Abstract: Methods, systems, computer-readable media, and apparatuses are presented for generating a photorealistic viewable model using augmented reality (AR). An AR scene is generated by overlaying a virtual object onto a view of a physical environment. When placed into the AR scene, the virtual object can interact with the physical environment by, for example, reflecting or taking on colors, shadows, brightness, and other attributes of the physical environment. To generate the viewable model, the virtual object is manipulated (e.g., moved or rotated) within the AR scene and a plurality of images are generated by capturing the virtual object as the virtual object is being manipulated. The viewable model can be generated based on one or more of the images and can be output in the form of an interactive presentation, for example, a spin image.

Abstract: Systems and methods for generating a dashboard for access on a remote computing device. Systems may include a business database storing a plurality of business values; a dashboard generator; an image converter and a web page generator. The dashboard generator may derive a plurality of key performance indicator values from the database and generate first dashboard image data. The image converter may generate second dashboard image data corresponding to the first dashboard image data. The web page generator may generate a web page comprising the second dashboard image data. Methods may include: receiving a dashboard generation request from the remote computing device; deriving a plurality of key performance indicator values from a business database; determining first dashboard image data corresponding to the key performance indicator values; determining second dashboard image data corresponding to the first dashboard image data; and generating a dashboard web page comprising the second dashboard image data.

Abstract: Methods, systems, computer-readable media, and apparatuses are presented for generating a photorealistic viewable model using augmented reality (AR). An AR scene is generated by overlaying a virtual object onto a view of a physical environment. When placed into the AR scene, the virtual object can interact with the physical environment by, for example, reflecting or taking on colors, shadows, brightness, and other attributes of the physical environment. To generate the viewable model, the virtual object is manipulated (e.g., moved or rotated) within the AR scene and a plurality of images are generated by capturing the virtual object as the virtual object is being manipulated. The viewable model can be generated based on one or more of the images and can be output in the form of an interactive presentation, for example, a spin image.

Abstract: A dashboard generation system generates a dashboard that displays an annotation to key performance indicator information. The dashboard generation system uses a business database, an intermediate table, an annotation associated with a dimension category, and formatting data to generate a dashboard. The dashboard generator determines a dimension category and renders the intermediate values and annotations in the corresponding desired graphical format.

Abstract: A system for viewing at a client device a series of three-dimensional virtual views over the Internet of a volume visualization dataset contained on centralized databases employs a transmitter for securely sending volume visualization dataset from a remote location to the centralized database, more than one central data storage medium containing the volume visualization dataset, and a plurality of servers in communication with the centralized databases to create virtual views based on client requests. A resource manager load balances the servers, a security device controls communications between the client device and server and the resource manager and central storage medium. Physically secured sites house the components. A web application accepts at the remote location user requests for a virtual view of the volume visualization dataset, transmits the request to the servers, receives the resulting virtual view from the servers, and displays the resulting virtual view to the remote user.

Abstract: Systems and methods for generating a dashboard image for viewing on a remote computing device. The system may include a business database storing a plurality of business values; a dashboard generator; an image generator and a web page generator. The dashboard generator may be configured to derive a plurality of key performance indicator values from the business database and generate a dashboard corresponding to the plurality of key performance indicator values. The image generator may be configured to generate the dashboard image, such that the dashboard image corresponds to the dashboard. As well, the web page generator may be operatively coupled to the image generator and configured to generate a dashboard web page corresponding to the dashboard image.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for optimizing data analysis. An example method for optimizing a computer for performing queries of a database can include determining a number of distinct members in a lowest hierarchy level of each hierarchy dimension and determining a unique hierarchy identifier for such distinct member; determining the hierarchy dimension with the fewest number of distinct members in its lowest level; ranking the hierarchy dimensions by the number of distinct members in the lowest level; generating a first hypergraph tree for the hierarchy dimension with the fewest number of distinct members in its lowest level; and generating an additional hypergraph tree for a hierarchy dimension having more than the fewest number of distinct members in its lowest level. Each hypergraph tree includes multiple nodes and each node corresponds to one of the unique hierarchy identifiers. The additional hypergraph tree includes fewer tiers than the first hypergraph tree.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a discussion thread to key performance indicator information displayed on a dashboard are disclosed. The system may include a renderer for rendering a dashboard displaying a key performance indicator value corresponding to at least one business value. The system may also include a comment module that is configured to: receive a comment corresponding to the displayed key performance indicator value, and generate a discussion thread including the received comment. The generated dashboard can then be rendered by the renderer in association with the displayed key performance indicator value. In some cases, the discussion thread can include a plurality of related comments.

Abstract: Real-time data visualization systems and methods are described. A data cube may be generated, wherein the data cube comprises a set of transforms to be applied to two or more data elements from disparate data sources, wherein processing of the data cube is to result in a data cube result having a plurality of measures and one or more hierarchies. A user may build a visualization, which produces a visualization request associated with the data cube, the visualization request specifying one or more of the measures and hierarchies of the data cube. The system identifies, based on the visualization request, one or more transforms within the data cube to remove from the data cube for the purpose of the visualization request to produce a modified data cube, and carries out the transforms of the modified data cube to produce a modified data cube result, which is exposed to the client-side visualization processor for rendering the visualization.

Abstract: A portable, tabletop fluid sampling device simplifies spectral analysis to produce an accurate but inexpensive chromatic fingerprint for fluid samples. In one embodiment, the sampling device uses an array of variable wavelength LED emitters and photodiode detectors to measure Rayleigh scattering of electromagnetic energy from the fluid sample contained in a cuvette. Either the fluid itself, or particles suspended in the fluid can then be identified by performing spectral pattern matching to compare results of a spectral scan against a library of known spectra. A wide range of applications include substance identification, security screening, authentication, quality control, and medical diagnostics.

Abstract: A dashboard generation system generates a dashboard that displays an annotation to key performance indicator information. The dashboard generation system uses a business database, an intermediate table, an annotation associated with a dimension category, and formatting data to generate a dashboard. The dashboard generator determines a dimension category and renders the intermediate values and annotations in the corresponding desired graphical format.

Abstract: An aspect of the technology described relates to a dashboard creation system for generating dashboards displaying key performance indicator (KPI) information. The dashboard creation system includes: a business database comprising a plurality of business values; an intermediate table comprising intermediate data; and at least one KPI record. In some implementations, the intermediate data includes: an intermediate value corresponding to a selected plurality of the business values; and an intermediate link identifying the corresponding selected plurality of business values. Also, the KPI record may include: a KPI value corresponding to the intermediate value; a KPI link corresponding to the intermediate link and identifying the corresponding selected plurality of the business values; and a KPI format corresponding to a desired graphical format for depicting the KPI value. A processor may be provided to render the KPI value in the KPI format.

Abstract: Systems for analyzing fluids (e.g., gases) include a chamber structure with a reflective inner surface, emitters, a primary detector positioned to principally detect electromagnetic energy reflected numerous times through the gas(es) and a calibration detector positioned to detect electromagnetic energy not reflected numerous times through the gas(es). Calibration may be automatically performed. The primary detector relies principally on Raleigh scattering. An optional primary detector may be positioned to principally detect Raman scattered electromagnetic energy.

Abstract: Real-time data visualization systems and methods are described. A data cube may be generated, wherein the data cube comprises a set of transforms to be applied to two or more data elements from disparate data sources, wherein processing of the data cube is to result in a data cube result having a plurality of measures and one or more hierarchies. A user may build a visualization, which produces a visualization request associated with the data cube, the visualization request specifying one or more of the measures and hierarchies of the data cube. The system identifies, based on the visualization request, one or more transforms within the data cube to remove from the data cube for the purpose of the visualization request to produce a modified data cube, and carries out the transforms of the modified data cube to produce a modified data cube result, which is exposed to the client-side visualization processor for rendering the visualization.

Abstract: Systems and methods for generating a dashboard for access on a remote computing device. Systems may include a business database storing a plurality of business values; a dashboard generator; an image converter and a web page generator. The dashboard generator may derive a plurality of key performance indicator values from the database and generate first dashboard image data. The image converter may generate second dashboard image data corresponding to the first dashboard image data. The web page generator may generate a web page comprising the second dashboard image data. Methods may include: receiving a dashboard generation request from the remote computing device; deriving a plurality of key performance indicator values from a business database; determining first dashboard image data corresponding to the key performance indicator values; determining second dashboard image data corresponding to the first dashboard image data; and generating a dashboard web page comprising the second dashboard image data.

Abstract: Sampling device geometry reduces specular reflectance, using lenses to focus electromagnetic energy to predominately return scattered rather than reflected electromagnetic energy to detector(s), reducing effect of non-matte surfaces and/or window. Sampling device includes inherent automatic optical calibration, and optionally thermal calibration. Calibration detectors are optically isolated with respective emitters.

Abstract: A dashboard generation system generates a dashboard that displays an annotation to key performance indicator information. The dashboard generation system uses a business database, an intermediate table, an annotation associated with a dimension category, and formatting data to generate a dashboard. The dashboard generator determines a dimension category and renders the intermediate values and annotations in the corresponding desired graphical format.

Abstract: Systems and methods for generating a dashboard image for viewing on a remote computing device. The system may include a business database storing a plurality of business values; a dashboard generator; an image generator and a web page generator. The dashboard generator may be configured to derive a plurality of key performance indicator values from the business database and generate a dashboard corresponding to the plurality of key performance indicator values. The image generator may be configured to generate the dashboard image, such that the dashboard image corresponds to the dashboard. As well, the web page generator may be operatively coupled to the image generator and configured to generate a dashboard web page corresponding to the dashboard image.

Abstract: A portable, tabletop fluid sampling device simplifies spectral analysis to produce an accurate but inexpensive chromatic fingerprint for fluid samples. In one embodiment, the sampling device uses an array of variable wavelength LED emitters and photodiode detectors to measure Rayleigh scattering of electromagnetic energy from the fluid sample contained in a cuvette. Either the fluid itself, or particles suspended in the fluid can then be identified by performing spectral pattern matching to compare results of a spectral scan against a library of known spectra. A wide range of applications include substance identification, security screening, authentication, quality control, and medical diagnostics.