Abstract: An exemplary process presents a first set of views having a first set of options for using content in a 3D environment, wherein the first set of views are provided from a first set of viewpoints, determines to present a second set of for using the content in the 3D environment based on user interaction data, wherein the second set of options includes fewer options than the first set of options and in accordance with determining to present the second set of options, presents a second set of views including the second set of options, wherein the second set of views are provided from a second set of viewpoints in the 3D environment.

Abstract: A hydrocyclone vibration measurement system includes an upper vibration sensor attached to the overflow of a hydrocyclone and a lower vibration sensor attached to the underflow of the hydrocyclone. A vibration analysis system includes an ADC, an overall vibration value processing channel, and one or more band pass filters. The overall vibration value processing channel generates overflow and underflow scalar vibration values representing overall vibration measured at the overflow and underflow portions of the hydrocyclone. The vibration analysis system may interface with a DCS to provide control information for controlling the hydrocyclone based on the overflow and underflow scalar vibration values.

Abstract: A rotating machine valve health monitor. Aspects of the valve monitor include instrumenting each valve of a reciprocating compressor, or other rotating machine, with a sensor capable of detecting at least vibration and instrumenting the crank shaft with a sensor capable of detecting at least rotation. A controller directly monitors the operation and condition of each valve to precisely identify any individual valve exhibiting leakage issues rather than only identifying the region of the leakage. The valve monitor uses a relatively high frequency stress wave analysis technique to provide a good signal-to-noise ratio to identify impact events indicative of leakage. The valve monitor uses circular waveforms of vibration data for individual valves to identify leakage by pattern recognition or visual identification. The valve monitor provides ongoing data collection to give warning of predicted valve failure and scheduling of preventative maintenance for failing valves.

Abstract: A hydrocyclone vibration measurement system includes an upper vibration sensor attached to the overflow of a hydrocyclone and a lower vibration sensor attached to the underflow of the hydrocyclone. A vibration analysis system includes an ADC, an overall vibration value processing channel, and one or more band pass filters. The overall vibration value processing channel generates overflow and underflow scalar vibration values representing overall vibration measured at the overflow and underflow portions of the hydrocyclone. The vibration analysis system may interface with a DCS to provide control information for controlling the hydrocyclone based on the overflow and underflow scalar vibration values.

Abstract: A rotating machine valve health monitor. Aspects of the valve monitor include instrumenting each valve of a reciprocating compressor, or other rotating machine, with a sensor capable of detecting at least vibration and instrumenting the crank shaft with a sensor capable of detecting at least rotation. A controller directly monitors the operation and condition of each valve to precisely identify any individual valve exhibiting leakage issues rather than only identifying the region of the leakage. The valve monitor uses a relatively high frequency stress wave analysis technique to provide a good signal-to-noise ratio to identify impact events indicative of leakage. The valve monitor uses circular waveforms of vibration data for individual valves to identify leakage by pattern recognition or visual identification. The valve monitor provides ongoing data collection to give warning of predicted valve failure and scheduling of preventative maintenance for failing valves.

Abstract: Architecture that creates an independent system which takes as input standard 2D layers and composites and renders the layers in 3D. Hardware accelerated graphics effects can be added to these layers, and additionally, the layers can be animated independently. Layer types provided include CPU, bitmap, GPU, and Direct2D. The layers are organized in trees and the layer manager handles the layers composition, rendering, and animations on hardware or software devices. Layers have properties such as visibility, 3D coordinates, for example. Animations and transitions can be provided at the layer and layer property level.

Abstract: Locality based morphing in a computer graphics system provides efficient techniques for simulating or animating position-based changes including but not limited to deformations. Two models are provided: a model unaffected by a destructive or other process, and a further model that has been totally affected by the process. Position information is used to specify particular parts of the model to morph. Morphing is selectively applied on a spatially localized basis so that only parts of the object are morphed whereas other parts of the object remain unmorphed. Such techniques can be used for example to simulate or animate progressive damage to a target such as an enemy robot.

Abstract: Locality based morphing in a computer graphics system provides efficient techniques for simulating or animating position-based changes including but not limited to deformations. Two models are provided: a model unaffected by a destructive or other process, and a further model that has been totally affected by the process. Position information is used to specify particular parts of the model to morph. Morphing is selectively applied on a spatially localized basis so that only parts of the object are morphed whereas other parts of the object remain unmorphed. Such techniques can be used for example to simulate or animate progressive damage to a target such as an enemy robot.

Abstract: Dynamic virtual camera effects for video game play and other computer graphics simulations enhance the illusion of speed and provide interesting split-screen displays. One aspect narrows the field of view of a virtual camera while simultaneously increasing the distance between the virtual camera and a moving object as the speed of the moving object through the three-dimensional scene increases. This provides the illusion of speed while avoiding distortions caused by changing the apparent size of the displayed object. Another aspect selectively activates a split-screen display showing a moving object from a different viewpoint when the moving object moves into proximity.

Abstract: A pension-based liquidity management data processing system that supports participant decision making and flexibility with respect to loans, contribution rates, and retirement spending. The system utilizes a simple index to communicate the adequacy of current or planned states in the participants separate pension account. Adequacy is determined relative to actuarial determined estimates which may be adjusted by the participant. The system is provided with safeguard yet removes artificial barriers to pension-based liquidity, loans and retiree spending, allowing each participant the maximum flexibility in optimizing his personal retirement and financial plan. The system interfaces with unsecured credit cards as a disbursement and payment mechanism, thereby preventing pension assets from directly securing credit card charges. Central processing allows multiple credit cards to compete for any participant account.