GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE SYSTEM FOR MANPORTABLE APPLICATIONS

The present invention relates to a method and device for providing a graphic al user interface between an individual soldier and a computer-based warfare system worn by him. The graphical user interface is made up of icon-based visual control and information screens that the soldier views on a displ...

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Main Authors ROSSER, LARRI, TIFFANY, JOHN R, BROGAN, MICHAEL W, MCCANN, THOMAS E, KAVNER, DOUGLAS M, AUSMAN, ANDREW
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
French
Published 27.03.2001
Edition6
Subjects
CALCULATING
COMPUTING
COUNTING
ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
PHYSICS
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Summary:The present invention relates to a method and device for providing a graphic al user interface between an individual soldier and a computer-based warfare system worn by him. The graphical user interface is made up of icon-based visual control and information screens that the soldier views on a display a nd manipulates with a computer mouse-like device. The interface allows the individual soldier to: view information gathered by a variety of sources, inccluding sensor components, radios, and satellites; process information using a variety of input devices and software utilities; and, act on that information using weapons, communications devices, and the like. The graphic al user interface organizes information into three distinct "combat task" group s and provides the soldier with easily understood pictorial icons to select. B y tailoring the information to a particular situation, the graphical user interface allows the soldier to view critical data without being overwhelmed by too much information.
Bibliography:Application Number: CA19972217161