Advanced Physics-based Multitouch Gesture Operation System for 3D Applications Navy SBIR FY2012.1 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2012.1 Topic No.: N121-061 Topic Title: Advanced Physics-based Multitouch Gesture Operation System for 3D Applications Proposal No.: N121-061-0480 Firm: Physical Optics Corporation Applied Technologies Division 1845 W. 205th Street Torrance, California 90501-1510 Contact: Christian Suh Phone: (310) 320-3088 Web Site: www.poc.com Abstract: To address the Navy need for multitouch pressure-sensitive hand movement operations to manipulate 3D objects in motions with up to six degrees of freedom, Physical Optics Corporation (POC) proposes to develop a new Advanced Multitouch Gesture Operations (AMTGO) system for 3D modeling and simulation environments, integrating a support vector machine (SVM) classifier, 3D physics engine, touch pressure measurement capabilities, and multithreaded parallel processing algorithms. The innovation in physics-based multitouch software design and support vector machine (SVM)-based gesture classification enables intuitive gesture operation and parallel processing for 3D manipulations. The integration of AMTGO and the Depth-Separated Screen Space (DS3) technique allows touch input from multiple users to manipulate complex 3D objects with up to six degrees of freedom. In Phase I, a proof-of-concept software prototype will be developed to demonstrate the feasibility of the AMTGO technology in performing advanced multitouch pressure-sensitive hand movement operations. In Phase II, the AMTGO prototype will be optimized to demonstrate a fully functioning multitouch system, with a complete library of multitouch hand movements provided by the Navy. In Phase III we will transition the technology to commercial developers and government research and development facilities. Benefits: Successful development of the AMTGO technology will benefit the government, military, and commercial industries by providing advanced multitouch gesture operation capability to manipulate 3D objects and environments. This technology will enhance the multitouch experience of interacting with complex 3D objects, and provide a comprehensive manipulation capability that does not currently exist. The government will benefit from improved technologies for training and simulation with multitouch interfaces. Commercial sectors will also benefit from the capabilities involved, supporting the growth of multitouch technologies. The AMTGO technology will directly translate to improved military technology capabilities. Return