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| 7424408 | Aircraft engine face radar cross section analysis An aircraft engine face radar cross section analysis is computed using a finite element based approach. A finite element model is only created for a periodic slice of the aircraft engine face. The system matrix of the finite element model is then transformed into a ... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7358973 | Mixture model for motion lines in a virtual reality environment Improved human-like realism of computer opponents in racing or motion-related games is provided by using a mixture model to determine a dynamically prescribed racing line that the AI driver is to follow for a given segment of the race track. This dynamically prescri... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7328900 | Impact simulator actuating restraint belt using belt path displacing member and game apparatus including the impact simulator An impact simulation apparatus is provided which allows a player to feel an impact simulation according to an impact image on a monitor screen. This apparatus includes: a seat belt as a body fixing member which fastens the player; an impact simulation giving portion... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7321799 | Flexible interface for controlling a motion platform A method and apparatus is disclosed for providing a motion signal to a motion platform comprising a plurality of actuators. The apparatus comprises a formatting unit receiving a motion signal indication of a motion to perform on the motion platform and formatting th... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7286930 | Ghost following A concept for providing navigation information is described. The concept includes a process for providing navigation information including deriving a destination for a first vehicle and determining a present location of the first vehicle. The process also includes c... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7273251 | Video game chair A video game chair for enhancing the enjoyment of a video game includes a chair member formed of a horizontal seat portion with a backrest portion vertically extending therefrom. Adjacent each of two opposing sides of the seat portion is an adjustable arm with a gam... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7272677 | Multi-channel synchronization for programmable logic device serial interface A serial interface for a programmable logic device substantially eliminates skew across multiple channels both in the receiver and in the transmitter. Even when the channels are independent (e.g., are in different quads), skew is substantially eliminated by monitori... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7265663 | Multimedia racing experience system A multimedia racing experience system is provided including a plurality of input devices, such as cameras, microphones, and telemetry sensors. All input devices communicate with an on-vehicle processing unit for multiplexing the input data into a data stream. The da... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7243053 | Method and apparatus for virtual control of operational scale models A virtual scale model operating environment for controlling operational scale models. The virtual scale model operating environment includes a virtual controller that provides simulated environmental parameters normally associated with real operation. The virtual co... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7214133 | Method and apparatus for retrieving recorded races for use in a game A recorded race is downloaded from an online gaming service. The recorded race is associated with a game program. The game program is launched on a game console. The recorded race is applied to the game program executing on the game console such that the recorded ra... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7211000 | Gaming utilizing actual telemetry data Gaming utilizing actual telemetry data. In one embodiment, a system including a source of actual telemetry data regarding an event, such as a sporting event, and a gaming application utilizing the actual telemetry data. In one embodiment, by utilizing actual telemet... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7209051 | Intersection assistance system and method An intersection assistance system includes at least one vehicle sensor and a gap estimator. The vehicle sensor is configured to obtain vehicle information on vehicles approaching the intersection along a main roadway. The gap estimator is configured to estimate gap ... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7200536 | Simulator A vehicle simulator comprising: (i) a real-world vehicle (1) whose controls and instruments are dual-mode such that they can be switched between normal operation and simulated operation; (ii) a retro-reflect... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7195486 | Reconfigurable simulation structure A simulator structure with a deck for mounting various components including controls, one or two seats, an instrument panel and an image projector. The components are mounted to the deck using suitable fasteners, such as bolts and nuts. The image projector displays ... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7143017 | Remote control locomotive simulator A remote control locomotive simulator including a display and a first input device similar to a remote control locomotive controller to be operated by the operator to provide train signals. A computer drives the display to move a train relative to a track in respons... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7131024 | Multiple transmit data rates in programmable logic device serial interface A serial interface for a programmable logic device provides multiple data rates in different channels by generating a central serial clock and providing at least one divider in each channel that can divide the central clock by different integer values. For additiona... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7115039 | Contents distribution system for simulation ride system, distribution apparatus for ride contents administration center, simulation ride control apparatus and computer software A contents distribution system for a simulation ride system has a seat rocking unit, a video unit, an acoustic unit, and a simulation ride control apparatus. The simulation ride control apparatus has the simulation ride system controlling operations of the seat rock... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7110835 | Integration of graphic display elements, process modules and control modules in process plants Graphic displays, which display information about process elements and the manner in which these elements are connected within a process, process modules, which simulate the operation of the elements depicted within the graphic displays and control modules, which pe... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7103429 | Universal computer architecture A universal computer for a vehicle, comprising a microprocessor for the processing of control programs, a storage unit, for the data thus calculated and an interface which permits a connection of the computer to a databus in the vehicle. The computer comprises contr... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7094157 | Amusement ride vehicle with pneumatically actuated cabin and motion base A pneumatic motion platform is disclosed, adapted to allow an open center to handle shear stress without the need for a central support. In an embodiment, the platform comprises a deck; a base; a plurality of inflatable actuators, each actuator attached to the deck ... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7096170 | Method of assisting the design of a vehicular suspension To provide a method of assisting in the design of a vehicular suspension by allowing definition points inherent in suspensions to be easily recognized regardless of the different types and mechanisms thereof, and allowing specification values to be simply entered at... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7096171 | Train simulator and playback station A portable train simulator, including a microprocessor, a display and an input device for the microprocessor. A first program drives the display to depict indicia of a control stand and to respond to control inputs from the input device. A second program drives the ... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7088133 | Programmable logic device with high speed serial interface circuitry A programmable logic device (“PLD”) includes high speed serial interface (“HSSI”) circuitry that can support several high speed serial (“HSS”) standards. Examples of the standards that can be supported are XAUI, InfiniBand, 1G Ethernet, FiberChannel, and... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7072764 | Real time high accuracy geospatial database for onboard intelligent vehicle applications A geospatial database management system is mounted on a host vehicle and manages geospatial data relating to a travel path for the host vehicle, the travel path having one or more lanes. A geospatial database stores data elements indicative of objects and a location... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7069202 | System and method for virtual interactive design and evaluation and manipulation of vehicle mechanisms A system and method for virtual interactive design and evaluation and manipulation of a vehicle mechanism using a haptic-user interface is provided. The system includes a computer system and a haptic interface operatively in communication with the computer system, w... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7058488 | Vehicle testing apparatus for measuring a propensity of a vehicle to roll over A vehicle testing apparatus for subjecting a vehicle to a compound force includes a support disposed in a plane for supporting the vehicle, and a mechanism coupled to the support for moving the support along at least one of three perpendicular axes. The mechanism su... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7056119 | Periscopic optical training system for operators of vehicles A periscopic optical training system for displaying simulation and real images includes a microprocessor for generating at least one simulation image, at least one display for displaying the simulation image, at least one periscopic device each with a viewing window... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7054727 | Method of measuring a propensity of a vehicle to roll over A method of replicating a real-world vehicle rollover of a vehicle having wheels utilizing a vehicle testing apparatus having a support. The method includes positioning the vehicle on the support. Static properties of the vehicle are then determined. An initial set ... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7048632 | Image processing method, video game apparatus and storage medium A video game apparatus produces a image of a player character whose motion is operated by a player and a scene image which changes according to the motion of the player character, and displays the produced player character image and scene image on a display unit. Th... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7050889 | Method and system for a computer controlled racing network A method and system for computer controlled racing over a network are disclosed. The network comprises at least one vehicle to be controlled and a remote user station. A server may also be incorporated and provided with a user profile database containing user profil... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7033177 | Motion simulator A motion simulator includes a stationary frame, a movable frame pivotally connected with the stationary frame, an operating chamber formed at a lower side of one end of the movable frame, a first actuator for pivoting the movable frame, and a second actuator arrange... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7031384 | Apparatus for generating motion control signal from image signal In order to easily generate a control signal when a motion in accordance with an image is applied to a chair for an observer, a motion vector is detected from an image signal input to an image processing apparatus by a feature information detection section. By using... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7027600 | Audio signal processing device The audio signal processing device of the present invention arranges objects in a virtual three-dimensional space and generates audio signals by performing, at a prescribed listening position, audio simulation to sounds generated from a prescribed sounding position.... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7021937 | Race car simulator The cockpit and external appearance of a racing car are accurately simulated. A spherical mirror display is attached to the underside of the hood of the simulator. When the hood is raised, a video presentation is projected onto a display screen via first and second ... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7008324 | Gaming device video display system A wagering device video display system for displaying a presentation on a plurality of display devices. A plurality of gaming devices and video displays are provided. Each video display may be controlled by a video display controller that is adapted to communicate w... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7009613 | Game device, method of processing and recording medium for the same A game device models images of moving images such as motor-bikes or cars moving through a virtual space. The track along which a first such moving object moving through the virtual space is sampled at a prescribed interval in time in order to generate track data P | 03/07/2006 |
| 7002368 | Programmable logic device with high speed serial interface circuitry A programmable logic device (“PLD”) includes high speed serial interface (“HSSI”) circuitry that can support several high speed serial (“HSS”) standards. Examples of the standards that can be supported are XAUI, InfiniBand, 1G Ethernet, FibreChannel, and... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6980206 | Rendering a three-dimensional model using a dither pattern Rendering a three-dimensional model includes obtaining a characteristic of the three-dimensional model, determining a three-dimensional dither pattern based on the characteristic, and rendering the three-dimensional model using the three-dimensional dither pattern. ... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6977630 | Mobility assist device The present invention is directed to a visual mobility assist device which provides a conformal, augmented display to assist a moving body. When the moving body is a motor vehicle, for instance (although it can be substantially any other body), the present invention... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6975347 | Method and apparatus for acquiring and displaying images An image acquisition and display assembly 12 for use upon a vehicle 10 and which includes a pair of substantially identical cameras 14, 16 which are adapted to receive images of objects 50, 52 or portions of the vehicular ambient environm... | 12/13/2005 |
