Dynamic Visual Contouring for Reliable Simulation Benchmarks
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional interactive computer simulation stations face challenges in accurately correlating benchmark results due to physical limitations such as image resolution, brightness, and contrast, which affect the reliability of training assessments like DORI benchmarks, particularly in air-to-air combat pilot training.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of dynamic visual element contouring and modification techniques, including the use of hollow three-dimensional meshes and real-time parameterization of visual features, to enhance the visual elements based on training requirements, trainee characteristics, and environmental factors, ensuring accurate and immersive training experiences.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If conventional simulation station display systems are used, then the physical limitations (image resolution, brightness, contrast) are accepted, but the benchmark results cannot be reliably correlated to actual abilities
Solution Approach 1:
The patent dynamically changes visual parameters (brightness, contrast, saturation, sharpness) of training elements based on measured environmental conditions and individual trainee characteristics. This allows the simulation to compensate for physical display limitations by adjusting parameters in real-time, thereby maintaining reliable benchmark correlations despite conventional hardware constraints
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies different visual parameter modifications to different regions or elements within the simulation display. Specifically, it targets particular training elements with enhanced visual properties while leaving other areas unchanged, allowing precise compensation for display limitations where they most impact benchmark reliability
2Ease of operation
If visual elements are enhanced to improve trainee detection ability, then the training effectiveness improves, but the visual processing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic adjustment of visual element properties based on real-time conditions including trainee performance metrics, environmental factors, and task requirements. This dynamic approach allows the system to enhance detection ability only when and where needed, rather than continuously enhancing all visual elements, thereby managing processing complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent performs preliminary analysis of trainee characteristics, environmental conditions, and task requirements before adjusting visual parameters. This preliminary action allows the system to pre-determine which visual enhancements are necessary, reducing unnecessary processing complexity while maintaining ease of operation for detection tasks
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AI summary
Method and system for dynamically modifying, in an interactive computer simulation station, visual rendering of a visual element in a computer generated environment from an interactive computer simulation. Pre-defined visual characteristics comprise a visual contouring associated with the visual element. The method comprises receiving, via a tangible instrument module, one or more commands for controlling a simulated vehicle. The method also comprises dynamically affecting the visual contouring of the visual element considering at least one of a distance factor between the simulated vehicle and the visual element in the computer generated environment and a relative contrast between the pre-defined visual characteristics of the visual element and underlying computer generated environment elements. The distance factor and the relative contrast are determined in real-time during execution of the interactive computer simulation prior to rendering the visual element for display.