System and method for collaborative viewing of a four dimensional model requiring decision by the collaborators

摘要

A method and system for documenting collaboration by a team analyzing telemetry data, where the data is used to generate a three dimensional visual display modeling the objects and events recorded by the telemetry data. One of the collaborating team members controls display of the model, and each collaborator is able to interact with the visual display and to employ a virtual camera to display and record operation of the model from a perspective selected by the member. Collaborating team members enter time-stamped notes which are displayed in sequential order for all collaborators on a common portion of a display screen upon replay of the simulation. Each team member is provided with a microphone and audio gear to collaborate by voice with other members of the team. The notes and virtual camera views coupled to the simulation provide decision makers on the team with an improved understanding of the problem modeled by the simulation, thereby facilitating an improved decision.

主权项

1. A method for documenting collaboration to resolve a problem disclosed by telemetry data in the operation of a three dimensional (3D) complex at a particular remote location, comprising:
generating from the telemetry data a 3D representation of the complex over a period of time defined by the telemetry data, the complex being comprised of one or more objects proximate to one another within the complex and the telemetry data being provided by one or more monitoring instruments recording events at the particular remote location serving as a locus for the three dimensional complex, said representation being a dynamic 3D representation showing interactions between and among said one or more objects during said period of time; providing for each of a plurality of collaborators a 3D perspective chosen by each respective collaborator from which to view the 3D representation, each said chosen perspective being a directional orientation from a chosen location within the 3D representation, each collaborator having an expertise with respect to the problem being modeled in three spatial dimensions over time by the representation, each collaborator being able to change the chosen perspective and to move about within the 3D representation over said period of time; enabling each collaborator to document said chosen perspective at a selected point in time during viewing of the 3D representation, said documentation including entry by the respective collaborator of notes pertaining to said problem at said selected point in time; and displaying the entered notes in sequential order during a subsequent viewing of the 3D representation, wherein decision makers informed by the notes of collaborators resolve the problem being modeled by the 3D representation.