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Mobile 3D graphics and virtual reality interaction

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Wolfgang Hürst,

Matthias HelderAuthors Info & Claims

ACE '11: Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Advances in Computer Entertainment Technology

Article No.: 28, Pages 1 - 8

https://doi.org/10.1145/2071423.2071458

Published: 08 November 2011 Publication History

Abstract

Mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets offer great new possibilities for the creation of 3D games and virtual reality environments. However, interaction with objects in these virtual worlds is often difficult -- for example due to the devices' small form factor. In this paper, we define different 3D visualization concepts and evaluate related interactions such as navigation and selection of objects. Detailed experiments with a smartphone and a tablet illustrate the advantages and disadvantages of the various 3D visualization concepts. Our results provide new insight with respect to interaction and highlight important aspects for the design of interactive virtual environments on mobile devices and related applications -- especially for mobile 3D gaming.

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Mobile 3D graphics and virtual reality interaction
1. Computing methodologies
  1. Computer graphics
    1. Graphics systems and interfaces
2. Human-centered computing
  1. Human computer interaction (HCI)
    1. Interaction devices
      1. Graphics input devices

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ACE '11: Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Advances in Computer Entertainment Technology

November 2011

562 pages

ISBN:9781450308274

DOI:10.1145/2071423

General Chairs:
Teresa Romão
FCT/UNL, Portugal
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Nuno Correia
FCT/UNL, Portugal
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Masahiko Inami
Keio University, Japan
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Organizing Chairs:
Eduardo Dias
FCT/UNL, Portugal
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Teresa Chambel
FC/UL, Portugal
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Program Chairs:
Hirokasu Kato
Nara Institute of Science and Technology, Japan
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Rui Prada
Instituto Superior Técnico/UTL and INESC-ID, Portugal
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Tsutomu Terada
Kobe University, Japan

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