Original thinking.
Documented invention.

Mad Intelligence brings continuing engineering into the life of an installation. Its purpose is to preserve the designer's intent after the engineering team leaves site, using evidence from the environment to identify change and guide an authorized response.

A U.S. provisional patent application has been filed for this work. The architecture connects the intended result, the available capabilities and the evidence of delivery, bringing together WorldModel's understanding of the venue, Hatter's acoustic care and the wider AV++® family.

Hatter is a DSP and an acoustic experience engine. Its patent-pending work connects the processing and control audio professionals expect with creative soundscape authoring, immersive listening, room adaptation, accessible guidance, personal media delivery and continuing acoustic verification.

The aim is sound that continues to serve the intended experience as the room, the audience or the equipment changes. Shared timing, measured results and clear operating status help the connected system assess what it is actually delivering. Working capabilities and newer development paths are identified in the detailed Hatter descriptions.

WorldModel provides an architecture for understanding what is happening in an intelligent environment, what is permitted and how its systems should act together. Its patent-pending work connects venue context, consent, policy and coordination so that adaptation can remain accountable.

The public framework explains the responsibilities of its architectural layers, the policies that apply across them and the way participating venues can coordinate while retaining local authority. It gives designers and operators a shared basis for connecting new capabilities to the purpose and rules of the environment.

WonderLens is Mad's spatial augmented reality program. It explores digital interpretation aligned with physical artifacts, exhibits and environments, adding context and visual depth to what a visitor is looking at.

The work connects spatial overlays with the QuickSilver® computing foundation and WorldModel's understanding of the venue. WonderLens is under development. The hardware, content and complete delivery path must be established for the intended application.

CaterPillar is Mad's guidance system for visitors who are blind or have low vision. Spatially located audio cues help people orient, choose a route and find exhibits, services and other destinations within a venue.

Its station-based approach works alongside an ordinary white cane and can provide guidance without a phone, wearable, registration or recognition. Further integration with Hatter's venue loudspeakers and personal audio capabilities is under development, extending the ways guidance can accompany a visitor through the space.