Abstract: A method of defining a performance milestone track for a planned process includes: selecting a time range relating to a repeatable process to define a set of average assessment trajectories, retrieving historical data representative of assessment data for actors in conjunction with selective assessments of the actors during performances of the repeatable process. The historical data includes an assessment parameter identifying a value for the selective assessment. The method includes processing a select time portion of the historical data using a binning algorithm to assign historical data for the select time portion across quantile range bins based on select ranges of assessment parameter values for the historical data and separately processing a select actor portion of the historical data for each quantile range bin using a smoothing algorithm to form the set of average assessment trajectories for the repeatable process. A computational device for performing the method is also provided.

Abstract: A method for fulfillment of a kit includes a) generating a 3D virtual simulation of a kit using a computer animation tool in a kit fulfillment environment after receiving a kit request from a customer, the 3D virtual simulation formed using 3D virtual models of objects in the kit and reflecting a spatial layout of components packed in a receptacle, the 3D virtual simulation including an interactive animation that dynamically controls a visual rendering of the 3D virtual simulation in response to a user at a user device selectively manipulating the kit or an object; b) providing the customer with remote access to the 3D virtual simulation to use a remote user device to control the visual rendering for a review of the kit; and c) releasing the kit for production and fulfillment of the request after receiving an approval from the customer in conjunction with the review.

Abstract: A method of defining a performance milestone track for a planned process includes: selecting a time range relating to a repeatable process to define a set of average assessment trajectories, retrieving historical data representative of assessment data for actors in conjunction with selective assessments of the actors during performances of the repeatable process. The historical data includes an assessment parameter identifying a value for the selective assessment. The method includes processing a select time portion of the historical data using a binning algorithm to assign historical data for the select time portion across quantile range bins based on select ranges of assessment parameter values for the historical data and separately processing a select actor portion of the historical data for each quantile range bin using a smoothing algorithm to form the set of average assessment trajectories for the repeatable process. A computational device for performing the method is also provided.

Abstract: Methods and a system for an electronic device to allow for indicating a size or scale of a rendering in a three dimensional view. A virtual scene is displayed on a display with a work product that is rendered, such as a document or packaging request having a job ticket. The rendering is provided with a common object that is a three dimensional virtual object that relates size to the document or packaging for approval in the proofing process. A quick visual cue is therefore provided to visually convey a realistic scale in proportion to the product rendered three dimensionally.

Abstract: A method and system for providing three-dimensional preview of a finished document based on a key feature analysis. The document can be analyzed by a document analysis algorithm configured in association with a document visualization module in order to identify a number of key features associated with the document. A viewing script can be created with respect to the key features of the document in order to drive a visualization engine. A document-specific visual animation of the key features can be visually displayed based on the viewing script at a user interface in order to preview the finished document. A list of critical features with respect to the document can be selected and previewed by a user via a set of media controls displayed at the user interface.

Abstract: Systems and methods are presented for previewing 3-D images of produced 3-D variable information structural documents or packages in which still images and/or animations are provided showing the text, data, graphics and/or images of 3-D structural documents or packages defined by a variable information print job file allowing a user to preview the produced 3-D structural documents or packages as a sequence of still images and/or as animations showing different forms of the 3-D produced structures.

Abstract: Systems and methods of replacing digital assets within a multimedia document are provided. The systems and methods include a user workstation that can receive a selection from a user for an original asset in the document to be replaced. Alternative assets can be retrieved that have a level of appropriateness with the selected original asset. Constraints on use of the alternative assets can be determined and a fitness value of each of the alternative assets can be calculated based on the appropriateness and the constraints on use. The alternative assets with the highest fitness values can be presented to the user for the user to select to replace the original asset.

Abstract: A method and system for coordinating placement of an augmented reality/virtual world object(s) into a scene relative to position and orientation. The object(s) can be connected to an anchor point having an absolute location relative to the marker via a connector (e.g., spring-like connector) in such a way that the behavior of the object responds to a physical force and a collision which exists in the augmented reality scene. The connection between the virtual object and location of the marker permits the object to exactly track the marker when there are no real world collisions between the markers. The virtual objects can be displaced so the objects do not pass through one another when the real world markers come into a close spatial proximity and the corresponding virtual objects begin to collide.

Abstract: A method for fulfillment of a kit includes a) generating a 3D virtual simulation of a kit using a computer animation tool in a kit fulfillment environment after receiving a kit request from a customer, the 3D virtual simulation formed using 3D virtual models of objects in the kit and reflecting a spatial layout of components packed in a receptacle, the 3D virtual simulation including an interactive animation that dynamically controls a visual rendering of the 3D virtual simulation in response to a user at a user device selectively manipulating the kit or an object; b) providing the customer with remote access to the 3D virtual simulation to use a remote user device to control the visual rendering for a review of the kit; and c) releasing the kit for production and fulfillment of the request after receiving an approval from the customer in conjunction with the review.

Abstract: A method and system for coordinating placement of an augmented reality/virtual world object(s) into a scene relative to position and orientation. The object(s) can be connected to an anchor point having an absolute location relative to the marker via a connector (e.g., spring-like connector) in such a way that the behavior of the object responds to a physical force and a collision which exists in the augmented reality scene. The connection between the virtual object and location of the marker permits the object to exactly track the marker when there are no real world collisions between the markers. The virtual objects can be displaced so the objects do not pass through one another when the real world markers come into a close spatial proximity and the corresponding virtual objects begin to collide.

Abstract: Systems and methods are presented for previewing 3-D images of produced 3-D variable information structural documents or packages in which still images and/or animations are provided showing the text, data, graphics and/or images of 3-D structural documents or packages defined by a variable information print job file allowing a user to preview the produced 3-D structural documents or packages as a sequence of still images and/or as animations showing different forms of the 3-D produced structures.

Abstract: A thin client system and methods are disclosed for previewing a finished printed document or package in which a client computer system prompts a user to select from a predefined list of view positions and allows user selection or entry of view angles, a view position distance, and displayed page number and requests a single still image view of the produced document or package for review by the user.

Abstract: A method and system for providing three-dimensional preview of a finished document based on a key feature analysis. The document can be analyzed by a document analysis algorithm configured in association with a document visualization module in order to identify a number of key features associated with the document. A viewing script can be created with respect to the key features of the document in order to drive a visualization engine. A document-specific visual animation of the key features can be visually displayed based on the viewing script at a user interface in order to preview the finished document. A list of critical features with respect to the document can be selected and previewed by a user via a set of media controls displayed at the user interface.

Abstract: Methods and a system for an electronic device to allow for indicating a size or scale of a rendering in a three dimensional view. A virtual scene is displayed on a display with a work product that is rendered, such as a document or packaging request having a job ticket. The rendering is provided with a common object that is a three dimensional virtual object that relates size to the document or packaging for approval in the proofing process. A quick visual cue is therefore provided to visually convey a realistic scale in proportion to the product rendered three dimensionally.

Abstract: Methods and a system for manipulating objects in a 3D virtual scene are disclosed. Two different mechanisms are used for a user interface, including a first hand and a second hand of a user. The first hand manipulates translational manipulation of the virtual object, such as displacement of the object in three orthogonal planes. The second hand manipulates rotational manipulation of the object. While the interface uses and recognizes different hands for manipulation of the object, it also uses three digits or fingers of different hands to control height, speed, translational and rotational movements.

Abstract: Systems and methods of replacing digital assets within a multimedia document are provided. The systems and methods include a user workstation that can receive a selection from a user for an original asset in the document to be replaced. Alternative assets can be retrieved that have a level of appropriateness with the selected original asset. Constraints on use of the alternative assets can be determined and a fitness value of each of the alternative assets can be calculated based on the appropriateness and the constraints on use. The alternative assets with the highest fitness values can be presented to the user for the user to select to replace the original asset.

Abstract: A method and system are provided for producing a print that substantially corresponds to the colorimetric attributes of a corresponding proof for an electronic source file. The method and system entail creating a first raster file corresponding to the electronic source file and a second raster file corresponding to the proof. The first and second raster files are aligned to insure a spatial correlation, and a color conversion data structure is built by comparing the aligned first and second raster files. The color conversion data structure is then used to convert the first raster file to a color converted output file. The color converted output file is color transformed to an output file which is then used to produce the print. The print substantially corresponds to the colorimetric attributes of the corresponding proof for the electronic source file.