IMMERSIVE MULTISENSORY SIMULATION SYSTEM

• US 20190307982A1
• Filed: 09/03/2017
• Published: 10/10/2019
• Est. Priority Date: 09/01/2016
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Newton VR Ltd.
• Original Assignee: Newton VR Ltd.
• Inventors: BRODSKY, Yuval
• Granted Patent: US 11,383,062 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 3/008 Using suspension devices for supporting the body in an upright walking or standing position, e.g. harnesses drawing-out devices A61H1/0218
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2021/0022 by the tactile sense, e.g. vibrations
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2021/0027 by the hearing sense
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2021/005 images, e.g. video
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 21/00 Other devices or methods to cause a change in the state of consciousness; Devices for producing or ending sleep by mechanical, optical, or acoustical means, e.g. for hypnosis
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/056 with active exercise
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2022/0271 omnidirectional
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/02 with movable endless bands , e.g. treadmills other training appliances for running on the spot A63B69/0028
• CPC Class Codes: G05B 13/042 in which a parameter or coefficient is automatically adjusted to optimise the performance

Abstract

A Multisensory Simulation System comprises systems including: an Omni-Directional Treadmill (ODT), a Gravity Modification System (GMS), a Motion and gesture Tracking System (MTS), a Data Analytics System (DAS), a Visual Stimulation System (VSS), an Auditory Stimulation System (AUSS), an Operator Interface System (OIS), a User Harness System (UHS), a Tactile Stimulation System (TSS), an Atmospheric Simulation System (ATSS), a Neurological Stimulation System (NSS), an Olfactory Stimulation System (OSS), a Gustatory System Stimulation System (GSS), a User Monitoring System (UMS), a Controller, a Game Engine System (GES), database, a Communication Unit (CU), a User Safety System (USS), and a communication bus.

Claims

1. A gravity simulation system comprising:

a device for receiving a user; and

,

a force applying unit in communication with the user receiving device, the force applying unit configured for applying positive and negative force to the user receiving device in a direction substantially parallel to a gravity vector.

2. The gravity simulation system of claim 1, additionally comprising:

a controller in communication with the force applying unit, the controller for controlling the amount of positive or negative force to simulate a predetermined force.

3. The gravity simulation system of claim 2, wherein the predetermined force corresponds to at least one of a predetermined gravity or a predetermined body weight.

4. The gravity simulation system of claim 1, wherein the force applying unit is configured for applying a predetermined force, the predetermined force corresponding to at least one of a predetermined gravity or a predetermined body weight.

5. The gravity simulation system of claim 1, wherein the user receiving device is configured for allowing user movement in a 360 degree rotation.

6. The gravity simulation system of claim 1, wherein the user receiving device is configured for allowing user movement in multiple degrees of freedom.

7. The gravity simulation system of claim 6, wherein the multiple degrees of freedom include angular degrees of freedom, defined by roll, pitch and yaw;

and, linear degrees of freedom, defined by forward/backward, up/down and left/right.

10. The gravity simulation system of claim 1, wherein the user receiving device includes a harness movably mounted in a support member.

20. The gravity simulation system of claim 1, additionally comprising:

a locomotion support device including a surface for supporting the user in the user receiving device; and

, the locomotion support device includes at least one of;

a treadmill;

an omnidirectional treadmill;

or

a stepper.

26. The gravity simulation system of claim 1, additionally comprising:

a visual stimulation system for providing a visual environment.

100. The gravity simulation system of claim 2, additionally comprising at least one sensor for measuring the at least one of the motions, gestures, expression, gait, balance, posture, or stability, of the user, the sensors electronically linked to the controller.

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30. A gravity simulation system comprising:

a device for receiving a user;

a force applying unit in communication with the user receiving device, the force applying unit configured for applying at least one of a positive or negative force to the user receiving device in a direction substantially parallel to a gravity vector; and

,

a controller in communication with the force applying unit, the controller for controlling the amount of positive or negative force to simulate a predetermined force.

31. The gravity simulation system of claim 30, wherein the device for receiving the user is configured for allowing the user to move in multiple directions.

39. The gravity simulation system of claim 30, wherein the user receiving device includes a harness movably mounted in a support member.

41. The gravity simulation system of claim 30, additionally comprising:

a visual stimulation system for providing a visual environment.

99. The gravity simulation system of claim 30, additionally comprising:

an omnidirectional treadmill in communication with the force applying unit, the omnidirectional treadmill for supporting the user in the user receiving device while allowing the user move in multiple directions, and confining locomotion of the user to a predetermined area of the omnidirectional treadmill

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92. A method for gravity modification comprising:

receiving a user in a user receiving device, the user receiving device in communication with a force applying unit;

determining a force to be applied on the user;

causing the force applying unit to apply the determined force to the user in the user receiving device, by applying the force in a direction of a gravity vector;

continuously monitoring the force being applied;

adjusting the force being applied such that the applied force remains constant on the user; and

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maintaining the constant force on the user.

93. The method of claim 92, wherein the force applied is at least one of positive or negative.

97. The method of claim 92, additionally comprising, providing at least one additional system for stimulating senses including neurological, olfactory, and gustatory, or nervous systems.

98. The method of claim 92, wherein the gravity modification includes treating a mammalian medical condition, including one or more of:

neurological condition;

cerebrovascular accident;

Parkinson'"'"'s disease;

neurodegenerative disease;

orthopedic conditions;

cardiac conditions;

respiratory conditions;

vestibular conditions; and

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musculoskeletal conditions.

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