Force feedback to identify critical events

摘要

Force feedback elements are incorporated at various points in a flight helmet. An onboard computer system identifies critical events and translates such events into a force feedback pulse applied to one or more of the force feedback elements, warning the pilot of the critical event while at the same time suppressing more conventional critical event warnings that may distract a pilot. Additionally, force feedback elements are incorporated into a vest, bodysuit or body armor. A mobile, personal computer system applies a force feedback pulse to one or more of the force feedback elements to indicate an event that might otherwise require an audible signal.

主权项

1. A computer apparatus comprising:
a processor; memory connected to the processor; a plurality of force feedback elements connected to the processor, at least two of the plurality of force feedback elements disposed on a flight helmet; and computer executable program code configured to execute on the processor, wherein the computer executable program code is configured to:
receive information pertaining to a critical event;derive a location of a critical event;select at least one of the plurality of force feedback elements disposed on the flight helmet to indicate the derived location; andapply a signal to the selected force feedback elements to produce a tactile pulse.