A computerized system for assessing performance includes an interactive computer simulation station for providing a simulation of a machine to train a student in how to operate the machine and an instructor operating station communicatively connected to the interactive computer simulation station to receive instructor assessment data from an instructor at the instructor operating station. The system includes an automatic rules-based assessment module for automatically assessing a performance of the student during the simulation based on one or more rules to thereby provide automatic assessment data. The system includes an artificial intelligence (AI) module for receiving both the instructor assessment data and the automatic assessment data and for providing a hybrid performance assessment of the student based on an AI assessment model trained using training sets of instructor assessment data and training sets of automatic assessment data.
A computerized system for assessing performance based on biometry includes one or more processors executing an artificial intelligence module for correlating, during a model training phase, low-resolution biometric sensor training data obtained from a low-resolution biometric sensor with a cognitive load index generated from high- resolution biometric sensor data to train a cognitive load model. The one or more processors are configured to assess performance during an operational phase by obtaining low-resolution biometric sensor operational data from the low-resolution biometric sensor during the operational phase and determining a cognitive load during the operational phase based on the low-resolution biometric sensor operational data and the cognitive load model.
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There is described a method and a system for training a user to score a vehicle maneuver: vehicle parameters are generated, using one of a machine learning model and a rule-based model, based on a target grade and a vehicle maneuver, the target grade being indicative of a given performance level of a pilot performing the vehicle maneuver, the vehicle parameters representing parameters of the vehicle during the vehicle maneuver, the vehicle parameters enabling evaluating a performance of the pilot during the vehicle maneuver. The vehicle parameters are provided for display providing the vehicle parameters for display, a subjective grade indicative of an estimated performance level of the pilot during the vehicle maneuver is received, and the target grade is provided for display to the user on the display device, thereby allowing the user to compare the subjective grade to the target grade.
G09B 9/18 - Simulation ou indication par un instrument ou une alarme des conditions ambiantes ou des paramètres de l'aéronef des paramètres du moteur ou de l'alimentation en carburant
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FEDERATED MACHINE LEARNING IN ADAPTIVE TRAINING SYSTEMS
A federated machine learning system for training students comprises a first adaptive training system having a first artificial intelligence module for adapting individualized training to a first group of students and for developing a first learning model based on a first set of learning performance metrics for the first group of students. A second adaptive training system provides individualized training to a second group of students and has a data property extraction module for extracting statistical properties from a second set of learning performance metrics for the second group of students. A data simulator module generates simulated performance metrics using extracted statistical properties from the second set of learning performance metrics to thereby generate a second learning model. A federation computing device receives first and second model weights for the first and second learning models and generate or refines a federated model based on the first and second model weights.
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G09B 9/12 - Systèmes de déplacement pour simulateurs d'aéronef
A system for training a student to operate an actual machine includes an electronic learning module and a simulation system for simulating operation of the actual machine. An adaptive learning artificial intelligence (ALAI) module receives student performance data to adapt training of the student. The student performance data includes instructor-graded performance results of the student based on the student operating the actual machine, simulation performance results for the student operating a simulated machine in a simulation system that simulates operation of an actual machine and electronic learning content results from an electronic learning module that delivers electronic learning content to a student computing device used by the student. The ALAI module comprises a learner profile module that profiles the student, a training task recommendation module that generates AI-generated recommendations, and an explainability and pedagogical intervention module for displaying on the instructor computing device explanations for the AI-generated recommendations.
A system for predicting performance of a student based on psychometric data includes data storage devices for storing psychometric data for students obtained via psychometric tests, the psychometric data being indicative of a plurality of psychological traits of the students. A training management system having one or more simulation stations collects performance data for the students. One or more processors executing an artificial intelligence module clusters the psychological traits define aptitude clusters and correlates the aptitude clusters with the performance data to thereby associate different levels of performance with each of the plurality of aptitude clusters. A new student performance prediction module receives a set of new psychometric data for a new student and associates the set of new psychometric data for the new student with one of the plurality of aptitude clusters to thereby predict the performance of the new student.
There is provided a computer-implemented method for remotely pointing to a region of interest within a simulation environment, the process comprising the steps of: receiving coordinates of at least one point selected within a given image of at least a portion of the simulation environment, the given image being displayed on a display unit; identifying a region of interest within the simulation environment based on the received coordinates of the at least one point; and providing control signals to a projector to visually distinguish the region of interest within the simulation environment.
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A method for providing remote visibility into a simulation environment, comprising: establishing over a secure public network a connection between a first videoconferencing client running on a first computer and a second videoconferencing client running on a second computer; receiving at the first computer a first live camera feed encompassing a first portion of the simulation environment over a secure private network, the second computer being located outside of the secure private network; displaying within a viewer the first live camera feed and a simulation control interface, a representation of a second portion of the simulation environment and/or a second live camera feed encompassing a third portion of the simulation environment; and granting the second videoconferencing client visual access to the viewer application through the first videoconferencing client.
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A rear projection dome (10) including: a front screen section (12) defining an upper front edge (14) and opposite side front edges (16,18); a rear screen section (20) defining an upper rear edge (22) and opposite side rear edges (24, 26). The opposite side front edges (16, 18) and the opposite side rear edges (24, 26) form seamless side joints (28) for allowing uninterrupted projections between the front screen section (12) and the rear screen section (20). A top screen section (30) defines a top peripheral edge (32) configured to be mounted to the upper front edge (14) of the front screen section (12). A peripheral top edge (32) of the top screen section (30) and the upper front edge (14) define a conical joint interface (34) for allowing uninterrupted projections between the front screen section (12) and the top screen section (30).
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DYNAMICALLY ADJUSTING IMAGE CHARACTERISTICS IN REAL-TIME
Methods, display system and computer readable medium for dynamically adjusting image characteristics in real-time for a user therein. In real-time, a determination is made of a dynamic user position facing one or more fixed display screens. In real-time, and taking into account the dynamic user position, luminance of a plurality of zones is adjusted in a stream of images computed for display on the one or more fixed display screens. The calibrated (or adjusted) stream of images is then displayed onto the one or more fixed display screens. A relative view angle between the dynamic user position and the one or more fixed display screens may be determined, taking into account in real-time the dynamic user position, while adjusting luminance. Adjusting in real-time while taking into account the dynamic user position, may also be performed on color properties of the plurality of zones in the stream of images.
Systems and methods are disclosed for loading rendering data for a scene from a computer generated environment at an interactive computer simulation station. In accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure, a content file is created that defines, for each of a plurality of virtual geographical sectors of a computer generated environment, available levels of detail for the virtual geographical sector and a latest available version that the available levels of detail are contained in. A file associated with an available level of detail in the latest available version is listed in the content file. The content file is loaded into memory during execution of an interactive computer simulation station for real-time access by the interactive computer simulation station to determine which files are available to be loaded for rending of the scene having a target level of detail in a latest available version.
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CAMERA BASED DISPLAY METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SIMULATORS
A display system for a simulator comprising: a main display for displaying a simulated scene, the first display being positionable away from a user; a see-through display for displaying a portion of the simulated scene, the see-through display being wearable by the user; a filter for filtering a portion of a field of view of the user; and a control unit configured for: receiving environment images, the environment images comprising a first set of images of the simulated scene, a second set of images of the simulated scene and a third set of images of at least a portion of the simulated scene; displaying the first and second set of images on the first display; and displaying the third set of images on the see-through display.
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CONTINUOUS MONITORING OF A MODEL IN AN INTERACTIVE COMPUTER SIMULATION STATION
Continuous monitoring of a model in an interactive computer simulation station. The model comprises a plurality of interrelated parameters defining a dynamic behavior of a simulated interactive object in an interactive computer simulation when inputs are provided on tangible instrument(s) of the station. During a diagnostic period of time, a frequency sweep of the model is performed for measuring the dynamic behavior of the simulated interactive object. During the frequency sweep, each of the tangible instrument(s) is automatically mechanically moved following an input function defining an input range variation at a related frequency. The frequency sweep provides an actual frequency response function for the tangible instrument(s) defining the dynamic behavior. The station is determined to require maintenance when the dynamic behavior of the simulated interactive object, measured by the frequency sweep, is outside of a target dynamic behavior range for the simulated interactive object.
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IMPROVED HEAT RENDERING IN AN INTERACTIVE COMPUTER SIMULATION SYSTEM
Method(s) and interactive simulation station(s) for improved heat modeling and rendering in an interactive computer simulation system. Considering inputs received on tangible instruments, a view point is defined for displaying heat-enhanced images. A non-static 3D mesh defines temperature-influenced virtual point(s) and comprises a base-texture and a heat-map texture. Rendering the 3D mesh is performed from the view point by 1) applying base imagery data of the base-texture over surfaces of the 3D mesh from base-texture coordinates (mapping the base imagery data on the 3D mesh); 2) from the heat-map texture, and for each temperature-influenced virtual point(s), loading a heat-propagation pattern from heat-map coordinates, shared with the base-texture coordinates, that selectively map the heat-propagation pattern on the 3D mesh; and 3) computing a heat-related intensity variation on the visible surface(s) from the heat-propagation pattern of each temperature-influenced virtual point(s).
The present system and simulation environment calibrate vibrations. The system and simulation environment comprise a synthesizer for generating an electrical signal and a transducer for converting the electrical signal into vibrations propagated through a physical component and refracted in a physical space of the simulation environment. The system also comprises a vibration sensor measuring the vibrations propagated in the physical component. The system further comprises a configurator for calibrating the electrical signal generated by the synthesizer based on a vibration target for a simulated event and vibrations measured by the vibration sensor.
A method and apparatus for creating a deteriorated video feed from actions of a user. The apparatus receives a video feed from one or more cameras, within an enclosed area comprising one or more tangible instruments of a system on which the user performs the actions, wherein the video feed provides images related to the actions performed by the user interacting with the system through the one or more tangible instruments. The apparatus captures one or more visual-perception inhibitors affecting the user, wherein the one or more visual-perception inhibitors affect the user while performing the actions in the system. The apparatus comprises a video processing module for deteriorating the video feed by selectively modifying images from the video feed into a deteriorated video feed considering the captured one or more visual-perception inhibitors.
There is described an apparatus for diagnosing a problem in a simulator comprising a plurality of components, comprising: a communication unit; a memory having stored thereon a database containing a plurality of lists of events each associated with a respective anomaly of the simulator and a respective source of anomaly; a processing unit configured for: receiving a detected anomaly of the simulator via the communication unit; retrieving from the database at least a given one of the plurality of lists of events that correspond to the detected anomaly; receiving an actual state of operation for at least some of the plurality of components; identifying a source of the detected anomaly by comparing the received actual state of operation and at least a given one of the plurality of lists of events; and outputting the source of the detected anomaly via the communication unit.
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VISUALIZING SUB-SYSTEMS OF A VIRTUAL SIMULATED ELEMENT IN AN INTERACTIVE COMPUTER SIMULATION SYSTEM
Method and system for visualizing dynamic virtual sub-systems of a virtual simulated element in an interactive computer simulation system comprising a computer generated environment. One or more tangible instruments control the virtual simulated element in the computer generated environment. A graphical user interface comprising an interactive display portion depicting a rendered view of the virtual simulated element. While an interactive computer simulation of the virtual simulated element is performed in the interactive computer simulation system, a storage system logs dynamic data in relation to the dynamic virtual sub-systems. At least one of the dynamic virtual sub-systems of the virtual simulated element is selected and a subset of dynamic data related to the selected virtual sub-system is loaded from the storage system. The selected virtual sub-system is displayed together with the related dynamic data on the graphical user interface.
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METHOD, DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR CALCULATING A LIST OF PRIORITY INDICATORS, IN AN EMERGENCY-VEHICLE-UNITS DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM, FOR EACH OF A PLURALITY OF POSTS
Method, device and system for deploying emergency vehicle units in a geographical area. Receiving, from at least one external resource, location data and status information for each of a plurality of emergency vehicle units. The location data and status information is stored in a memory buffer. Calculate an updated list of priority indicators for each of the plurality of posts based at least on historical data and a list of upcoming events, and store the updated list of priority indicators in the memory buffer. Calculate a deployment recommendation considering a list of weighted deployment rules, the location data, the status information and the updated list of priority indicators from the memory buffer. Display the deployment recommendation.
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METHOD, DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR CONTINUOUSLY RECOMMENDING A DEPLOYMENT OF EMERGENCY VEHICLE UNITS
Method, device and system for deploying emergency vehicle units in a geographical area. Receiving, from at least one external resource, location data and status information for each of a plurality of emergency vehicle units. The location data and status information for each of the plurality of emergency vehicle units is stored in a memory buffer. A list of priority indicators associated to each of the plurality of posts is stored in the memory buffer. A list of weighted deployment rules for deploying the plurality of emergency vehicle units to the plurality of posts is stored in the memory buffer. Upon receiving a trigger, calculate a deployment recommendation based on the list of weighted deployment rules, the location data, the status information and the list of priority indicators from the memory buffer. Display the deployment recommendation.
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G08G 1/13 - Systèmes de commande du trafic pour véhicules routiers indiquant la position de véhicules, p.ex. de véhicules à horaire déterminé à une station centrale l'indicateur étant sous la forme d'une carte
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METHOD AND SYSTEMS FOR UPDATING A REMOTE REPOSITORY BASED ON DATA-TYPES
Method and systems, for executing an interactive computer simulation of a simulated vehicle, comprising a remote data management system, a central repository, a remote repository and an interactive computer simulation station. The central repository comprises a synthetic natural environment database (SNEDB) that comprises data of a plurality of data types for geographically-located terrain skin representations. The remote data management system maintains the remote repository storing a subset of the SNEDB. The station comprises data consumers each requiring one or more data types and sends, over the network, a data request for geographical locations from the SNEDB. The station allows users to interact in the simulation for controlling the simulated vehicle. The remote data management system determines a set of data types considering requesting data consumers and updates the subset of the SNEDB for the geographical locations with data of only the set of data types.
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METHOD AND SYSTEMS FOR ANTICIPATORILY UPDATING A REMOTE REPOSITORY
Method and systems for executing an interactive computer simulation of a simulated vehicle. A central repository comprises a synthetic natural environment database (SNEDB) that comprises data for a plurality of geographically-located terrain skin representations of a computer generated. A remote data management system maintains the remote repository comprising a subset of the SNEDB accessible to an interactive computer simulation station. The interactive computer simulation station sends, over the network, a data request for geographical locations from the SNEDB and allows users to interact in the interactive computer simulation for controlling the simulated vehicle. The remote data management system computes a plurality of expected geographical positions for the first simulation station and anticipatorily updates, via the network, the subset of the SNEDB stored in the remote repository with a supplemental subset of the SNEDB corresponding to one or more of the computed expected geographical positions.
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DYNAMICALLY UPDATING A MODEL ASSOCIATED TO A SIMULATED INTERACTIVE OBJECT
A method and computer system for dynamically updating a model associated to a simulated interactive object in an interactive computer simulation comprising a computer generated environment. In real-time, a simulated behavior of the simulated interactive object is provided considering the model associated thereto. After reception of a request to modify the model, a new model is determined and validated by computing a validation indicator. The validation indicator computation considers interrelated parameters associated to the model and simulated constraints associated to the computer generated environment. The model is then selectively and dynamically updated into a new model considering at least the validation indicator. Subsequently, in real-time, an updated simulated behavior of the simulated interactive object is provided correspondingly considering the model or the new model associated thereto.
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METHOD, DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR CALCULATING WEIGHTED DEPLOYMENT RULES IN AN EMERGENCY-VEHICLE-UNITS DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM FOR A GEOGRAPHICAL AREA
Method, device and system for deploying emergency vehicle units in a geographical area. A computer receives, from at least one external resource, location data and status information for each of a plurality of emergency vehicle units. The location data and status information is stored in a memory buffer. The computer applies a deployment calculation formula for calculating a deployment recommendation considering a list of weighted deployment rules, the location data, the status information and a list of priority indicators. Display the deployment recommendation. An updated deployment recommendation is received from the user interface module. Display the updated deployment recommendation. Calculate an updated list of weighted deployment rules in order for the deployment calculation formula to provide a new deployment recommendation. Display the new deployment recommendation.
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METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CREATING A SIMULATION PLAN FOR TRAINING PERSONNEL ON SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
Method and system for creating a simulation plan required for development of an interactive computer simulation of an interactive simulated system for training personnel on maintenance of a system. The simulation plan is created in memory preserving content from a maintenance manual for the system. For each section identified in the simulation plan, a plurality of simulated components of the interactive simulated system are associated with one or more components of the system. A unique section descriptor is associated with each individual component of the plurality of simulated components. A simulation-specification is then assigned to each unique section descriptor for developing an interactive simulated maintenance procedure from the maintenance-action content. The simulation plan is then stored in memory with each simulation-specification. Development of the interactive computer simulation of the interactive system necessitates completion of every one of the simulation-specifications.
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A method and a computer system for updating an original simulation plan into an updated simulation plan considering an updated maintenance manual for training personnel on maintenance of the system. One or more updated section descriptors are identified in the updated simulation plan comprising an updated expected behavior of the system. When new components of the system are present, new simulated components are associated with the updated section descriptors. Simulation-specifications of the updated section descriptors are updated for developing updated interactive simulated maintenance procedures from updated maintenance-action content. Simulation-work-order and design-work-orders are added to the simulation-specifications for updating a simulated behavior of the simulated system and for preparing animated sequences for displaying the simulated system accordingly during the updated interactive computer simulation. The updated simulation plan is then stored in memory. Development of the updated interactive computer simulation of the interactive system necessitates completion of the simulation-specification.
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METHOD AND SYSTEMS FOR REMOVING THE MOST EXTRANEOUS DATA RECORD FROM A REMOTE REPOSITORY
Method and systems for executing an interactive computer simulation of a simulated vehicle comprising a remote data management system, a central repository, a remote repository and an interactive computer simulation station. The central repository stores a synthetic natural environment database (SNEDB) that comprises data records for a plurality of geographically-located terrain skin representations of a computer generated environment. The remote data management system maintains the remote repository storing a subset of data records from the SNEDB. Each one of the subset of data records has a priority tag. The station sends a data request for geographical locations from the SNEDB and allows users to interact in the simulation for controlling the simulated vehicle. The remote data management system monitors remaining storage capacity of the remote repository and, upon reaching a high-level threshold value, removes the most extraneous data record considering priority tags until reaching a low-level threshold value.
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A SIMULATION SERVER CAPABLE OF CONFIGURING EVENTS OF A LESSON PLAN THROUGH INTERACTIONS WITH A COMPUTING DEVICE
A simulation server capable of configuring events of a lesson plan through interactions with a computing device. The simulation server stores in a memory at least one lesson plan. Each lesson plan comprises at least one event, and each event comprises at least one rule. The simulation server receives a lesson plan selection from the computing device. The simulation server extracts from the memory the at least one event corresponding to the lesson plan selection and the corresponding at least one rule, and transmits the extracted at least one event and at least one rule corresponding to the selected lesson plan to the computing device. The simulation server further receives from the computing device, a selection of at least one event to be used for the selected lesson plan with a configuration of the at least one rule for each selected event.
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SIMULATION SERVER AND LESSON PLAN EVENTS BASED ON SIMULATION DATA
A simulation server capable of creating events of a lesson plan based on simulation data statistics. The simulation server comprises memory for storing simulation data, and a processing unit. The processing unit executes a plurality of simulations functionalities according to a lesson plan. The processing unit collects simulation data representative of the execution of the plurality of simulations functionalities according to the lesson plan. The processing unit stores the simulation data in the memory. The processing unit processes the simulation data to generate simulation data statistics. The processing unit creates at least one event having at least one rule based on the simulation data statistics. The at least one rule consists in at least one measurable value to be measured by at least one of the simulation functionalities.
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A SIMULATION SERVER CAPABLE OF TRANSMITTING A VISUAL ALARM REPRESENTATIVE OF A SIMULATION EVENT DISCREPANCY TO A COMPUTING DEVICE
A simulation server capable of transmitting a visual alarm representative of a simulation event discrepancy to a computing device. The simulation server stores lesson plans comprising at least one event; each event comprising at least one rule. The simulation server executes a simulation according to a particular lesson plan, and transmits a visual representation of the executed simulation to a computing device. The simulation server collects simulation data representative of the executed simulation, processes the simulation data, compares the simulation data with the at least one rule of the at least one event of the lesson plan, and determines each rule is met based on the comparison. When a rule is not met, the simulation server transmits information for displaying on a timeline in the visual representation of the executed simulation a visual alarm representative of the event corresponding to the rule not being met to the computing device.
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SIMULATION SERVER AND VISUAL PREDICTION INDICATOR WITH EVENT DISCREPANCY
A simulation server capable of transmitting a visual prediction indicator representative of a predicted simulation event discrepancy. The simulation server stores a lesson plan comprising one or more events. A particular event has a corresponding objective consisting in a value, and a corresponding prediction metric consisting in another value. The objective is not met when the prediction metric is met. The simulation server executes a simulation according to the lesson plan, and transmits a visual representation of the executed simulation to a computing device. The simulation server collects simulation data representative of the executed simulation, processes the simulation data, and compares a simulation value of the particular event with the corresponding prediction metric. When the prediction metric is met, the simulation server transmits information for displaying in the visual representation of the executed simulation a visual prediction indicator representative of the prediction metric being met to the computing device.
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H04L 12/16 - Dispositions pour la fourniture de services particuliers aux abonnés
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PORTABLE COMPUTING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING INSTRUCTOR OPERATING STATION (IOS) FILTERED INFORMATION
A portable computing device and method for transmitting Instructor Operating Station (lOS) filtered information. A portable computing device receives lOS control and monitoring data from a simulation server, displays the lOS control and monitoring data on the portable computing device, and receives a selection by a user of at least one component of the displayed lOS control and monitoring data. The selection is performed by an interaction of the user with the displayed lOS control and monitoring data. The portable computing device determines lOS filtered information related to the selected at least one component, and transmits the lOS filtered information to a destination computing device. The determination of the lOS filtered information takes into consideration destination user access rights of a destination user. The destination device may be a simulator or a portable computing device, where the destination user performs a simulation session by interacting with the simulation server.
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G09B 9/08 - Simulateurs pour l'enseignement ou l'entraînement pour l'enseignement de la conduite des véhicules ou autres moyens de transport pour l'enseignement du pilotage des aéronefs, p.ex. bancs d'entraînement au pilotage sans visibilité
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SIMULATION SERVER CAPABLE OF INTERACTING WITH A PLURALITY OF SERVERS
A simulation server capable of interacting with a plurality of simulators to perform a plurality of simulations. The simulation server comprises a communication interface for exchanging data with other entities. The processing server also comprises a processing unit for executing at least one simulation. The processing unit also generates simulator simulation data and transmits the simulator simulation data to at least one simulator via the communication interface. The simulator simulation data are representative of the execution of the at least one simulation. The processing unit also receives simulator interaction data from the at least one simulator via the communication interface. The processing unit further processes the simulator interaction data and controls the execution of the at least one simulation based on the processed simulator interaction data. The simulation server may also interact with one or more of portable computing devices to perform the plurality of simulations.
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H04L 12/16 - Dispositions pour la fourniture de services particuliers aux abonnés
An infrastructure for an interactive computer program comprising a computer generated environment. The infrastructure comprises an instrument module, a first display and a second display. At least one tangible instrument allows the user to interact within the computer generated environment, at least one virtualized instrument is not accessible to the user. The first display displays images from the computer generated environment. The second display is positioned on one side of the instrument module for displaying at least images of the virtualized instrument(s) and of a virtualized participant that has access to the virtualized participant of the interactive computer program. A method comprising providing the tangible instrument and the first display screen. The method also comprises displaying images of the virtualized instrument and the virtualized participant on the second display screen.
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MULTIFACTOR EYE POSITION IDENTIFICATION IN A DISPLAY SYSTEM
A display system comprising a display screen for displaying a stream of images, a viewer positioning module and an image generator module. The viewer positioning module is for determining a viewer's sightline by defining a first factor of the sightline as a lateral position of a viewer's body part located between the viewer's chin and the viewer's waistline, defining a second factor of the sightline as a depth position of the body part and computing the sightline based at least on the first factor and the second factor. The image generator module is for generating the stream of images considering the determined sightline. A method comprising defining the first factor, defining the second factor, computing the sightline based at least on the first factor and the second factor, generating the stream of images considering the determined sightline and displaying the stream of images on a first display screen.
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NIGHT VISION DETECTION ENHANCEMENTS IN A DISPLAY SYSTEM
A method and a display system for dynamically activating a night-vision mode comprising. The display system comprises a processor module that further comprises an image generator module. The processor module is for determining at least a head position of a user in the display system, the head position being used at least for geometry-correction purposes and, while determining the head position, determining that a night-vision-enhancer device is activated by the user. The processor module is further for activating the night-vision mode of the display system and the image generator module, upon activation of the night-vision mode of the display system, renders night-vision-enhanced images of a computer generated environment for display. The night-vision-enhanced images present a night-mode-adapted wavelength spectrum.
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A simulator for generating and optimizing simulation data adapted for rendering on a portable computing device. The simulator comprises a processing unit. The processing unit executes a simulation and further executes at least one rendering function. Each rendering function generates simulation data adapted for rendering on the portable computing device, and transmits the simulation data to the portable computing device. The simulation data are representative of the execution of the simulation. The processing unit also executes an optimization function for further adapting the simulation data generated by the at least one rendering function to operating conditions of the portable computing device, before transmission to the portable computing device. In a particular aspect, the simulator comprises a web server for receiving interaction data from the portable computing device. The processing unit processes the interaction data and controls the execution of the simulation based on the processed interaction data.
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A customizable tool and method for generating, validating and maintaining simulation artefacts. A template corresponding to a particular type of simulation artefacts is selected among a plurality of templates. A library of components corresponding to the selected template is determined by a processing unit of the tool. The library of components is displayed on a display of the tool. At least one component is selected among a library of components corresponding to the selected template. The at least one selected component is displayed on the display. The at least one selected component is configured. The processing unit generates and validates simulation artefacts corresponding to the selected template based on the at least one selected component and the configuration of each selected component.
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G09B 9/08 - Simulateurs pour l'enseignement ou l'entraînement pour l'enseignement de la conduite des véhicules ou autres moyens de transport pour l'enseignement du pilotage des aéronefs, p.ex. bancs d'entraînement au pilotage sans visibilité
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SIMULATOR FOR GENERATING AND EXCHANGING SIMULATION DATA FOR INTERACTING WITH A PORTABLE COMPUTING DEVICE
A simulator for generating and exchanging simulation data for interacting with a portable computing device. The simulator comprises a processing unit and a web server. The processing unit executes a simulation and further executes at least one rendering function. Each rendering function generates simulation data adapted for rendering on the portable computing device, and transmits the simulation data to the portable computing device. The simulation data are representative of the execution of the simulation. The processing unit also processes interaction data and controls the execution of the simulation based on the processed interaction data. The web server receives the interaction data from the portable computing device. In a particular aspect, the web server is executed by a standalone server instead of being executed by the simulator.
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TRACKING SYSTEM FOR INSERTION OF A MEDICAL DEVICE IN A BODY CAVITY SIMULATOR
The present system and method related to simulating medical procedures. The system and method comprise a body cavity simulator and at least one camera. The body cavity simulator comprises a channel having a proximal end, a distal end, and an inner longitudinal passage extending between the proximal end and the distal end. The channel is partially made of a material comprised of one of the following: a transparent material, a translucent material, a semi-transparent material. The channel receives at least one simulated medical instrument through the proximal end. The at least one camera is adapted for capturing through the material of the channel a pattern of a tracking device of the at least one simulated medical instrument inserted in the channel. The camera transmits data corresponding to the captured pattern of the tracking device to a processing unit.
The present simulated medical instrument is adapted for insertion in a channel of a body cavity simulator. The present simulated medical instrument comprises a tube and at least one tracking device. The tube comprises a proximal end and a distal end. The tube is sized and shaped for insertion in the channel of the body cavity simulator. The at least one tracking device is positioned at the distal end of the tube. The tracking device has a pattern detectable via camera. The tracking device is adapted for receiving friction caused by a dynamic haptic mechanism positioned along at least a section of the channel of the body cavity simulator.
The present simulated medical instrument is adapted for insertion in a channel of a body cavity simulator. The present simulated medical instrument comprises a tube and at least one tracking device. The tube comprises a proximal end and a distal end. The tube is sized and shaped for insertion in the channel of the body cavity simulator. The at least one tracking device is located in proximity of the distal end of the tube, the tracking device having a pattern detectable via camera.
A modular infrastructure for an interactive computer program comprising a computer generated environment. The modular infrastructure comprises an instrument module, a first display and a second display. The instrument module comprises at least one tangible instrument for the user to interact within the computer generated environment, the tangible instrument(s) being accessible to a user of the interactive computer program and at least one virtualized instrument not accessible to the user of the interactive computer program. The first display is positioned in front of the user for displaying images from the computer generated environment interactive computer program. The second display is for displaying at least images of the virtualized instrument(s). An instrument position of the instrument module relative to a display position of the second display is customizable in the modular infrastructure to support different configurations of the interactive computer program. A method for reconfiguring the modular infrastructure.
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A METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GENERATING AN INTERACTIVE TRAINING SCENARIO BASED ON A RECORDED REAL TIME SIMULATION
Method and system for generating an interactive training scenario based on a recorded real time simulation. Recorded data corresponding to the real time simulation are received at a computing device of the system from a real time simulator. The recorded data are organized according to a simulation timeline. The recorded data are processed by the computing device to generate the interactive training scenario. The interactive training scenario comprises training data organized according to a training timeline, which is generated based on the simulation timeline. The system also includes a training device for executing the interactive training scenario according to the training timeline. The recorded data may comprise an action performed by a user interacting with the real time simulation, an event occurring during the real time simulation, a variation of a parameter during the real time simulation, etc.
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SIMULATOR FOR GENERATING AND TRANSMITTING A FLOW OF SIMULATION IMAGES ADAPTED FOR DISPLAY ON A PORTABLE COMPUTING DEVICE
A simulator for generating and transmitting a flow of simulation images adapted for display on a portable computing device. The simulator comprises a processing unit. The processing unit executes a simulation and further executes at least one rendering function. Each rendering function generates a flow of simulation images adapted for display on the portable computing device, and transmits the flow of simulation images to the portable computing device. The flow of simulation images is representative of the execution of the simulation. In a particular aspect, the simulator comprises a web server for receiving interaction data from the portable computing device. The processing unit processes the interaction data and controls the execution of the simulation based on the processed interaction data. In another particular aspect, the web server is executed by a standalone server instead of being executed by the simulator.
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G09B 9/08 - Simulateurs pour l'enseignement ou l'entraînement pour l'enseignement de la conduite des véhicules ou autres moyens de transport pour l'enseignement du pilotage des aéronefs, p.ex. bancs d'entraînement au pilotage sans visibilité
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METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CUSTOMIZING A RECORDED REAL TIME SIMULATION BASED ON SIMULATION METADATA
Method and system for automatically customizing a recorded real time simulation based on simulation metadata. Recorded data corresponding to the real time simulation are received by the computing device. The recorded data are organized according to an original simulation timeline. The recorded data are processed by the computing device to generate customized simulation data based on the simulation metadata. The customized simulation data are organized according to an updated simulation timeline. The updated simulation timeline is generated based on the original simulation timeline. For instance, a new datum corresponding to a plurality of recorded data is generated according to the simulation metadata. The recorded data may comprise an action performed by a user interacting with the real time simulation, an event occurring during the real time simulation, a variation of a parameter during the real time simulation, and a screenshot of a display of the real time simulation.
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A method and computer system for updating damaged-enhanced polygon meshes in a computer simulation associated to a storage module accessible to at least a first and a second decentralized simulation stations and a centralized processing unit thereof. At the first station, during the computer simulation, determining coordinates of a virtual impact on a 3D polygon mesh, computing newly formed 3D polygon mesh(es) from the virtual impact without updating the storage module and rendering damaged-enhanced image(s) of the newly formed 3D polygon mesh(es) for display from a first field of view of the first station. At the second station, receiving the coordinates of the virtual impact. At the centralized processing unit, receiving the coordinates of the virtual impact, computing the newly formed 3D polygon mesh(es) from the received coordinates independently from the first station, in non-real-time priority processing and persistently updating the storage module with newly formed 3D polygon mesh(es).
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Methods and computer systems for rendering plausible images of 3D polygon mesh(es) in a computer simulation comprising a computer generated environment. On a 3D polygon mesh defined using a plurality of vertices providing a plurality of rendering faces, determining an anchor point from at least three of the plurality of vertices, for each one of the rendering faces of the 3D polygon mesh, determining whether a path exists towards the anchor point and/or whether the one rendering face is on an unstable part of the 3D polygon mesh. When the path does not exist or when the part is unstable, removing the one rendering face from the 3D polygon mesh into an updated 3D polygon mesh. Rendering the updated 3D polygon mesh for display comprising a subset of the plurality of rendering faces using a visual texture, the subset being determined from the field of view of the computer simulation.
Method and computer system for rendering damaged-enhanced images in a computer simulation comprising a computer generated environment. During the computer simulation, determining coordinates of a virtual impact having an effective radius on 3D polygon mesh(es) of the computer generated environment, identifying rendering faces of the 3D polygon mesh(es) affected by the virtual impact, clipping at runtime the affected rendering faces to a mathematically-defined subtraction shape computed considering the effective radius, computing newly formed 3D polygon mesh(es) and rendering at least one damaged-enhanced image for display comprising a subset of rendering faces of the newly formed 3D polygon mesh(es) using a visual texture, the subset being determined from a field of view of the computer simulation.
G06T 19/20 - Transformation de modèles ou d'images tridimensionnels [3D] pour infographie Édition d'images tridimensionnelles [3D], p.ex. modification de formes ou de couleurs, alignement d'objets ou positionnements de parties
The present modeling tool and method dynamically generate a maintenance simulation of a vehicle. For doing so, a configuration interface receives a list of components of the vehicle, each particular component comprising parameters defining the particular component. The configuration interface further receives relationships between the components in the list, and determines a plurality of state, transitions, conditions, triggers and actions. A processing unit processes the data received and determined via the configuration interface to generate the maintenance simulation, the maintenance simulation comprising an aggregation of all the determined transitions between the components into a global state machine. The present method may further be performed by a computer program product.
The present disclosure relates to a configurable simulator comprising at least one configuration component and a plurality of configurable modular cards. The configuration component determines configuration parameters of the cards and exchanges configuration messages with the cards. Each card comprises a configurable input/output unit comprising a plurality of configurable inputs and outputs, and a power supply comprising a plurality of configurable power supply circuits. The input/output unit exchanges configuration messages with the simulation controller. Each card further comprises a processor for configuring the plurality of inputs and outputs of the configurable input/output unit, and the plurality of power circuits of the power supply. The processor also executes a simulation code to implement a functionality of the simulator. The present disclosure also relates to a method for operating a configurable simulator comprising a plurality of configurable modular cards.
G09B 9/00 - Simulateurs pour l'enseignement ou l'entraînement
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A CONFIGURABLE SIMULATOR FOR PERFORMING A DISTRIBUTED SIMULATION
The present disclosure relates to a simulator for performing a distributed simulation. The simulator comprises a simulation controller and a plurality of configurable modular cards. The simulation controller determines configuration and reconfiguration parameters of the cards, and exchanges configuration and reconfiguration messages with the cards. Each card comprises a configurable input/output unit comprising a plurality of configurable inputs and outputs, and a power supply comprising a plurality of configurable power supply circuits. The input/output unit exchanges configuration and reconfiguration messages with the simulation controller. Each card comprises a processor for configuring the plurality of inputs and outputs of the configurable input/output unit and the plurality of power circuits of the power supply, for reconfiguring the plurality of inputs and outputs of the configurable input/output unit and the plurality of power circuits of the power supply, and for executing a simulation code to implement a functionality of the simulator.
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G09B 9/08 - Simulateurs pour l'enseignement ou l'entraînement pour l'enseignement de la conduite des véhicules ou autres moyens de transport pour l'enseignement du pilotage des aéronefs, p.ex. bancs d'entraînement au pilotage sans visibilité
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A CONFIGURABLE MODULAR CARD FOR USE IN A SIMULATOR
The present disclosure relates to a configurable modular card. The card comprises a board, at least one processor and at least one memory on the board, a configurable input/output unit comprising a plurality of configurable inputs and outputs, a bus for providing electronic data exchange there between, and a power supply comprising a plurality of configurable power supply circuits. The configurable input/output unit has a predefined output for sending a broadcast message and a predefined input for receiving a broadcast response message. The processor configures the plurality of inputs and outputs of the configurable input/output unit based on the broadcast response message. The processor configures the plurality of power circuits of the power supply based on the broadcast response message. The processor generates testing signals to the plurality of inputs and outputs of the configurable input/output unit and to the plurality of power circuits of the power supply.
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METHOD FOR PERFORMING AN OBJECTIVE EVALUATION OF A SIMULATION PERFORMED BY USER OF A SIMULATOR
The present disclosure relates to a method and system for performing an objective evaluation of a simulation performed by a trainee on a simulator. The method and system comprise receiving at a simulator a plurality of simulation steps, each simulation step comprising at least one event and at least one objective, and storing the simulation steps in a memory of the simulator. The method and system further execute a simulation code to perform a simulation including the simulation steps. The method and system also collect in real time simulation data for each of the events, and process in real time the collected simulation data to determine a value of the at least one event for each of the simulation steps. The method and system further compare the value of the at least one event for each of the simulation steps with the at least one objective, and determines objective evaluation results of the simulation based on the comparison of the values of the events with the at least one objective.
G09B 9/00 - Simulateurs pour l'enseignement ou l'entraînement
G09B 9/08 - Simulateurs pour l'enseignement ou l'entraînement pour l'enseignement de la conduite des véhicules ou autres moyens de transport pour l'enseignement du pilotage des aéronefs, p.ex. bancs d'entraînement au pilotage sans visibilité
Configurable input/output unit and configurable modular card provided therewith. The configurable input/output unit comprises a plurality of configurable inputs and outputs. The plurality of configurable inputs and outputs comprises a predefined output for sending a broadcast message and a predefined input for receiving a broadcast response message. The card comprises a board, at least one processor mounted on the board, at least one memory mounted on the board and in electronic communication with the processor, the configurable input/output unit comprising the plurality of configurable inputs and outputs, and a bus for providing electronic data exchange there between. The processor configures the plurality of inputs and outputs of the configurable input/output unit based on the broadcast response message. The processor may generate testing signals to the plurality of inputs and outputs of the configurable input/output unit.
G06F 13/20 - Gestion de demandes d'interconnexion ou de transfert pour l'accès au bus d'entrée/sortie
G06F 3/00 - Dispositions d'entrée pour le transfert de données destinées à être traitées sous une forme maniable par le calculateur; Dispositions de sortie pour le transfert de données de l'unité de traitement à l'unité de sortie, p.ex. dispositions d'interface
H04L 12/18 - Dispositions pour la fourniture de services particuliers aux abonnés pour la diffusion ou les conférences
The present disclosure relates to a configurable simulator with testing capabilities, comprising a simulation controller and a plurality of configurable modular cards. The simulation controller determines configuration parameters of the cards and exchanges configuration messages with the cards. The simulation controller also receives and processes test notifications from the cards. Each card comprises a configurable input/output unit comprising a plurality of configurable inputs and outputs, and a power supply comprising a plurality of configurable power supply circuits. The input/output unit exchanges configuration messages with the simulation controller and sends the test notification. Each card further comprises a processor for configuring the configurable input/output unit, and the power supply. The processor also executes a simulation code to implement a functionality of the simulator. The processor further tests the input/output unit and the power supply, monitors the execution of the simulation code, and generates the test notification based on test results.
G09B 9/00 - Simulateurs pour l'enseignement ou l'entraînement
G06F 13/38 - Transfert d'informations, p.ex. sur un bus
G09B 9/08 - Simulateurs pour l'enseignement ou l'entraînement pour l'enseignement de la conduite des véhicules ou autres moyens de transport pour l'enseignement du pilotage des aéronefs, p.ex. bancs d'entraînement au pilotage sans visibilité
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METHOD OF DEVELOPING A MATHEMATICAL MODEL OF DYNAMICS OF A VEHICLE FOR USE IN A COMPUTER-CONTROLLED VEHICLE SIMULATOR
A method of developing a mathematical model of dynamics of a vehicle for use in a computer- controlled simulation, comprising: selecting a coefficient of a state-space model mathematically modelling the dynamics of the vehicle, the selected coefficient having a value for a predetermined state of the vehicle; and varying, a parameter of a physically-based computerized model mathematically modelling the dynamics of the vehicle, the parameter related to at least one of physical characteristics of the vehicle and phenomena influencing the dynamics of the vehicle, to improve the accuracy of the physically-based model via computer-implemented numerical optimization, the computer-implemented numerical optimization targeting the coefficient of the state-space model such that the difference between a value predicted by the physically-based model and the value of the coefficient of the state-space model for the predetermined vehicle state is within a predetermined range.
A computerized method and/or system for training over a network is provided, the method and/or system comprising: sending an item over the network for evaluation related to a trainee; requiring an evaluator to evaluate the item in an evaluation, the evaluation including information on why the evaiuation was given: receiving the evaluation over the network; generating a report comparing the evaluation to other evaluations performed by other evaluators, the report including the information on why each evaluation was given; determining needed change(s) based on the report; determining how to achieve the needed change; and providing materials over the network on how to achieve the needed change to the e valuator.
Troubleshooting a cause of anomalous behavior observed during operation of a complex system is enabled by a simulation system that permits an operator to operate a simulation of the complex system to initial control conditions in which the anomalous behavior was observed, and suspend the simulation to input fault symptoms observed during the anomalous behavior. The system selects fault scenarios using the input fault symptoms, injects a selected fault scenario into the simulation, and compares a behavior of the fault-inserted simulation to a behavior of a fault-free simulation operating under the initial control conditions to extract fault symptoms, in order to determine whether the anomalous behavior is reproduced by any inserted fault scenario.
G06F 19/00 - Équipement ou méthodes de traitement de données ou de calcul numérique, spécialement adaptés à des applications spécifiques (spécialement adaptés à des fonctions spécifiques G06F 17/00;systèmes ou méthodes de traitement de données spécialement adaptés à des fins administratives, commerciales, financières, de gestion, de surveillance ou de prévision G06Q;informatique médicale G16H)
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