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Vehicle simulator including cross-network feedback

  • US 5,299,810 A
  • Filed: 06/23/1992
  • Issued: 04/05/1994
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/21/1991
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A vehicle simulator for modelling motion of a first simulated vehicle through a simulated space having simulated objects therein, which comprises:

  • a first surface positionable in physical contact with a first user of said simulator for supporting the first user;

    a first solenoid having a plunger movable between a spaced position, wherein said plunger is distanced from said first surface, and an impact position, wherein said plunger contacts said first surface;

    a first video monitor; and

    a first computer for modelling motion of said vehicle through said space, wherein said first computer is electrically connected to said video monitor to cause said monitor to display a changing video image of said simulated space, said image corresponding to a view from said vehicle, said computer being electrically connected to said solenoid to cause said plunger to move from said spaced position to said impact position to contact said first surface and communicate an impact sensation to said first user when the position of a portion of one of said simulated objects coincides with the position of a portion of said simulated vehicle in said simulated space.

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