DE10344041A1 - Driver training system, for e.g. motor car, has driving simulator/training station linked to other simulator/observation/monitoring device/instructor station - Google Patents

Abstract

The driver training system (100) has a driving simulator or training station (10) that can be connected to other driving simulators or training stations and/or to an observation/monitoring device or instructor station (20) via a communications network, e.g. Internet.

Description

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The The present invention relates to a driver training system, in particular with respect to motorized means of transportation, such as motor vehicles or similar.

The The present invention further relates to a driver training method. in particular with regard to motorized means of locomotion, such as Motor vehicles or the like.

at an analysis of the situation with regard to the motorized road traffic can be determined that this one not only special in the economic centers of population the advanced industrialized nations continue to grow significantly becomes. In this context, the full free mobility of the individual understood as one of the most urgent fundamental rights.

Not This is the reason why automobility has meanwhile reached gigantic market dimensions achieved, from their prosperity and growth are dependent on whole economies. The driver education moves for this reason in an environment of special social Responsibility, not least based on the character, intellectual as well as technical qualities of the control of motor vehicles by motorized road users.

When Consequence when driving with "high-tech mobile" in view of the traffic density nowadays Man and machine alike excellence demanded; More than ever, it is necessary to function To keep this loop stable, that is the demanding technical Developments and performance of vehicles has an adequately oriented Knowledge and ability level facing the driver.

The general accidents on the streets and last but not least the dramatic events with coaches in the spring of 2003 can in probably not alone with human error justified become. This implies, conversely, that traditional learning channels in the Driver training no longer transport the necessary information boost can, why now a new direction is required.

conventionally, finds the entire training or training for driving a motor vehicle in a vehicle of the training driving school in the normal traffic instead of. novice drivers have to here with two for They are able to cope with completely new situations, on the one hand with participation on the road as a leader a motor vehicle, on the other hand with the mastery of vehicle technology. Under the control of vehicle technology, for example, the correct starting of the engine and starting without stalling the engine Understood.

in the normal traffic puts a learner, who still has difficulties with the start and therefore more often the Engine stalled, an obstacle for the rest of the traffic flow and a disturbance dar. Numerous rear-end accidents by third on driving school vehicles arise by supposed start and abruptly staying after stalling the engine or by slowing down because of uncertainty, whether it is in a right turn situation possible is, in the gap to thread the cross traffic. The driver behind also looks to the left, takes it very easy again Stopping the driving school vehicle is not true and opens.

Also the environment is caused by a not optimally moved driving school vehicle burden, which in turn hinders the rest of the traffic and the associated pollutant emissions.

In addition, can an unsafe driver the flowing one Not only hindering traffic, but also a security risk represent. This is especially true when the learner driver required distance, for example to the vehicle in front or to other road users at the side of the training vehicle, not to estimate White.

It are already vehicle simulators, for example, on a P [ersonal] C (omputer] run, or vehicle simulators as recreational equipment in gambling halls or the like. The PC vehicle simulators be over the keyboard or optionally via an additional joystick served.

content such simulation programs is usually the participation in a virtual car racing. The control is essentially limited on steering through the gaps between the other race participants to get as far as possible be the first to reach the finish. A consideration realistic Vehicle technology does not take place here.

Also, the user only has a fixed view to the front over the monitor of the personal computer. At the vehicle simulato In gambling halls or similar business premises, the reality is taken into greater account insofar as the user sits here and can also use foot pedals for operation.

however here is the playful aspect of a virtual car race and less a correct operation of the vehicle technology in the foreground. Also, the safety aspect, for example, by a look to the side or over the shoulder to the back realizable, completely neglected, because like the PC game described above, only one monitor is included given view forward available.

In the publication EP 0 831 444 A1 discloses a method and apparatus for detecting the behavior of a student. This known system comprises at least one training station, wherein a learner is located in a driver's cabin of this training station simulated by means of a scenario generator a time-running traffic situation in which the learner has to guide the simulated by the driver's school vehicle.

The driver's cab according to the document EP 0 831 444 A1 has the usual actuating means and display devices. The actuating means act on a detector means which detects how the learner driver operates the vehicle. In a data processing device, the deviation of the information representing the operation is determined by the information provided by the scenario generator and corresponding to a previously known, optimal operation. The deviation represents the errors of the student. An error message device serves to inform the learner of his errors immediately.

The installation according to the document EP 0 831 444 A1 may include an instructor station to which the training station is connected, and optionally other training stations, which are also connected to the instructor station.

From the publication DE 100 33 442 A1 a method for operating a driving simulator is known. This method trains a driving student to a particular driving behavior, wherein the driving behavior of the student is detected and is made aware of the deviation visually and acoustically in case of a deviation from the intended driving behavior of the learner driver.

In the publication EP 0 836 169 A1 Also disclosed is a training station and the use of the training station to detect the behavior of a student. Also, this application subject has the peculiarity that multiple driving simulation stations can be cared for by an instructor station at the same time.

The Document WO 93/24915 A1 describes a plant which, inter alia to learn the leadership a vehicle can be used. This known system allows it, not the learner just to present a traffic scenario that he visually perceives can, but the learner also to convey acoustic and mechanical stimuli to those who Correspond to stimuli when actually steering a motor vehicle from its leader be perceived.

For example let yourself according to the document WO 93/24915 A1 the feeling when braking with A [nti] B [lock] S [ystem] or a vibration as well a sound when driving over to simulate an obstacle. This feedback is however, generally not about actual feedback of driving errors, but only to an improved simulation of the environment of the vehicle.

In addition, let certain sizes, probably Average speeds and the like, the clues about the give general driving behavior, graphically or numerically a monitor, as in the case of newer pirates. also by means of an on-board computer is possible. A concrete feedback from individual Error is not provided.

Also the publication NL 91 00 838 A describes a system that can be used, for example, to learn the mastery of a motor vehicle. The exercise material in the form of various fictitious distances traveled is taught in blocks. In each block, the errors of the learner are determined, and depending on the number and severity of these errors, the exercise is then proceeded to the next exercise substance or a repetition of the same exercise substance or a correction block in which the errors of the learner are addressed. An immediate error feedback of individual driving errors to the learner driver without stopping the exercise is not provided.

Another system of this type is known from document WO 91/11792 A1. This conventional system is very polyvalent and can be used to train a variety of activities. On the one hand, it is about creating visually and differently realistic environmental scenarios and, on the other hand, having the intended activities carried out by a specialist and, subsequently, producing corresponding software that corresponds to the optimal execution of the activity, obviously with the latter real implementation of the same activity by a non-specialist or learner to compare. An immediate feedback of errors is not stated.

Presentation of the invention: Task, solution, advantages

outgoing from the disadvantages and shortcomings set out above as well as in appreciation of the prior art is the present invention the task is based, a system of the type mentioned above as well to develop a method of the type mentioned in the beginning, that a novice driver the basics of mastery of vehicle technology under largely realistic circumstances and evaluation criteria can learn and train, the Safety risk of an unsafe learner for the flowing traffic be reduced should.

These The object is achieved by a system with the specified in claim 7 Characteristics and by a method with the specified in claim 4 Characteristics solved. Advantageous embodiments and expedient developments of the present Invention are characterized in the respective subclaims.

• – mit mindestens einer weiteren Fahrsimulationseinrichtung oder Trainingsstation und/oder
• – mit mindestens einer Beobachtungs-/Überwachungseinrichtung oder Instruktorenstation

verbunden, insbesondere über das Internet vernetzt, sein bzw. werden kann.Core of the present invention may be at least one driving simulation device or training station, the

• With at least one further driving simulation device or training station and / or
• - with at least one observation / monitoring device or instructor station

connected, in particular via the Internet networked, be or can be.

With of the present invention, the first phase of driving school education, the for Driving schools is unprofitable and particularly elaborate, from the practice area or from the quiet side street be relocated to the driving simulator, without any risk of accident and without environmental impact. Only when the learner on the simulator collision-free progress, it goes in the driving school car in the real traffic; For this reason, the driving instructor can then work on the fine focus.

through the new device, the new procedure [including driving lessons on the simulator), use and the business model [including service pool, adventure world and learning center for optimum driver training with high-tech systems; Involved: Banks, driving instructors, learner drivers, driving schools, Funders, institutions, investors (franchise), young people, cooperation partners, Customers, users, sponsors, associations), which simplifies driving school education becomes, so to speak, one virtual driving school realized that a low-risk and environmentally friendly practice at least a so-called "drive station", this means learner get their first lessons from the computer, what an integrated Concept as part of a learning center.

There novice drivers nowadays often in a hastily trained state on the road left be (see the above section "prior art"), is therefore in the present Invention a concept used by the forklift driver, captains or pilot training is known: before the budding ship or pilot to be able to control a real mobile, have to practice them on simulators; that's exactly what beats the present invention now the driving schools before (= simulator training at the so-called drive station).

According to one preferred development, the present invention offers a variety of driving situations, namely from the simple highway route via dense City traffic all the way to suddenly occurring aquaplaning. The learner receives over one according to the teaching of the present Invention implemented computer program at least one feedback, because a movement mechanics simulates, for example, a brake nod, a Curve slope or a breakout of the stern.

According to one advantageous embodiment of the present invention can at least one simulator can achieve an all-round visibility of over 200 degrees; by The user can experience the optional use of dynamic driving systems (so-called "nick and roll") a realistic driving experience.

• – Fahrerzustand (Alkohol, Sekundenschlaf usw.);
• – diverse Straßensysteme (Autobahn, Land, Stadt usw., das heißt "unterwegs ins virtuellen Landschaften");
• – Straßenzustand (Aquaplaning, Glatteis usw.); und/oder
• – Wetterverhältnisse (Nebel, Regen, Schnee, Sonne usw.).

The driving simulator has modular software that can be combined in any way, such as

• - driver condition (alcohol, microsleep, etc.);
• - various road systems (highway, land, city etc., that is "on the way to virtual landscapes");
• - road conditions (aquaplaning, black ice, etc.); and or
• - Weather conditions (fog, rain, snow, sun, etc.).

• – Servicekonzept;
• – Standard-Hardware;
• – Standard-Software;
• – Spezial-Software;
• – Aufstellung und Inbetriebnahme;
• – Hardwarewartung;
• – Softwarepflege;
• – Organisationsmodelle; und/oder
• – Finanzierungsmodelle.

With regard to these program or software modules, the present invention preferably includes the following service packages:

• - service concept;
• - standard hardware;
• - standard software;
• - special software;
• - installation and commissioning;
• - Hardware maintenance;
• - software maintenance;
• - organizational models; and or
• - Financing models.

• – integriertes Sicherheitskonzept;
• – Zugangskontrolle;
• – elektronische Nutzungssteuerung;
• – Datensicherheit;
• – Datenschutz;
• – Virenschutz;
• – Internet-Firewall;
• – Kameraüberwachung; und/oder
• – Alarmanlage.

Since according to the invention the aspect of safety both in driving and in learning is in the foreground, the present invention includes the following, also combinable safety aspects:

• - integrated security concept;
• - access control;
• - electronic usage control;
• - data security;
• - Data protection;
• - virus protection;
• - Internet firewall;
• - camera surveillance; and or
• - alarm system.

• – Verlagerung der Anfänger-Übungsstunden auf den Fahrsimulator;
• – Einsatz des Fahrschulwagens erst nach dem Simulatortraining; und/oder
• – optimiertes Lernen mit P[ersonal]C[omputer]-Fahrschulprogrammen.

The method according to the present invention may be implemented in the form of a so-called Computer A [ided] T [raining]; This timely term for a new training strategy in driving schools includes:

• - transferring the beginner practice lessons to the driving simulator;
• - use of the driving school car only after the simulator training; and or
• - optimized learning with P [ersonal] C [omputer] curriculum programs.

As a result, can in the present invention, a combination of the drive station be provided with at least one computer learning station on which The driving theory is mediated, but also with programs can be fed on topics such as insurance or admission.

• – abrufbare elektronische Datenverarbeitung von Betriebsabläufen;
• – computergestützte Erkennungs- und Dialogsysteme;
• – freies Lernen mit P[ersonal]C[omputer]-Fahrschulprogrammen (Fragebogen);
• – praktisches Training an Hochleistungs-Fahrsimulatoren; und/oder
• – selektive, audio-visuelle Bildschirminformationen rund um das Auto;

Essential training and operational levels of the present invention are:

• - retrievable electronic data processing of operations;
• - computer-based recognition and dialogue systems;
• - free learning with P [ersonal] C [omputer] curricula programs (questionnaire);
• - practical training on high performance driving simulators; and or
• - selective, audio-visual on-screen information around the car;

The virtual driving school according to the present Invention can be used by driving instructors as well as by persons who have not sat on the steering wheel for several years and / or again to return to safe driving want, or even of only sixteen years old persons who the Time to the acquisition of the driver's license hardly can expect more.

The Device according to the present Invention can be the entire infrastructure (management) of a state-of-the-art Accommodate driving school; she can be on a rental basis in education be operated by driving instructors, because the drive station itself does not train. this makes possible investors who are not necessarily driving instructors, one or more several drive stations according to the present Establish invention as a yield object that you manage yourself and can control; therefor For example, a franchise / license model is available.

by virtue of the costs associated with a fully equipped drive station and the consequent consequence that such a drive station for one single driving school possibly a big represents financial burden, the present invention successively with a regional one with regard to their practical implementation Extensible drive-station network can be realized in the franchise model. In this case you can then prospective buyers rent the driving simulators for a certain time; For example, each costs ten minutes in the drive station about five Euro to about six euros.

By The present invention is a completely new, intelligent and for-profit, didactically sound and promising Combination of instruments of driver training realized, where the whole invention much more than the sum of their individual parts represents; In this way, driver education can be considered economical sustainable segment in the mobility potential Help healthy growth with new ideas.

aim It is also an endeavor to give external driving instructors new training and operating strategies for a practice-oriented, temporally streamlined and thus optimized knowledge transfer in a high-tech infrastructure accessible to make a so-called WIN-WIN position for all involved (↔ for the driving instructor: profitable, calculable, motivated, fast, stress-free; for the learner: calculable, motivated, inexpensive, fast, stress-free).

The In particular, sub-goals realized by the present invention are to be seen in the achievement of optimal driving behavior, through defensive, economic, Consideration (acquisition), Safety Environmental Consciousness and responsibility (consciousness) in accordance with 1 the Highway Code embossed is; the main goal is to provide optimal driving training with high-tech systems (→ Enthusiasm pure) to see.

According to this, learner drivers complete their training in a new, club-organized learning center (→ integr concept) with state-of-the-art driving simulators the basic exercises, working on computer screens and being methodically taught by their driving instructors in the training room using the latest technical aids; Learning in this new way is a joyful experience.

Also the driving instructors can Be a franchisee of a sub-area and their own driving school that way for the new license business The profile of the Drive Station profiling and sustainably secure.

But not only learner drivers as well as driving instructor attracts this experience training concept, but also interested motorists of all ages with driver's license. In the drive station can gained current knowledge or skills at the wheel after a long time Driving break to be checked and refreshed. This is especially helpful when it comes to, for example family establish again active on the road participate.

The The present invention further relates to a computer program product, the computer-readable program means stored on a computer-suitable medium and / or directly into the internal memory of a digital Computers and includes software code sections, with the steps of the method according to the above Art executed when the computer program product is running on the computer.

The Finally, the present invention relates to the use of at least a system according to the above and / or a method as set forth above Type of driver training, in particular with regard to motorized means of transport, such as automobiles or the like.

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As already discussed above, there are various possibilities for embodying and developing the teaching of the present invention in an advantageous manner. For this purpose, reference is made on the one hand to the claims subordinate to claims 1 and 4, on the other hand, further embodiments, features and advantages of the present invention hereinafter with reference to the two by the 1 to 3 illustrated embodiments explained in more detail.

It shows:

1 a schematic representation of a first embodiment of a system according to the present invention, which operates according to the method according to the present invention;

2 a schematic-perspective view of a second embodiment of a system according to the present invention, which operates according to the method according to the present invention; and

3 a schematic-perspective view of an embodiment of a learning active media column according to the present invention, which is part of the system of the 1 and 2 can be.

The same or similar embodiments, elements or features are in the 1 to 3 provided with identical reference numerals.

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The following are the system 100 (cf., first embodiment according to FIG 1 ) respectively. 100 ' (see second embodiment according to 2 ) as well as the method by which these systems 100 respectively. 100 ' work, including the typology of the simulators and their peripheral equipment based on the two embodiments according to the 1 and 2 described.

According to the present invention is a new, extensive and modular system 100 (cf., first embodiment according to FIG 1 ) respectively. 100 ' (see second embodiment according to 2 ) designed series of simulators 10 which can be used by driving schools, by road safety organizations and also by franchise operators of one or more so-called DRIVE-STATIONs.

For this purpose, more than eighty freely combinable software or program modules are available for the selection of different traffic situations; according to a preferred embodiment of the systems 100 respectively. 100 ' individually identifiable route layouts can also be added according to the wishes of the users.

On the hardware side, different track image systems are in operation, from high-luminosity CRT monitors to plasma flat screens to back-and-forth projection techniques or large-scale projections with full rearward vision. Here, the panoramic view or the panoramic view in the systems 100 respectively. 100 ' considerably over two hundred degrees (→ "whether in the city or in the country - everything in full view").

Any of the driving simulation facilities or training stations 10 can be assigned a patented, electrically controlled motion dynamics. By longitudinal or transverse movements or by combination of these two components of movement creates the optimal performance of a highly realistic and comfortable driving feeling.

• – Basisversion mit Beratungsleistungen, bei der ein Gerät mit einem leuchtstarken, sich gegen jegliches unbeeinflußbares Streulicht durchsetzenden Bildgenerator (Monitor) zur Verfügung steht; diese Basisversion ist in erster Linie für Grundübungen, etwa für Geradeaus-Fahrten, geeignet;
• – Trainerversion mit Beratungsleistungen, bei der ein Gerät mit drei leuchtstarken, sich gegen jegliches unbeeinflußbares Streulicht durchsetzenden Bildgeneratoren (Monitoren) zur Verfügung steht; diese Trainerversion ist in erster Linie für ein Streckentraining mit voller Interaktivität geeignet;
• – Premiumversion mit Beratungsleistungen (hinsichtlich Finanzstatus sowie zweitägiger Organisationsberatung), bei der ein Gerät mit fünf leuchtstarken, sich gegen jegliches unbeeinflußbares Streulicht durchsetzenden Bildgeneratoren (Monitoren) zur Verfügung steht; diese Premiumversion ist in erster Linie für Tauglichkeitstests nach Lernfortschritten geeignet und auch mit einer Projektionspanoramasicht von 210 Grad verfügbar;
• Smartdriveversion mit Beratungsleistungen, bei der ein originales Smart-Fahrzeug mit drei leuchtstarken, sich gegen jegliches unbeeinflußbares Streulicht durchsetzenden Bildgeneratoren (Monitoren) für Großbildprojektionen zur Verfügung steht; diese Premiumversion ist für alle Arten von Fahrübungen, für Testauswertungen, für den Trainingseinsatz und für Freude am Fahren geeignet.

The present invention can be combined in the form of various packages (so-called "packages") or versions of system combinations, for example as

• - Basic version with consulting services, in which a device with a bright, against any uninfluenced stray light penetrating image generator (monitor) is available; This basic version is primarily suitable for basic exercises, such as for straight-ahead rides;
• - Trainer version with consulting services, in which a device with three bright, against any uninfluenced stray light interspersed image generators (monitors) is available; this trainer version is primarily suited for track training with full interactivity;
• - Premium version with consulting services (in terms of financial status and two-day organizational consulting), where a device with five bright, against any uninfluenced stray light prevailing image generators (monitors) is available; This premium version is primarily for post-acquisition fitness testing and also available with a 210 degree projection panoramic view;
• Smart drive version with consulting services, where an original smart vehicle is available with three bright image generators (monitors) for large-screen projections that penetrate against any uninfluenced stray light; This premium version is suitable for all types of driving exercises, for test evaluations, for training use and for driving pleasure.

The The premium version described above can be exemplified as a driving school package operated with P [ersonen] k [raft] w [agen] simulator and points Among other things, an original control station with Nickbewegung and with Rolling motion (so-called "nick and roll "), with five image generators (= V [ideo] G [raphics] A [rray] Monitors with a screen diagonal of 34 inches), with five monitor stands as well as with glare protection for the monitors.

The Premium version described above contains alcohol simulations, data log files, Driving school programs, drive printers, combination trips, measuring equipment in terms of the economic efficiency as well as suitability tests. To peripheral equipment belonging to the premium version among other driving software, four personal computers, a scanner as well as two furniture features.

• – modernes didaktisches Grundkonzept für die Fahrausbildung;
• – hochleistungsfähige Fahrsimulatoren mit modular aufgebauter Software (Gabelstapler, Motorrad, L[ast]k[raft]w[agen], Omnibus und P[ersonen]k[raft]w[agen]);
• – P[ersonal]C[omputer]-Lernsäulen (vgl. 3) mit speziellen Lernprogrammen und mit Internetzugang für das Einzelstudium;
• – Unterrichtsraum mit sämtlichen notwendigen A[udio]V[isions]-Medien, mit Unterrichtssoftware sowie mit Satellitenempfang für Internetnutzung, für Radio und für T[ele]V[ision];
• – lernoptimierte Raumgestaltung, was Ambiente, Cafeteria, Farbauswahl, Lernambiente, Möblierung und dergleichen betrifft;
• – eine sogenannte "Drive-Station"-Clubkarte;
• – spezielle ORGA-Software für Abrechnung, für Buchhaltung, für Fahrschulen, für Terminplanung;
• – modernes Benutzer-Identifikationssystem mit Clubkarten (Kartenchip, berührungsloser Scanner, größer als sechzig Zentimeter/größer als acht Meter) für Abrechnung, für Nutzungsberechtigung sowie für Zutrittskontrolle;
• – moderne Bürotechnik mit leistungsfähigem P[ersonal]C[omputer]-Netzwerk, mit Peripheriegeräten sowie mit Standardsoftware;
• – optimierte Elektroinstallation auf Basis eines E[uropean]I[nstallation]B[us]A[ssociation]-Bussystems, mit dezentraler, internetbasierter, telephonischer und/oder zentraler Steuerung und mit Kontrolle sämtlicher Funktionen sowie mit Alarm- und Überwachungsgeräten; Visualisierung aller Funktionen;
• – zentrale Software: D[rive]S[tation]M[anagement]S[ystem] auf Basis einer Software-Spezialentwicklung mit Kopplung unterschiedlicher Hardware sowie Software über Standardschnittstellen zum automatischen und sicheren Austauschen von Daten und zum Vermeiden von Datenredundanz;
• – leistungsfähiges Servicesystem mit Hardwarewartung, mit Hotline, mit Softwarepflege und mit Vorortservice zu genau kalkulierbaren Preisen (Partner);
• – modular aufgebautes und standardisiertes Dienstleistungspaket mit sogenannter WIN-WIN-Position sowie mit Bankfinanzierung, mit Leasingfinanzierung oder mit Kauf;
• – kompetente Beratung in Betriebswirtschaft, in Finanzierung, in Marketing, in Organisation, in Werbung und in dergleichen.

The systems 100 according to 1 respectively. 100 ' according to 2 serve the optimization of driver training in driving schools, in institutions, in associations and in so-called drive stations and are formed by modular equipment packages, in which the following components can be functionally assembled depending on the respective concrete needs:

• - modern didactic basic concept for driver education;
• - High-performance driving simulators with modular software (forklift, motorcycle, l [ast] k raft, wheels, bus and passenger k raft] w [agen]);
• - P [ersonal] C [omputer] learning columns (cf. 3 ) with special learning programs and Internet access for individual study;
• - Classroom with all the necessary A [audio] V [isions] media, with educational software as well as with satellite reception for Internet use, for radio and for T [ele] V [ision];
• - learning-optimized interior design, which affects ambience, cafeteria, color selection, learning ambience, furniture and the like;
• - a so-called "Drive Station" club card;
• - special ORGA software for billing, accounting, driving schools, scheduling;
• - modern user identification system with club cards (card chip, non-contact scanner, larger than sixty centimeters / larger than eight meters) for billing, for use authorization as well as for access control;
• - modern office technology with powerful P [ersonal] C [omputer] network, with peripheral devices as well as with standard software;
• - optimized electrical installation based on an E [uropean] I [installation] B [us] A [ssociation] bus system, with decentralized, internet-based, telephonic and / or central control and with control of all functions as well as with alarm and monitoring devices; Visualization of all functions;
• - central software: D [rive] S [tation] M [anagement] S [ystem] based on a special software development with coupling of different hardware and software via standard interfaces for the automatic and secure exchange of data and to avoid data redundancy;
• - efficient service system with hardware maintenance, with hotline, with software maintenance and with local service at exactly calculable prices (partner);
• - modular and standardized service package with so-called WIN-WIN position as well as with bank financing, with leasing financing or with purchase;
• - competent advice in business administration, finance, marketing, organization, advertising and the like.

• – sowohl mit der Fahrsimulationseinrichtung oder Trainingsstation 10
• – als auch mit der Beobachtungs-/Überwachungseinrichtung oder Instruktorenstation 20

in Verbindung.The basis 3 in more detail illustrated P [ersonal] C [omputer] learning column 40 is in the means of the communication network 30 networked system 100 ' according to 2 integrated and therefore stands

• - both with the driving simulation device or training station 10
• - as well as with the observing / monitoring device or instructor station 20

in connection.

The P ersonal C omputer Teaching Column 40 is designed as a learning-active media pillar and enables computer-aided learning at two to four computer workplaces, based on a didactically optimized learning software specially designed for theory lessons in driving schools.

Also the hardware of the learning active media column 40 is optimally equipped and integrated into the housing of the pillar and thus protected against abuse and / or vandalism; The PC learning column is modularly constructed 40 with well-known standard furniture that is individually adaptable, with the high-tech design of the learning active media column 40 to the simulators as well as to the other systems.

The mentioned above so-called "Drive Station" club card is with Image and with information parts for billing, for all offers, for cashless Booking, for all (club) services, for DRIVE STATION events, for free soft drinks in the club cafe, for current Information via e [lectronic] Mail, for Internet access with individual personal e [lectronic] mail address as well as for Points accounts in competitions equipped.

in this connection can choose between free services for all club cards and special ones Club cards with particularly valuable offers, such as Internet access (special P [ersonal] C [omputer] -places) and monthly free rides on the simulators.

All Individuals, driving instructors, learner drivers, legal persons and / or Customers can against You will receive a DRIVE-STATION Club Card, which will be issued in different ways versions and a number of special free services, also at a reduced price, includes; the club card allows Direct access to the training rooms or to the devices, as far as not allocations exist due to pre-reservations.

The above-described invention is current especially for driving schools and for driving license candidates, because the training is done with high-tech driving simulators and electronic computer workstations, with a feature of the invention essential to the system 100 respectively. 100 ' it can be seen that a driving simulation device or training station 10 with one or more other driving simulation facilities or training stations 10 for example via the internet 30 (see second embodiment according to 2 ) or connected via another network.

In addition to this are the driving simulation facilities or training stations 10 of the system 100 according to the first embodiment (see. 1 ) as well as the system 100 ' according to the second embodiment (see. 2 ) with an observing / monitoring device or instructor station 20 connected, in particular via the Internet 30 (see second embodiment according to 2 ) or networked via another network.

Through the system 100 respectively. 100 ' the trainee is trained a certain driving behavior, the driving behavior of the student of the driving simulation device or training station 10 is detected and the learner is made aware of the deviation in a deviation from the intended driving behavior visually and acoustically.

Alternatively or in addition to this, this detection and attention in essential to the invention by a monitoring person, for example by a driving instructor, using the observation / monitoring device or instructor station 20 carried out with the individual driving simulation facilities or training stations 10 communicates.

In the case of such a connection via the Internet 30 the present invention benefits from the considerable advantage that the individual driving simulation devices or training stations 10 not necessarily in the same place; this also applies to the observation / monitoring device or instructor station 20 so that by means of the present system 100 respectively. 100 ' a decentralized observation, monitoring and instruction of the driving simulation facilities or training stations 10 driving instructor can be done by the driving instructor, which leads not least to the physical and psychological relief of experience in their profession highly stressed driving instructor.

In detail is through the system 100 according to 1 or through the system 100 ' according to 2 So a system for detecting the behavior of a student in a simulated school vehicle ge giving, for the learner a training station 10 is provided, which has a driver's cab with actuating means for simulated operation of the school vehicle and a scenario generator for simulating a perceivable by the learner, temporally changing traffic situation.

• – mit ersten, von der Detektoreinrichtung gelieferten und die detektierte Betätigung repräsentierenden Informationen und
• – mit zweiten, vom Szenariengenerator gelieferten und die jeweils vorbekannte optimale Betätigung repräsentierenden Informationen

zu beliefern.Furthermore, the training station includes 10 a detector device for detecting the respective simulated operation, wherein the detector device and the scenario generator via a communication network, for example via the Internet 30 , with a data processing device of the training station 10 are connected to the data processing device

• - With first, supplied by the detector device and the detected operation representing information and
• - With second, supplied by the scenario generator and the respective previously known optimal operation representing information

to supply.

The data processing device has a differentiation unit for determining the deviation of the first information from the second information, wherein the communication network 30 the data processing device connects to an error reporting device in the perception area of the student in order to transmit the determined deviation to the learner driver immediately after the occurrence of the error as error feedback.

• – ein Projektionssystem zur Simulierung einer optisch wahrnehmbaren Verkehrssituation,
• – ein akustisches System zur Simulierung einer akustisch wahrnehmbaren Verkehrssituation sowie
• – ein mechanisches System zur Simulierung einer mechanisch wahrnehmbaren Verkehrssituation

auf.After the training station 10 has been activated by the learner, the scenario generator connected to the actuating means is at least partially controllable by actuation of the actuating means. The scenario generator points

• A projection system for simulating a visually perceptible traffic situation,
• - An acoustic system for simulating an audible traffic situation and
• - A mechanical system for simulating a mechanically perceptible traffic situation

on.

The Detector device has a directed to the learner camera and camera a monitor for visualization and / or a recorder for recording the pictures taken by the camera.

• – als Lautsprecher zur Abgabe einer akustischen, vorzugsweise vokalen, Fehlermeldung und/oder
• – als Display zur Abgabe einer optischen Fehlermeldung

angeschlossen und ganz oder teilweise ausschaltbar sowie durch den Fahrschüler oder durch den sich an der Beobachtungs/Überwachungseinrichtung oder Instruktorenstation 20 befindlichen Instruktor temporär ganz oder teilweise einschaltbar.The error message device is

• - As a speaker for delivering an acoustic, preferably vocal, error message and / or
• - as a display for issuing an optical error message

connected and completely or partially switched off and by the learner or by the at the observation / monitoring device or instructor station 20 Temporary instructor completely or partially switched on.

The data processing device includes a memory unit for storing the deviation of the information representing the operation from the information supplied by the scenario generator and corresponding to a previously known, optimal operation; over the communication network 30 the data processing device is connected to a printer in order to print a pictorial, written and / or numerical representation of the deviations. The printer and / or the monitor or the recorder are in the instructor station ( 200 ) arranged.

The connection of the instructor station 20 with the training station 10 includes an intercom. The instructor station 20 has a display device for the actuation of the actuating means and / or for the error feedback.

• – Szenarien zu erzeugen und/oder zu verändern und/oder
• – insbesondere auf Anzeigegeräten vom Fahrschüler wahrnehmbare Fahrzeugdefekte zu simulieren.

The instructor station 20 is connected to the scenario provider to

• - Create and / or modify scenarios and / or
• - To simulate especially noticeable vehicle defects on display devices of the learner.

In summary let yourself So, notice that high-tech, high-performance driving simulators, who are in orbits, in aviation, in forklifts, in military l [ast] k [raft] and conventionally long proven in ships, in the context of the present Invention also be used in driving schools to the future Motorists more thoroughly, more intensive and cost-saving on the participation in the traffic to prepare in its diversity given today.

With It is no longer necessary for the present invention Driving instructors with their "charges" on remote byways or parking lots "plague" to these learner drivers the basic concepts explain the operation of levers, pedals and switches.

In this way, according to the invention, it is reliably avoided that initial attempts to set a car in motion or to keep it on course trigger fears and strain the nerves of all those involved; rather, the high-tech driving simulators can cost so far fundamentally change the driving type of education:
The first phase of the basic training (previously: theoretical instruction and practical driving lessons) is transferred from the street to the training room (→ now additionally: theoretical work at the P ersonal C computer with appropriate teaching and learning material as well as practical training on the driving simulator; Of course, the theoretical instruction and the practical driving instruction will continue to be carried out, as required by law, but now according to the invention in optimum quality).

If the learner drivers demonstrably mastering the simulator and can drive as far as possible "on the simulator" comes the real driving school car's turn; there is checked what's on Simulator was learned. The follow-up training will be on here the fine work as well as the safe integration of the learner drivers in the real traffic concentrated.

In guaranteed in this context The rapid development of electronic technologies is extremely true to reality Distance image design. The visual perception with dedicated driving is so intense that virtuality and reality barely are still to be distinguished, which ultimately also the traffic safety serves.

Supported Driving in the training room through state-of-the-art electronic Computer workstations for the Learning traffic and behavioral rules. The learner drivers will High-tech equipment offers something special in every respect, namely completely, among other things relaxed learning with great Looking forward to the upcoming real driving, and this without any Accident risk and without any environmental impact, because electronic Simulators completely emission-free "driving".

• – Kooperation mit örtlichen Fahrschulunternehmen, die die Infrastruktur des Lerncenters mit seiner Erlebniswelt zum Beispiel auf Mietbasis nutzen; die verlustbringende erste Phase der Grundausbildung von Fahrschülern im Fahrschulwagen wird kostensparend von der Straße in den Simulatorenraum der sogenannten Drive-Station verlagert; gleichzeitig können die Fahrschulen mit den HighTech-Systemen und mit den attraktiven zusätzlichen Dienstleistungen weitere Vorteile erwirtschaften;
• – kundenfreundliche Öffnungszeiten an allen Werktagen (dreihundert Betriebstage pro Kalenderjahr entsprechend 3.600 Betriebsstunden bei einer täglichen Öfnungszeit von 10 Uhr vormittags bis 22 Uhr nachts); Fahrschüler können auch während des Tags im Lerncenter an den Simulatoren und Bildschirmarbeitsplätzen trainieren und auf diese Weise ihren Lernfortschritt kostensparend mitbestimmen; auch das interessierte, nicht an Fahrschulen gebundene Publikum kann die vielfältigen Angebote, Simulatoren und Informationen rund um das Automobil zum Beispiel in ausbildungsfreien Zeiten, insbesondere gegen Bezahlung von Einzelfahrten (sogenanntes "coin business"), nutzen; Veranstaltungen mit Bezug zur Fahrsicherheit und Einladungen von Sponsoren steigern die Attraktivität.

In economic terms, a profit-oriented dual strategy as a so-called WIN-WIN position leads to success in the market:

• - Cooperation with local driving school companies, which use the infrastructure of the learning center with its world of experience, for example on a rental basis; the loss-making first phase of the basic training of driving pupils in the driving school car is shifted cost-saving from the road into the simulator space of the so-called drive station; at the same time, the driving schools can gain further advantages with the high-tech systems and attractive additional services;
• - Customer-friendly opening hours on all working days (three hundred days of operation per calendar year corresponding to 3,600 operating hours with a daily opening time from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm); Driving students can also train during the day in the learning center on the simulators and VDU workstations and thus help to determine their learning progress cost-saving; the interested public, which is not bound to driving schools, can also take advantage of the manifold offers, simulators and information about the automobile, for example in periods free of training, especially for the payment of single journeys (so-called "coin business"); Events related to driving safety and invitations from sponsors increase the attractiveness.

• – die Angebote:
• – Fahrtrainer für Fahrschüler;
• – Computer-Arbeitsplätze zur Ausbildung;
• – Simulatorpräsentation für Fahrschulen;
• – Beratungszentrum für Fahrschulen (O[riginally]E[quipped]);
• – pädagogisches Training für Fahrlehrer;
• – Clubcafe mit Clubkarte;
• – Internetanschluß für die Ausbildung;
• – Fahrwettbewerbe, zum Beispiel Geschicklichkeitsprüfungen; und/oder
• – Produktpräsentationen rund um das Automobil, zum Beispiel in bezug auf das E[lektronische]S[tabilitäts]P[rogramm];
• – die Ausstattung:
• – gemäß Fahrlehrergesetz komplett ausgestatteter Schulungsraum, unter anderem mit allen modernen audio-visuellen Medien, mit Beamer-Großbildprojektion, mit Internet, mit Muster und mit Satelliten-T[ele]V[ision];
• – zwei Simulatoren im separaten Trainingsraum;
• – mindestens sechs spezielle P[ersonal]C[omputer]-Arbeitsplätze mit Trainingssoftware (Theorieprüfung) und mit Internetzugang;
• – P[ersonal]C[omputer]-Arbeitsplätze für Administration in allen Räumen;
• – Spezialsoftware für Fahrschulorganisation, für Buchhaltung und für dergleichen;
• – leistungsfähiges P[ersonal]C[omputer]-Netzwerk (mit Datenschutz, mit Virenschutz und mit dergleichen);
• – Verkaufsecke für Lehr- und Lernmaterialien rund um das Fahren;
• – Cafebar, Clubambiente und spezielle Clubleistungen;
• – Arbeitsplatz am Empfang (Tresen oder dergleichen) mit Telephonservice;
• – separater Büroraum für Fahrlehrer (sogenannter "shop in shop"); und/oder
• – eigener Büroraum der Geschäftsleitung der sogenannten DRIVE-STATION.

Finally, the invention-essential features of the present invention are listed, with regard to

• - the specials:
• - Driving coach for learner drivers;
• - Computer jobs for training;
• - Simulator presentation for driving schools;
• - Driving School Advisory Center (O [original] E [quipped]);
• - educational training for driving instructors;
• - Club Cafe with Club Card;
• - Internet connection for training;
• - driving competitions, for example skill tests; and or
• - Product presentations around the automobile, for example with regard to the electronic [] stability symbol;
• - equipment:
• - Completely equipped training room according to the Fahrlehrergesetz, including all modern audio-visual media, projector screen projection, internet, pattern and satellite T [ele] V [ision];
• - two simulators in the separate training room;
• - at least six special P ersonal computer workstations with training software (theory exam) and internet access;
• - P [ersonal] C [omputer] workstations for administration in all rooms;
• - Special software for driving school organization, accounting and the like;
• - powerful personal computer [network] network (with privacy, anti-virus and the like);
• - sales corner for teaching and learning materials related to driving;
• - Cafebar, club atmosphere and special club services;
• - Workplace at the reception (counter or the like) with telephone service;
• - separate office space for driving instructors (so-called "shop in shop"); and or
• - own office space of the management of the so-called DRIVE-STATION.

100

system (first embodiment according to FIG 1)

100 '

system (second embodiment according to FIG 2)

10

Running simulation means or training station

20

Observation / monitoring device or instructor's station

30

Communication network especially internet

40

learning active Media column

especially P [ersonal] C [omputer] -Lernsäule with special

learning programs and with internet access for that Single study

Claims (10)

System ( 100 ; 100 ' ) for driving training, in particular with regard to motorized means of transportation, such as motor vehicles or the like, characterized by at least one driving simulation device or training station ( 10 ), which - with at least one further driving simulation device or training station ( 10 ) and / or - with at least one observation / monitoring device or instructor station ( 20 ) via at least one communication network ( 30 ), in particular networked via the Internet, may be. System according to claim 1, characterized by at least one learning active media column ( 40 ), in particular P [ersonal] C [omputer] learning column with special learning programs and with Internet access for individual study. System according to claim 2, characterized in that the learning active media column ( 40 ) by means of the communication network ( 30 ) - with the driving simulation device or training station ( 10 ) and / or - with the observing / monitoring device or instructor station 20 communicates. Method for driver training, in particular with regard to motorized means of locomotion, such as motor vehicles or the like, characterized by at least one driving simulation device or training station ( 10 ), which - with at least one further driving simulation device or training station ( 10 ) and / or - with at least one observation / monitoring device or instructor station ( 20 ) via at least one communication network ( 30 ), in particular networked via the Internet, can be. Method according to claim 4, characterized in that - by the driving simulation device or training station ( 10 ) for detecting the behavior of at least one student in a simulated school vehicle perceptible by the learner, temporally changing, a traffic situation simulating scenario is generated - that the learner simulatively operates the school vehicle in a cab, - that the simulative operation - of the driving simulation device or training station ( 10 ) and / or - by the observer / instructor station ( 20 ) and the deviation of the simulative operation is determined from a predetermined and stored optimal operation corresponding to the scenario, and that the deviation of the simulated operation from the optimal operation is transmitted to the learner as an error message immediately after the error has been committed. A method according to claim 5, characterized in that at least one instructor with the learner pupil in particular via the Internet ( 30 ) to receive information about the scenario, the learner and, if applicable, about the simulative operation of the school vehicle and / or the error feedback. Method according to claim 6, characterized in that the instructor the scenario before the Lessons created and, if necessary, changed during the lesson. A method according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that the instructor with at least one further learner pupil in substantially the same manner as with the first-mentioned learner pupil, in particular via the Internet ( 30 ) connected is. Computer program product based on a computer Medium has stored computer-readable program means and / or loaded directly into the internal memory of a digital computer and includes software code sections that describe the steps of the method according to at least one of the claims 4 to 8 are executed, when the computer program product is running on the computer. Use of at least one system ( 100 ; 100 ' ) according to at least one of claims 1 to 3 and / or the method according to at least one of claims 4 to 8 for driver training, in particular with respect to motorized vehicles, such as motor vehicles or the like.