The objective is to design and fabricate a proof-of-concept model of a novel six degrees-of-freedom tracking device for measuring the position and orientation of a head or hand in an augmented reality environment. the feasibility model to be built in phase i will demonstrate greatly reduced… More

The objective is to develop a miniaturized six degrees-of-freedom (6d) tracking apparatus for use with three dimensional (3d) ultrasound and medical imaging equipment. such a tool could enable clinicians to study human anatomy and bodily functions in three dimensions. in pursuit of this goal,… More

Ascension Technology proposes to develop a fast, six degrees-of-freedom tracker, phasorBIRD, immune to cockpit and helmet scatterers of magnetic/electrical field energy. It will integrate seamlessly with helmet-mounted displays in tactical aircraft,tracked ground vehicles, and combat air operations… More

Ascension Technology proposes to develop a fast, six degrees-of-freedom tracker, phasorBIRD, immune to cockpit and helmet scatterers of magnetic/electrical field energy. It will integrate seamlessly with helmet-mounted displays in tactical aircraft,tracked ground vehicles, and combat air operations… More

Ascension Technology proposes to develop a fast, new six degrees-of-freedom tracker, phasorBIRDTM, immune to cockpit and helmet scatterers of magnetic/electrical field energy. It will integrate seamlessly with training simulators, aircraft, tanks, andcombat air operations centers (CAOCs). Design… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Ultrasound is widely used for imaging of blood vessels because it is non-invasive, real-time, and relatively inexpensive. Reliable quantitative evaluation of blood vessels plays a pivotal role in cardiovascular disease diagnosis and follow-up intervention to… More

A critical military requirement exists for a fast, cost-effective, six-degrees-of-freedom (6DOF) technology that can track a pilot's helmet though rear-projection screens and is immune to distortion and interference from scatterers of magnetic/electrical energy. Building upon Phase I research… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): This program will demonstrate the potential for commercial success of a novel approach for tracking and displaying the position and orientation of instruments in image-guided cancer interventions. Prototype systems will be demonstrated in selected pancreatic… More