The first one. Either a projection on the surface of opaque container, not necessarily a uniform box, or even a holographic glass that I wear and see through.jedishrfu said:You're looking for some kind of projection device that projects an image of what's inside an opaque box on to the surface of the box?
Or something that displays the opaque box on a monitor screen with the insides overlaid on the box image and rotatable on the screen?
Thank you but no much significant information in that page.jedishrfu said:Okay so its augmented reality.
Software wise I know Unity can do overlays in games and I think they must have a way to augmented reality games although I've not researched it.
Here's some discussion of how folks are supporting augmented reality via Unity:
http://answers.unity3d.com/questions/15215/unity-3d-and-augmented-reality.html
Adel Makram said:I know there are similar applications in the market but I am not sure which is the best in my case.
The Hololens from microsoft is good in displaying a holographic images with 3D augmented reality. In my case, there is an object inside an opaque box. Suppose I open the box and see the object by Hololens, then I close the box, will I then be able to use the glass to see the object through the box? And if there is a hole in the box, can I insert a small stick into the hole and still see the hidden part of the stick and its relation to the object by the glass?rbelli1 said:Can you link to the existing products you have looked at and give an idea of what was good and what was bad about each?
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Adel Makram said:The Hololens from microsoft is good in displaying a holographic images with 3D augmented reality. In my case, there is an object inside an opaque box. Suppose I open the box and see the object by Hololens, then I close the box, will I then be able to use the glass to see the object through the box? And if there is a hole in the box, can I insert a small stick into the hole and still see the hidden part of the stick and its relation to the object by the glass?
Adel Makram said:In general, how to make a code of the project using the glass? I mean if I hire a software developer, can he do the job using just the glass? or does he need to contact Microsoft to have access for the outlay of the code, platform and so on? Hololens is just an example, but my concern applies to other vendors as well.
My project is close to that in the medical field. So how to start, from the glass or from the developer?rbelli1 said:The options of how the Hololense augments your vision is entirely up to the programmer of the software. The ability to "see" into opaque enclosed spaces would be advantageous to surgeons for example. It would not be advantageous to a puzzle game where the hiding of information is part of the fun.
What is the meaning of "The developer edition? Will this come with the glass or should I ask for it from the company?rbelli1 said:For a device such as this you will generally get the developer edition and that will come with the necessary software from the manufacturer. The cost of that beyond the standard version will vary by manufacturer. Starting from just the glasses and making something useful is still possible but there will be a significant amount of reverse engineering and driver and framework development. If your goal is to develop an application it is easiest to just use the manufacturer's tools.
Is there a reason you don't want to get the information from Microsoft?
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Adel Makram said:Will this come with the glass or should I ask for it from the company?
Adel Makram said:So how to start, from the glass or from the developer?
Thank you but again how to start? Should I contact microsoft or to hire a developer?rbelli1 said:Yes the glasses will come in the developer edition. I believe the Microsoft version only comes in developer right now.
The only reason to bypass the manufacturer code is to either port the hardware to an unsupported platform or learn in intricate detail how the technology works.
Your goal is to write an application so I highly suggest you use the manufacurer tools.
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Adel Makram said:Thank you but again how to start? Should I contact microsoft or to hire a developer?
Just now I thought of alternative method for my project and I appreciate your advice. Instead of purchasing expensive glass and hiring developer, I just thought of a simple gyroscope sensor. This should work in the way that senses my hand movement when I hold a medical instrument. Just a technical question, will that sensor allow me to adjust it in a desired position? For example, suppose I need to maintain the instrument in the direction specified by ##\theta## and ##\psi## angles relative to particular frame of reference based on imaging like CT or MRI. Can the gyro-sensor allow me to adjust the instrument to that particular direction when I hold it?rbelli1 said:The advice I have given is general advice for a development project. If you swap out a few words it would apply to any engineering endeavor. I have no specific knowledge on VR or AR tech.
This seems possible without goggles/glasses by combining the following two concepts, though actual implementation seems far out technologically.Adel Makram said:I am looking for a method that displays a see-through images of an object through an arbitrarily non-transparent surface.
A holographic see through is a technology that allows a user to view a three-dimensional image or object through a transparent medium, such as a glass or plastic sheet. This technology uses light diffraction and interference to create the illusion of a 3D image in space.
Holographic see through works by using a laser or other light source to create an interference pattern on a holographic film. When light passes through this pattern and is reflected off of an object, it creates a 3D image that appears to be floating in space. The transparency of the medium allows the user to see both the image and the background through it, creating the illusion of a hologram.
Holographic see through technology has a wide range of applications, including in entertainment and gaming, medical imaging, security, and education. It can be used to create immersive 3D experiences, improve visualization in medical procedures, and enhance security measures by creating holographic identification cards or tickets.
While holographic see through technology has many potential applications, there are some limitations to its use. The size and complexity of current holographic displays limit their use to smaller objects, and the technology is still relatively expensive. Additionally, the quality of the image can be affected by external factors such as lighting and viewing angle.
Researchers are constantly working to improve holographic see through technology, with the goal of creating larger and more complex holograms that are more affordable and have higher image quality. Some advancements include the use of new materials for holographic film, more powerful and compact lasers, and advancements in computer algorithms for creating holographic images. There is also ongoing research into using holographic technology for telepresence, allowing users to interact with a 3D image in real time from a remote location.