Skiing Simulation Controller Using Inclination-Based Force Vector Calculation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing simulation devices for skiing operations require complex simultaneous inputs for swing and edging operations, making them cumbersome for users.
Innovation Solution
A simulation device that uses a controller with a detection section to acquire inclination information, calculating shift angles and force vectors to control the direction and speed of a virtual skier, allowing for various skiing operations with a reduced number of inputs by tilting or moving the controller.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If simultaneous swing operation input and edging operation input are required, then skiing operations can be controlled, but the operation becomes complicated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines swing operation and edging operation into a single controller input mechanism. By merging these two separate operations into one unified control interface, the system reduces operational complexity while maintaining the ability to perform both functions simultaneously, directly resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The controller is designed with multi-functionality to handle both swing and edging operations through a single device. This universal control approach allows one input mechanism to perform multiple skiing control functions, simplifying the user interface while preserving complete operational capability.
2Ease of operation
If multiple input mechanisms are used for swing and edging operations, then control precision is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple input mechanisms into a single controller that can detect both swing and edging operations. This consolidation maintains control precision by preserving the detection capability for both operations while reducing the physical number of components and interface elements, thereby lowering device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The controller acts as an intermediary device that translates complex physical skiing motions into simplified digital signals. By serving as a mediator between the skier's physical actions and the simulation system, the controller maintains precise control information while presenting a simplified interface to the user.
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
Enables intuitive control of skiing operations with simplified input mechanisms, allowing for precise direction changes and speed adjustments through controller inclination and movement, enhancing user experience.
Implementation Method 1
an information acquisition section that acquires inclination information that indicates an inclination of the controller based on a detection result of a detection section that detects information that changes according to an inclination of the controller
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AI summary
A simulation device calculates a shift angle A based on a magnitude of a velocity vector S of a moving object MO and inclination information that indicates an inclination of a controller, calculates a direction D of the moving object on a slope based on a direction of the velocity vector S of the moving object and the shift angle A, calculates a first force vector P1 in the direction intersecting at right angles on the slope with the direction D of the moving object on the slope based on the inclination information, calculates a second force vector P2 based on a slope angle of the slope, calculates a resultant force vector PS by combining the first force vector P1 and the second force vector P2, updates the velocity vector S of the moving object based on the resultant force vector PS, and updates a position of the moving object MO based on the updated velocity vector.