System, method and apparatus for relaying simulation data
First Claim
1. A computer apparatus for communicating simulation data, comprising:
- an assembly for mounting the computer apparatus in a stationary position in a room;
an infrared (IR) transmitter for sending identifying data identifying the room to at least first mobile simulation unit of a plurality of mobile simulation units;
a receiver for receiving simulation data over radio frequency from the plurality of mobile simulation units, each of the plurality of mobile simulation units being within a range of the stationary position in the room and for receiving simulation data from a central controller in a remote location from the room;
a transmitter for transmitting simulation data over radio frequency to the plurality of mobile simulation units and to the central controller; and
a tangible memory configured to maintain in real time records for all of a plurality of players in the room, each of the plurality of players carrying a corresponding one of the mobile simulation units, said records indicating whether each of the plurality of players is located in the room or not, wherein said computer apparatus is operable to receive a radio frequency signal from at least the first mobile simulation unit that identifies a corresponding player in response to sending the identifying data, upon receipt of the radio frequency signal the records of the tangible memory being updated in real time to indicate that the corresponding player is in the room.
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Abstract
An apparatus for communicating simulation data is disclosed. The apparatus includes an assembly for mounting the apparatus on an edifice. The apparatus further includes a receiver for receiving simulation data from a plurality of players within a specified area of the edifice and for receiving simulation data from a central controller. The apparatus further includes a transmitter for transmitting simulation data to the plurality of players and to the central controller, wherein simulation data is transmitted to the central controller only when a simulation event occurs. In one alternative, the apparatus further includes an infrared camera for capturing video and still images of simulation events. In another alternative, the apparatus includes an infrared radiator for producing infrared light for illuminating video and still images captured by the infrared camera.
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22 Claims
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1. A computer apparatus for communicating simulation data, comprising:
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an assembly for mounting the computer apparatus in a stationary position in a room; an infrared (IR) transmitter for sending identifying data identifying the room to at least first mobile simulation unit of a plurality of mobile simulation units; a receiver for receiving simulation data over radio frequency from the plurality of mobile simulation units, each of the plurality of mobile simulation units being within a range of the stationary position in the room and for receiving simulation data from a central controller in a remote location from the room; a transmitter for transmitting simulation data over radio frequency to the plurality of mobile simulation units and to the central controller; and a tangible memory configured to maintain in real time records for all of a plurality of players in the room, each of the plurality of players carrying a corresponding one of the mobile simulation units, said records indicating whether each of the plurality of players is located in the room or not, wherein said computer apparatus is operable to receive a radio frequency signal from at least the first mobile simulation unit that identifies a corresponding player in response to sending the identifying data, upon receipt of the radio frequency signal the records of the tangible memory being updated in real time to indicate that the corresponding player is in the room. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A simulation system, comprising:
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a central controller for storing simulation data, the central controller including a transmitter and a receiver; and at least one computer apparatus for communicating simulation data, the at least one computer apparatus mounted in a stationary position in a room comprising; an infrared (IR) transmitter for sending identifying data identifying the room to at least first mobile simulation unit of a plurality of mobile simulation units; a receiver for receiving simulation data over radio frequency from the plurality of mobile simulation units, each of the plurality of mobile simulation units being within a range of the stationary position in the room, and for receiving simulation data from the central controller positioned in a remote location from the room; a transmitter for transmitting simulation data over radio frequency to the plurality of mobile simulation units and to the central controller; a tangible memory configured to maintain records for all of a plurality of players in the room, each of the plurality of players carrying a corresponding one of the mobile simulation units, said records indicating whether each of the plurality of players is located in the room or not, wherein said computer apparatus is operable to receive a radio frequency signal from at least the first mobile simulation unit that identifies a corresponding player in response to sending the identifying data, upon receipt of the radio frequency signal the records of the tangible memory being updated in real time to indicate that the corresponding player is in the room. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method on a computer for conducting a simulation, comprising:
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sending, via an infrared (IR) transmitter, identifying data identifying a room to at least a first mobile simulation unit of a plurality of mobile simulation units; receiving simulation data by a computer apparatus mounted in a stationary position in the room over radio frequency from at least one of the plurality of mobile simulation units, each carried by a player and each being within a specified range of the stationary position of the room; transmitting the simulation data from the computer apparatus to the central controller and to a plurality of players over the radio frequency, wherein outside the specified range, each mobile simulation unit communicates directly with a central controller, and wherein inside the specified range, each mobile simulation unit does not communicate directly with the central controller but always uses the computer apparatus as a communication intermediary; maintaining in a tangible memory of the computer apparatus records for all of a plurality of players in the room, said records indicating whether each player of the plurality of players is located in the room or outside of the room, the computer apparatus being operable to receive a radio frequency signal from at least the first mobile simulation unit that identifies a corresponding player in response to sending the identifying data, upon receipt of the radio frequency signal the records of the tangible memory being updated in real time to indicate that the corresponding player is in the room. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A computer apparatus for communicating simulation data, comprising:
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an assembly for mounting the computer apparatus in a stationary position of a room; an infrared (IR) transmitter for sending identifying data identifying the room to at least first mobile simulation unit of a plurality of mobile simulation units; a receiver for receiving simulation data over radio frequency from the plurality of mobile simulation units, each carried by a player and each being within a specified range of the stationary position of the room and for receiving simulation data from a central controller in a remote location from the room; a transmitter for transmitting simulation data over radio frequency to the plurality of mobile simulation units and to the central controller; and a tangible memory configured to maintain records for all players in the room, said players each carrying one of the mobile simulation units, said records indicating whether each of the players is located in the room or not, wherein said computer apparatus is operable to receive a radio frequency signal from at least the first mobile simulation unit that identifies a corresponding player in response to sending the identifying data, upon receipt of the radio frequency signal the records of the tangible memory being updated in real time to indicate that the corresponding player is in the room. - View Dependent Claims (22)
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