Jodie Ray Boyce

US Patent:

20100313146, Dec 9, 2010

Filed:

Jun 8, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/480459

Inventors:

Curtis W. Nielsen - Rexburg ID, US
Matthew O. Anderson - Idaho Falls ID, US
Mark D. McKay - Idaho Falls ID, US
Derek C. Wadsworth - Rexburg ID, US
Jodie R. Boyce - Rigby ID, US
Ryan C. Hruska - Idaho Falls ID, US
John A. Koudelka - Idaho Falls ID, US
Jonathon Whetten - Provo UT, US
David J. Bruemmer - Idaho Falls ID, US

Assignee:

BATTELLE ENERGY ALLIANCE, LLC - Idaho Falls ID

International Classification:

G06F 3/048

US Classification:

715757

Abstract:

Systems and methods relating to an augmented virtuality system are disclosed. A method of operating an augmented virtuality system may comprise displaying imagery of a real-world environment in an operating picture. The method may further include displaying a plurality of virtual icons in the operating picture representing at least some assets of a plurality of assets positioned in the real-world environment. Additionally, the method may include displaying at least one virtual item in the operating picture representing data sensed by one or more of the assets of the plurality of assets and remotely controlling at least one asset of the plurality of assets by interacting with a virtual icon associated with the at least one asset.