WWDC 2024 mentioned that the OCR feature from the Vision framework has support for "Korean, Swedish, and Chinese", but the Swedish support does not seem to be available...
Running either
print(try? VNRecognizeTextRequest().supportedRecognitionLanguages())
or
var ocrRequest = RecognizeTextRequest(.revision3)
print(ocrRequest.supportedRecognitionLanguages)
did not print out Swedish as one of the supported languages, but Korean and Chinese are.
Tested on early versions of iOS 18 developer beta, and the latest version of iOS 18.1 (22B5054e).
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I would like to offer the functionality that the user aims the camera at a graph (including axes and scales) and the app detects the graph and the app replicates the graph using the image.
I have the whole camera setup finished with a AVCaptureSession, VNDetectContoursRequest, VNImageRequestHandler, etc.
However, now I get many many results so I guess I will now need to tell the image processing process what I am looking for. i.e. filter the VNContoursObservations.
I 'think' I first need to detect two perpendicular lines (the two axes). How do I do that? If I do not see them, I can just ignore that input and wait for the next VNContoursObservation.
When I found the axes of the graph, I will need to find the curve (graph) that I need to scan. Any tips on how I can find that curve and turn that curve into a bunch of coordinates?
Thanks!
Wouter
Hi, we have in our app an immersive space and we taught the palm menu button is not available in immersive spaces, but when I look in the hand and tap the menu button appear. Is it possible to keep it hidden? Because we a have an hand tracking feature in palm and when we try to press a button to overlap the palm it triggers the menu button and then when the user presses again by mistake, it sends the application to the background.
This is very important for us because we would like to release this hand-tracking feature as soon as possible.
Here is a link with to a video with the problem:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cfOcdzF19h_mbmpvkVNCJjXEBJecVeJL/view?usp=sharing
Hi everyone,
I'm working on an iOS app built in Swift using Xcode, where I'm integrating Roboflow's object detection API to extract items from grocery receipts. My goal is to identify key information (like items, total, tax, etc.) from the images of these receipts.
I'm successfully sending images to the Roboflow API and receiving predictions with bounding box data, but when I attempt to extract text from the detected regions (bounding boxes), it appears that the text extraction is failing—no text is being recognized. The issue seems to be that the bounding boxes are either not properly being handled or something is going wrong in the way I process the API response.
Here's a brief breakdown of what I'm doing:
The image is captured, converted to base64, and sent to the Roboflow API.
The API response comes back with bounding boxes for the detected elements (items, date, subtotal, etc.).
The problem occurs when I try to extract the text from the image using the bounding box data—it seems like the bounding boxes are being found, but no text is returned.
I suspect the issue might be happening because the app’s segue to the results view controller is triggered before the OCR extraction completes, or there might be a problem in my code handling the bounding box response.
Response Data:
{
"inference_id": "77134cce-91b5-4600-a59b-fab74350ca06",
"time": 0.09240847699993537,
"image": {
"width": 370,
"height": 502
},
"predictions": [
{
"x": 163.5,
"y": 250.5,
"width": 313.0,
"height": 127.0,
"confidence": 0.9357666373252869,
"class": "Item",
"class_id": 1,
"detection_id": "753341d5-07b6-42a1-8926-ecbc61128243"
},
{
"x": 52.5,
"y": 417.5,
"width": 89.0,
"height": 23.0,
"confidence": 0.8819760680198669,
"class": "Date",
"class_id": 0,
"detection_id": "b4681149-d538-47b1-8700-d9528bf1daa0"
},
...
]
}
And the log showing bounding boxes:
Prediction: ["width": 313, "y": 250.5, "x": 163.5, "detection_id": 753341d5-07b6-42a1-8926-ecbc61128243, "class": Item, "height": 127, "confidence": 0.9357666373252869, "class_id": 1]
No bounding box found in prediction.
I've double-checked the bounding box coordinates, and everything seems fine. Does anyone have experience with using OCR alongside object detection APIs in Swift? Any help on how to ensure the bounding boxes are properly processed and used for OCR would be greatly appreciated!
Also, would it help to delay the segue to the results view controller until OCR is complete?
Thank you!
When I use VNGenerateForegroundInstanceMaskRequest to generate the mask in the simulator by SwiftUI, there is an error "Could not create inference context".
Then I add the code to make the vision by CPU:
let request = VNGenerateForegroundInstanceMaskRequest()
let handler = VNImageRequestHandler(ciImage: inputImage)
#if targetEnvironment(simulator)
if #available(iOS 18.0, *) {
let allDevices = MLComputeDevice.allComputeDevices
for device in allDevices {
if(device.description.contains("MLCPUComputeDevice")){
request.setComputeDevice(.some(device), for: .main)
break
}
}
} else {
// Fallback on earlier versions
request.usesCPUOnly = true
}
#endif
do {
try handler.perform([request])
if let result = request.results?.first {
let mask = try result.generateScaledMaskForImage(forInstances: result.allInstances, from: handler)
return CIImage(cvPixelBuffer: mask)
}
} catch {
print(error)
}
Even I force the simulator to run the code by CPU, but it still have the error: "Could not create inference context"
Hi, I'm trying to personalize the Detect animal poses in Vision example (WWDC 23).
Detect animal poses in Vision
After some tests I saw that the landmarks and connection drawings work only if I do not ignore the safe area, if I ignore it (removing the toggle) or use the app on the iPad the drawings are no longer applied correctly.
In the example GeometryReader is used to detect the size of the view:
...
ZStack {
GeometryReader { geo in
AnimalSkeletonView(animalJoint: animalJoint, size: geo.size)
}
}.frame(maxWidth: .infinity)
...
struct AnimalSkeletonView: View {
// Get the animal joint locations.
@StateObject var animalJoint = AnimalPoseDetector()
var size: CGSize
var body: some View {
DisplayView(animalJoint: animalJoint)
if animalJoint.animalBodyParts.isEmpty == false {
// Draw the skeleton of the animal.
// Iterate over all recognized points and connect the joints.
ZStack {
ZStack {
// left head
if let nose = animalJoint.animalBodyParts[.nose] {
if let leftEye = animalJoint.animalBodyParts[.leftEye] {
Line(points: [nose.location, leftEye.location], size: size)
.stroke(lineWidth: 5.0)
.fill(Color.orange)
}
}
...
}
}
}
}
}
// Create a transform that converts the pose's normalized point.
struct Line: Shape {
var points: [CGPoint]
var size: CGSize
func path(in rect: CGRect) -> Path {
let pointTransform: CGAffineTransform =
.identity
.translatedBy(x: 0.0, y: -1.0)
.concatenating(.identity.scaledBy(x: 1.0, y: -1.0))
.concatenating(.identity.scaledBy(x: size.width, y: size.height))
var path = Path()
path.move(to: points[0])
for point in points {
path.addLine(to: point)
}
return path.applying(pointTransform)
}
}
Looking online I saw that it was recommended to change the property cameraView.previewLayer.videoGravity
from:
cameraView.previewLayer.videoGravity = .resizeAspectFill
to:
cameraView.previewLayer.videoGravity = .resizeAspect
but it doesn't work for me.
Could you help me understand where I'm wrong?
Thanks!
We have updated our cross-platform applications to support iOS 18 and are in the final stages of releasing versions built with MacCatalyst. After merging the MacCatalyst changes with those for iOS 18, we are now required to build the app using Xcode 16. However, since transitioning to Xcode 16, the app builds successfully but crashes immediately on startup with the following error:
dyld[45279]: Symbol not found: _$sSo22VNFaceLandmarkRegion2DC6VisionE16normalizedPointsSaySo7CGPointVGvg
Referenced from: <211097A0-6612-3A9A-80B5-AE12915EBA2A> /Users/***/Library/Developer/Xcode/DerivedData/DM_iOS_Apps-gzpzdsacfldxxwclyngreqkbhtey/Build/Products/Debug-maccatalyst/MyApp.app/Contents/Frameworks/Filters_MyApp.framework/Versions/A/Filters_MyApp
Expected in: <50DB755E-C83C-3FC7-A0BB-9C4DF9FEA374> /System/Library/Frameworks/Vision.framework/Versions/A/Vision
This crash occurs only when building the app with Xcode 16 for MacCatalyst on macOS 14.6.1. On iOS and macOS 15, it functions as expected, and it also worked prior to the iOS 18 changes, which are independent of the Vision framework code, when building with Xcode 15.
Here are the environment details where the error occurs:
Xcode Version: Xcode 16.0 (16A242d)
macOS Version: macOS Sonoma 14.6.1
And the setup where it works:
Xcode Version: Xcode 16.0 (16A242d)
macOS Version: macOS Sequoia 15.0
Additionally, attempting to implement a workaround using pointsInImage(imageSize:) resulted in a similar issue, where the symbol for this method is also missing.
Is this a known issue? Are there any workarounds or fixes available?
We have already submitted this issue as feedback (FB15164375), along with a demo project to illustrate the problem.
Is there a way to retrieve the position of the main window in Vision OS? I'd like to implement a feature where users can drag the window and have a 3D model follow it
com.apple.Vision Code=9 "Could not build inference plan - ANECF error: failed to load ANE model file:///System/Library/Frameworks/ Vision.framework/anodv4_drop6_fp16.H14G.espresso.hwx
Code rise this error:
func imageToHeadBox(image: CVPixelBuffer) async throws -> [CGRect] {
let request:DetectFaceRectanglesRequest = DetectFaceRectanglesRequest()
let faceResult:[FaceObservation] = try await request.perform(on: image)
let faceBoxs:[CGRect] = faceResult.map { face in
let faceBoundingBox:CGRect = face.boundingBox.cgRect
return faceBoundingBox
}
return faceBoxs
}
Hi everyone,
I'm working on an AR application where I need to accurately locate the center of the pupil and measure anatomical distances between the pupil and eyelids. I’ve been using ARKit’s face tracking, but I’m having trouble pinpointing the exact center of the pupil.
My Questions:
Locating Pupil Center in ARKit: Is there a reliable way to detect the exact center of the pupil using ARKit? If so, how can I achieve this?
Framework Recommendation: Given the need for fine detail in measurements, would ARKit be sufficient, or would it be better to use the Vision framework for more accurate 2D facial landmark detection? Alternatively, would a hybrid approach, combining Vision for precision and ARKit for 3D tracking, be more effective?
What I've Tried:
Using ARKit’s ARFaceAnchor to detect face landmarks, but the results for the pupil position seem imprecise for my needs.
Considering Vision for 2D detection, but concerned about integrating it into a 3D AR experience.
Any insights, code snippets, or guidance would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance!
Can we get the raw sensor data from the apple vision pro?
I have tested my application in iOS 15, 16, 17 Version in that vision kit reading value in Horizontal direction once I got updated my device to iOS 18.0 beta value was reading as in vertical direction
The build was generated in Xcode 13.4.1.
Team please help to understand why this and need to change anything in code level
I am developing an app based on visionOS and need to utilize the main camera access provided by the Enterprise API. I have applied for an enterprise license and added the main camera access capability and the license file in Xcode. In my code, I used
await arKitSession.queryAuthorization(for: [.cameraAccess])
to request user permission for camera access. After obtaining the permission, I used arKitSession to run the cameraFrameProvider.
However, when running
for await cameraFrame in cameraFrameUpdates{
print("hello")
guard let mainCameraSample = cameraFrame.sample(for: .left) else {
continue
}
pixelBuffer = mainCameraSample.pixelBuffer
}
, I am unable to receive any frames from the camera, and even print("hello") within the braces do not execute. The app does not crash or throw any errors.
Here is my full code:
import SwiftUI
import ARKit
struct cameraTestView: View {
@State var pixelBuffer: CVPixelBuffer?
var body: some View {
VStack{
Button(action:{
Task {
await loadCameraFeed()
}
}){
Text("test")
}
if let pixelBuffer = pixelBuffer {
let ciImage = CIImage(cvPixelBuffer: pixelBuffer)
let context = CIContext(options: nil)
if let cgImage = context.createCGImage(ciImage, from: ciImage.extent) {
Image(uiImage: UIImage(cgImage: cgImage))
}
}else{
Image("exampleCase")
.resizable()
.scaledToFill()
.frame(width: 400,height: 400)
}
}
}
func loadCameraFeed() async {
// Main Camera Feed Access Example
let formats = CameraVideoFormat.supportedVideoFormats(for: .main, cameraPositions:[.left])
let cameraFrameProvider = CameraFrameProvider()
let arKitSession = ARKitSession()
// main camera feed access example
var cameraAuthorization = await arKitSession.queryAuthorization(for: [.cameraAccess])
guard cameraAuthorization == [ARKitSession.AuthorizationType.cameraAccess:ARKitSession.AuthorizationStatus.allowed] else {
return
}
do {
try await arKitSession.run([cameraFrameProvider])
} catch {
return
}
let cameraFrameUpdates = cameraFrameProvider.cameraFrameUpdates(for: formats[0])
if cameraFrameUpdates != nil {
print("identify cameraFrameUpdates")
} else{
print("fail to get cameraFrameUpdates")
return
}
for await cameraFrame in cameraFrameUpdates! {
print("hello")
guard let mainCameraSample = cameraFrame.sample(for: .left) else {
continue
}
pixelBuffer = mainCameraSample.pixelBuffer
}
}
}
#Preview(windowStyle: .automatic) {
cameraTestView()
}
When I click the button, the console prints:
identify cameraFrameUpdates
It seems like it stuck in getting cameraFrame from cameraFrameUpdates.
Occurring on VisionOS 2.0 Beta (just updated), Xcode 16 Beta 6 (just updated).
Does anyone have a workaround for this? I would be grateful if anyone can help.
I am trying to count a database table from inside some of my classes.
I am tying to do this below **(My problem is that count1 is working, but count2 is not working.)
**
class AppState{
private(set) var context: ModelContext?
....
func setModelContext(_ context: ModelContext) {
self.context = context
}
@MainActor
func count()async{
let container1 = try ModelContainer(for: Item.self)
let descriptor = FetchDescriptor<Item>()
let count1 = try container1.mainContext.fetchCount(descriptor)
let count2 = try context.fetchCount(descriptor)
print("WORKING COUNT: \(count1)")
print("NOTWORKING COUNT: \(count2) -> always 0")
}
I am passing the context like:
...
@main
@MainActor
struct myApp: App {
@State private var appState = AppState()
@Environment(\.modelContext) private var modelContext
WindowGroup {
ItemView(appState: appState)
.task {
appState.setModelContext(modelContext)
}
}
.windowStyle(.plain)
.windowResizability(.contentSize)
.modelContainer(for: [Item.self, Category.self]) { result in
...
}
Can I get some guidance on why this is happening?
Which one is better to use?
If I should use count2, how can I fix it?
Is this the correct way to search inside an application using SwiftData ?
I don't wanna search using the View like @Query because this operation is gonna happen on the background of the app.
Essentially, I'm trying to find the most straightforward/simple way to outline an Image with varying contours. The intention is similar to the way iMessage allows you to add an outline to a sticker. The "goal" in the example is simply the input image on top of the outline.
I try vision frameworks with VisionPro but does not work only with VisionOS2.0.
When I perform requests, do not work and below error is caught.
I try same code with VisionOS1.2, iOS18.0beta it works.
I try also new beta API but does not work and same error.
ex.GenerateForegroundInstanceMaskRequest
do you have any idea? is it any permission for use vision framework with visionOS2.0.
This is my try list
with VisionOS2.0beta4
GenerateForegroundInstanceMaskRequest (not work error1)
VNGenerateForegroundInstanceMaskRequest(not work error1)
VNRecognizeTextRequest (not work error2)
with VisionOS1.2
VNRecognizeTextRequest (work)
with iOS 18beta
GenerateForegroundInstanceMaskRequest (work)
My Development Env
Env1
VisionPro: VIsionOS2.0beta4
Xcode: 16.0beta4,16.0beta2.
macOS: 14.5(23F79)
Env2
VisionPro: VIsionOS1.2.
Xcode: 15.4
macOS: 14.5(23F79).
Error1
Error Domain=com.apple.Vision Code=9 "Could not build inference plan - ANECF error: failed to load ANE model file:///System/Library/Frameworks/Vision.framework/subject_lifting_gen1_rev5_gv8dsz6vxu_multihead_int8.espresso.net Error= (DESIGN)" UserInfo={NSLocalizedDescription=Could not build inference plan - ANECF error: failed to load ANE model file:///System/Library/Frameworks/Vision.framework/subject_lifting_gen1_rev5_gv8dsz6vxu_multihead_int8.espresso.net Error= (DESIGN)}
Error2
Error Domain=com.apple.Vision Code=11 "VNRecognizeTextRequest produced an internal error" UserInfo={NSLocalizedDescription=VNRecognizeTextRequest produced an internal error, NSUnderlyingError=0x3001f6850 {Error Domain=CRImageReaderErrorDomain Code=-5 "Unknown error" UserInfo={NSLocalizedDescription=Unknown error}}}
Hello all,
I'm developing an application for visionOS and I'm trying to implement 2 different animations:
First animation
Initially, I have a map that should not be visible. I would like to create an animation effect where it appears as if a drop of water falls in the center of the map and the expanding waves gradually reveal the entire map.
Is there a way to do it directly on SwiftUI or I need an animation on my USDZ?
Second animation
I want an animation effect similar to a cinema screen opening from the center, gradually revealing a video that was initially hidden.
Is there a way to do it directly on SwiftUI?
Can someone help me with this topic?
Thanks ;)
How should I set the window of WindowGrop to resemble a curved screen style?
Hey all 👋🏼
We're currently working on a video processing project using the Vision framework (face, body and hand pose detection), and We've encountered a couple of errors that I need help with. We are on Xcode 16 Beta 3, testing on an iPhone 14 Pro running iOS 18 beta.
The error messages are as follows:
[LOG_ERROR] /Library/Caches/com.apple.xbs/Sources/MediaAnalysis/VideoProcessing/VCPHumanPoseImageRequest.mm[85]: code 18,446,744,073,709,551,598
encountered an unexpected condition: *** -[__NSArrayM insertObject:atIndex:]: object cannot be nil
What we've tried:
Debugging: I’ve tried stepping through the code, but the errors occur before I can gather any meaningful insights.
Searching Documentation: Looked through Apple’s developer documentation and forums but couldn’t find anything related to these specific error codes.
Nil Check: Added checks to ensure objects are not nil before inserting them into arrays, but the error persists.
Here are my questions:
Has anyone encountered similar errors with the Vision framework, specifically related to VCPHumanPoseImageRequest and NSArray operations?
Is there any known issue or bug in the version of the framework I might be using? Could it also be related to the beta?
Are there any additional debug steps or logging mechanisms I can implement to narrow down the cause?
Any suggestions on how to handle nil objects more effectively in this context?
I would greatly appreciate any insights or suggestions you might have. Thank you in advance for your assistance!
Thanks all!
I can‘t Figure Out How to Get My Earth Entity to Rotate on its Axis. This is a follow up post from a previous Apple Developer forum post.
How would I have the earth (parent) entity rotate CCW underneath the orbiting starship child?
I tried adding the following code block to the RealityView but it is not working:
if let rotatingEarth = starshipEntity.findEntity(named: "Earth") {
rotatingEarth.transform.rotation = simd_quatf.init(angle: 360, axis: SIMD3(x: 0, y: 1, z: 0))
if let animation = try? AnimationResource.generate(with: rotatingEarth as! AnimationDefinition) {
rotatingEarth.playAnimation(animation)
}
}
Any advice on getting the earth to rotate?
I tried reviewing the Hello World WWDC23 project code, but I was unable to understand the complexity and how that sample project got the earth to rotate.
i want to do this for visionOS 1.2. I realize there are some new animation and possible other capabilities coming up in vision 2.0 but I want to try to address this issue in the current released visionOS version.