Lincoln Global, Inc.

Andrew Paul Lundell

Matthew Wayne Wallace

David Anthony Zboray

Matthew Alan Bennett

Zachary Steven Lenker

Jeremiah Hennessey

Yvette Christine Dudac

Paul Dana

Eric A Preisz

Lynn Briggs

Richard B Droller

Eric C Briggs

Carl Peters

Chris Gandee

Erin L Justice

A real-time virtual reality welding system including a programmable processor-based subsystem, a spatial tracker operatively connected to the programmable processor-based subsystem, at least one mock welding tool capable of being spatially tracked by the spatial tracker, and at least one display device operatively connected to the programmable processor-based subsystem. The system is capable of simulating, in virtual reality space, a weld puddle having real-time molten metal fluidity and heat dissipation characteristics. The system is further capable of importing data into the virtual reality welding system and analyzing the data to characterize a student welder's progress and to provide training.

Importing and analyzing external data using a virtual reality welding system

Embodiments of the present invention pertain to a computer program product and processor based computing system that provides processing means for executing coded instructions and input means for interacting with said processing means to create a virtual welding environment. The system establishes an objective to change a functional or operational state of a virtual article, and directs the end user to perform at least one virtual welding operation for changing its functional state. The system trains new users and inexperienced welders on the fundamental aspects of welding.

Welding simulator

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New Britain, CT, United States of America

Andrew Paul Lundell