A method for interaction between at least one operator user of an immersive system, including an operator interface, and at least one expert user of an assistance system including an expert interface and a pointing tool for interacting with the operator interface. The expert interface displaying a visual depiction of a field of view of the immersed operator user and including a main window having regions for interpret a pointing action in two different ways. The method includes the expert user: orienting the operator user's gaze by introducing an orientation marker into the operator user's field of view by performing a pointing action with the pointing tool on the expert interface, and providing an indication of movement to the operator by introducing a movement marker into the operator user's field of view with a pointing action on the expert interface. An immersive collaborative device is also provided.
G06F 3/04815 - Interaction with a metaphor-based environment or interaction object displayed as three-dimensional, e.g. changing the user viewpoint with respect to the environment or object
G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
2.
METHOD FOR INTERACTION WITH A USER OF AN IMMERSIVE SYSTEM AND DEVICE FOR IMPLEMENTING SUCH A METHOD
The invention relates to a method (500) for interaction between at least one operator user of an immersive system, said operator user being immersed in an immersive environment in which he views a depiction on an operator interface, and at least one expert user of an assistance system comprising an expert interface and at least one pointing tool for interacting with the operator interface, said expert interface displaying a visual depiction of the field of view of the immersed operator user and comprising a main window divided into at least two contiguous separate regions that make it possible to interpret a pointing action in at least two different ways. According to the invention, the method comprises an orientation step (510) in which the expert user orients the operator user's gaze by introducing at least one orientation marker into his field of view by performing at least one pointing action by way of the at least one pointing tool on the expert interface in order to attract his attention to a region of interest of the immersive environment, a movement step (520) in which the expert user provides an indication of movement to the operator user by introducing at least one movement marker into his field of view by performing at least one pointing action on the expert interface. The invention also relates to an immersive collaborative device.
G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics
3.
System and method for simultaneous management of a plurality of designation peripherals
A recomposer allows connecting a plurality of designation peripherals to the same central unit of a computer system. The recomposer includes inputs for exchanging, with each of the designation peripherals, data normally exchanged with the central unit; includes an output for exchanging data with the central unit; includes digital processing means to transform the data received by the recomposer into emitted data. The data emitted are compliant in content and in structure to data which would be emitted by a designation peripheral with a single active surface, and correspond individually, on the single active surface, to the actions carried out with the designation peripherals. Several designation peripherals connected to a recomposer constitute an assembly which is connected to a central unit of a computer system and seen as a single designation peripheral.
G06F 3/147 - Digital output to display device using display panels
G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
G06F 3/0354 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the userAccessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks
G06F 13/42 - Bus transfer protocol, e.g. handshakeSynchronisation
4.
Device and method for sharing an immersion in a virtual environment
In a device (100) and a method implemented by said device, two immersive systems are connected such that a virtual environment generated on a source immersive system (10) is reproduced on a target immersive system (20). The images of the virtual environment displayed on the display system of the source immersive system are transformed in order to be displayed on the display system of the target immersive system, such that a virtual reproduction of the virtual environment is correctly represented on the target immersive system for an observer, irrespective of the structural and software differences between the two immersive systems. Freezing certain display data and observation conditions of the source system results in a temporary stabilisation of the representation of the virtual environment on the target system without any negative effect on the coherence of the representation on said target system.
A combiner (10) allows a plurality of designation peripherals (A, B, C) to be connected to the same central unit (90) of a computer system (100). The combiner comprises the following: inputs (11A, 11B, 11C) for exchanging data with each of the designation peripherals, which data is normally exchanged with the central unit (90), an output (17) for exchanging data with the central unit (90), digital processing means for converting the data received by the combiner into transmitted data. The transmitted data complies with the content and the structure of the data that would be transmitted by a designation peripheral with a single active surface (16U) and individually corresponds, on the single active surface, with the actions performed by the designation peripherals (A, B, C). A plurality of designation peripherals connected to a combiner forms an assembly that is connected to a central unit of a computer system (100) and is considered to be a single designation peripheral.
G06F 3/023 - Arrangements for converting discrete items of information into a coded form, e.g. arrangements for interpreting keyboard generated codes as alphanumeric codes, operand codes or instruction codes
G06F 3/033 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the userAccessories therefor
G06F 3/038 - Control and interface arrangements therefor, e.g. drivers or device-embedded control circuitry
6.
DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SHARING AN IMMERSION IN A VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT
In a device (100) and a method implemented by said device, two immersive systems are connected such that a virtual environment generated on a source immersive system (10) is reproduced on a target immersive system (20). The images of the virtual environment displayed on the display system of the source immersive system are transformed in order to be displayed on the display system of the target immersive system, such that a virtual reproduction of the virtual environment is correctly represented on the target immersive system for an observer, irrespective of the structural and software differences between the two immersive systems. Freezing certain display data and observation conditions of the source system results in a temporary stabilisation of the representation of the virtual environment on the target system without any negative effect on the coherence of the representation on said target system.
A method to assist with decision making, according to which a plurality of information sources, presumed to be useful for analyzing a situation, are recorded in a database of a device, including a digital processing system with display means and interface means in order to perform interactions on information containers and/or on contents of the information containers, presented to the operators in visual form by the display means. Every interaction of an operator with an information container is stored by the digital processing system and is interpreted so as to identify an operation on the corresponding information sources. The device establishes a list of information containers of the database that were not the subject of any interaction during the work session and information sources of the database that were not the subject of any operation during the work session.
G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
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Method and device for connecting a group of information items
A method according to which a group of information sources referenced in a database of containers and information sources is connected. Information containers are displayed on display means and controlled via interface means, implementing a device which allows the operators to perform operations on the information containers. The operations on an information container are recorded by the device in an operations log of a digital processing system, and a processing of the operations log determines relationship links among the information sources. The data are manipulated by the operators intuitively and naturally in the form of containers, and objective relationship links among the information sources are established without requiring subjective interpretation by the operators.
G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
43 - Food and drink services, temporary accommodation
Goods & Services
Advertising; commercial business management; commercial
administration; office functions; dissemination of
advertising material (leaflets, prospectuses, printed
matter, samples); newspaper subscription services (for
others); arranging subscriptions to telecommunication
services for others; presentation of goods on all
communication media, for retail sale; business management
and organization consultancy; accounting; document
reproduction; employment agency services; business
management for freelance service providers; computer file
management; web site traffic optimization; organization of
exhibitions for commercial or advertising purposes; online
advertising on a computer network; rental of advertising
time on all communication media; publication of advertising
texts; rental of advertising space; dissemination of
advertisements; public relations; company audits
(commercial analyses); commercial intermediation services. Telecommunications; information relating to
telecommunications; communications by computer terminals;
communications by fiber-optic networks; radio
communications; telephone communications; cellular
telephone communication; provision of user access to global
computer networks; provision of on-line forums; provision
of access to databases; electronic bulletin board services
(telecommunication services); connection by
telecommunications to a global computer network; press
agencies; news (information) agencies; rental of
telecommunication apparatus; radio program broadcasting;
television broadcasting; teleconferencing services;
videoconferencing services; electronic messaging services;
rental of access time to global computer networks. Services for providing food and drink; temporary
accommodation; bar services; catering services; hotel
services; temporary accommodation reservation; day-care
centers; providing campground facilities; retirement home
services; pet boarding services.
43 - Food and drink services, temporary accommodation
Goods & Services
Advertising; commercial business management; commercial
administration; office functions; dissemination of
advertising material (leaflets, prospectuses, printed
matter, samples); newspaper subscription services (for
others); arranging subscriptions to telecommunication
services for others; presentation of goods on all
communication media, for retail sale; business management
and organization consultancy; accounting; document
reproduction; employment agency services; business
management for freelance service providers; computerized
file management; web site traffic optimization;
organization of exhibitions for commercial or advertising
purposes; online advertising on a computer network; rental
of advertising time on all communication media; publication
of advertising texts; rental of advertising space;
dissemination of advertisements; public relations; company
audits (commercial analyses); commercial intermediation
services. Telecommunications; telecommunication information;
communications by computer terminals; communications by
fiber-optic networks; radio communications; telephone
communications; cellular telephone communication;
provision of user access to global computer networks;
provision of on-line forums; provision of access to
databases; electronic bulletin board services
(telecommunication services); connection by
telecommunications to a global computer network; press
agencies; news (information) agencies; rental of
telecommunication apparatus; radio program broadcasting;
television broadcasting; teleconferencing services;
videoconferencing services; electronic messaging services;
rental of access time to global computer networks. Services for providing food and drink; temporary
accommodation; bar services; food and drink catering;
hotel services; temporary accommodation reservation;
day-care centers; providing campground facilities;
retirement home services; pet boarding services.
The invention aims to simplify the process of designing and producing a physical object that is easily identifiable, in particular in the case of interaction with a screen. For this purpose, the object is produced with at least one multi-material (at least two) substance, said materials having different physical properties. Since the materials used are those dedicated to three-dimensional (3D) printing, they are available at a lower cost and make it possible to easily produce a tangible object that can be identified by a digital device.
G06K 19/06 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code
G06K 19/067 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards
12.
DISPLAY METHOD AND DEVICE WITH ATTENTION ATTRACTOR
The invention relates to a display method with attention attractor, in which at least one original information container, manipulated by an operator and displayed on display means of a first device, is duplicated to form replicas which are displayed such as to be visible by at least one observer other than the operator. The original information container displays the information contained in an information source stored in an originating database. The replicas display the same graphical information as the original information container. Every interaction performed by an operator with an information container is transmitted to the original information container and to each replica such as to be performed on the original information container and on the replicas. The replicas are made by moving an information container into a collective space defined by an area of a screen, which is predefined as a shared display space duplicated on various remote screens.
The invention relates to a method according to which a group of information sources referenced in a database of containers and information sources is connected. Information containers are displayed on display means and controlled via interface means, implementing a device which allows the operators to perform operations on the information containers. The operations on an information container are recorded by the device in an operations log of a digital processing system, and a processing of the operations log determines relationship links among the information sources. The data are manipulated by the operators intuitively and naturally in the form of containers, and objective relationship links among the information sources are established without requiring subjective interpretation by the operators.
The invention relates to a method to assist with decision making, according to which a plurality of information sources, presumed to be useful for analysing a situation, are recorded in a database of a device, including a digital processing system with display means and interface means in order to perform interactions on information containers and/or on contents of said information containers, presented to the operators in visual form by the display means. Every interaction of an operator with an information container is stored by the digital processing system and is interpreted so as to identify an operation on the corresponding information sources. The device establishes a list of information containers of the database that were not the subject of any interaction during the work session and information sources of the database that were not the subject of any operation during the work session.
The device (100) for displaying images comprises a viewing terminal (20) a screen of which (21) is functionally connected to a system for disseminating digital images (24) in order to display a first image (50). Furthermore, a projector (23) is connected to the system for disseminating digital images (24) in order to project a second image (52) onto a reflective surface of a medium (22), the reflective surface comprising three-dimensional geometric features so that incident light rays are reflected in variable directions and comprises means for optically superposing the screen (21) and the reflective surface in order to superpose the second image on the first image (50) and form an image (59) of the object comprising reflections or scintillations. The method allows the reflections and/or scintillations of an image to be simulated.
An assembly with a device (10) for visual sharing of data includes processing elements and data storage elements, a touch screen (12), and network connection elements allowing a connection with one or more computers (14), for displaying on the sharing device (10) instantaneous images obtained from connected computers.
G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
A47B 21/007 - Tables or desks specially adapted for use at individual computer workstations, e.g. for word processing or other manual data entryTables or desks specially adapted for typingAuxiliary devices for attachment to such tables or desks with under-desk displays, e.g. displays being viewable through a transparent working surface of the table or desk
G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
G06F 1/16 - Constructional details or arrangements
G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
17.
System for colocating a touch screen and a virtual object, and device for manipulating virtual objects implementing such a system
INRIA—INSTITUT NATIONAL DE RECHERCHE EN INFORMATIQUE ET EN AUTOMATIQUE (France)
IMMERSION (France)
Inventor
De La Riviere, Jean-Baptiste
Chartier, Christophe
Hachet, Martin
Bossavit, Benoit
Casiez, Gery
Abstract
A system (10) for displaying at least one virtual object includes a secondary screen (20) for displaying the virtual object, a primary screen (30), an optical element for overlaying images displayed on the secondary screen (20) with images displayed on the primary screen (30), and a pointing surface combined with the primary screen (30) for detecting the contact of one or more physical pointing elements. A device (90) for manipulating at least one virtual object includes calculation elements for generating images of the virtual object displayed on the system (10) from information output from the system (10) in accordance with the actions of the operator (100).
G06T 15/00 - 3D [Three Dimensional] image rendering
G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
G02B 27/22 - Other optical systems; Other optical apparatus for producing stereoscopic or other three-dimensional effects
H04N 13/00 - Stereoscopic video systemsMulti-view video systemsDetails thereof
G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
The subject of the invention is an assembly with a device (10) for visual sharing of data comprising means for processing and means for storing data, a touch screen (12), and means of network connection authorizing a connection with one or more computers (14), so as to display on the sharing device (10) instantaneous images arising from the connected computers.
A47B 21/007 - Tables or desks specially adapted for use at individual computer workstations, e.g. for word processing or other manual data entryTables or desks specially adapted for typingAuxiliary devices for attachment to such tables or desks with under-desk displays, e.g. displays being viewable through a transparent working surface of the table or desk
G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
CENTRE SCIENTIFIQUE ET TECHNIQUE DU BATIMENT (France)
IMMERSION (France)
Inventor
Maillard, Julien
Soubies, Gabriel
Abstract
The invention relates to a projector screen having a projection surface essentially forming a spheric section, comprising a rigid structure (1) that is preferably made of a metal, and a membrane (2) that is preferably made of a textile, the membrane being supported by said rigid structure (1), characterised in that the membrane (2) envelops the rigid structure (1) and in that a means (3) for generating a vacuum is provided in order to keep the membrane (2) pressing against the rigid structure (1). Application to screening rooms.
INRIA - INSTITUT NATIONAL DE RECHERCHE EN INFORMATIQUE ET EN AUTOMATIQUE (France)
IMMERSION (France)
Inventor
De La Riviere, Jean-Baptiste
Chartier, Christophe
Hachet, Martin
Bossavit, Benoît
Casiez, Géry
Abstract
The invention relates to a system (10) for displaying at least one virtual object comprising a secondary screen (20) for displaying the virtual object, a primary screen (30), an optical means for overlaying images displayed on the secondary screen (20) with images displayed on the primary screen (30), and a pointing surface combined with the primary screen (30) for detecting the contact of one or more physical pointing elements. A device (90) for manipulating at least one virtual object comprises calculation means for generating images of the virtual object displayed on the system (10) from information output from the system (10) in accordance with the actions of the operator (100).
A combiner (10) allows a plurality of designation peripherals (A, B, C) to be connected to the same central unit (90) of a computer system (100). The combiner comprises the following: inputs (11A, 11B, 11C) for exchanging data with each of the designation peripherals, which data is normally exchanged with the central unit (90), an output (17) for exchanging data with the central unit (90), digital processing means for converting the data received by the combiner into transmitted data. The transmitted data complies with the content and the structure of the data that would be transmitted by a designation peripheral with a single active surface (16U) and individually corresponds, on the single active surface, with the actions performed by the designation peripherals (A, B, C). A plurality of designation peripherals connected to a combiner forms an assembly that is connected to a central unit of a computer system (100) and is considered to be a single designation peripheral.
G06F 3/023 - Arrangements for converting discrete items of information into a coded form, e.g. arrangements for interpreting keyboard generated codes as alphanumeric codes, operand codes or instruction codes
G06F 3/033 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the userAccessories therefor
G06F 3/038 - Control and interface arrangements therefor, e.g. drivers or device-embedded control circuitry
22.
DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SHARING AN IMMERSION IN A VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT
In a device (100) and a method implemented by said device, two immersive systems are connected such that a virtual environment generated on a source immersive system (10) is reproduced on a target immersive system (20). The images of the virtual environment displayed on the display system of the source immersive system are transformed in order to be displayed on the display system of the target immersive system, such that a virtual reproduction of the virtual environment is correctly represented on the target immersive system for an observer, irrespective of the structural and software differences between the two immersive systems. Freezing certain display data and observation conditions of the source system results in a temporary stabilisation of the representation of the virtual environment on the target system without any negative effect on the coherence of the representation on said target system.
The invention relates to a method (500) for interaction between at least one operator user of an immersive system, said operator user being immersed in an immersive environment in which he views a depiction on an operator interface, and at least one expert user of an assistance system comprising an expert interface and at least one pointing tool for interacting with the operator interface, said expert interface displaying a visual depiction of the field of view of the immersed operator user and comprising a main window divided into at least two contiguous separate regions that make it possible to interpret a pointing action in at least two different ways. According to the invention, the method comprises an orientation step (510) in which the expert user orients the operator user's gaze by introducing at least one orientation marker into his field of view by performing at least one pointing action by way of the at least one pointing tool on the expert interface in order to attract his attention to a region of interest of the immersive environment, a movement step (520) in which the expert user provides an indication of movement to the operator user by introducing at least one movement marker into his field of view by performing at least one pointing action on the expert interface. The invention also relates to an immersive collaborative device.
G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics
The subject of the invention is an assembly with a device (10) for visual sharing of data comprising means for processing and means for storing data, a touch screen (12), and means of network connection authorizing a connection with one or more computers (14), so as to display on the sharing device (10) instantaneous images arising from the connected computers.
A47B 21/007 - Tables or desks specially adapted for use at individual computer workstations, e.g. for word processing or other manual data entryTables or desks specially adapted for typingAuxiliary devices for attachment to such tables or desks with under-desk displays, e.g. displays being viewable through a transparent working surface of the table or desk
G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
G06F 3/048 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI]
