DISPLAY APPARATUS FOR AN OPERATIONAL FORCE FOR DISPLAYING INFORMATION CONTENTS OF DIFFERENT INFORMATION TYPES OF A GUIDANCE SYSTEM

Abstract

A display apparatus for an emergency service member for displaying information content of different information types from a guidance system is proposed. The display apparatus comprises a display, carriable by the emergency service member, having a plurality of visually distinguishable segments, with each of which at least one of the information types is associated, each segment being configured to visually output a current information content of the information type associated with the segment. Further, the display apparatus comprises an actuating unit, couplable to the guidance system, for actuating the display.

Claims

1. Display apparatus for an operational force for displaying information contents of different information types of a guidance system, comprising: a display wearable by the operational force and comprising a plurality of visually distinguishable segments, wherein to each of the segments at least one of the information types is assigned, wherein the respective segment is configured to visually output a current information content of the information type assigned to the segment, and a control unit couplable to the guidance system for controlling the display, wherein the display apparatus is formed as a mask wearable in front of the face of the operational force, wherein, when wearing the mask by the operational force, the visually distinguishable segments are arranged in a peripheral field of vision of the operational force, or wherein the display apparatus is formed as glasses or a glasses extension wearable by the operational force, wherein, when wearing the glasses or glasses extension by the operational force, the visually distinguishable segments are arranged in a peripheral field of vision of the operational force.

2. Display apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the control unit is configured to receive signals comprising the current information contents for the information types from the guidance system and to control the display by means of control commands generated in dependence on the received signals for visually outputting the current information contents.

3. Display apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the control unit is configured for assigning the information types to the segments of the display.

4. Display apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that the control unit is further configured to determine a representation type for the respective information type assigned to one of the segments.

5. Display apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the control unit is configured to assign the information types to the segments in dependence on an external control command transmitted by the guidance system, a specific head orientation of the operational force and/or a detected position of the operational force.

6. Display apparatus according to claim 5, characterized by a determination unit for determining the head orientation of the operational force, wherein the determination unit comprises a compass and/or a gyrometer, and a detection unit for detecting the position of the operational force.

7. Display apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the control unit is configured to assign a first information type and at least a second information type to a specific segment of the plurality of segments.

8. Display apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the plurality of visually distinguishable segments are arranged in a row.

9. Display apparatus according to claim 8, characterized in that the row of segments is configured to image a horizontal visual image of the operational force by means of the visual output of the information contents of the information types assigned to the segments.

10. (canceled)

11. (canceled)

12. Display apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the glasses or the glasses extension is formed such that an orientation of the segments can be set in x-direction, in y-direction and/or in z-direction.

13. Display apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that a number of segments of the plurality of visually distinguishable segments is configured to image an area outside the visual image of the operational force, in particular an area behind the operational force, by means of the visual output of the information contents of the information types assigned to the number of segments.

14. (canceled)

15. (canceled)

16. (canceled)

17. Display apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that each segment of the two outer segments of the plurality of visually distinguishable segments is configured to image a specific area outside the visual image of the operational force, in particular an area behind the operational force, by means of the visual output of the information contents of the information types assigned to the respective segment.

18. Display apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the plurality of visually distinguishable segments are arranged at a helmet for the operational force or integrated in the helmet.

19. Arrangement having a guidance system for guiding a plurality of operational forces and having a plurality of display apparatuses according to claim 1, wherein each of the display apparatuses is assignable to one of the operational forces.

Description

[0055] Furthermore, with reference to the attached drawings, the present invention is discussed in more detail on the basis of preferred embodiments.

[0056] FIG. 1 shows a schematic block diagram of a first embodiment of a display apparatus for an operational force;

[0057] FIG. 2 shows an enlarged view of the display of the display apparatus according to FIG. 1;

[0058] FIG. 3 shows a schematic block diagram of a second embodiment of a display apparatus for an operational force;

[0059] FIG. 4 shows a schematic block diagram of a third embodiment of a display apparatus for an operational force;

[0060] FIG. 5 shows a schematic block diagram of a fourth embodiment of a display apparatus for an operational force; and

[0061] FIG. 6 shows a schematic block diagram of an embodiment of an arrangement having a guidance system for guiding a plurality of operational forces and having a plurality of display apparatuses.

[0062] In the figures, the same or functionally identical elements have been given the same reference numerals, unless otherwise indicated.

[0063] In FIG. 1, a schematic block diagram of a first embodiment of a display apparatus 10 for an operational force is shown.

[0064] The display apparatus 10 of FIG. 1 is formed as a textile mask 14 wearable in front of the face of the operational force, which is configured for displaying information contents of different information types of a guidance system 1 (see FIG. 6). For this purpose, the mask 14 of FIG. 1 has a display 20 which comprises a plurality of visually distinguishable segments 21-28. When wearing the mask 14 by the operational force, the visually distinguishable segments 21-28 of the display 20 are arranged in a peripheral field of vision of the operational force. In particular, the segments 21-28 are individually controllable. Each of the segments 21-28 is assigned to at least one of the information types. The respective segment 21-28 is configured for the visual output of a current information content of the information type assigned to the segment 21-28.

[0065] The mask 14 of FIG. 1 further comprises a control unit 30 which is couplable with the guidance system 1 (see FIG. 6) for interchanging of data and which is configured for controlling the display 20. In particular, for this purpose, the control unit 30 is configured to receive signals, for example radio signals, comprising the current information contents for the different information types from the guidance system 1 and configured to control the display 20 by means of control commands generated in dependence on the received signals for visually outputting the current information contents.

[0066] For example, the control unit 30 is part of a control apparatus, such as a microprocessor. In particular, the control unit 30 is wrapped in the textile of the mask 14. The same is true for the hereinafter discussed units 40-70.

[0067] Furthermore, the control unit 30 can also be configured to assign the information types to the segments 21-28. In particular, this assignment can take place dynamically, for example in dependence on a position of the operational force and/or a head orientation of the operational force.

[0068] Further, the control unit 30 is configured to determine a representation type for the respective information type by the assigned segment 21-28. For example, the representation type comprises the colour of the representation and/or a pulse frequency of the representation.

[0069] Furthermore, the mask 14 comprises a determination unit 40 and a detection unit 50. The determination unit 40 is configured to determine the head orientation of the operational force. For example, the determination unit 40 comprises a compass and/or a gyrometer. The detection unit 50 is configured to detect the position of the operational force. For example, the detection unit 50 comprises a GPS receiver. Furthermore, the mask 14 comprises an air passage 60 as well as a microphone 70.

[0070] Moreover, the mask 14 is preferably connected via a number of belts 73 with two headphones 71, 72 for the ears of the operational force and connected via further belts 73 for tensioning the headphones 71, 72 and the mask 14 over the head of the operational force. The operational force can communicate via voice using the microphone 70 and the headphones 71, 72 with the guidance system 1. When wearing the mask 14, the segments 21-28 of the display 20 are arranged such that they are exclusively arranged in the peripheral field of vision of the operational force and particularly not in the active field of vision of the operational force.

[0071] For connecting the belts 73 at the back of the head of the operational force, a connection device 74, for example a buckle, is provided. At the connection device 74, a data interface 100 can be provided. For example, the data interface is a USB interface.

[0072] In FIG. 2, an enlarged view of the display 20 of the display apparatus 10 according to FIG. 1 is shown. FIG. 2 shows that the segments 21-27 have different hatchings. Each one of the different hatchings represents a different information type. In the example of the FIG. 2, the segment 28 is provided for the displaying of external commands of the guidance system 1 for the operational force and is provided in FIG. 2 without a hatching.

[0073] The segments 21-28 are arranged in a row which can also have an edge or a curve. Preferably, the row of the segments 21-28 forms a horizontal field of vision of the operational force by the visual output of the information contents of the information types assigned to the respective segments 21-28.

[0074] FIG. 3 shows a schematic block diagram of a second embodiment of a display apparatus 10 for an operational force. The display apparatus 10 of FIG. 3 is formed as glasses 15 for the operational force. The display 20 of the display apparatus of FIG. 3 comprises two rows of segments 21-24 and 25-28. Regarding the features and properties of the segments 21-28 of the display 20 of FIG. 3, reference is made to the features and properties of the segments 21-28 of FIG. 1.

[0075] The glasses 15 comprises a fixing device 110 for fixing the glasses 15. At the fixing device 110, stabilizing plates 91, 92 for wearing the two rows of segments 21-24 and 25-28 are arranged. The arrows P1 and P2 show a setting possibility of the rows of segments 21-24 and 25-28 in y-direction and in z-direction. Furthermore, the fixing device 110 preferably comprises a setting possibility in x-direction. The control unit 30 of the display apparatus 10 of FIG. 3 is coupled with a data interface 100 and connectable via communication connections 111 with a determination unit 40, a detection unit 50 and a light sensor 80.

[0076] FIG. 4 shows a schematic block diagram of a third embodiment of a display apparatus 10 for an operational force. The display apparatus 10 of FIG. 4 is formed as an aiming system 16 for a weapon. The display 20 with the visually distinguishable segments 21-28 of the display apparatus 10 in FIG. 4 is formed ring-shaped. Thus, for example, the ring of segments 21-28 can be integrated in an aiming telescope. Regarding the features and properties of the segments 21-28 of the display 20 of FIG. 4, reference is made to the features and properties of the segments 21-28 of FIG. 1.

[0077] The ring-shaped display 20 of FIG. 4 is mounted on a weapon part 130. For example, at the weapon part 130, the evaluation unit 30, a data interface 100 and a power supply device 120, for example an accumulator, are arranged. For example, further devices which can also be arranged at the weapon part 130 are described with respect to FIGS. 1 and 3 and comprise, for example, a detection unit 50 and a communication apparatus for communication with the guidance system 1.

[0078] FIG. 5 shows a schematic block diagram of a fourth embodiment of the display apparatus 10 for an operational force. The display apparatus 10 of FIG. 5 comprises two rings of segments 21-28 for the two eyes of the operational force. Regarding the features and properties of the segments 21-28 of the display 20 of the FIG. 5, reference is made to the features and properties of the segments 21-28 of FIG. 1.

[0079] The two rings of segments 21-28 are fixed at a support part 140. For example, at the support part 140, the control unit 30, a power supply device 120 and a communication device 150 for communication with the guidance system 1 are provided. For example, further units which can be fixed to the support part 140 arise from FIGS. 1, 3 and 4.

[0080] Further embodiments for display apparatuses 10 arise from the combination of the embodiments of the FIGS. 1, 3, 4 and 5.

[0081] FIG. 6 shows a schematic block diagram of an embodiment of an arrangement having a guidance system 1 for guiding a plurality of operational forces and having a plurality of display apparatuses 11, 12, 13.

[0082] The guidance system 1 is couplable via communication connections K1, K2, K3 with the display apparatuses 11, 12 and 13. The respective display apparatus 11, 12, 13 is assigned to a respective operational force. For example, the respective communication connection K1, K2, K3, for example the communication connection K1 between the guidance system 1 and the display apparatus 11, is formed as a radio interface. For example, the respective display apparatus 11, 12, 13 is formed as one of the display apparatuses 10 of the FIG. 1, 3, 4 or 5.

[0083] Although the present invention has been described in accordance with preferred embodiments, it is obvious for the person skilled in the art that modifications are possible in all embodiments.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

[0084] 1 guidance system [0085] 10 display apparatus [0086] 11 display apparatus [0087] 12 display apparatus [0088] 13 display apparatus [0089] 14 mask [0090] 15 glasses [0091] 16 aiming system [0092] 17 binoculars [0093] 20 display [0094] 21 segment [0095] 22 segment [0096] 23 segment [0097] 24 segment [0098] 25 segment [0099] 26 segment [0100] 27 segment [0101] 28 segment [0102] 30 control unit [0103] 40 determination unit [0104] 50 detection unit [0105] 60 air passage [0106] 70 microphone [0107] 71 head phone [0108] 72 head phone [0109] 73 belt [0110] 74 connection device [0111] 80 light sensor [0112] 91 stabilization plate [0113] 92 stabilization plate [0114] 100 data interface [0115] 110 fixing device [0116] 120 power supply device [0117] 130 weapon part [0118] 140 support part [0119] 150 communication device [0120] P1 setting in y-direction [0121] P2 setting in x-direction [0122] K1 communication connection [0123] K2 communication connection [0124] K3 communication connection