Yusuf Pisan

Suggestions for an Improved Approach to the Cross Reality Collaborative Framework

Thomas M. Brown

This report builds upon the previous iteration of the Cross Reality Collaborative Frame- work (CRCF) proposed by Doctor Kelvin Sung in early 2017. The work accompanying this report analyzes the contributions presented in the original publication for the Cross Real- ity Collaborative Framework and generates suggestions regarding its potential improvement. A restructuring of the framework to incorporate dimensionality is accompanied by speci c de nitions of the variable values of state and control that can be encountered for the ele- ments of interaction described. In order to detail and explore the suggestions made in this study, three stages of development are discussed. The rst stage is a general overview of the academic corpus involving Mixed Reality applications, frameworks, and technologies. The second stage of development is a restructuring of CRCF utilizing clearer element de nitions and explicit state and control boundaries. The nal stage involves a qualitative assessment of the changes to CRCF by reviewing user interactions with applications in both an academic and commercial setting. Additionally, several small programs were developed throughout the course of this work that aimed to assist discussion, provide examples for CRCF element state or control values, and provide a demonstration of coding ability. These applications are briefly described to elucidate their functionality and contribution. General trends of CRCF signature designations will follow application interaction review to close the paper and highlight noted areas of improvement for CRCF as a result of the suggestions made in this work.


Yusuf Pisan Computing & Software Systems (CSS) University of Washington Bothell