Demo Link:alpha30524 https://code.futuretextlab.info/andrew/alpha30524/ Motion Smoothing: The selector now takes the average of the last hand positions to create a smoother feel. As a result, the selector drags behind the hand, but is much more stable to use. Currently the smoothing takes the last 30 positions, and we want to experiment with the number to decide if… Continue reading 6 March 2024
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28 February
Demo Link: alpha22724 https://code.futuretextlab.info/andrew/alpha22724/ Citation Text Block: Instead of a flat panel of text, the text block is now curved slightly in an arc around the user. Vertical swiping is the same as the previous test. Horizontal swiping has been added with functionality similar to alpha20724. Vertical and horizontal swipes are controlled by an open palm, with the… Continue reading 28 February
Citation Block
XR https://code.futuretextlab.info/andrew/alpha22024/ Notes Citation Text Block: For testing readability, we have a block of citations displayed on plain background. You can swipe the text up/down with an extended palm gesture. The text block movement is restrained so it cannot be moved too high or low. Menu Sphere Interactions: You can now hold-press on the wrist sphere to… Continue reading Citation Block
Wrist & Prism Controller
TEST: https://code.futuretextlab.info/andrew/alpha21324/ Main Interaction This version has a simple first test for functionality of a ‘prism’ menu. The user taps the sphere on their wrist to open the menu. Tapping the menu buttons switch between two different types of sub menus, which hold more buttons to tap (changing the material of the menu) and sliders… Continue reading Wrist & Prism Controller
Menu tap Test
Main Interaction Tap on wrist sphere/dot to reveal control screen. Tap again to dismiss. Developer Notes Andrew: I’m working on getting that menu tap test uploaded, but in the meantime I should clarify an interaction on the flat and cylindrical multi-doc test. Since I didn’t demo it Wednesday I wasn’t able to talk about interaction.… Continue reading Menu tap Test
Flat Open Document
Main Interaction View document as wide open with horizontal scaling XR http://code.futuretextlab.info/andrew/alpha20724b/ Finding/Next Steps Not easy to scroll/swipe, too easy to select and move background elements.
RFC: Transmission
The Initial use Case for Adam and Andrew : Library JSON Reader provides the user with a known Library so that the first time the user connects headset to computer, the user needs to provide access to the headset connection, which can be done through Reader’s command to ‘Reveal Library in Finder’. This directory will… Continue reading RFC: Transmission
Multi-Document Interactions
Current Not started. Future Place more than one PDF in XR space. Further interactions and views
Chat Log : 27 November 2023
Video: https://youtu.be/GKJdwTlwqQA 15:58:32 From Frode Hegland : https://futuretextpublishing.com/vol4/16:05:33 From Frode Hegland : https://futuretextpublishing.com/vol4/16:06:45 From Dene Grigar : We Descend, The Complete Edition16:08:23 From Mark Anderson : More on ‘We Descend’: https://scalar.usc.edu/works/pathfinders/bill-bly16:10:06 From Dene Grigar : https://dtc-wsuv.org/projects/we-descend/16:12:44 From Fabien Benetou To Frode Hegland(privately) : “This exploration in WebXR is allowing to pick a document, here short… Continue reading Chat Log : 27 November 2023
13 Nov Chapters
Overview of Symposium AI Summaries and Prototype Interests [9:39] Frode Hegland interjects to encourage participants to download the book and check the AI-generated summaries of symposium presentations. Fabien Benetou then shares his interest in VR/AR/MR and text, discussing his prototyping work and engagement with the group. Introductions and Updates from Participants [10:21] Participants introduce themselves… Continue reading 13 Nov Chapters