Open Spatial Computing Platform

Technical Overview

The Open Spatial Computing Platform (OSCP) is a comprehensive architecture for building spatially-aware applications that seamlessly blend physical and digital worlds. Built on open standards and designed for edge deployment, OSCP provides the foundation for the next generation of spatial computing experiences.

Architecture

Three-Tier Architecture

1. Root Level - Spatial Service Discovery

The entry point for all spatial services, providing a decentralized registry that enables dynamic service discovery and orchestration across geographic zones.

2. GeoZone Services

Location-specific services that operate at the edge:

• GeoPose/Localization Services

  • Standardized positioning and orientation
  • Visual positioning system integration
  • Coarse and fine-grained localization

• Spatial Content Discovery

  • Spatial search capabilities
  • Content filtering by location and context
  • POI (Points of Interest) management

• Spatial Content & Experiences

  • Content hosting and delivery
  • Experience management
  • Spatial webpage support

• Reality Modeling Service

  • BIM (Building Information Modeling)
  • IoT integration
  • GIS data support
  • 3D formats: USD, glTF, 3D tiles

• Cloud Rendering Service

  • Edge-optimized rendering
  • 5G network integration
  • Adaptive quality streaming

3. Client Libraries

Open source implementations for diverse platforms:

• XR Headsets (AR/VR devices)
• Mobile Platforms (iOS, Android)
• Web Browsers
• Robotics Systems

Core Standards & Protocols

GeoPose Protocol

The fundamental standard for representing position and orientation in space:

• 6DOF (six degrees of freedom) positioning
• WGS84 coordinate system
• Quaternion-based orientation
• Timestamp synchronization

Spatial Content Discovery Protocol

Enables discovery of spatially-anchored content:

• Spatial queries by bounding box
• Content type filtering
• Privacy-preserving searches
• Decentralized content registry

Reality Modeling Standards

Support for industry-standard formats:

• BIM: IFC, Revit integration
• GIS: CityGML, 3D Tiles
• 3D Assets: glTF 2.0, USD, FBX
• IoT: SensorThings API

Implementation Philosophy

Edge-First Architecture

• Services run on p-NET infrastructure
• Minimized cloud dependencies
• Local processing for privacy
• Reduced latency for real-time experiences

Open Source Commitment

• All core services have open implementations
• Public domain protocols
• No vendor lock-in
• Community-driven development

Interoperability by Design

• Standards-based approach
• Cross-platform compatibility
• Protocol versioning support
• Backward compatibility

Getting Started

For Developers

1. Choose Your Platform

   • Mobile SDK (iOS/Android)
   • Web SDK (JavaScript)
   • Unity/Unreal plugins
   • Native libraries (C++/Rust)

2. Select Services

   • Determine which OSCP services you need
   • Review API documentation
   • Check testbed availability

3. Deploy or Connect

   • Run services locally on edge infrastructure
   • Connect to existing OSCP networks
   • Join testbed environments

For Organizations

Consider OSCP for:

• Smart city deployments
• Industrial AR applications
• Location-based experiences
• Digital twin systems
• Collaborative spatial computing

Technical Resources

• API Documentation - Coming soon
• Protocol Specifications - Coming soon
• Reference Implementations
• Deployment Guides - Coming soon

Next Steps

Ready to implement OSCP? Start with our open source implementations: