Aircraft Sound Simulation Patents (Class 434/48)
  • Patent number: 11682315
    Abstract: An exemplary system may include an augmented reality device with a user interface, a processor and memory having a program communicatively connected to the processor. A transceiver may be communicatively connected to a practitioner device for real-time practitioner guidance. The system may include a plurality of sensors and a feedback device in communication with the processor. The system may display initial and updated guidance objects in a real-time environment of the user and in response to sensor outputs of the plurality of sensors. The feedback device may provide at least one of audio, visual, and tactile feedback in response to the sensors outputs. The system may condition the user to provide a desired reaction by guiding the real-time user reactions in the real-time environment using the feedback in response to the sensor outputs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: Wayne State University
    Inventor: Arash Javanbakht
  • Patent number: 11600188
    Abstract: An adaptive audio rendering system is disclosed for conditioning an individual to real-world environments through variable audio output in computer simulations. The subject is fully or partially immersed in a computer-simulated environment for a time-limited session. Real-time monitoring of the human subject is performed for a change in a sensor-derived, quantified sensory load level. Responsive to an increase in sensory load level, the computer-simulated environment modulates the quantity of audio information such as background noise, background dialog, foreground dialog and foreground noise. The human subject adapts to increasingly complex environments by this modulation of audible information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: University of Central Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Lisa A. Dieker, Michael Hynes, Charles Hughes, Eleazar Vasquez, Kathleen Ingraham, Claire Donehower Paul, Taylor Bousfield
  • Patent number: 11450220
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for conditioning and adapting an individual to real-world environments through computer simulations. The subject is fully or partially immersed in a computer-simulated environment for a time-limited session. Real-time monitoring of the human subject is performed for a change in a sensor-derived, quantified sensory load level. Responsive to an increase in sensory load level, the computer-simulated environment modulates the sensory complexity of one or more features of the simulation wherein the human subject adapts to increasingly complex environments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: University of Central Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Lisa A. Dieker, Michael Hynes, Charles Hughes, Eleazar Vasquez, Kathleen Ingraham, Claire Donehower, Taylor Bousfield
  • Patent number: 6350127
    Abstract: A method of forming an image sensor is disclosed. A partially processed semiconductor wafer is provide, containing p-type and/or n-type regions which are bounded by isolation regions and with gate oxide layers grown on the surfaces upon which gate electrode structures are disposed, some of said gate electrode structures will serve as gate electrodes of image sensor transistors. Ions are implanted to form source/drain structures about the said gate electrode structures, with an extended region for source drains bordering photodiode regions. Ions are implanted to form photodiodes, overlapping the extended bordering source drain regions. A blanket transparent insulating layer is deposited.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2002
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: An-Min Chiang, Chi-Hsiang Lee, Wei-Kun Yeh
  • Patent number: 6012926
    Abstract: A virtual reality system provides effective exposure treatment for psychiatric patients suffering from a particular anxiety disorder. The system is characterized by a video screen disposed in front of the patient to display an image of a specific graphical environment that is intended to trigger anxiety within the patient as a result of the particular patient phobia. A headset is worn by the patient, and has sensors disposed to detect movement and positioning of the patient's head. A computer program controls the operation of the system, and is designed to control the display of the graphical environment on the video screen, monitor the headset sensors and determine the position of the patient's head, and controllably manipulate the graphical environment displayed on the video screen to reflect the movement and position of the patient's head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2000
    Assignees: Emory University, Georgia Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Larry F. Hodges, Barbara O. Rothbaum
  • Patent number: 5807114
    Abstract: A virtual reality system provides effective exposure treatment for psychiatric patients suffering from a particular anxiety disorder. The system is characterized by a video screen disposed in front of the patient to display an image of a specific graphical environment that is intended to trigger anxiety within the patient as a result of the particular patient phobia. A headset is worn by the patient, and has sensors disposed to detect movement and positioning of the patient's head. A computer program controls the operation of the system, and is designed to control the display of the graphical environment on the video screen, monitor the headset sensors and determine the position of the patient's head, and controllably manipulate the graphical environment displayed on the video screen to reflect the movement and position of the patient's head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1998
    Assignee: Emory University and Georgia Tech Research Corporation
    Inventors: Larry F. Hodges, Barbara O. Rothbaum
  • Patent number: 5240416
    Abstract: A simulator system adaptable to an actual craft or existing simulator is disclosed. The system comprises computer hardware and software capable of simulation, combinations of simulations and networked simulations. Computer inputs come from sensors attached on or near control and operation members. Computer output is sent to overlay displays and other components. Visual, audio and motion cuing systems are added to increase realism where appropriate to the simulation. All equipment may be quickly and easily installed or removed so as to make maximum use of an otherwise inoperative craft or allow for diversity and upgrading of existing simulators. By the use of computer program modifications and component construction, the system may be used to simulate a wide variety of craft, including air, ground, naval and space craft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1993
    Inventor: Thomas E. Bennington
  • Patent number: 5009598
    Abstract: An aircraft flight simulator system adaptable to an actual inoperative aircraft not in flight provides instrument displays driven by a computer flight simulator program interacting with inputs from sensors attached to the actual aircraft control system and overlay switches. The computer may also drive visual displays placed in the cockpit windshield and side windows, as well as provide audio output and output for the operation of aircraft jacks to simulate inflight motion. All equipment may be relatively quickly and easily installed or removed so as to make maximum use of an otherwise inoperative aircraft on the ground, and by the use of computer program modifications, may be used to simulate a wide variety of aircraft. Realistic control handling is provided by feedback mechanisms attached to various aircraft control surfaces and the control column and which are coupled to the computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 23, 1991
    Inventor: Thomas E. Bennington
  • Patent number: 4781594
    Abstract: A multiple channel composite sound generating system utilizes a microprocessor-based controller, single tone generators and random noise generators to control the frequency and attenuation of single tones and the attenuation of random noise bands for each channel. The controller interpolates host computer data to produce desired sounds. The system simulates the sounds of operating machinery, and adds realism to training environments such as aircraft training mockups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 1987
    Date of Patent: November 1, 1988
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: Wilbur B. Metcalf