Extended Perception System Multidirectional Sensing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current systems for extended perception, such as head-mounted displays and vehicle-mounted cameras, lack comprehensive and versatile solutions for providing a multidirectional view of surroundings, integrating sensor data processing, and enabling remote monitoring and intervention.
Innovation Solution
The Extended Perception System (EXP) integrates Sensor, Processor, Display, Monitor, and Intervention Subsystems to provide a comprehensive perception of surroundings through multidirectional sensing, data processing, and remote monitoring, allowing for real-time intervention and storage of data.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If multiple sensors and processing units are integrated to provide multidirectional perception, then the comprehensiveness of surroundings perception is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the perception functionality into separate sensor subsystems (visual, auditory, tactile, etc.) that can be independently selected and configured. Each sensor type captures specific aspects of the environment, and their data is integrated by the processor subsystem to form a comprehensive perception without requiring all sensor types to be present in every implementation.
Solution Approach 2:
The processor subsystem serves multiple functions: it processes data from various sensor types, generates notifications, records events, and communicates with remote systems. This multi-functional design reduces the need for separate dedicated components for each function, thereby managing complexity while maintaining comprehensive perception capabilities.
2Speed
If real-time data processing and remote monitoring are implemented, then the responsiveness to environmental events is improved, but the use of energy increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system processes and transmits data selectively rather than continuously. The processor subsystem analyzes sensor inputs and only generates notifications or remote transmissions when specific events or conditions are detected, reducing energy consumption compared to continuous real-time processing while maintaining responsiveness to important environmental changes.
Solution Approach 2:
The processor subsystem autonomously determines when data processing and transmission are necessary based on analyzed sensor inputs. The system self-regulates its operational intensity by activating full processing and communication functions only when environmental events warrant attention, thereby reducing overall energy usage while preserving critical real-time responsiveness.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple sensor subsystems are integrated for comprehensive perception, then the versatility of the system is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system architecture segments perception capabilities into distinct sensor subsystems (visual, auditory, tactile, thermal, etc.) that can be independently selected based on application requirements. This modular approach allows the system to be configured with only the sensor types needed for specific uses, enhancing versatility while managing complexity through selective integration rather than requiring all sensor types simultaneously.
Solution Approach 2:
The system allows for dynamic configuration and selection of sensor subsystems based on operational context and requirements. The processor subsystem can adaptively activate or prioritize specific sensor types depending on environmental conditions and task demands, providing versatility without the permanent overhead of having all sensor subsystems actively engaged at all times.
4Reliability
If comprehensive sensor data is recorded and stored, then the objectivity of event records is improved, but the quantity of data storage required increases
Solution Approach 1:
The processor subsystem extracts and prioritizes only the most significant event characteristics and sensor data for storage and transmission. Rather than storing all raw sensor data indiscriminately, the system identifies and records key event parameters, timestamps, and relevant sensor readings that provide objective evidence of important occurrences, reducing storage requirements while maintaining record objectivity and reliability.
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AI summary
This invention relates to an Extended Perception System that extends the perception of an object's surroundings. Three closely related primary sets of embodiments of this invention include: one set of embodiments is mounted on a set of one or more vehicles; a second set of embodiments is worn by a set of one or more persons and/or animals; and a third set of embodiments which can be in a location fixed with respect to terrestrial and/or other features. Improvements to head-mounted displays are disclosed.