Naming Conventions (2012)

####Tools for the Kit (outdated yet interesting):

• Enhanced Visualization (EV) Therapy :: Technology :: 3 Parts ::

  1. EV_Projections (Enhanced Visualization Projections) :: computer1 :: imagery projected directly onto client in physical space ::
  2. Acu_AR (Augmented Reality Acupressure) :: computer2 :: visable as Augmented Reality in video goggles or on face-cradle display ::
     • [AcuNetics] - cybernetic acupressure
       • [AcuNetic_AR] - acupressure using autonomous objects in augmented reality (aka AcuAR)
       • [AcuNetic_Projections] - acupressure using 2D projection mapped autonomous objects
  3. IHS (Intelligent Healing Space) :: responsive environment with sensors, feedback mechanisms, and awareness of client and session

• Naming Convention::

  • EV_Projections = drop "Projections" [eg EV_Projection_Foo --> EV_Foo]
    • // updated from previous convention, which also added prefixes [eg Acu(EV_Projection)_Foo --> Acu(EV)_Foo (eg Acu(EV)_Point)]
  • Acu_AR = add underscore + suffix as necessary, such that FlowFieldFoo --> Acu_AR_FlowFieldFoo
    • // updated previous convention, which was ::
    • base case = "EV_AR" :: drop "EV" [eg EV_AR_Foo --> AR_Foo] && Add prefixes [eg Acu(EV_AR)_Foo --> Acu(AR)_Foo (eg Acu(AR)_Point)]
  • IHS = add underscore + suffix as necessary, such that Strong A.I. = IHS_Awareness ;)

• EV_Projections::Computer1::Tronik::MacBookPro_Lion10.7::8gigsRam::Procesing1.5.1

  • uses the InFocus ShortThrow projector positioned over the massage table
  • uses Kinect positioned near the projector directly above massage table
  • includes:
    • EV_PointGenerator :: created and controlled via gesture and touchOSC (via iPad suspended in space and iPhone attached to my arm)
    • EV_Point ::Acupressure Point via Projections
    • EV_Vehicle :: "life-like and improvisational" particles with goals, desires, abilities, behaviors and awareness of self, others, and EV session details
    • EV_FlowFieldDepth :: Vector Field :: Direction from depth contours, Force from slope angle + gravity - friction
    • EV_FlowFieldIllumination :: Vector Field :: Direction from projected light's location :: Force Magnitude from Brightness of projected light as seen by Kinect1 RGB.
    • EV_FeedbackLoop

• Acu_AR::Computer2::Megatronik::MacPro_8core_3GHz::6gigsRam[sigh]::Processing1.5.1 [after 8 weeks of openFrameworks]

  • 1st DVI out to 24inch main screen
  • 2nd DVI out downshifted to VGA and sent to VGA 1x4 splitter
  • 1x4 VGA Splitters out to:
    1. Face-Cradle Display :: 19inch Dell (1024x768) attached to massage table via manfrotto clamp with articulating joint
    2. Vuzix 920 Video Goggles for client in supine position
    3. Vuzix 920 Video Goggles for therapist
       • (Vuzix each also require USB-2 to Computer2 for Power (and Perhaps signal information as well (perhaps USB powered hub would work?))
    4. Video Projector:: rear projected at fabric above space
       • making session viewable to public outside space while retaining coherence with healing space with curtains closed

• Acu_AR Objects include:

  • Acu_AR_PointGenerator
  • Acu_AR_Point
  • Acu_AR_Object
  • Acu_AR_Vehicle
  • Acu_AR_FlowFieldDepth
  • Acu_AR_FlowFieldIllumination
  • Acu_AR_FeedbackLoop

• [AcuNetics] - cybernetic acupressure

  • [AcuNetic_AR] - acupressure using autonomous objects in augmented reality (aka AcuAR)
  • [AcuNetic_Projections] - acupressure using 2D projection mapped autonomous objects