CAE Inc.
Camera-based display method and system for simulators

Abstract:

A display system for a simulator comprising: a first display for displaying a simulated scene, the first display being positionable away from a user; a second display for displaying a portion of the simulated scene, the second display being wearable by the user; at least one camera for capturing video images along a line of view of the user; a filter for filtering a portion of a field of view of the user; and a control unit configured for: receiving environment images, the environment images comprising a first set of images of the simulated scene, a second set of images of the simulated scene and at least a third set of images of a portion of the simulated scene; displaying the first and second set of images on the first display; generating augmented reality images based on the video images and the at least a third set of images; and displaying the augmented reality images on the second display.