Magic wand and the Enigma of the Sphinx

Abaci, Tolga; Bondeli, Rachel de; Ciger, Jan; Clavien, M.; Erol, Fatih Serhat; Gutiérrez, Mario; Noverraz, Stéphanie; Renault, Olivier; Vexo, Frédéric; Thalmann, Daniel

doi:10.1016/j.cag.2004.04.003

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“…In [20], for example, the magic metaphor of a flying carpet is mentioned, but in [21] the metaphor of a magic carpet is realized, for instance, moving in the virtual reality environment. In [22][23][24][25][26], the ways of using a "magic wand" are described. A magic wand is considered a manipulation metaphor to form an interface in systems with elements of virtual reality.…”

Section: Fairy Tales and Science Fiction As A Source For Metaphorsmentioning

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Sources of Computer Metaphors for Visualization and Human-Computer Interaction

Averbukh¹

2020

Cognitive and Intermedial Semiotics

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This chapter is devoted to finding sources for metaphors of computer visualization and human-computer interaction. Computer metaphor is considered the basic idea for the development of interfaces, visualization views, and scenarios of visualization and interaction. Global metaphors map the main design idea. These ideas depend on global events and changes in society, art, and science. In the "precomputer" era, such ideas formed the basics of cartography, engineering drawings, and drawing function graphs on the Cartesian plane. When designing visualization and interactive systems, computer metaphors use "magic features" beside analogies with daily life. Nowadays ideas of visualization are often based on "gamification." This approach presupposes creating tools that provide software engineers with an interface similar to that of computer games. In this chapter, ideas drawn upon fairy tales, science fiction books, fantasy films, and other similar spheres are considered as sources of computer metaphors. Such metaphors are very interesting when designing visualization systems based on virtual reality.

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Section: Fairy Tales and Science Fiction As A Source For Metaphorsmentioning

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Sources of Computer Metaphors for Visualization and Human-Computer Interaction

Averbukh¹

2020

Cognitive and Intermedial Semiotics

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“…Examples of systems implementing the semi-immersive approach are: "The Enigma of the sphinx" [1] and the "Magic Wand" [7]. In the same line of research, "Conducting a virtual orchestra" [25] proposes a semi-immersive VE based on a large projection screen, a handheld device and 3D sound rendering.…”

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Multimodal Authoring Tool for Populating a Database of Emotional Reactive Animations

García-Rojas

Gutiérrez

Thalmann

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Machine Learning for Multimodal Interaction

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We aim to create a model of emotional reactive virtual humans. A large set of pre-recorded animations will be used to obtain such model. We have defined a knowledge-based system to store animations of reflex movements taking into account personality and emotional state. Populating such a database is a complex task. In this paper we describe a multimodal authoring tool that provides a solution to this problem. Our multimodal tool makes use of motion capture equipment, a handheld device and a large projection screen.

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“…Virtual heritage has been disseminated to the public at large in various forms, starting with multimedia provided on CD's and websites [2] up to dedicated desktop solutions [3,4], virtual reality, and augmented reality installations [5].…”

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From Exploration of Virtual Replica to Cultural Immersion Through Natural Gestures

Diaconescu

Popovici

2018

Communications in Computer and Information Science

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We investigate in this work the potential of multimodal rendering for assisting users during culturally-related navigation and manipulation tasks inside virtual environments. We argue that natural gestures play an important role for engaging users in experiencing the cultural dimension of a given environment. To this end, we propose an open system for multiuser visualization and interaction that enables users to employ natural gestures. We explored different configurations and controls in order to achieve the most accurate and natural user experience. One being switching between the navigation and manipulation mode based on distance and orientation towards different points of interest and the other being based on interacting with a virtual UI used for switching between the two modes. We also implemented both a single-user and a multiuser version. The singleuser version having a normal, computer monitor based, point of view is better for a more accurate and detailed viewing experience. Also, in this version the user would be wearing the Myo armband and also using the Leap Motion for a more immersed experience. The multiuser version is based on a holographic pyramid which has two user perspectives, one of the Myo user and the other being the Leap Motion user's, and two for the spectators' point of view. Finally, we discuss findings on the users' perceptions of experienced cultural immersion.

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Magic wand and the Enigma of the Sphinx

Cited by 13 publications

References 7 publications

Sources of Computer Metaphors for Visualization and Human-Computer Interaction

Sources of Computer Metaphors for Visualization and Human-Computer Interaction

Multimodal Authoring Tool for Populating a Database of Emotional Reactive Animations

From Exploration of Virtual Replica to Cultural Immersion Through Natural Gestures

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