Augmented Simulation

To distinguish our broader concept of Seamless Simulation with integrated vision and sound from that of previous work, we coined the term AUGSIM - AUGmented SIMulation. AUGSIM combines Augmented Reality (AR) and Seamless Simulation to augment conventional live and simulator based exercises for training and gaming.   Live exercises can be augmented with computer simulated entities and actions.   Simulator exercises can be augmented with live entities and actions.   Two-way real-time Seamless Simulation allows live and virtual entities to exist and interact in the same exercise.   Augmented Reality allows virtual entities and actions to be seen and heard integrated into the real world.   Thus, AUGSIM allows live entities to see and hear virtual entities and actions, and virtual entities to see and hear live entities and actions.

AUGSIM General Architecture.   The AUGSIM architecture supports vehicle and wearable configurations, and allows standalone or networked operation.

AUGSIM Wearable Configuration.   Innovative use of available low-cost VR, video, processing, and wireless technologies put a wearable system within reach.

AUGSIM Vehicle Configuration.   Advances in display and processing technologies since the original demonstrations make integrated displays feasible and the overall system more cost effective.