Excercise/simulation device
First Claim
1. A simulation device for use by an operator comprising:
- a stationary base;
a central frame rotatably connected to the base;
a first foot support rotatable around at least three axes;
a second foot support rotatable around at least three axes;
and an arm support connected to the central frame, whereby the operator is able to rotate the central frame relative to the base.
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Abstract
An exercise device allowing a free range of human motion coupled with an interactive computer system to provide visual feedback based on head and body motion. The operator of the device rests on a central support frame that rotates about a vertical axis. Each of the operator'"'"'s feet is placed in a multi-jointed leg apparatus that provides a full range of motion and rotation about all three axes. Each leg apparatus contains a contact braking mechanism that provides resistance sufficient to enable the central frame to pivot about its axis. Arm mechanisms with hand grips are grasped by the operator'"'"'s hands and provide a full range of arm movement and rotation. The operator wears a head-mounted display unit on his head capable of tracking the position and rotation of his head and providing an interactive video image. Electronic sensors are operatively placed to measure the position and rotation of the operator'"'"'s hands, feet, and head as well as the rotation of the central frame.
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10 Claims
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1. A simulation device for use by an operator comprising:
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a stationary base;
a central frame rotatably connected to the base;
a first foot support rotatable around at least three axes;
a second foot support rotatable around at least three axes;
and an arm support connected to the central frame, whereby the operator is able to rotate the central frame relative to the base. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A simulation system comprising:
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a motion device for use by an operator allowing the operator to perform the motions of walking, running, and turning while restricting the operator from traveling;
a plurality of sensors operable to detect the relative position and rotation of the operator'"'"'s feet and head;
a visual display capable of being connected to the operator'"'"'s head;
and a computing device, operatively connected to the plurality of sensors and the visual display, capable of generating a display signal for the visual display using information provided by the sensors. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10)
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