EON-XR Release Notes 9.8 Update 1 ================================= **Release date:** September 27th, 2023 What's new ^^^^^^^^^^ * :ref:`Extended support for Train AI ` * :ref:`Enhanced real-time subtitles ` * :ref:`QR code sign-in: Conveniently login to desktop or mobile using QR codes ` * :ref:`Major updates for the HMD version of EON-XR, including PICO4 support ` * :ref:`Additional Enhancements for Meta Verse Builder ` * :ref:`Additional fixes for Meta Verse Builder ` * :ref:`Additional fixes and enhancements specific for Desktop Spatial AI (MVB desktop mode) ` * :ref:`Additional fixes and enhancements for 3D and 360 Xperiences <3d_360_fixes>` --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- .. _extended_train_ai: Extended support for Train AI ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ In this release, we have enabled additional AI functions to use the Train AI dataset you have setup. This means for instance you can use the **Suggested Questions** and **Teach Me** AI functionalities on your custom dataset, and not just the AI chat. This will enable you to interact with the AI assistant and get response with better accuracy, higher relevance and less distraction. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- .. _improved_subtitling: Enhanced Real-Time Subtitles ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ The AI assistant now displays subtitles in real-time while speaking, offering several key benefits: 1. **Enhanced Accessibility**: Real-time subtitles make interactions with the AI assistant more inclusive, ensuring that users with hearing impairments or language barriers can easily understand the content. 2. **Improved Communication in Noisy Environments**: In noisy surroundings or crowded settings, real-time subtitles provide a clear and consistent way for users to engage with the AI assistant, ensuring that important information is not lost. 3. **Enhanced Language Learning**: Real-time subtitles serve as a valuable tool for language learners, helping them improve their language skills and grasp pronunciation and vocabulary. .. image:: imgs/improved_subtitle_mvb.jpg :width: 600px --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- .. _qrcode_signin: QR Code Sign-in ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ If you are already logged in to EON-XR on one device, you can use the QR code sign-in to quickly log in from any additional devices. To sign in from a mobile device using QR code: 1. On the desktop machine where you are already signed in, open the QR code page: Select **Profile image** > **Profile Settings** > **QR Code Sign in for App** .. image:: imgs/qrcode_signin/qrcode-sign-in-on-desktop.gif :width: 500px 2. On the mobile device, tap the **Sign-in** button at the bottom and select **Sign in with QR Code** 3. Point the mobile device at the QR code page that you opened in step 1 above and scan the QR code 4. It will log you in automatically To sign in from a desktop machine using QR code: 1. On the EON-XR web portal, select **Sign in** at the upper right corner 2. On the Sign-in page, select **EON-XR App** .. image:: imgs/qrcode_signin/qrcode-desktop-sign-in.gif :width: 500px 3. On the mobile device *where you are logged in to EON-XR already*: Select **Menu** > **Scan for web portal Sign in** .. image:: imgs/qrcode_signin/qrcode_scan_for_webportal_signin.jpg :width: 500px 4. Point the mobile device at the QR code you opened in step 2 above and scan the QR code 5. It will log you in automatically --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- .. _hmd_updates: HMD Updates ^^^^^^^^^^^ Here are the latest updates for the EON-XR app on Head-Mounted devices: * **PICO 4 Support**: You can now use the EON-XR HMD app on PICO 4 devices. Simply find the **Universal** app in the PICO store. * **Localization**: The app now supports multiple languages, allowing you to easily switch between languages. * **New Sign-in Screen**: You can now sign in using your Email and Password. * **Library Page Search**: Added a search function to the Library page. * **New Workspace**: You can now view lessons you've created on HMD without the need to publish them. * **Institution Switch**: Added the ability to switch institutions via a dropdown menu. * **User Profile Page**: Access your user profile with ease. * **Assigned Lessons**: Students can now conveniently access experiences assigned to them. * **Paging Controls**: Enjoy faster loading times with the newly added paging controls in the Library. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- .. _mvb_enhancements: Enhancements for MVB Xperiences ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ * **Annotations enhanced for Spatial UX**: Annotations in MVB now feature a more appealing design with a semi-transparent appearance * **Updated Assessment Panel in MVB Play Mode**: The Assessment Panel in Play Mode has been updated for improved usability * **Improved AI Portal Background Colors**: Enhanced background colors in the AI Portal when replaying AI conversations. * **Improved Avatar anchoring**: While anchoring the avatar, a transparent placeholder figure is displayed to allow more precise anchoring and improved experience. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- .. _mvb_fixes: Fixes for MVB Xperiences ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ * **Asset List Zoom Fix**: Fixed the issue where zooming from the asset list did not work when navigation was enabled. * **Xperience Loading**: Resolved an issue where an Xperience couldn't load after deleting the first 3D object. * **Keyword Selection in MVB**: Fixed the problem where selecting "Custom" topics generated words with trailing spaces in the Asset search field. * **Avatar Behavior**: Corrected the behavior where it was incorrectly displaying lip sync during **Text Knowledge Portal** playback or not facing the user. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- .. _mvb_desktop_fixes: Fixes and enhancements for Desktop Spatial AI ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ * Fixed the issue where the **Cancel** button did not work when the input text box appeared (keyboard popup screen). * Addressed the problem of not being able to move annotations. * **Explore** wizard is now disabled for this mode, since it requires mobile and AR support. * Improved the placement of the Quiz panel during quiz activities. * Fixed the issue where playing a YouTube video caused the sky to turn white. * Resolved the issue where newly added annotations were not visible, and the annotation button became disabled. * It's now possible to rotate the object while in the Xperience Thumbnail capture process --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- .. _3d_360_fixes: Fixes and enhancements for 3D and 360 Xperiences ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ * **Zoom function in 360 Xperiences**: It's now possible to use the pinch gesture or mouse wheel to zoom in closer to a spot or zoom out to see more of the 360 environment * **Improved Radial Annotation Activation**: If no annotation is selected, all annotations are switched to the Radial style. If one annotation is selected, only that annotation will be toggled to Radial style.