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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 4652238 | Enhanced limited field of view simulator A system of enhancing a limited field of view (LFOV) aircraft simulator, having less than a full 360×360 degree continuous field of view, such that while a primary object is tracking within the field of view it is fully reproduced as an aircraft, target,... | 03/24/1987 |
| 4645459 | Computer generated synthesized imagery The disclosure relates to a computer controlled imaging system involving a digital image processing and display system which has the ability to compose and construct a display scene from a library of images with sufficient processing speed to permit real-... | 02/24/1987 |
| 4634384 | Head and/or eye tracked optically blended display system An area of interest display system of the type wherein area of interest imagery of relatively great detail and resolution is displayed in the spatial position of the foveal region of the eye of an observer and background imagery of relatively lesser detai... | 01/06/1987 |
| 4607841 | Isometric exercise apparatus An exercise apparatus includes a stand having an upright support and a base. User engagable members are mounted on the upright support for the user to exert a force thereagainst. A scale is mounted on the base of the stand to support the user and to measu... | 08/26/1986 |
| 4604065 | Teaching or amusement apparatus Teaching or amusement apparatus consists of a substrate bearing printed intelligence and a detector pen or unit for use therewith. The detector pen discriminates between areas on the printed substrate by means not visible to the naked eye e.g. by a differ... | 08/05/1986 |
| 4603859 | Implement for heavy athletics An implement for heavy athletics comprises a supporting frame, a tensile element, which is provided with a handle and adapted to be extended against a restoring force, and an instrument for measuring the tensile force exerted on the handle. To permit an e... | 08/05/1986 |
| 4601468 | Exercise and diagnostic system and method A muscle exercise and diagnostic system which includes a lever arm, a mounting arrangement for mounting the lever arm for rotation about a fixed axis, and a connecting arrangement for connecting a selected portion of the human body to the lever arm for ro... | 07/22/1986 |
| 4599070 | Aircraft simulator and simulated control system therefor Disclosed are apparatus and methods for simulating a control system such as an aircraft flight control system. Image generating and display apparatus for use in conjunction with the simulated control system are disclosed. Also disclosed are apparatus and ... | 07/08/1986 |
| 4597741 | Apparatus for simulation of a field of view In a method for simulation of a field of view for battle training individual images of a terrain, targets, trajectories of projectiles and sights which are digitally stored in memories (10-16), after combining and digital/video conversion in an image synt... | 07/01/1986 |
| 4597740 | Method for simulation of a visual field of view At the simulation of a visual field of view for training of a battle situation, the image of the background is displayed on a TV-monitor (16) which is arranged in the field of view of the optics of a person to be trained and moveable targets are cut in in... | 07/01/1986 |
| 4588382 | Wide angle area-of-interest visual image projection system An improved multiple channel, wide-angle visual image projection system producing a movable displayed image. The system permits the use of two or more light projectors for high resolution wide-angle image display while eliminating image abutment and align... | 05/13/1986 |
| 4586510 | Apparatus for exercising a paralyzed limb A system for exercising paralyzed human limbs by functional electrical stimulation. The system utilizes simple analog devices including a reference signal generator, a position sensor and an error signal generator. The error signal is integrated to produc... | 05/06/1986 |
| 4586712 | Automatic shuffling apparatus A method and apparatus for the continous shuffling of discarded playing cards is disclosed which greatly reduces the dead time caused by the casino dealer having to manually shuffle four to six decks of playing cards, in addition, to virtually eliminating... | 05/06/1986 |
| 4585002 | Method and apparatus for treatment of pain by frequently alternating temperature stimulation A method and apparatus for use in the treatment of pain through frequently alternating temperature stimulation uses a Peltier effect thermoelectric unit to induce thermal gradients in a patient's skin to selectively elevate and lower the temperature of th... | 04/29/1986 |
| 4585418 | Method for simulation of a visual field of view At the simulation of a visual field of view as it is used on battle trainers, the image (16) of a background and the image (18) of a moveable target is displayed on a TV-monitor in the field of view of the optics of a person to be trained. The images are ... | 04/29/1986 |
| 4583950 | Light pen marksmanship trainer An illustrative embodiment of the invention provides marksmanship training in a realistic environment. A "light pen" is clamped to the muzzle of a weapon. The "light pen" and weapon are aimed at a microcomputer-generated target or videodisc-player-generat... | 04/22/1986 |
| 4582491 | Training apparatus An apparatus for training a user in contamination surveillance. The contamination may be from a nuclear, bacteriological or chemical explosion or leak, for example. The apparatus is portable and can be carried by the user to various points of an exercise ... | 04/15/1986 |
| 4582322 | Electronic toy having a game function An electronic toy having a game function preferably includes a single display having a figure displaying region and a numerical value displaying region. A game mode is established upon operation of a game start switch. The figure displaying region include... | 04/15/1986 |
| 4580779 | Picture information processing system A picture information processing system comprising an input for generating a play control signal in accordance with external operations (2, 3); memory for storing picture information and for producing a picture information signal (5, 9, 10); display for d... | 04/08/1986 |
| 4573924 | Target image presentation system A target presentation system for displaying images of a target on the interior surface of a part-spherical dome provides an observer within the dome with a visual representation of an aerial target flying a flight profile within an airspace surrounding th... | 03/04/1986 |
| 4573925 | Electronic flight instrument design and evaluation tool A design and evaluation system is disclosed which enables the computer generation of graphic displays and symbology used in the design of electronic instrument displays. The graphics and symbology may be positioned, rearranged, altered, and replaced with ... | 03/04/1986 |
| 4572509 | Video game network A system of distributed video game apparatus are capable of exhibiting an interactive single identity game. In one embodiment there is provided a distributed game system comprising a plurality of video game apparatus, selectively interlinkable to form a h... | 02/25/1986 |
| 4569518 | Programmable exercise system A physical training apparatus having at least one load member for engagement with and movement by an individual throughout a predetermined range of movement. A variable clutch selectively applies torque from a motor to the load member. A load, having a ma... | 02/11/1986 |
| 4568080 | Display apparatus A liquid crystal display apparatus comprising first and second housing portions. The first and second housing portions are coupled so that the angle of the opposing surfaces may be adjustable. A light transmitting portion is formed on the upper surface of... | 02/04/1986 |
| 4566692 | Computerized exercising device An exercising device comprising a computer associated with an actuating arm pivotally mounted on a frame, movement of the actuating arm being resisted by a double acting hydraulic cylinder. Position and pressure sensors associated with the hydraulic cylin... | 01/28/1986 |
| 4561849 | Device for simulating combat firing between combat participants A device is disclosed for combat simulation, in which each weapon carrying ombat participant has a laser transmitter, an optical measurement receiver, and an analyzer, and each target object combat participant has reflector elements, an optical information... | 12/31/1985 |
| 4561848 | Electronic ammunition for simulating live ammunition detonation The present invention contemplates electronic ammunition for simulating live ammunition detonation when utilized with an ammunition firing device having a mechanism for firing ammunition when triggered wherein an electronic sound assembly is disposed with... | 12/31/1985 |
| 4561851 | Apparatus for demonstrating and/or teaching alleviation of pain with transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulators An apparatus for demonstrating and teaching the application of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation to a human or animal body includes a representation of such body with receptors thereon at different sites thereof corresponding to treatment sites ... | 12/31/1985 |
| 4557694 | Teaching device and method of using same A small console containing a keypad such as an elastomeric array keypad and a microprocessor which is preprogrammed with a number of simple algorithms. The individual keys (switches) are preferably, although not necessarily, hidden to the user and are arr... | 12/10/1985 |
| 4556214 | Method and apparatus for exercising An exercising method and apparatus for use in the treatment of paralyzed muscles. The method and apparatus make use of a set of transcutaneous electrodes which are placed upon the skin of the subject over muscles which are to be stimulated. A computer con... | 12/03/1985 |
| 4553748 | Electrostatically enhanced game An electrostatic enhancement apparatus for a video arcade or other game, including an electrostatic generator for generating a high voltage low current electrostatic charge, an electrode coupled to the generator for providing the electrostatic charge to a... | 11/19/1985 |
| 4552535 | Mechanical assembly for audio-visual teaching machines An improved audio-visual machine for projecting visual information segments carried by a transparency holder in an audio-visual cartridge, and for reproducing corresponding narrative and control information recorded on a movable storage medium carried by ... | 11/12/1985 |
| 4552533 | Guided missile fire control simulators A sophisticated computer controlled trainer and simulator for weapons using separate background, target, and missile projectors with active interaction between them all. The control computer synchronizes the output of the plurality of projectors so as to ... | 11/12/1985 |
| 4552360 | Video game with control of movement and rate of movement of a plurality of game objects A video game having a controller for player selection of movement of a plurality of game objects, and for controlling the rate of movement of the selected game objects.... | 11/12/1985 |
| 4549867 | Electronic learning aid with random number modes The present invention is an electronic learning aid which employs a scanning device for reading printed coded indicia which includes random number modes. A first random number mode provides a flat distribution random number in accordance to a range comman... | 10/29/1985 |
| 4545765 | Scene simulator In a calligraphic scene display, occulting or masking of information stored in a data base can take place due to occulting surfaces. To determine whether occulting occurs for any given data item, a comparison is made first with data held in a surface memo... | 10/08/1985 |
| 4542903 | Hand-held game apparatus A hand-held game apparatus includes two housings (12, 14) coupled together in a foldable manner. Each housing is provided with a liquid crystal display panel (11, 13). Game characters which are able to move to different positions for playing a game are fo... | 09/24/1985 |
| 4541806 | Multiple aptitude testing device A multiple aptitude testing device for electronically evaluating an examinee's capacity or aptitude toward performing various vocational tasks. The device includes a test station which affords five general types of examinations, namely, objective question... | 09/17/1985 |
| 4541805 | Audio adapter for sewing machine An audio adapter for an electric or electronic sewing machine is disclosed. The adapter may have a holder sized to accept a typical DC powered microcassette tape player, an AC-DC power converter and leads for attachment to the on-off switch of the sewing ... | 09/17/1985 |
| 4538991 | Target apparatus for weapon fire training Target apparatus for use in the training of weapon direct fire, including a structure (1) in which a weapon can be placed and which forms a screen (3) of concave truncated spherical shape, at least one target image projector (4 ) located within the struct... | 09/03/1985 |
