GPS Shooting Simulator with Augmented Reality
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current augmented reality shooting games lack realism and sophistication, failing to effectively incorporate real-world factors like terrain, weather, and shooter conditions into virtual shot simulations, limiting their potential for realistic training scenarios.
Innovation Solution
A GPS-enabled system that uses location-aware devices to determine the probability of a virtual bullet hitting a real-life target by considering terrain, weather, shooter conditions, and weapon characteristics, providing accurate feedback on shot accuracy and impact.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If simple infrared beam transmission is used for shooting games, then the system is easy to implement and low cost, but the realism and sophistication of the simulation is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a virtual copy of the real-world shooting environment by integrating GPS location data, terrain maps, and weather conditions into a digital simulation. This virtual copy replicates the complexities of real-world ballistics without requiring physical training ranges, thereby maintaining ease of implementation while significantly improving simulation realism.
Solution Approach 2:
The system introduces a server as an intermediary that processes location data from multiple players, retrieves relevant terrain and weather information, and calculates shot probabilities. This intermediary layer coordinates the interaction between simple player devices and complex simulation parameters, resolving the contradiction between device simplicity and simulation sophistication.
2Reliability
If real-world factors like terrain, weather, and shooter conditions are incorporated into the simulation, then the realism and training value is improved, but the system complexity and data processing requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the simulation system into distinct functional modules: GPS location acquisition, terrain data retrieval, weather condition integration, and shot probability calculation. Each module handles a specific aspect of the simulation, allowing the system to incorporate complex real-world factors while maintaining manageable system architecture and reducing overall complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The server performs multiple functions simultaneously: it collects location data from all players, retrieves terrain and weather information, calculates shot trajectories, and determines hit probabilities. This multi-functionality consolidates complex processing into a single centralized system, improving realism without proportionally increasing device complexity for individual players.
3Measurement precision
If GPS location data and terrain information are used to calculate shot trajectories, then the accuracy of hit determination is improved, but the data processing time and computational load increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-loads and stores terrain map data and weather condition information before they are needed for shot calculations. By having this data readily available in advance, the system can quickly process shot trajectories and hit determinations without experiencing delays during actual gameplay, thereby maintaining high accuracy while minimizing processing time.
Solution Approach 2:
The system continuously receives location updates from GPS devices and uses this feedback to recalculate shot probabilities in real-time. This feedback mechanism allows the system to maintain accurate hit determination despite changing conditions, while the incremental nature of the updates prevents excessive computational load by only processing changes rather than complete recalculations.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances the realism of virtual shooting simulations by integrating real-world data, allowing for more accurate and immersive gameplay and training experiences.
Implementation Method 1
A GPS receiver on the device determines your location
Implementation Method 2
An angle can be outputted by an accelerometer in the device of the shooter
Data Source
AI summary
A real-life target is hit with a virtual bullet or projectile using GPS-enabled or otherwise location aware devices which report their location. Real world information is taken into account, such as the terrain, elevation, weather, and line of sight, to determine if the virtual bullet hits the real-life target. Virtual information is also taken into account, such as which weapon is selected and what its distance and accuracy are. Further, information about the shooter is taken into account, such as his/her accuracy, how tired he/she is (based on recent travel distance and velocity), and how steady the GPS-enabled device is being held. Thus, a simulation which mirrors reality is made, allowing people to play a more realistic type of a virtual action with each other.