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Real Time Interaction Centre (HEIF)
January 2002 - December 2004

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Projects developed in-house  
   


RCID

 

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Generic software for web-based interaction and real-time interfacing techniques to support organisations assisted by RCID.

RCID/VRC

 

Early prototype development of a helicopter simulation.

 

VRC

 

Cluster mapping prediction tool - feasibility work that informed the development of project - Excel Schedule Forcast Visualiser - Feasability.

 


VRC

 

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Renderware graphics pipeline for multi-texture support - a 'module' to support non-programmers.


VRC

 

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Remotely operated vehicle simulator for visitor attractions, a demonstrator used the commercial unit of the VR Centre.
   
Projects developed with company partners


BAe Systems
Programming interface for Virtual
Character Library Stage 1

 

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Product, allowing computer generated
characters to be placed in a virtual
environment used by BAe in their
Future Carrier programme.


BAe Systems
User-friendly interface to DI-GUY
application system Stage 2

 

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See above

OIS plc
Point-cloud data
conversion to CAD

The project, with OIS, now SIS investigated
the conversion of real-world point-cloud data
into vector data for a CAD system. SIS also
worked on data decimation techniques.

 

OIS plc
Interactive City Model

Project to test the use of the scan-data
conversion for real-time interaction for a
regional client.

 

CTC Ltd
Particle simulation module for
molecular objects Stage 1 (steam)

This work has created a module which was
embedded in a major commercial contract
with CTC Ltd. This was an excellent
example of the use of HEIF funding to research
and develop modules for a commercial
client. This was a 1st, based on a networked
PC platform.

 


CTC Ltd
Particle simulation module for
molecular objects Stage 2 (dust)

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See above project
(part of the CTC simulations)
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VRC
> Dynamic Rigid Body System
> Collision detection
> Better 'real-time' lighting

Tools developed in-house to create products for use in VR simulations and for marketing to external companies. Now in use by Gateshead City Learning Centre. Links to project below. Amazing Interactives Limited have access to these tools for further commercialisation.

 

ICfL
DNA demonstrator for
PC-based system

 

Product initiated in collaboration with the International Centre for Life. Incorporated into
the project - Museum Artefacts.

 


Antycip Ltd
Sea-state modelling Stage 1

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Real-time simulation of sea-states developed. Potential for proof of concept development and funding under investigation. This product was further developed by the VRC and links to projects - Real-time shadow module for vega-time (below), Sea-state
modelling and Real-time ship response
module
, Sea-state modelling and Real-time
ship response and objects response
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Antycip Ltd
Real-time shadow
module for vega-time Stage 2

 

See above project

 

 

Trixter plc
Virtual fitness trainer

Further development of this project is being taken forward by the Digital Knowledge Exchange. A number of masters project students are continuing the development of the bike visualisation products.

 


25 museums
Interface for visualisation of
artefacts (mono/stereo)

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Gateshead City Learning Centre have installed the stereo interface and artefacts. The product has been taken on by the newly spun-off company Amazing Interactives Limited as
part of its product portfolio.
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McBrides Foods
Excel Schedule Forecast
visualiser - feasibility

An Excel plug-in has been developed for generic use, and demonstrated. McBrides are seeking to identify further funding to commercialise the product. The potential for proof of concept funding via NStar is under investigation. UMIST introduced McBrides to the VRC.

 

Cardiff NHS Trust
Endoscopic Neurosurgery
rehearsal & training system

NStar funding secured for proof of concept development. The technical director of Amazing Interactives Ltd will be further developing the project with a view to establishing a new business. The University is coordinating this NStar award.

 

Screen FX
Wayfinding Tool

This is a tool to visualise the shortest possible route between point. Further development is under investigation by Amazing Interactives Ltd.

 

Melbourne Marine Ltd
Real-time ship response module

Design to be sub-contracted and testing validated. NStar funding applied for to develop
a commercial prototype with organisations involved. Links to projects - Sea-state
modelling
and Real-time ship response
and objects response (below).

 

NAREC
Real-time ship response
and objects response

NStar funding applied for to develop a commercial prototype with organisations involved. Links to projects - Sea-state
modelling
and Real-time ship response
module (above).

 


NHS Innovations
Blood-bag product

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RCID and NHS are in negotiation over how to take development forward.
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NHS Innovations
Pupillometer product

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See above project
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VRC
PC-based visualiser for
wide-curved screen display

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Completion of visualiser for VR and animations is complete. It is installed in the VR Auditorium at the University. It is being used by research groups, staff and project students. Further development will be required to add new functionality. This will be managed by the School of Computing in collaboration with the Digital Knowledge Exchange.

 

RTiC partners are BAe Systems, OIS plc, CTC Ltd, VRC, ICfL, Antycip Ltd, Trixter plc, 25 museums, McBrides Foods, Cardiff NHS Trust, Screen FX, Melbourne Marine Ltd, NAREC, Bison Bede Stairlifts, NHS Innovations.

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