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	The system is engineered specifically for asymmetrical language proficiency levels (Beginner Vietnamese / Advanced Conversational English) and constrained over-the-road (OTR) mobile operating environments using VR edge display nodes, self-hosted sync engines, and custom MediaWiki tracking templates.		The system is engineered specifically for asymmetrical language proficiency levels (Beginner Vietnamese / Advanced Conversational English) and constrained over-the-road (OTR) mobile operating environments using VR edge display nodes, self-hosted sync engines, and custom MediaWiki tracking templates.

			== 0. Phase 0: Minimal Viable Setup (KISS Protocol) ==

			Before scaling to cloud-hosted containers and spatial VR setups, initial calls use off-the-shelf mobile redundancy:

			* '''Video Stream:''' Google Meet / FaceTime over mobile hotspot.
			* '''Asymmetrical Closed Captions:'''
			** Student (Isidore): Runs Google Translate (VN -> EN) locally on iPhone.
			** Instructor (Linh): Runs Google Translate (EN -> VN) locally on her device.
			* '''Live Shared Workspace:''' Single shared Google Doc for real-time vocabulary and idiom typing.
			* '''Flashcard Logging:''' Manual entry into Anki / AnkiWeb during post-call review.


	== 1. Core Principles & Session Framing ==		== 1. Core Principles & Session Framing ==

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	~~## 4. OTR Operating Procedure~~

	~~1. Pre-Call (T-5 min): Park vehicle, establish 5G hotspot. Boot Quest 2, launch Immersed, connect to DigitalOcean desktop droplet.~~
	2. Display Layout (Virtual Space):
	* Screen 1 (Left): Video Conference (Google Meet / Zoom).
	* Screen 2 (Center): MediaWiki `LessonBlock` workspace for real-time async note logging.
	* Screen 3 (Right): Shared Anki Web / Drawing canvas for tone contours.
	~~3. Post-Call (T+5 min): Export audio clips recorded during the session, drop onto MediaWiki, and run Anki deck sync.~~

	~~---~~

	~~## 5. System Roadmap~~

	* [x] Program conceptualization & schedule design.
	* [ ] Spin up `anki-sync-server` Docker container on DigitalOcean.
	* [ ] Deploy `Template:LessonBlock` and namespaces on MediaWiki.
	* [ ] Test Immersed latency over cellular hotspot in cab environment.
	* [ ] (Optional) Flash Raspberry Pi image with offline local buffer mirror.

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{{Displaytitle:Project Cynosura: Mobile Dual-Language Exchange Architecture}}

'''Project Cynosura''' is a self-hosted, edge-optimized educational framework and hardware/software pipeline designed for structured 1-hour bidirectional language exchange over video calls.

The system is engineered specifically for asymmetrical language proficiency levels (Beginner Vietnamese / Advanced Conversational English) and constrained over-the-road (OTR) mobile operating environments using VR edge display nodes, self-hosted sync engines, and custom MediaWiki tracking templates.

== 1. Core Principles & Session Framing ==

To eliminate "language bleeding" (where the dominant shared language takes over conversation), calls operate under strict time-boxing:

{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; text-align:left;"
|- style="background-color:#f2f2f2;"
! Block !! Time !! Focus Area !! Target Output
|-
| '''Block 1: Vietnamese''' || 30 Mins || Tone contour accuracy, S-V-O mechanics, pitch shadow drills || Master 5 survival phrases & 6 tone contours
|-
| '''Block 2: English''' || 30 Mins || Idiom deconstruction, register/context selection, nuance || Practice 3 target idioms across 3 conversational registers
|}

=== 30-Minute Internal Lifecycle ===
* '''00:00â05:00''' â Review & Anki deck audit (3â5 past items).
* '''05:00â20:00''' â Core topic output & pitch contour / idiom mapping.
* '''20:00â30:00''' â Guided roleplay with real-time, asynchronous wiki logging.

== 2. Technical Architecture & Stack ==

The system decouples compute heavy-lifting from mobile endpoints by hosting the desktop workspace on cloud infrastructure while leveraging a Meta Quest 2 inside the cab for multi-monitor spatial rendering.

<pre>
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| TRUCK CAB EDGE |
| |
| [ iPhone ] --------(5G Hotspot / USB Gateway) |
| | | |
| [ Quest 2 ] <---(Wi-Fi / Immersed)---> [ Raspberry Pi Node ] |
| (VR Headset) (Local Offline Buffer/Router) |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
|
(WireGuard Tunnel)
v
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| DIGITALOCEAN CLOUD CORE |
| |
| +------------------------+ +---------------------------------+ |
| | MediaWiki Box | | Kasm / XRDP Web Desktop | |
| | (Curriculum Engine + | | (Hosts Whiteboard, Video Call, | |
| | Anki Sync Server) | | & Shared Editing Workspace) | |
| +------------------------+ +---------------------------------+ |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
</pre>

=== Software Stack ===
* '''Knowledge Base & Curriculum Engine:''' Self-hosted MediaWiki.
* '''Flashcard Synchronization:''' Containerized <code>anki-sync-server</code> Docker instance running alongside MediaWiki.
* '''Remote Workspace Display:''' DigitalOcean Droplet running Kasm Web / XFCE streaming to '''Immersed VR''' on the Quest 2.
* '''Interactive Whiteboard:''' Excalidraw / Mermaid extension embedded into wiki pages.

=== Hardware Stack ===
* '''Primary Node:''' Meta Quest 2 Headset (virtual multi-display spatial terminal).
* '''Gateway Node:''' iPhone (5G tethering & backup client).
* '''Auxiliary Node (Optional):''' Raspberry Pi 4/5 + OLED Touchscreen + Rii i8+ Handheld Keyboard running <code>kiwix-serve</code> / local MediaWiki offline buffer.
* '''Audio:''' Closed-back headset microphone directly into Quest 2 for cab ambient noise cancellation.

== 3. Curriculum Structure & Namespaces ==

The system divides tracking into two dedicated namespaces on this wiki:

* <code>Vietnamese:</code> Focuses on tone mapping ($Ngang, Huyá»n, Há»i, NgÃ£, Sáº¯c, Náº·ng$), Southern vs. Northern dialect markers, and functional vocabulary.
* <code>English:</code> Focuses on idiom deconstruction matrices, tone of voice, formal vs. casual context, and American cultural idioms.

=== Structural Template: `Template:LessonBlock` ===

All individual lesson entries are generated using the following standard template call:

<pre>
{{LessonBlock
| Session_ID = 001
| Date = {{CURRENTYEAR}}-{{CURRENTMONTH}}-{{CURRENTDAY2}}
| Instructor = Linh
| Student = Isidore
| Target_Language = Vietnamese
| Focus_Tones = Hoi / Nga
| Idioms_Reviewed = Hit the nail on the head; Under the weather
| Audio_Log = File:VN_Session_001_Tones.ogg
| Notes = Real-time corrections logged here
}}
</pre>

== 4. OTR Operating Procedure ==

# '''Pre-Call (T-5 min):''' Park vehicle, establish 5G hotspot. Boot Quest 2, launch Immersed, connect to DigitalOcean desktop droplet.
# '''Display Layout (Virtual Space):'''
## '''Screen 1 (Left):''' Video Conference (Google Meet / Zoom).
## '''Screen 2 (Center):''' MediaWiki <code>LessonBlock</code> workspace for real-time async note logging.
## '''Screen 3 (Right):''' Shared Anki Web / Drawing canvas for tone contours.
# '''Post-Call (T+5 min):''' Export audio clips recorded during the session, drop onto MediaWiki, and run Anki deck sync.

== 5. System Roadmap ==

* [x] Program conceptualization & schedule design.
* [ ] Spin up <code>anki-sync-server</code> Docker container on DigitalOcean.
* [ ] Deploy <code>Template:LessonBlock</code> and namespaces on MediaWiki.
* [ ] Test Immersed latency over cellular hotspot in cab environment.
* [ ] (Optional) Flash Raspberry Pi image with offline local buffer mirror.
```

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## 4. OTR Operating Procedure

1. **Pre-Call (T-5 min):** Park vehicle, establish 5G hotspot. Boot Quest 2, launch Immersed, connect to DigitalOcean desktop droplet.
2. **Display Layout (Virtual Space):**
* **Screen 1 (Left):** Video Conference (Google Meet / Zoom).
* **Screen 2 (Center):** MediaWiki `LessonBlock` workspace for real-time async note logging.
* **Screen 3 (Right):** Shared Anki Web / Drawing canvas for tone contours.
3. **Post-Call (T+5 min):** Export audio clips recorded during the session, drop onto MediaWiki, and run Anki deck sync.

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## 5. System Roadmap

* [x] Program conceptualization & schedule design.
* [ ] Spin up `anki-sync-server` Docker container on DigitalOcean.
* [ ] Deploy `Template:LessonBlock` and namespaces on MediaWiki.
* [ ] Test Immersed latency over cellular hotspot in cab environment.
* [ ] (Optional) Flash Raspberry Pi image with offline local buffer mirror.

Project Cynosura - Revision history

AdminIsidore: AdminIsidore moved page OODA WIKI:Cynosura to Project Cynosura

AdminIsidore at 23:35, 10 August 2026

AdminIsidore at 18:19, 10 August 2026

AdminIsidore: /* 5. System Roadmap */