PRESENCE
1998
13 years 11 months ago
1998
An alternative view of presence is introduced based on existential philosophy and ecological psychology. This view favors a Heideggerian/Gibsonian metaphysic over the more convent...
PRESENCE
1998
13 years 11 months ago
1998
Virtual environments are envisioned as being systems that will enhance the communication between humans and computers. If virtual systems are to be effective and well received by ...
PRESENCE
1998
13 years 11 months ago
1998
Two experiments investigated components of participants’ spatial knowledge when they navigated large-scale ‘‘virtual buildings’’ using ‘‘desk-top’’ (i.e., nonimm...
PRESENCE
1998
13 years 11 months ago
1998
The operation of six degree-of-freedom electromagnetic trackers is based on the spatial properties of the electromagnetic fields generated by three small coils. Anything in the e...
PRESENCE
1998
13 years 11 months ago
1998
The research we are reporting here is part of our effort to develop a navigation system for the blind. Our long-term goal is to create a portable, self-contained system that will ...
PRESENCE
1998
13 years 11 months ago
1998
Many multiresolution methods have been proposed. Most of them emphasize accuracy and hence are slow. Some methods may be fast, but they may not preserve the geometry of the model....
PRESENCE
1998
13 years 11 months ago
1998
We propose an accurate collision detection algorithm for use in virtual reality applications. The algorithm works for three-dimensional graphical environments where multiple objec...
PRESENCE
1998
13 years 11 months ago
1998
In order for a virtual environment to be effective as a training tool, it is not enough to concentrate on the fidelity of the renderings and the accuracy of the simulated behavior...
PRESENCE
1998
13 years 11 months ago
1998
This paper considers some rst principles that might provide a basis for an objective science of experience (presence or immersion). Dimensions that are considered include classica...
PRESENCE
1998
13 years 11 months ago
1998
We present a virtual environment application that allows users to access embedded information within an immersive virtual space. Due to the richness and complexity of this environ...