JP4320107B2 - Side conductor video system for train simulator - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
[Industrial application fields]
The present invention relates to a side conductor video system for a train simulator trained by a conductor.
[0002]
[Prior art]
FIG. 2 is a block diagram for explaining a conventional side simulator video system for a train simulator. In FIG. 2, 201 is a simulated vehicle that simulates the size of an actual vehicle, 202 is a rear passenger room, and 203 is a platform. , 204 is a display device provided on the side of the simulation vehicle, 205 is an image generation device, 206 is a door closing guide switch provided on the platform 203 so as to be located in the vicinity of the crew room 202, and 207 is a simulation host computer. . The simulation host computer 207 controls the image generation device 205 to generate a simulation image to be displayed on the display device 204 in accordance with a program incorporated in advance, and the conductor guides departure in accordance with the operation of the door closing guide switch 206. A sound (buzzer sound) is generated, and further, for example, opening / closing of a door is controlled in accordance with an operation of a conductor device (not shown). The conductor who is trained based on this looks at the video according to the situation immediately before the simulated vehicle stops at the home and from when it stops until it departs, and performs operations and measures according to the situation. An instructor (not shown) watched the operation of the conductor to give guidance and evaluate skills.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the conventional conductor image system, when the conductor observes the display image displayed on the display device 204 and trains, the driver sees the front from the window of the crew room 202 until the train stops at the home, and then departs after stopping. At this time, the door closing guide switch 206 is pushed to send a signal for closing the door, and the display image is viewed from the installation location. That is, the display images of the two that are different in the standing position see the same one. This is shown in FIG. When viewed from the outside of the passenger compartment, as shown in FIG. 3A, for example, the extension line of the platform 203 appears almost continuous, but when viewed from the vicinity of the door closing guide switch 206, FIG. Thus, for example, the extension line of the platform 203 does not fold continuously but appears to bend in the middle, giving a sense of incongruity. For this reason, the vehicle training is performed with limited content, and is mainly limited to the training of the conductor movement.
[0004]
The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a side conductor video system for a train simulator that gives a realistic image to a training conductor and improves the sense of reality of the conductor training. .
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
Train simulator side conductor image system according to the present invention for solving the above problems, the floor of the platform between the door閉案the switch provided on the simulated vehicle tail of crew compartment and the crew compartment on near Pratt Home Eye height calculated from standing position detection sensors provided at a plurality of predetermined positions on the surface , standing position signals passing through the platform of the conductor detected by the standing position detection sensor , and height data of the captured conductor A viewpoint calculation unit that calculates viewpoint information based on the data of the image, an image generation device that generates a scene viewed from the viewpoint based on the viewpoint information, an image generation device that is provided on the side of the simulated vehicle and ahead of the tail And a display device for displaying the image.
[0006]
[Action]
The train simulator side conductor video system according to the present invention operates as follows. The standing position detection sensor detects the standing position when the conductor moves from the crew compartment to the door closing guide switch to guide the closing of the door. The viewpoint calculation unit calculates viewpoint information from the standing position signal of the detection sensor that has detected the standing position. The image generating device generates a scene viewed from the viewpoint based on the viewpoint information. The display device displays an image of the image device. A scene viewed from the viewpoint is generated according to a predetermined standing position of the conductor, and an image closer to reality can be displayed, so that a sense of incongruity is not given.
[0007]
【Example】
An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an embodiment. In the figure, 101 is a simulation vehicle simulating the size of an actual vehicle, 102 is the last crew room, 103 is a platform, 104 is a display device provided on the side of the simulation vehicle 101, 105 is an image generator, and 106 is A door closing guide switch 107 provided on the platform 103 in the vicinity of the crew cabin 102 is a simulation host computer. Reference numerals 108a, 108b, 108c, and 108d denote first, second, third, and fourth standing position detection sensors, respectively, which are constituted by touch sensors laid on the floor surface between the crew cabin 102 and the door closing guide switch 106. To do. Reference numeral 109 denotes a viewpoint calculation unit that forms part of the simulation host computer 107, and calculates viewpoint information based on the signal of the standing position detected by the standing position detection sensor 108a, 108b, 108c, or 108d. The simulation host computer 107 is processed by the viewpoint calculation unit 109 using signals detected by the standing position detection sensors 108a, 108b, 108c, and 108d according to the preinstalled program and the standing position of the conductor, and an image is displayed according to the viewpoint information. The generation device 105 controls to generate a simulated video to be displayed on the display device 104, and the conductor generates a departure guidance sound according to the operation of the door closing guide switch 106, and further according to the operation of a conductor device (not shown). For example, control such as opening and closing of the door is performed. The display device 104 is provided at a position approximately 3 to 4 m ahead of the side surface from the rear end of the simulation vehicle 101.
[0008]
The operation will be described with reference to the configuration of FIG. 1 and the flowchart of FIG. The simulation host computer 107 takes in advance data on the height of a conductor to be trained by an input device (not shown), calculates eye height data, and records it for use in calculating viewpoint information. . The simulation host computer 107 continues the process in which the train approaches the station according to a predetermined program, and simulates the stop operation automatically or by an operation of a driver (not shown). It is determined whether or not the stop position is at the correct position (P101 in FIG. 4). If the stop position is not at the correct position, the viewpoint calculation unit 109 uses the viewpoint information as the eye position when the conductor is viewed from the crew room 102. Calculation processing is performed (P110 in FIG. 4). The image generation device 105 generates an image corresponding to the calculated viewpoint information (P111 in FIG. 4). In this case, since it is viewed from the crew room 102, an image viewed from the position of the eye of the conductor at that time is generated. The conductor confirms that the train has stopped at the correct position, exits the crew room 102, stands in the vicinity thereof, secures passengers such as getting on and off, and goes to the door closing guide switch 106. At this time, when the conductor sequentially passes the standing position detection sensors 108a, 108b, 108c, and 108d, the standing position is detected by stepping on these. This standing position detection signal is sent to the simulation host computer 107, and the viewpoint calculation unit 109 calculates the viewpoint information. When the detection signal of the standing position is from the first standing position detection sensor 108a (P102 in FIG. 4), the viewpoint calculation unit 109 determines the position of the first eye when standing on the first position detection sensor 108a. The viewpoint information is processed (P103 in FIG. 4). When the detection signal of the standing position is from the second standing position detection sensor 108b (P104 in FIG. 4), the viewpoint calculation unit 109 determines the position of the second eye when standing on the second position detection sensor 108b. The viewpoint information is processed (P105 in FIG. 4). When the detection signal of the standing position is from the third standing position detection sensor 108c (P106 in FIG. 4), the viewpoint calculation unit 109 determines the position of the third eye when standing on the third position detection sensor 108c. The viewpoint information is processed (P107 in FIG. 4). When the detection signal of the standing position is from the fourth standing position detection sensor 108d (P108 in FIG. 4), the viewpoint calculation unit 109 determines the position of the fourth eye when standing on the fourth position detection sensor 108d. The viewpoint information is processed (P109 in FIG. 4).
[0009]
The image generation device 105 generates these images when viewed from the position of the eyes when standing on the standing position detection sensors 108a, 108b, 108b, and 108d according to each viewpoint information (P111 in FIG. 4). A conductor who is trained can view images corresponding to each standing position. For example, when viewed from the position of the first standing position detection sensor 108a close to the outside of the crew cabin, for example, an extension line into the screen of the display device 104 of the platform 103 is substantially continuous as shown in FIG. Although the scene is different when viewed from the position of the fourth standing position detection sensor 108d in the vicinity of the door closing guide switch 106, for example, the extension line of the platform 103 is almost continuous as shown in FIG. appear.
[0010]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, the platform image including the side of the train can be switched to the image viewed from the standing position due to the difference in the position where the conductor stands. In carrying out the training, you can see the video according to the situation immediately before the simulated vehicle stops at the home and from when it stops until it departs, and you can perform operations and countermeasures according to the situation. In addition to the improvement, it is possible to carry out training that matches the actual situation of passenger trends and train conditions, and as a result, the training effect can be improved.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram illustrating an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram illustrating a conventional example.
FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a conventional video example.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image according to the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 101 ... Simulated vehicle, 102 ... Last crew member room, 103 ... Platform, 104 ... Display device, 105 ... Image generating device, 106 ... Door closing guide switch, 107 ... Simulated host computer, 108a, 108b, 108c, 108d ... Standing position detection sensor 109... Viewpoint calculation unit.

Claims (1)

A standing position detection sensor provided in the predetermined plurality of places on the floor of the platform between the door閉案the switch provided on the simulated vehicle tail of crew compartment and the crew compartment on near Pratt home,
A viewpoint calculation unit that computes viewpoint information from the signal of the standing position that passes over the platform of the conductor detected by the standing position detection sensor and eye height data calculated from the data of the height of the captured conductor ;
An image generator that generates a scene viewed from a viewpoint based on viewpoint information;
A side conductor video system for a train simulator, comprising a display device that is provided on the side of the simulated vehicle and in front of the tail and displays an image of the image generation device.

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