Here is the winning MVIS blurb:
MICROVISION, INC.
2203 Airport Way South,, Suite 100
Seattle, WA 98134Phone:
PI:
Topic#:(206) 512-0403
Baldwin Ng
DARPA 98-030Title:Glass Turret Visualization Implementation Research & Technical Areas: Human Systems Interface; Command, Control and Communications (C3)Abstract:Microvision proposes to provide a preliminary design for a head or helmet-mounted display that permits the tank commander to have greatly increased situational awareness without the use of a periscope and while allowing him/her to remain inside the vehicle. This display is based on the company's patented Virtual Retinal Display TM (VRDtm) that projects an eye-safe, low power, laser image directly onto the retina. The VRD eliminates many of the drawbacks of other display technologies such as LEDs and CRTs while providing high luminance and high resolution. Microvision proposes to use a head-tracking system to monitor the user's position and ensure that the information displayed corresponds with the direction of regard. Nothing new here.
This one may have been the disappointed suitor:
PATHFINDER SYSTEMS, INC.
200 Union Boulevard, Suite 221
Lakewood, CO 80228Phone:
PI:
Topic#:(303) 763-8660
Sheila Jaszlics
DARPA 98-030Title:Glass Turret Visualization Method and SystemAbstract:The project defines a method to implement a Glass Turret Visualization System for military platforms which cannot provide a full panoramic outside view to their crews. A preliminary design of a brass board prototype for a Phase II demonstration is defined. Requirements for the prototype are based on the tactics and doctrine of a Tank Platoon, and assumes a tank commander or platoon leader as its user. In Phase I the requirements and Preliminary Design are validated by Concept Demonstration prototype. The system fuses the panoramic view of the outside world with information provided by sensors and digital systems. Sensory and digital system information can be presented in a graphical and alpha-numeric form located appropriately within the 3D panorama and as 2D head-up displays. The view provided is wholly synthetic, presented either in a multiple flat panel panorama, or in a virtual reality visor. The user of the system can select the information presented. The primary controls for information display and interaction with digital systems are head-up graphical user interfaces. Head-up controls and 2D displays follow the user's gaze. The method is compatible with use by other tank crew members, and by infantry fighting vehicle and attack helicopter crews.
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