Module: 3D Interface Technologies

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	3D Interface Technologies
Module Code	EE497
School	School of Electronic Engineering
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Robert Sadleir Semester 2: Robert Sadleir Autumn: Robert Sadleir
Module Teachers	Robert Sadleir
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	7.5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

None
Resit continuous assessment is possible through the use of make-up assignments that can be completed over the summer months.

Description

This module deals with the visualisation of / interaction with acquired and synthetic 3D data. The topics covered include: 3D data acquisition, the mathematical fundamentals of 3D graphics, 3D application development for web and mobile platforms, rendering techniques for use with volumetric data and advanced 3D visualisation systems. The assessment of the module consists of a terminal examination and an assignment where the student created a bespoke sensor driven immersive 3D visualisation system.

Learning Outcomes

1. Understand and apply the mathematical concepts relating to 3D user interface design
2. Integrate bespoke 3D computer graphics software with the appropriate sensors to create sensor driven immersive 3D visualisation systems
3. Understand and apply the design processes relating to mobile application development and 3D application development in both familiar and unfamiliar situations
4. Design and conduct experiment to determine the performance and accuracy of a bespoke 3D user interface.
5. Understand the concepts from physics and medicine that relate to the acquisition of medical image data and explain the ethical issues associated with the acquisition of 3D data in this context
6. Succinctly describe the relevant advantages and disadvantages of their own 3D interface system; write reports and summarise their own work in abstracts; act on instructions related to the development of a bespoke 3D interface system and give clear instructions explaining how the developed system should be used

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	36	Weekly Lectures
Assignment Completion	47	Implementation time associated with completing the assignment
Independent Study	104.5	Preparation time for the assignment and the terminal exam
Total Workload: 187.5

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

3D Computer Graphics
Mathematical fundamentals of 3D computer graphics: Manipulation of 2D & 3D data structures, Transformations, Vector Geometry, Matrix algebra. OpenGL ES / WebGL: Scene graphs, Transformations , Geometry, Appearance, Lighting, Texture mapping, Animation, Interaction.

Mobile Platforms for 3D Visualisation
o The android platform, application development tools and concepts, application components, the manifest file, intents, the activity lifecycle, user interface components, event handling, layouts, fragments, data storage, interfacing with sensors (accelerometer, gyroscope, GPS, camera), 2D and 3D interfaces.

3D Display Systems
Stereo visualisation: Shutter glasses, Autostereoscopic displays. Volumetric displays, Augmented reality, Sensor driven immersive 3D visualisation

3D Data Acquisition
Medical Modalities: CT, MR, PET, SPECT, 3D Ultrasound. Industrial Systems: Contact approaches, Laser scanners, 3D Data formats

Volume Visualisation
Indirect volume rendering: The marching cubes algorithm. Direct volume rendering: Image-order rendering: Maximum intensity projection, volume ray casting. Object-order rendering: Splatting. Hybrid approaches: Shear-warp factorisation. Optimisation techniques: Empty space skipping, early ray termination

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	25%	Examination Weight	75%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Assignment	Development of a sensor driven immersive 3D visualisation system for interacting with medical image data	25%	Week 6

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

ECE	BEng Electronic & Computer Engineering
ECEI	BEng Electronic & Computer Engineering
ECSA	Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)
ECSAO	Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)
ECT	BSc in Electronic & Comp.Technology
MCMEC	Micro-Credential Modules Eng & Comp
MECE	MEng Electronic & Computer Engineering
MEQ	Masters Engineering Qualifier Course
SMPEC	Single Module Programme (Eng & Comp)

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