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the construction of the internal media networks and data collection devices.
The interface (between the physical and the virtual) consists of a dedicated
network that transports data from a range of sensors (cameras that monitor
the 'flocking' of people, microphones to monitor ambient sounds, BMS information,
network traffic data, lift location and movement) to the 'Core'.
 Arch-OS Interface
Spec/ file size:
A: Building
Energy Management System [BEMS]:
The Arch-OS BMS tool measures the environmental changes within a building.
It is essentially a large database of energy usage and environmental control.
Arch-OS interrogates approximately 2000 sensors of a standard industrial
BEMS system. Utilizing the standard Modbus serial device communications
protocol, the Arch-OS-BEMS tool is purpose built Modbus master connected
via a RS232 link to the BMS acting as the slave, ensuring the integrity
of the BEMS security is maintained.
Arch-OS can select subsets of both digital and analogue sensors for real-time
data monitoring. The data can be stored on the PC running the Modbus master
for on-demand acquisition or exported directly to the users application
in ODBC format. In both cases this is achieved via TCP/IP connections
to the users application.
Arch-OS BEMS Spec/
file size:
B: Vision:
The Arch-OS vision tool monitors the flow of people through the building,
and provides a stream of visual data to the Core Arch-OS. In the Arch-OS
vision system, the composite video signals of the cameras are pre-amplified,
then sent to three PCs in the Arch-OS control room. Each PC acquires live
images with a frame grabber card and processes them using a dedicated
motion detection and tracking software.
Motion information is stored every 40 ms as a data matrix using a double
buffer scheme. A web server runs on each PC enabling the user application
to access the most up-to-date data in the form of a binary stream produced
by a server-side CGI program.
Arch-OS Vision Spec/ file size:
C: Audio:
The Arch-OS audio tool consists of an integrated recording, processing
and playback system, which allows an evolving library of sounds, generative
audio and live recordings to be played through a multi-speaker system
(56 in the Portland Square development). The multi-speaker system provides
a unique 3 dimensional matrix within the buildings which allows audio
to be positioned at specific locations and paned around the space, through
corridors and around atria.
Arch-OS audio can be controlled by the Core processing system (sounds
tracking the flow of people captured on the Arch-OS vision system for
instance), by the inhabitants of the building or through the internet
to allow users to remotely orchestrate sounds within the space.
Arch-OS Audio Spec/ file size:
D: Network:
Arch-OS network tool monitors and harnesses the flow of data within the
buildings computer networks, providing a rich source for audio-visual
simulations.Arch-OS network tool monitors TCP/IP network traffic without
interfering with the speed of the network or transgressing data protection
legislation. Quantity and speed of traffic can be monitored as well as
direct interactions with the other components of the Arch-OS system through
the Arch-OS server.
The system also provides a range of streaming media output and direct
access to the Arch-OS server to support interactions with the other Arch-OS
elements.
Arch-OS Network Spec/ file size:
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Arch-OS General Spec/ file size: 