy algorithm idea; and finally, fusing the candidate image block and the known image, and finishing the filling of the texture information of the hole area. The method can be widely applied and popularized to the fields of film and television program production, sports research, training simulation and the like.

A dynamically-changeable abdominal simulator system comprises a patient manikin having an abdominal cavity covered by a sheet of synthetic skin, an array of inflatable elements emplaced within the abdominal cavity covering respectively distinct areas of pressurization of the abdominal cavity and supplied with pressurized medium under separate and independent inflation control for each of the inflatable elements in order to simulate a wide range of abdominal ailments and / or conditional expressions thereof. An inflation manifold and an electronic control module operable therewith control the supply of pressurized medium to the inflatable elements. The electronic control module can communicate with an external computer that provides a graphical user interface (GUI) for the user to control the training simulation routines to be performed on the manikin.

An infantry training simulation system comprising at least one firing lane, with at least one display arranged substantially near the end of the firing lane. A trainee experiencing the simulation can carry at least one physical or virtual weapon, which is typically similar to a traditional infantry weapon. To facilitate navigation and other interaction with the simulation, the weapon is preferably outfitted with at least one controller. At least one computer is communicatively coupled to the display and the weapon. The computer can monitor input from the at least one controller, and modifies the training simulation displayed on the display based on the input.

The invention discloses a power distribution network DTS (Dispatcher Training Simulation) simulation system and a simulation method thereof. The simulation system includes a distribution network dispatcher training simulation system and a distribution network dispatching system. The distribution network dispatcher training simulation system includes: a teacher platform module, a student platform module, a grid simulation module, a training control module, and a student operation evaluation module. The teacher platform module, according to a time sequence, sends a teaching plan event to the grid simulation module through the training control module; the grid simulation model modifies a grid model operation mode according to the teaching plan event content and re-calculates power flow distribution; and the grid simulation module sends a calculation result to a student platform. The dispatcher operation training process of the power distribution network simulation system provided by the invention enables students to carry out the normal operation, accident processing and system restoration training in the dispatching environment exactly the same as the real control center, so that the students can realistically experience changes of the system; and the training in the normal operation, accident processing and system restoration is provided to the dispatcher, especially the training of the rapid response ability when the accident happens.

Developing decision-making skills of a user through practice in a simulated environment comprises defining a simulated situation to be influenced by the user including a set of objects that are represented by an attribute-characteristic representation, presenting information concerning a current state of the simulation, obtaining decisions from the user that at least partially determine object designs to be evaluated, evaluating an object design using a value function having multiple optima, updating the simulation with the results from the evaluation, and permitting continued practice by selectively repeating several of these steps. A system executes simulation software that simulates such a situation on a processor, and includes evaluation software for selecting and evaluating design objects by applying a value function having multiple optima. At least one terminal and communication links are provided for information transfer and implementation of the simulated situation. Diagnosis of the user's cognitive approach is also disclosed.

A dynamically-changeable abdominal simulator system comprises a patient manikin having an abdominal cavity covered by a sheet of synthetic skin, an array of inflatable elements emplaced within the abdominal cavity covering respectively distinct areas of pressurization of the abdominal cavity and supplied with pressurized medium under separate and independent inflation control for each of the inflatable elements in order to simulate a wide range of abdominal ailments and / or conditional expressions thereof. An inflation manifold and an electronic control module operable therewith control the supply of pressurized medium to the inflatable elements. The electronic control module can communicate with an external computer that provides a graphical user interface (GUI) for the user to control the training simulation routines to be performed on the manikin.

A windowed immersive environment, particularly for use in training simulations provides a high degree of visual fidelity and realistic depth of vision at appropriate distances at a reasonable cost. The environment integrates physical components with virtual components to create a realistic visual environment. In one embodiment, a frame delineates a simulation space and a plurality of back-projection display screens mounted in the frame defines windows in the realistic visual environment. The world outside the windows is generated as 3D stereo images projected on to the screens to provide 3D virtual views. One or more frame elements define one or more non-windowed parts of the visual environment perceptually integrated with one or more of the 3D virtual views to provide the realistic visual environment.

An amusement device comprising a modularized pod, in which one or more riders sit and are restrained, and which spins under power about a horizontal axis according to the passenger's active control. The riders control the spinning of the pod, either forward or backward, by pressing buttons on the passenger's handgrips located inside the pod. The modularized pod may be used in conjunction with many different types of amusement devices, including, but not limited to roller coasters, carousels, Ferris wheels, virtual reality units, centrifugal tumblers. The modularized pod may also be used in conjunction with flight and space training and simulation units.

A weight training apparatus that simulates free weight lifting exercise. It allows the user to load regular Olympic plates to adjust weight resistance, and thereby eliminate the need to pick-up or replace a dumbbell set each time he wants to adjust the weight resistance. The apparatus comprises a cage like frame and a vertically adjustable table with arm extension supports with a series of handles and weight loadable pin attached to each arm. The arm extensions can swivel, rotate in a circular manner and independently to provide the feel of the unrestrained free motions many free weight lifters prefer when working with regular dumbbells or free weights.

The invention provides a saw tooth structure plane waveguide visual optical display device for enhancing reality. The saw tooth structure plane waveguide visual optical display device for enhancing the reality comprises an image display light source, a collimating lens group, a lengthways expansion structure, a coupling reflection plane, a plane waveguide substrate, a saw tooth grove structure and a prism effect elimination cover piece, wherein the image display light source sends out needed display light waves, the collimating lens group collimates light source light waves, the lengthways expansion structure expands a view field in the vertical direction, the coupling reflection plane couples the light waves after being expanded into the plane waveguide substrate, the plane waveguide substrate transmits the light waves which are coupled into the plane waveguide substrate in total reflection mode, a saw tooth structure is used for view field expansion in the horizontal direction and coupling output of the light waves, and the cover piece is used to eliminate ghost shadows and improve definition of an image. The saw tooth structure plane waveguide visual optical display device for enhancing the reality has the advantages of easily expanding a horizontal view field and the vertical view field, and being light and thin in waveguide, compact in structure, simple in processing technology and low in cost, and not only can be worn for display, but also can be used in fields of scene training simulation, medical ear mirrors, naked eye 3D (three dimensional) display, mobile display and the like.

Systems and methods providing distributed training simulations are provided. A system may include a trainer station computer in operable communication with multiple trainee workstation computers. The trainer station computer can be operable to: facilitate simulation of plant operations on at least one of the trainee workstation computers; and monitor operations performed by at least one of the trainee workstation computers. The trainee workstation computers can be operable to: display the simulation of plant operations to a user; receive control instructions input to cause a change in the simulation of plant operations; and transmit to the trainer station computer information associated with at least one of: (a) the control instructions input; or (b) the change in the simulation of plant operations.

A training simulation method and system for training operational service units such as call centre or customer service centres personnel are provided, including providing a simulated scenario to personnel, the scenario progressing in scenario time and the scenario including a plurality of simulated events provided in a predetermined sequence in real time at predetermined scenario times within the scenario, and receiving responses to the events from personnel. The system can simulate scenarios, which unfold to personnel in real time, and the responses of the personnel can be received in real time, so adding to the realism of the simulation being provided. The personnel responses can be marked and assessed to give a competency rating for their responses.

An amusement device comprising a modularized pod, in which one or more riders sit and are restrained, and which spins under power about a horizontal axis according to the passenger's active control. The riders control the spinning of the pod, either forward or backward, by pressing buttons on the passenger's handgrips located inside the pod. The modularized pod may be used in conjunction with many different types of amusement devices, including, but not limited to roller coasters, carrousels, Ferris wheels, virtual reality units, centrifugal tumblers. The modularized pod may also be used in conjunction with flight and space training and simulation units.

The invention relates to a binocular image and object contour-based virtual and actual sheltering treatment method, which comprises the following steps of: accurately calculating the regional contour of a real object by an interactive image segmentation algorithm, and taking the regional contour as the geometrical information of the real object; and according to the negatively-correlated relation between parallax and depth, estimating the parallax of a virtual object under a current visual angle, determining the relative depth information between the virtual object and the real object in a current scene, and hierarchically dividing the scene. The front-and-back sheltering relation between the virtual object and the real object is estimated and determined by using the relative depth information, the depth information is not required to be calculated in a pixel-by-pixel manner; and the virtual and actual sheltering treatment is achieved in a two-dimensional image space, whether the sheltering between the virtual object and the real object exists or not is judged, and corresponding treatment is carried out, so that the binocular image and object contour-based virtual and actual sheltering treatment method can be applicable to most sheltering circumstances and a better virtual and actual sheltering treatment effect is achieved. The binocular image and object contour-based virtual and actual sheltering treatment method can be widely applied to the spatial sheltering treatment of virtual reality systems, such as interactive digital entertainment, sports research and training simulation, distance education and training and the like.

The invention discloses an unmanned aerial vehicle three-dimensional display control comprehensive-training system and relates to the technical field of training simulation technologies. The unmanned aerial vehicle three-dimensional display control comprehensive-training system comprises a flight simulation module, a visual simulation module, a flight control interaction module, a maintenance operation training module and an autonomic learning examination module, adopts a driving type three-dimensional curved-surface displayer to establish a display platform, adopts a 3D interaction technology and a three-dimensional driving technology to achieve driving and three-dimensional display of three-dimensional images, achieves highly-simulated man-machine interaction through interaction hardware, establishes a multiple-sensory-simulation ground control environment and adopts a flight control training working mode, a maintenance operation training working mode and an autonomic learning examination working mode. By means of the system, an unmanned aerial vehicle operator can master an unmanned aerial vehicle control method, an operation process and a special situation disposal method, accurately senses the state and environment situation of the three-dimensional space of an aerial vehicle, and a maintainer can be quickly familiar with the principle, structure and functions of the aerial vehicle and master a guarantee process and a maintenance method.

The invention discloses a driving training simulation system based on virtual reality technology, comprising: a data saving unit used to save the required data information of a driver in his driving training process and an action monitoring unit; a scenario constructing unit providing to the driver inside the vehicle a logic simulation model and functional module and a virtual reality scenario realizing unit in which based on virtual reality technology, the pattern units in the scenario constructing unit are accessed to generate an operation simulation space for the simulation model and training of the driver so that the driver puts on the virtual reality helmet for driving certificate evaluation and practice simulation. The scenario constructing unit is connected with the data saving unit and the virtual reality scenario realizing unit respectively for real time data communications. The system of the invention can be widely applied in people's daily life when they learn to obtain a driving license. With the system, the human labor and material devotion required by the actual evaluation are eliminated, and due to the use of the virtual reality technology, a user can get a more lifelike feel.

The invention discloses a smart grid dispatching control system regulation and control integrated join simulation training system. The smart grid dispatching control system regulation and control integrated join simulation training system relates to a simulation training system. For the problems that training of dispatchers and monitors breaks away from actual situations, training quality is not ideal, regulation and control service level cannot be improved effectively, and safe, reliable, economical and efficient operation of a power grid is influenced in the prior art, the invention provides such smart grid dispatching control system regulation and control integrated join simulation training system, which comprises a dispatcher training simulation subsystem for dispatcher training simulation, and a monitor training simulation subsystem for monitor training simulation. The dispatcher training simulation subsystem and the monitor training simulation subsystem respectively comprise a power system simulation module, a regulation and control center simulation module and a teacher system module. The monitor training simulation subsystem shares a part of modules of the dispatcher training simulation subsystem. The technical scheme can improve professional skill training efficiency of the power grid monitors and dispatchers, reduce training period and improve training quality, so that a high-quality staff team can be developed within a short time, and safe, reliable, economical and efficient operation of the power grid is ensured.

A firearm training simulation system for simulating the impact of one or more projectiles impacting a user includes an electrical impulse element configured for physical contact with the user. A controller is in communication with the electrical impulse element. The controller enables receipt of a signal for activating the electrical impulse element to deliver one or more electrical pulses to the user. Each electrical pulse simulates an impact of a projectile on the user.

The orthopedic procedures training simulator (100) is a mannequin (102) having an internal skeletal structure (104) for simulating orthopedic injuries. The interior skeletal structure (104) includes a plurality of skeletal structures, each movable between a first position simulating normal and healthy skeletal structure and a second position simulating an orthopedic injury. Motor tensionable cables joining larger joint structures allow for simulating muscular tension affecting the ability to reduce a dislocation of the joint. Force and positional sensors are disposed within the skeletal structures, and provide information to a computer system (700) to perform and monitor simulation. A computer program reads the sensors, and controls the motor tensionable cables to simulate orthopedic injuries and responses to applied corrective procedures and medications. The program generates pre-procedural x-ray images based on a desired simulation, and post-procedural x-ray images based on information obtained from the sensors both during and after the performance of a procedure.

An operation training simulation system for a computer numerical control (CNC) machine includes a physical control device for inputting control and operation commands, a software simulator connected with the physical control device, a transmission apparatus connecting the physical control device with the software simulator and a simulation display electrically connected to the software simulator. The software simulator generates machining and operation simulations based on the inputted control and operation conditions through the physical control device, and the simulation display visualizes the machining and operation simulations generated by the software simulator. Therefore, using the operation training simulation system for CNC machine not only eliminates the consumptive materials cost but also solve the personal injury problem. Consequently, the learning efficiency of the trainees and the familiarization to machine are raised in this way.

A tennis training simulation system is disclosed that improves both reaction time and ground stroke techniques within a limited physical training environment. This training system combines simulated service of a tennis ball from a service line over a virtual net, and delivery of real tennis ball to an awaiting tennis student. In the system of this invention, the tennis ball delivery system includes an automatic tennis ball machine equipped with an array of lights or LED's that simulate the service of a tennis ball from a service line, a simulated trajectory of the tennis ball over a virtual net, and a simulated first bounce of a tennis ball coupled immediately thereafter with real in-flight delivery of an actual tennis ball to an awaiting tennis student.