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Riding simulation system
Assignee: Honda Motor Co Ltd
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Filing: 1993-07-20
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Granted: 1995-05-16
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Expires: 2013-07-20
Abstract
Abstract A riding simulation apparatus comprises a color picture image signal generating apparatus for outputting video image information of a forward field of view of the rider and video image information of the rear of the rider, a display apparatus for receiving the video image information outputted from the color picture image signal generating apparatus, masking a picture image based on the video image information of the rear of the rider and reflecting a video image based on the image information of the forward field of view of the rider on a flat screen provided at a position forwardly of the rider, and a pair of left and right liquid crystal television sets provided at the positions of back mirrors of the simulation motorcycle for receiving the video image information of the rear of the rider and displaying a picture image based on the video image information of the rear of the rider. A running mode selecting controller for selecting a specific running mode, a first control for controlling the behavior of the simulated motorcycle according to a selected specific running mode, and a second control for controlling a picture corresponding to the running mode by changing the contents of the picture according to the selected specific running mode may be included.
Inventors
- 👤 Katsuhito Aoki
- 👤 Yukio Miyamaru
- 👤 Makoto Makino
- 👤 Takeshi Masaki
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 20:59
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B9/00; G09B9/02; G09B9/04; G09B9/05; G09B9/058
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
A riding simulation system comprising a simulation vehicle to be driven by a driver; a mount having drives for imparting simulated running behaviors to said simulation vehicle; an image projector generating a forward view and a rearward view for the driver; a forward display apparatus disposed in front of said simulation vehicle in an opposed relation to said vehicle and positioned to receive said forward view and arranged to mask said rearward view, said forward display apparatus including a screen disposed substantially perpendicularly to a line of sight of the driver and a Fresnel lens provided between said screen and the driver; a rearward display apparatus disposed in the position on said simulation vehicle of a rear view mirror and arranged to receive said rearward view.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
A riding simulation system comprising a simulation vehicle to be driven by a driver; a mount having drives for imparting simulated running behaviors to said simulation vehicle; an image projector generating a forward view and a rearward view for the driver; a forward display apparatus disposed in front of said simulation vehicle in an opposed relation to said vehicle and positioned to receive said forward view and arranged to mask said rearward view, said forward display apparatus including a screen disposed substantially perpendicularly to a line of sight of the driver and a Fresnel lens provided between said screen and the driver; a rearward display apparatus disposed in the position on said simulation vehicle of a rear view mirror and arranged to receive said rearward view.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The riding simulation system of claim 1 further comprising an image receiving apparatus for receiving and displaying said forward view and said rearward view remote from said simulation vehicle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
71 words
The riding simulation system of claim 2 further comprising a first controller generating a first signal to control said image projector; a second controller receiving said rearward view produced by said image projector responsive to said first signal and converting the received rearward view into a second signal and directing said second signal to said image receiving apparatus to display said rear view in synchronism with display of said forward view.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The riding simulation system of claim 3 wherein said forward view and said rearward view are outputted simultaneously by said image projector upon said first signal.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
The riding simulation system of claim 1 wherein said Fresnel lens is at an angle to said screen with a lower portion thereof displaced further from said screen and closer to the driver than the upper portion thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
164 words
A riding simulation system comprising a simulation vehicle to be driven by a driver; a mount having drives for imparting simulated running behaviors to said simulation vehicle; an image projector for generating simulated running images; a forward display apparatus disposed in front of said simulation vehicle in an opposed relation to said vehicle and positioned to receive said simulated running images; a running mode selector; a first controller coupled to said running mode selector and to said mount for controlling the behavior of said simulation vehicle responsive to a selection of said running mode selector; a second controller coupled to said running mode selector and to said image projector for controlling said image projector to project the image corresponding to the selection of said running mode selector; a simulated speed limiter coupled with said running mode selector, said first controller and said second controller to reduce simulated acceleration to zero upon reaching a simulated speed corresponding to the selection of said running mode selector.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
164 words
A riding simulation system comprising a simulation vehicle to be driven by a driver; a mount having drives for imparting simulated running behaviors to said simulation vehicle; an image projector for generating simulated running images; a forward display apparatus disposed in front of said simulation vehicle in an opposed relation to said vehicle and positioned to receive said simulated running images; a running mode selector; a first controller coupled to said running mode selector and to said mount for controlling the behavior of said simulation vehicle responsive to a selection of said running mode selector; a second controller coupled to said running mode selector and to said image projector for controlling said image projector to project the image corresponding to the selection of said running mode selector; a simulated speed limiter coupled with said running mode selector, said first controller and said second controller to reduce simulated acceleration to zero upon reaching a simulated speed corresponding to the selection of said running mode selector.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The riding simulation system of claim 6 wherein said running mode selector includes a low-speed running mode selection and a high-speed running mode selection.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
12 words
The riding simulation system of claim 6 further comprising a sound generator.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
174 words
A riding simulation system comprising a simulation vehicle to be driven by a driver; a mount having drives for imparting simulated running behaviors to said simulation vehicle; an image projector for generating simulated running images; a forward display apparatus disposed in front of said simulation vehicle in an opposed relation to said vehicle and positioned to receive said simulated running images; a running mode selector; a first controller coupled to said running mode selector and to said mount for controlling the behavior of said simulation vehicle responsive to a selection of said running mode selector; a second controller coupled to said running mode selector and to said image projector for controlling said image projector to project the image corresponding to the selection of said running mode selector; a simulated speed limiter coupled with said running mode selector, said first controller and said second controller to reduce simulated deceleration to zero upon first exceeding a preselected simulated speed and then upon reaching a minimum simulated speed corresponding to the selection of said running mode selector.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
174 words
A riding simulation system comprising a simulation vehicle to be driven by a driver; a mount having drives for imparting simulated running behaviors to said simulation vehicle; an image projector for generating simulated running images; a forward display apparatus disposed in front of said simulation vehicle in an opposed relation to said vehicle and positioned to receive said simulated running images; a running mode selector; a first controller coupled to said running mode selector and to said mount for controlling the behavior of said simulation vehicle responsive to a selection of said running mode selector; a second controller coupled to said running mode selector and to said image projector for controlling said image projector to project the image corresponding to the selection of said running mode selector; a simulated speed limiter coupled with said running mode selector, said first controller and said second controller to reduce simulated deceleration to zero upon first exceeding a preselected simulated speed and then upon reaching a minimum simulated speed corresponding to the selection of said running mode selector.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
165 words
A riding simulation system comprising a simulation vehicle to be driven by a driver; a mount having drives for imparting simulated running behaviors to said simulation vehicle; an image projector for generating simulated running images; a forward display apparatus disposed in front of said simulation vehicle in an opposed relation to said vehicle and positioned to receive said simulated running images; a running mode selector; a first controller coupled to said running mode selector and to said mount for controlling the behavior of said simulation vehicle responsive to a selection of said running mode selector; a second controller coupled to said running mode selector and to said image projector for controlling said image projector to project the image corresponding to the selection of said running mode selector; a detector for detecting the simulated position of said simulated vehicle on the image and a controller for calculating the relative simulated speed and position of said simulated vehicle to a predetermined simulated hazard presented on the image.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
165 words
A riding simulation system comprising a simulation vehicle to be driven by a driver; a mount having drives for imparting simulated running behaviors to said simulation vehicle; an image projector for generating simulated running images; a forward display apparatus disposed in front of said simulation vehicle in an opposed relation to said vehicle and positioned to receive said simulated running images; a running mode selector; a first controller coupled to said running mode selector and to said mount for controlling the behavior of said simulation vehicle responsive to a selection of said running mode selector; a second controller coupled to said running mode selector and to said image projector for controlling said image projector to project the image corresponding to the selection of said running mode selector; a detector for detecting the simulated position of said simulated vehicle on the image and a controller for calculating the relative simulated speed and position of said simulated vehicle to a predetermined simulated hazard presented on the image.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
92 words
The riding simulation system of claim 10 further comprising a calculator for calculating the relative speed of said simulated vehicle to a predetermined simulated hazard presented on the image using the formula: V c =(L2/L1)·V m , where V c is the running speed of said simulated hazard, L1 is the distance between the simulated position of said simulated vehicle and a simulated estimated colliding position between said simulated vehicle and said simulated hazard and L2 is the distance between the position of said simulated hazard and the simulated estimated colliding position.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1998-05-15 | 1998-11-14 | 1999-05-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2002-05-15 | 2002-11-14 | 2003-05-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2006-05-15 | 2006-11-14 | 2007-05-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |