Dynamic Visual Rendering for Pilot Training Simulations
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Solution Overview
Problem
Physical limitations of simulation stations, such as image resolution, brightness, and contrast, make it difficult to reliably correlate benchmark results with actual abilities in interactive computer simulations, particularly in training scenarios like air-to-air combat pilot training.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for dynamically modifying visual rendering in interactive computer simulations by adjusting visual contouring and characteristics of visual elements based on distance, contrast, and relative directional vectors, using a dedicated graphics unit to enhance visibility and accuracy, and applying tailoring parameters considering trainee identity and visual element characteristics.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If physical limitations of simulation station (image resolution, brightness, contrast) are maintained, then device complexity is reduced, but measurement precision of benchmark results deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by dynamically adjusting visual characteristics (contouring, brightness, contrast) specifically for visual elements in the simulation display rather than modifying the entire simulation station hardware. This allows enhanced measurement precision for critical visual elements while maintaining the existing simulation station configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes visual parameters (contouring strength, brightness, contrast) of visual elements dynamically based on distance and environmental factors. This allows the system to overcome physical limitations of the simulation station by adjusting software-based visual parameters rather than modifying hardware.
2Measurement precision
If visual contouring and characteristics are dynamically modified, then visual acuity and detection accuracy are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamics by continuously adjusting visual characteristics of elements based on real-time factors such as distance from the simulated vehicle and relative contrast with the environment. This dynamic adaptation improves detection accuracy without requiring complex static modifications to the simulation station hardware.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-defining visual characteristics and contouring parameters for visual elements before they are rendered. This allows the system to prepare optimized visual representations in advance, reducing real-time computational complexity while maintaining high detection accuracy.
3Illumination intensity
If visual elements are enhanced with contouring and characteristics, then visual acuity is improved, but loss of information increases due to additional processing
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses color and visual characteristic modifications (contouring, brightness, contrast) to enhance the visibility of visual elements without fundamentally altering their identity. The enhancements are applied as visual overlays that preserve the underlying element information while improving detectability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies asymmetry by selectively enhancing specific visual characteristics of elements based on their importance, distance, and environmental context. Not all elements receive the same level of enhancement, which preserves information about relative importance and reduces unnecessary processing of less critical elements.
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AI summary
Method and system for dynamically modifying visual rendering of a visual element in a computer generated environment from an interactive computer simulation is provided. Pre-defined visual characteristics are associated with the visual element. A tangible instrument module is used to provide one or more commands for controlling a simulated vehicle of the interactive computer simulation. At the interactive computer simulation station, dynamically affecting the visual element is performed by enhancing at least one of a visual contouring of the visual element and one or more pre-identified distinctive visual characteristics of the visual element. Tailoring parameters determined considering at least one of an identity of the trainee in the interactive computer simulation station and an identifier of the visual element are considering when dynamically affecting the visual element in real-time during execution of the interactive computer simulation prior to rendering the visual element for display.