Abstract: Various embodiments include a computer-implemented method for augmenting a physical infrastructure with an information element.

Abstract: A method and system for providing annotations related to a location or related to an object in augmented reality, AR. The method includes retrieving by a client device of a user a candidate list, CL, of available augmented reality bubbles, ARB, for the location and/or object in response to a query, Q, based on an approximate geolocation of the client device and/or based on user information data; selecting at least one augmented reality bubble, ARB, from the retrieved candidate list, CL, of available augmented reality bubbles; loading by the querying client device from a database a precise local map and a set of annotations for each selected augmented reality bubble, ARB, and accurate tracking of the client device within the selected augmented reality bubble, ARB, using the loaded precise local map of the respective augmented reality bubble, ARB, to provide annotations in augmented reality at exact positions of the tracked client device.

Abstract: Systems and methods for generating a virtual reality training session for a procedure to be performed by at least one trainee on a virtual reality (VR) model of a physical object of interest in a technical environment. The method includes the steps of: loading the virtual reality (VR) model of the object of interest from a database into a virtual reality (VR) authoring system; specifying atomic procedural steps of the respective procedure by a technical expert and performing the specified atomic procedural steps in a virtual environment provided by the virtual reality (VR) authoring system by the technical expert on the loaded virtual reality (VR) model of the object of interest; and recording the atomic procedural steps performed by the technical expert in the virtual environment and linking the recorded atomic procedural steps to generate automatically the virtual reality training session stored in the database and available for the trainees.

Abstract: Examples of techniques for augmented reality authoring using virtual reality are disclosed. In one example implementation according to aspects of the present disclosure, a computer-implemented method includes receiving, by a virtual reality processing system, a depth map from an augmented reality processing system, wherein the depth map is a map of a scene. The method further includes authoring, using the virtual reality processing system, an augmented reality experience in a virtual reality environment based at least in part on the depth map. The method further includes transmitting, by the virtual reality processing system, the augmented reality experience to the augmented reality processing system.

Abstract: A system for automatically sharing procedural knowledge between domain experts of a technical domain and trainees is provided. The system includes at least one server connected via a communication network to computing devices of the domain experts and computing devices of the trainees.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for displaying a 3D model of an object, wherein the object includes a plurality of parts arranged in original positions. The method includes: actuating a control device by a user to select a selected region of the 3D model, wherein the parts of the object that are located in the selected region form the selected parts; and displaying the 3D model such that the selected parts are displayed in end positions in which they are moved away from their original positions such that distances between the selected parts increase. The selected parts are displayed such that a user may see the selected parts better.

Abstract: A method is for controlling operation of a medical technology device using a wireless, hand-held, mobile operator device including a touchscreen. The wireless, hand-held, mobile operator device including a touchscreen is also disclosed. The method includes using the mobile operator device for implementing a medical technology workflow including acquiring patient data of the at least one patient from an acquisition user interface; selecting, via a selection user interface, a medical technology protocol containing operating parameters to be carried out for the at least one patient; setting remote-controllably adjustable components of the medical technology device, according to the at least one patient positioned in the medical technology device and according to the medical technology protocol, using a settings user interface; and activating, with the at least one patient positioned and components set, the medical technology procedure in an activation user interface.

Abstract: A method is for a medical imaging X-ray device including an X-ray generator, to which the collimator is assigned, an X-ray detector, a patient table for positioning a patient to be X-rayed, and a wireless, hand-held operator device including a touchscreen. In an embodiment, the method includes generating a display, visualizing a current setting of the collimator, on the touchscreen; adjusting the collimator according to operating data describing a manipulation of display elements of the display; determining position information, describing at least one of a position and orientation of the operator, from sensor data of at least one sensor; selecting a perspective, using the position information determined, corresponding at least approximately to a viewing angle of an operator with respect to the patient table; and generating the display for three-dimensionally visualizing, showing an X-ray beam with the collimator settings adjusted, at the perspective selected.

Abstract: The method provides detection of a plurality of spatial parameters which are assigned to one or both forearms of an operator. Processing markers generated from the spatial parameters are visualized in a virtual scene. The operator activates processing markers and carries out processing operations by changing the position of his or her forearm(s). After the processing operations are complete, the operator deactivates the assignment between processing marker and manipulation marker by rotating a forearm. A particular advantage of the method disclosed herein compared with conventional methods lies in the activation and deactivation using the rotation of a forearm of the operator. A rotation of the wrist may be carried about largely independently of the direction in which the forearm is pointing.

Abstract: Examples of techniques for augmented reality authoring using virtual reality are disclosed. In one example implementation according to aspects of the present disclosure, a computer-implemented method includes receiving, by a virtual reality processing system, a depth map from an augmented reality processing system, wherein the depth map is a map of a scene. The method further includes authoring, using the virtual reality processing system, an augmented reality experience in a virtual reality environment based at least in part on the depth map. The method further includes transmitting, by the virtual reality processing system, the augmented reality experience to the augmented reality processing system.

Abstract: A method is for controlling an imaging device including at least one component, movable according to an operator input via a smart device including at least one smart device sensor. The method includes recording, via the at least one smart device sensor, sensor data defining at least one of movement and position of the smart device in a space of the imaging device where the smart device is situated; determining, from the sensor data recorded, position data defining the position and an orientation of the smart device relative to the at least one component, and/or movement data defining a movement relative to the at least one component; and evaluating the at least one of position data and movement data to select at least one of the at least one component, and/or determine an operator input in relation to at least one of the at least one component.

Abstract: When an optical motion detector of a room device detects movement in a room in which it is installed, the room device transmits a radio message including its position. Upon receiving the radio message, a mobile device measures the signal strength to determine whether it is high. If the movement detected by the optical motion detector correlates chronologically with movement detected by an inertial movement sensor of the mobile device, the mobile device concludes that the mobile device is located in the room or in proximity of the position of the room device. The identity of the mobile device is protected, as no server or other device is required for positioning to which the mobile device would have to disclose the identity, position or sensor information thereof.

Abstract: The method provides detection of a plurality of spatial parameters which are assigned to one or both forearms of an operator. Processing markers generated from the spatial parameters are visualized in a virtual scene. The operator activates processing markers and carries out processing operations by changing the position of his or her forearm(s). After the processing operations are complete, the operator deactivates the assignment between processing marker and manipulation marker by rotating a forearm. A particular advantage of the method disclosed herein compared with conventional methods lies in the activation and deactivation using the rotation of a forearm of the operator. A rotation of the wrist may be carried about largely independently of the direction in which the forearm is pointing.

Abstract: The method provides an activation of an interaction system, a choosing process, a selection, a control, and a release of a technical object by performing gestures by an arm movement of the operator. The gestures may be detected using inertial sensors provided in the lower arm region of the operator or also by optically detecting the arm gestures. In comparison to known choosing methods which likewise provide pointing gestures for aiming a technical object or also analyze a position or orientation of the operator in order to choose technical objects, a two-step process, (e.g., a combination of a choosing gesture and a selecting gesture), allows a substantially more precise choosing process and interaction in the method according to the invention. In comparison to a screen-based interaction, the method allows a more intuitive interaction with technical objects.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an interaction system configured to be worn on the human body. The interaction system includes at least one gesture detection unit configured to be mounted in an arm region of a user, a binocular visualization unit for the positionally correct visualization of virtual objects in a visual field of the user, and a control unit for actuating the visualization unit. The gesture control is done intuitively with a motion and/or a rotation of the front arms. An input device, which may be unsuitable in an industrial environment, is thus not required. Due to the wearable character of the interaction system, the user may easily alternate between an actual maintenance procedure an industrial plant and an immersive movement in a virtual model of the industrial plant.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for pathfinding in a building, wherein a user of a mobile terminal uses multiple navigation points installed in the building to determine a path to a desired destination in the building. The pathfinding uses the principle of next-hop forwarding used in routing protocols. For such packet switching, a packet switcher does not know the complete path to the packet's destination, but only the route to the next intermediate station or “next hop.” The collected path descriptions required at a respective position for successful navigation are short enough to record in the memory of a navigation point, e.g., a Bluetooth beacon. For successful indoor navigation, a short textual path description at the next respective fork in the path or distinctive location is sufficient to allow a user to find the path. Thus, effective pathfinding may be provided without accurate position finding or geometric location of the user.

Abstract: An interaction device features a user interface which includes an output device; a proximity sensor; a logic module; and software which can be executed on the logic module and is designed to evaluate data from the proximity sensor and to control the user interface. The proximity sensor is designed to detect when a user approaches in the visual range of the proximity sensor. The software is designed to use the detected approach to customize a presentation of information on the output device and to refine the presentation of information as the distance between the user and the proximity sensor decreases.

Abstract: A method for generating a graphical representation of structured data may include: identifying interaction markers in data elements of the structured data, wherein each interaction marker identifies an interaction interface of the respective data element, analyzing at least one predetermined attribute of the identified interaction markers, selecting a symbolic representation for each of the identified interaction markers based on the respective at least one analyzed predetermined attribute, generating the graphical representation of the structured data using the respective selected symbolic representations for all identified interaction marker. Generation apparatuses for generating a graphical representation of structured data and a computer program product are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for the configuration of the generation and storage of output data, e.g., logging outputs, in a computer system may include the following sequential steps: (a) operating a computer system in a first operating mode wherein first output data are created which are stored in a first output directory; (b) creating one or more specified second output directories; and (c) automatically shifting from the first operating mode to a second operating mode immediately after creating the second output directory, wherein different second output data are created in the second operating mode compared to the first output data. A computer system, an electromechanical device, an operating system, and/or a data carrier may also be provided for performing such method.

Abstract: A control device (1) controls a system using at least one control element (3) that can be manually actuated, a function (F) of the system being controllable depending on a position of the control element (3) in a multi-dimensional reference space (2).