18081666. SIMULATING DIGITAL TWINS IN A VIRTUAL REALITY ENVIRONMENT simplified abstract (International Business Machines Corporation)
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SIMULATING DIGITAL TWINS IN A VIRTUAL REALITY ENVIRONMENT
Organization Name
International Business Machines Corporation
Inventor(s)
Jeremy R. Fox of Georgetown TX (US)
Sarbajit K. Rakshit of Kolkata (IN)
Tushar Agrawal of West Fargo ND (US)
SIMULATING DIGITAL TWINS IN A VIRTUAL REALITY ENVIRONMENT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18081666 titled 'SIMULATING DIGITAL TWINS IN A VIRTUAL REALITY ENVIRONMENT
The patent application describes a method for creating a virtual reality environment to simulate the operation of a digital twin model.
- The digital twin model receives operational parameters from the virtual reality environment to assess its operational effectiveness.
- Users can visualize the operation of the digital twin model in the virtual reality environment.
- The method can also involve a second digital twin model of another physical object, allowing for the assessment of interactions between the two models.
Potential Applications: - Industrial manufacturing processes - Aerospace and automotive engineering - Healthcare simulations - Training and education in various fields - Research and development in technology
Problems Solved: - Enhancing the visualization and assessment of digital twin models - Improving the understanding of how different digital twin models interact - Providing a more immersive and interactive way to analyze digital twin models
Benefits: - Increased efficiency in operations and maintenance - Better decision-making based on real-time data - Enhanced collaboration between different teams or departments - Improved training and simulation experiences
Commercial Applications: Title: "Virtual Reality Simulation for Digital Twin Models in Various Industries" This technology can be utilized in industries such as manufacturing, aerospace, healthcare, and education to enhance operational efficiency, decision-making processes, and training experiences.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the virtual reality environment improve the assessment of digital twin models?
- The virtual reality environment provides a more immersive and interactive way to visualize and analyze the operation of digital twin models, allowing for better assessment of their effectiveness.
2. What are the potential implications of using multiple digital twin models in a virtual reality environment?
- Using multiple digital twin models in a virtual reality environment can help in understanding how different systems interact and how changes in one model may affect the other.
Original Abstract Submitted
A method establishes a virtual reality environment for simulating operation of the digital twin model and operates the digital twin model in the virtual reality environment. The digital twin model receives operational parameters from the virtual reality environment in order to determine operational effectiveness of the digital twin model in operating within the virtual reality environment. The method further enables a user to visualize the operation of the digital twin model in the virtual reality environment. In certain embodiments, the method provides a second digital twin model of a second physical object and operates the second digital twin model in the virtual reality environment along with the first digital twin model. This may enable assessment of the interaction between the two digital twin models and/or how operation of one digital twin model may affect operation of the other digital twin model. A corresponding system and computer program product are also disclosed.
