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Author Mihelj, Matjaž, author.

Title Virtual reality technology and applications / Matjaz Mihelj, Domen Novak, Samo Begus
Published Dordrecht : Springer, 2013

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Description 1 online resource
Series International series on intelligent systems, control and automation--science and engineering ; v. 68
International series on intelligent systems, control and automation--science and engineering ; v. 68.
Contents Introduction to virtual reality -- Degrees of freedom, pose, displacement and perspective -- Dynamic model of a virtual environment -- Tracking the user and environment -- Visual modality in virtual reality -- Acoustic Modality in Virtual Reality -- Haptic modality in virtual reality -- Augmented reality -- Interaction with a virtual environment -- Design of a multimodal virtual environment
Summary As virtual reality expands from the imaginary worlds of science fiction and pervades every corner of everyday life, it is becoming increasingly important for students and professionals alike to understand the diverse aspects of this technology. This book aims to provide a comprehensive guide to the theoretical and practical elements of virtual reality, from the mathematical and technological foundations of virtual worlds to the human factors and the applications that enrich our lives: in the fields of medicine, entertainment, education and others. After providing a brief introduction to the topic, the book describes the kinematic and dynamic mathematical models of virtual worlds. It explores the many ways a computer can track and interpret human movement, then progresses through the modalities that make up a virtual world: visual, acoustic and haptic. It explores the interaction between the actual and virtual environments, as well as design principles of the latter. The book closes with an examination of different applications, focusing on augmented reality as a special case. Though the content is primarily VR-related, it is also relevant for many other fields
Analysis informatiesystemen
information systems
internet
patroonherkenning
pattern recognition
machine vision
engineering
ontwerp
design
elektrotechniek
electrical engineering
Engineering (General)
Techniek (algemeen)
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Print version record
Subject Virtual reality.
Virtual Reality
virtual reality.
Ingénierie.
Virtual reality
Form Electronic book
Author Novak, Domen, author
Begus, Samo, author
ISBN 9789400769106
9400769105