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VRST
2009
ACM
14 years 2 months ago
3D object arrangement for novice users: the effectiveness of combining a first-person and a map view
Arranging 3D objects in Virtual Environments can be a complex, error prone and time consuming task, especially for users who are not familiar with interfaces for 3D navigation and...
Luca Chittaro, Roberto Ranon, Lucio Ieronutti
HAPTICS
2008
IEEE
14 years 2 months ago
Improving Perception and Understanding of Nanoscale Phenomena Using Haptics and Visual Analogy
Abstract. This paper introduces a new pedagogical tool using haptic feedback and visual analogy, to improve perception and learning of nanoscale phenomena, for people without prior...
Guillaume Millet, Anatole Lécuyer, Jean-Mar...
HAPTICS
2005
IEEE
14 years 1 months ago
Event-Based Haptics and Acceleration Matching: Portraying and Assessing the Realism of Contact
Contact in a typical haptic environment resembles the experience of tapping on soft foam, rather than on a hard object. Event-based, high-frequency transient forces must be superi...
Katherine J. Kuchenbecker, Jonathan Fiene, Gü...
NOSSDAV
2010
Springer
14 years 15 days ago
Second life: a social network of humans and bots
Second Life (SL) is a virtual world where people interact and socialize through virtual avatars. Avatars behave similarly to their human counterparts in real life and naturally de...
Matteo Varvello, Geoffrey M. Voelker
SIGMETRICS
2012
ACM
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11 years 10 months ago
An empirical comparison of Java remote communication primitives for intra-node data transmission
This paper presents a benchmarking suite that measures the performance of using sockets and eXtensible Markup Language remote procedure calls (XML-RPC) to exchange intra-node mess...
Philip F. Burdette, William F. Jones, Brian C. Blo...