Wearable AR Display for Seamless Multi-Platform Switching
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing augmented reality systems fail to seamlessly transition between different platforms, such as vehicles or weapons systems, to provide platform-specific information to the user through a single wearable display.
Innovation Solution
A multi-platform integrated display system that includes a wearable augmented reality device connected via a data interface to various platforms, allowing the device to change and present information based on the attached platform, using sensors, processors, and communication systems to deliver platform-specific data to the user.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a display system is designed for a specific platform, then it can provide accurate platform-specific information, but it cannot be used with different platforms
Solution Approach 1:
The display system is designed with universal interfaces and protocols that allow it to connect to and display information from multiple different platforms including vehicles, aircraft, and weapons systems. The system uses standardized data interfaces and communication protocols that enable platform-agnostic operation while maintaining the ability to display platform-specific information through software configuration rather than hardware changes.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate display systems are used for different platforms, then each system can be optimized for its specific platform, but the user must switch between different displays when changing platforms
Solution Approach 1:
The system eliminates the need to switch displays by providing a single universal display unit that can connect to any platform. The display system automatically detects the connected platform and configures itself to display appropriate information, allowing seamless transitions between different platforms without requiring physical display changes or user intervention.
Solution Approach 2:
The display system dynamically adapts its content and configuration based on the connected platform. Through automatic platform detection and dynamic reconfiguration of display parameters, the system maintains optimal performance across different platforms without requiring manual setup or physical changes, enabling instantaneous transitions when platforms are changed.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a universal display system is designed to work with multiple platforms, then platform compatibility is improved, but the ability to provide specialized platform-specific information may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The display system is segmented into modular components including platform-agnostic hardware and software layers that handle universal functions, and platform-specific modules that provide specialized information. This segmentation allows the system to maintain universal compatibility while preserving the ability to access and display accurate platform-specific data through dedicated interface modules for each platform type.
Solution Approach 2:
The system employs intermediary interface layers and protocol translators that mediate between the universal display system and various platform-specific systems. These intermediaries ensure accurate transmission and interpretation of platform-specific information while maintaining compatibility with the universal display interface, preventing information loss during cross-platform communication.
Data Source
AI summary
Augmented reality display systems, apparatuses, and methods are disclosed for enabling a wearer of an augmented reality optical display to continue wearing the same optical display while moving between different platforms or vehicles. Example embodiments include optical displays that use a wired connection to connect with each platform to minimize the electromagnetic signature of the system. Embodiments include changing the information displayed to the user depending on the type of vehicle to which the optical display is connected. Additional embodiment display information about weapon systems associated with the platform to which the optical display is connected.