Semantic modelling for virtual worlds a novel paradigm for realtime interactive systems?

ABSTRACT

Engineering systems plays a central role in the development of successful Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) applications. Increasing computational resources are utilized to build increasingly complex artificial environments and extensive Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) systems. These types of Realtime Interactive Systems (RIS) establish a closed HCI loop. They are characterized as systems continuously analyzing users' input while concurrently synthesizing appropriate output for several of the human senses in real-time.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.5 INFORMATION INTERFACES AND PRESENTATION (I.7)
      H.5.1 Multimedia Information Systems
          Subjects: Artificial, augmented, and virtual realities

Additional Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.5 INFORMATION INTERFACES AND PRESENTATION (I.7)
      H.5.2 User Interfaces (D.2.2, H.1.2, I.3.6)

  I. Computing Methodologies
  I.6 SIMULATION AND MODELING
      I.6.5 Model Development
          Subjects: Modeling methodologies

General Terms:
Human Factors