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6 October 2017 Tools virtualization for command and control systems
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Abstract
Information management is an inseparable part of the command process. The result is that the person making decisions at the command post interacts with data providing devices in various ways. Tools virtualization process can introduce a number of significant modifications in the design of solutions for management and command. The general idea involves replacing physical devices user interface with their digital representation (so-called Virtual instruments). A more advanced level of the systems “digitalization” is to use the mixed reality environments.

In solutions using Augmented reality (AR) customized HMI is displayed to the operator when he approaches to each device. Identification of device is done by image recognition of photo codes. Visualization is achieved by (optical) see-through head mounted display (HMD). Control can be done for example by means of a handheld touch panel.

Using the immersive virtual environment, the command center can be digitally reconstructed. Workstation requires only VR system (HMD) and access to information network. Operator can interact with devices in such a way as it would perform in real world (for example with the virtual hands).

Because of their procedures (an analysis of central vision, eye tracking) MR systems offers another useful feature of reducing requirements for system data throughput. Due to the fact that at the moment we focus on the single device.

Experiments carried out using Moverio BT-200 and SteamVR systems and the results of experimental application testing clearly indicate the ability to create a fully functional information system with the use of mixed reality technology.
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Marek Piszczek, Marcin Maciejewski, Mateusz Pomianek, and Mieczysław Szustakowski "Tools virtualization for command and control systems ", Proc. SPIE 10433, Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems: Technology and Applications XIV, 104330A (6 October 2017); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2277933
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KEYWORDS
Human-machine interfaces

Virtual reality

Head-mounted displays

Visualization

Augmented reality

Control systems

Digital imaging

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