Augmented reality-based firefighter training system and method
CA 2456858 A1 · Owner: Information Decision Technologies Llc · Inventors: Ebersole, John Franklin, Jr.; Furlong, Todd Joseph; Ebersole, John Franklin
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Method and apparatus are presented for an augmented reality-based firefighter training system. The system includes hardware for motion tracking display, and vari-nozzle instrumentation. This hardware incorporates a display (5) with a firefighter's self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Additionally this , display has been instrumented for measuring head position and acquiring a view through a camera (4) from the user's perspective. Headphones in SCBA also provide audio stimuli to the user. This instrumented SCBA has been ruggedized for protection against shock and undesirable environmental polluants. The instrumented vari-nozzle (9) has been ruggedized so it is protected against …
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