Visualization of spatial sensor data in the context of automotive environment perception systems

Marcus Tönnis, Rudi Lindl, Leonhard Walchshäusl, Gudrun Klinker

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Abstract

Spatial sensor systems in cars are gaining more and more importance. Such sensor systems are the foundation of future safety systems, such as automatic emergency brakes, as well as for interactive driver assistance systems. We have developed a system that can visualize such spatial sensor data. Two environments are supported: A laboratory setup for off-line experience and a car setup that enables live experience of spatially aligned laser scanner and video data in real traffic. We have used two visualization devices, a video see-through LCD Flat Panel (TFT) and an optical see-through Head-Mounted Display (HMD) in both setups. For the laboratory setup, a back-projection table has been integrated as well. To present data in correct spatial alignment, we have installed tracking systems in both environments. Visualization schemes for spatial sensor data and for geometric models that outline recognized objects have been developed. We report on our system and discuss experiences from the development and realization phases. The system is not intended to be used as a component of real driver assistance systems. Rather, it can bridge the gap between Human Machine Interface (HMI) designers and sensing engineers during the development phase. Furthermore, it can be both a debugging tool for the realization of environmental perception systems and an experimental platform for the design of presentation schemes for upcoming driver assistance systems.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2007 6th IEEE and ACM International Symposium on Mixed and Augmented Reality, ISMAR
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
Pages115-124
Number of pages10
ISBN (Print)9781424417506
DOIs
StatePublished - 2007
Event2007 6th IEEE and ACM International Symposium on Mixed and Augmented Reality, ISMAR - Nara, Japan
Duration: 13 Nov 200716 Nov 2007

Publication series

Name2007 6th IEEE and ACM International Symposium on Mixed and Augmented Reality, ISMAR

Conference

Conference2007 6th IEEE and ACM International Symposium on Mixed and Augmented Reality, ISMAR
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityNara
Period13/11/0716/11/07

Keywords

  • H.5.2 [information interfaces and presentation]: user interfaces - ergonomics
  • H.5.3 [information interfaces and presentation]: group and organization interfaces - evaluation/methodology

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