Data processing: structural design – modeling – simulation – and em – Simulating nonelectrical device or system
Reexamination Certificate
2005-11-08
2005-11-08
Frejd, Russell (Department: 2128)
Data processing: structural design, modeling, simulation, and em
Simulating nonelectrical device or system
C382S128000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06963827
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for performing discrete simulation of ergonomic movements that includes a microprocessor to transform a manually performed process into a time-based listing of events, simulate the process and tabulate the results. In addition to a tabular output of the simulation results, the present system provides a graphical representation of a subject performing the simulated tasks together with color-coded depictions illustrating awkward and overly-demanding body movements. Furthermore, an event detector is provided to detect invalid events that may be simulated during verification of the design. The entire process is performed in a manner that minimizes data transfer time between the simulated and graphical portions thereby ensuring that a high level of synchronization is maintained between the simulation of the process and creation of the graphical representation.
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Aubin David J.
Brown John W.
Cathell Vance J.
Elyea Larry L.
Frejd Russell
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