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Image Processing, Computing, and Learning for Immersive User Interface

A special issue of Sensors (ISSN 1424-8220). This special issue belongs to the section "Sensors and Robotics".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 August 2023) | Viewed by 11181

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Kwangtaek Kim

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Computer Science, Kent State University, Kent, OH 44202, USA
Interests: immersive user interface; haptic feedback; virtual reality
Dr. Gwanggil Jeon

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Department of Embedded Systems Engineering, Incheon National University, 119 Academy-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon 22012, Republic of Korea
Interests: remote sensing; deep learning; artificial intelligence; image processing; signal processing
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Dear Colleagues,

Due to advanced imaging and sensing technologies, various imaging technologies have been leading immersive user interface research as a new form of human computer interface. For instance, virtual reality or touch feedback-based user interfaces often require large image data as well as algorithms of image computing and processing to achieve natural interactions and realism. This trend has been found in numerous applications and fields such as medical and healthcare systems, sport training assistance, service and social robots, STEM education, car driver assistance, sensory motor rehabilitation, and entertainment. Hence, image processing, computing, and learning technologies can be applied for creating new forms of immersive user interface or leading to advance the state of the art.

This special issue therefore aims to provide a platform for scientists and researchers all over the world to promote, share, and discuss various new issues and developments in the area of image processing and immersive user interface from fundamentals to applications.

In this special issue, potential topics include, but are not limited to:

  • Fundamental image processing and algorithms
  • 3D image processing
  • Image processing with deep learning or machine learning
  • Deep learning for improving user interfaces
  • Immersive user interface using virtual reality or haptic feedback
  • Image-based user interface or usability improvement
  • Multimodal user interface using image data
  • Multimodal data fusion and computing
  • Medical education or training system

Dr. Kwangtaek Kim
Dr. Gwanggil Jeon
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • image processing
  • image computing
  • deep learning
  • immersive user interface

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Bimanual Intravenous Needle Insertion Simulation Using Nonhomogeneous Haptic Device Integrated into Mixed Reality
by Jin Woo Kim, Jeremy Jarzembak and Kwangtaek Kim
Sensors 2023, 23(15), 6697; https://doi.org/10.3390/s23156697 - 26 Jul 2023
Cited by 4 | Viewed by 2110
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In this study, we developed a new haptic–mixed reality intravenous (HMR-IV) needle insertion simulation system, providing a bimanual haptic interface integrated into a mixed reality system with programmable variabilities considering real clinical environments. The system was designed for nursing students or healthcare professionals [...] Read more.
In this study, we developed a new haptic–mixed reality intravenous (HMR-IV) needle insertion simulation system, providing a bimanual haptic interface integrated into a mixed reality system with programmable variabilities considering real clinical environments. The system was designed for nursing students or healthcare professionals to practice IV needle insertion into a virtual arm with unlimited attempts under various changing insertion conditions (e.g., skin: color, texture, stiffness, friction; vein: size, shape, location depth, stiffness, friction). To achieve accurate hand–eye coordination under dynamic mixed reality scenarios, two different haptic devices (Dexmo and Geomagic Touch) and a standalone mixed reality system (HoloLens 2) were integrated and synchronized through multistep calibration for different coordinate systems (real world, virtual world, mixed reality world, haptic interface world, HoloLens camera). In addition, force-profile-based haptic rendering proposed in this study was able to successfully mimic the real tactile feeling of IV needle insertion. Further, a global hand-tracking method, combining two depth sensors (HoloLens and Leap Motion), was developed to accurately track a haptic glove and simulate grasping a virtual hand with force feedback. We conducted an evaluation study with 20 participants (9 experts and 11 novices) to measure the usability of the HMR-IV simulation system with user performance under various insertion conditions. The quantitative results from our own metric and qualitative results from the NASA Task Load Index demonstrate the usability of our system. Full article
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Application of Variational AutoEncoder (VAE) Model and Image Processing Approaches in Game Design
by Hugo Wai Leung Mak, Runze Han and Hoover H. F. Yin
Sensors 2023, 23(7), 3457; https://doi.org/10.3390/s23073457 - 25 Mar 2023
Cited by 27 | Viewed by 8302
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In recent decades, the Variational AutoEncoder (VAE) model has shown good potential and capability in image generation and dimensionality reduction. The combination of VAE and various machine learning frameworks has also worked effectively in different daily life applications, however its possible use and [...] Read more.
In recent decades, the Variational AutoEncoder (VAE) model has shown good potential and capability in image generation and dimensionality reduction. The combination of VAE and various machine learning frameworks has also worked effectively in different daily life applications, however its possible use and effectiveness in modern game design has seldom been explored nor assessed. The use of its feature extractor for data clustering has also been minimally discussed in the literature neither. This study first attempts to explore different mathematical properties of the VAE model, in particular, the theoretical framework of the encoding and decoding processes, the possible achievable lower bound and loss functions of different applications; then applies the established VAE model to generate new game levels based on two well-known game settings; and to validate the effectiveness of its data clustering mechanism with the aid of the Modified National Institute of Standards and Technology (MNIST) database. Respective statistical metrics and assessments are also utilized to evaluate the performance of the proposed VAE model in aforementioned case studies. Based on the statistical and graphical results, several potential deficiencies, for example, difficulties in handling high-dimensional and vast datasets, as well as insufficient clarity of outputs are discussed; then measures of future enhancement, such as tokenization and the combination of VAE and GAN models, are also outlined. Hopefully, this can ultimately maximize the strengths and advantages of VAE for future game design tasks and relevant industrial missions. Full article
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