US 2003/0211448 A1 · 3-dimensional apparatus for self-paced integrated procedure training and method of using same

Abstract

An integrated procedure training apparatus provides a three-dimensional environment that facilitates the training of systems and integrated procedures required to operate and maintain complex systems. The three-dimensional environment is created by arranging a plurality of touch-sensitive display surfaces in a spatial arrangement that is similar to a spatial arrangement of real control panels of the complex system. The training of the integrated procedures is enabled by the use of a full-scope simulation of the complex system. Courseware or other training aids can be used in conjunction with the system to improve learning absorption and retention and reduce training time and reliance on skilled instructors.

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Dependent claims

A three-dimensional apparatus for training a student to learn systems and perform integrated procedures required to operate or maintain a complex system, the apparatus comprising:

touch-sensitive display surfaces spatially arranged so that representations of the control panels displayed on the touch-sensitive display surfaces are arranged in a three-dimensional space similarly to real control panels of the complex system;
and
a computing machine adapted to accept student input from the touch-sensitive display surfaces, communicate the student input to a full-scope simulation of the complex system, and receive change of condition updates from the full-scope simulation, which are used to dynamically update the representations of the control panels.

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3-dimensional apparatus for self-paced integrated procedure training and method of using same

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3-dimensional apparatus for self-paced integrated procedure training and method of using same

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