Abstract: A mixed reality (MR) system that implements methods to allow two or more users to collaboratively access and interact with 3D models in MR environments. The collaboration includes a registration process allowing users to each register their MR system to their present space with 1-click registration. The presenter performs the registration and co-located users can utilize an image of what the presenter was viewing (a registration “photo”) to register to the space using the 1-click registration process. Remote collaborators register to a different space using the 1-click registration process. With the collaboration methods, a presenter controls whether or not the collaborators can roam freely from the presenter's current location or are only able to move a predefined amount so as share a view of the 3D model-based MR environment as the presenter. Collaborators are shown lines of sight of the other users and avatars of those that are physically remote.

Abstract: A mixed reality (MR) system that implements methods to allow two or more users to collaboratively access and interact with 3D models in MR environments. The collaboration includes a registration process allowing users to each register their MR system to their present space with 1-click registration. The presenter performs the registration and co-located users can utilize an image of what the presenter was viewing (a registration “photo”) to register to the space using the 1-click registration process. Remote collaborators register to a different space using the 1-click registration process. With the collaboration methods, a presenter controls whether or not the collaborators can roam freely from the presenter's current location or are only able to move a predefined amount so as share a view of the 3D model-based MR environment as the presenter. Collaborators are shown lines of sight of the other users and avatars of those that are physically remote.

Abstract: A mixed reality (MR) system that implements navigation methods for 3D models in MR environments. The navigation methods allow a user to navigate themselves about a 3D model (such as an MR environment including one or more buildings/structures) while in an MR environment. The navigation methods include an elevator feature or navigation mode that allows the user to move accurately between “floors” of the 3D model used to provide the MR environment (move to a next upper or lower floor from their present position). The navigation techniques include a jump feature or navigation mode. The jump feature allows the user to move to any point in an MR environment created using a 3D model that they can presently see in the display of the MR environment or a location that may be partially obscured from the user's view.

Abstract: A mixed reality (MR) system that implements navigation methods for 3D models in MR environments. The navigation methods allow a user to navigate themselves about a 3D model (such as an MR environment including one or more buildings/structures) while in an MR environment. The navigation methods include an elevator feature or navigation mode that allows the user to move accurately between “floors” of the 3D model used to provide the MR environment (move to a next upper or lower floor from their present position). The navigation techniques include a jump feature or navigation mode. The jump feature allows the user to move to any point in an MR environment created using a 3D model that they can presently see in the display of the MR environment or a location that may be partially obscured from the user's view.