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Virtual Reality Systems
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Author : R. A. Earnshaw
language : en
Publisher: Academic Press
Release Date : 1993-05-19
Virtual Reality Systems written by R. A. Earnshaw and has been published by Academic Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993-05-19 with Computers categories.
Brings together some of the leading practitioners in the field of virtual reality and explores some of the main issues in the area. The book outlines the main components of the current generation of virtual reality systems, and the major recent developments of systems are discussed.
Virtual Reality Technology And Applications
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Author : Matjaž Mihelj
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2013-09-03
Virtual Reality Technology And Applications written by Matjaž Mihelj and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09-03 with Technology & Engineering categories.
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.
Understanding Virtual Reality
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Author : William R. Sherman
language : en
Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann
Release Date : 2018-11-08
Understanding Virtual Reality written by William R. Sherman and has been published by Morgan Kaufmann this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-11-08 with Computers categories.
Understanding Virtual Reality: Interface, Application, and Design, Second Edition arrives at a time when the technologies behind virtual reality have advanced dramatically. The book helps users take advantage of the ways they can identify and prepare for the applications of VR in their field. By approaching VR as a communications medium, the authors have created a resource that will remain relevant even as underlying technologies evolve. Included are a history of VR, systems currently in use, the application of VR, and the many issues that arise in application design and implementation, including hardware requirements, system integration, interaction techniques and usability. - Features substantive, illuminating coverage designed for technical or business readers and the classroom - Examines VR's constituent technologies, drawn from visualization, representation, graphics, human-computer interaction and other fields - Provides (via a companion website) additional case studies, tutorials, instructional materials, and a link to an open-source VR programming system - Includes updated perception material and new sections on game engines, optical tracking, VR visual interface software, and a new glossary with pictures
Virtual Reality Systems
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Author : R. A. Earnshaw
language : en
Publisher: Academic Press
Release Date : 2014-06-28
Virtual Reality Systems written by R. A. Earnshaw and has been published by Academic Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-06-28 with Computers categories.
This volume brings together a number of the leading practitioners and exponents in the field of virtual reality (VR), and explores some of the main issues in the area and its associated hardware and software technology. The main components of the current generation of virtual reality systems are outlined, and major developments of VR systems are discussed.* SPECIAL FEATURES* This volume brings together some of the leading practitioners and exponents in the field of VR, and explores some of the main issues in the area and its associated hardware and software technology.* The main components of the current generation of cirtual reality systems are outlined, and major developments of Vr systems are discussed, focussing of key areas such as hardware, software, techniques, application interfaces and ethical issues.* The book contains a comprehensive bibliography enabling the reader to follow up particular areas of specialism. It contains 16 pages of colour plates.
Virtual Reality Technology
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Author : Grigore C. Burdea
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2017-11-01
Virtual Reality Technology written by Grigore C. Burdea and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-01 with Computers categories.
A groundbreaking Virtual Reality textbook is now even better Virtual reality is a very powerful and compelling computer application by which humans can interface and interact with computer-generated environments in a way that mimics real life and engages all the senses. Although its most widely known application is in the entertainment industry, the real promise of virtual reality lies in such fields as medicine, engineering, oil exploration and the military, to name just a few. Through virtual reality scientists can triple the rate of oil discovery, pilots can dogfight numerically-superior "bandits," and surgeons can improve their skills on virtual (rather than real) patients. This Second Edition of the first comprehensive technical book on the subject of virtual reality provides updated and expanded coverage of the technology--where it originated, how it has evolved, and where it is going. The authors cover all of the latest innovations and applications that are making virtual reality more important than ever before, including: * Coverage on input and output interfaces including touch and force feedback * Computing architecture (with emphasis on the rendering pipeline and task distribution) * Object modeling (including physical and behavioral aspects) * Programming for virtual reality * An in-depth look at human factors issues, user performance, and * sensorial conflict aspects of VR * Traditional and emerging VR applications The new edition of Virtual Reality Technology is specifically designed for use as a textbook. Thus it includes definitions, review questions, and a Laboratory Manual with homework and programming assignments. The accompanying CD-ROM also contains video clips that reinforce the topics covered in the textbook. The Second Edition will serve as a state-of-the-art resource for both graduate and undergraduate students in engineering, computer science, and other disciplines. GRIGORE C. BURDEA is a professor at Rutgers-the State University of New Jersey, and author of the book Force and Touch Feedback for Virtual Reality, also published by Wiley. PHILIPPE COIFFET is a Director of Research at CNRS (French National Scientific Research Center) and Member of the National Academy of Technologies of France. He authored 20 books on Robotics and VR translated into several languages.
Developing Virtual Reality Applications
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Author : Alan B. Craig
language : en
Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann
Release Date : 2009-06-02
Developing Virtual Reality Applications written by Alan B. Craig and has been published by Morgan Kaufmann this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-06-02 with Computers categories.
Virtual Reality systems enable organizations to cut costs and time, maintain financial and organizational control over the development process, digitally evaluate products before having them created, and allow for greater creative exploration. In this book, VR developers Alan Craig, William Sherman, and Jeffrey Will examine a comprehensive collection of current,unique, and foundational VR applications in a multitude of fields, such as business, science, medicine, art, entertainment, and public safety among others.An insider's view of what works, what doesn't work, and why, Developing Virtual Reality Applications explores core technical information and background theory as well as the evolution of key applications from their genesis to their most current form. Developmental techniques are cross-referenced between different applications linking information to describe overall VR trends and fundamental best practices. This synergy, coupled with the most up to date research being conducted, provides a hands-on guide for building applications, and an enhanced, panoramic view of VR development. Developing Virtual Reality Applications is an indispensable one-stop reference for anyone working in this burgeoning field. - Dozens of detailed application descriptions provide practical ideas for VR development in ALL areas of interest! - Development techniques are cross referenced between different application areas, providing fundamental best practices!
Virtual Reality Headsets A Theoretical And Pragmatic Approach
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Author : Philippe Fuchs
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2017-02-24
Virtual Reality Headsets A Theoretical And Pragmatic Approach written by Philippe Fuchs and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-02-24 with Computers categories.
The purpose of virtual reality is to make possible a sensorimotor and cognitive activity for a user in a digitally created artificial world. Recent advances in computer technology have led to a new generation of VR devices such as VR headsets. Accordingly, virtual reality poses many new scientific challenges for researchers and professionals. The aim of this book, a manual meant for both designers and users of virtual reality, is to present the current state of knowledge on the use of VR headsets in the most complete way possible. The book is divided into 13 chapters. The objective of the first chapter is to give an introduction to VR and clarify its scope. The next chapter presents a theoretical approach to virtual reality through our Immersion and Interaction methodology also known as "3I2 model’’. Then, a chapter about human senses is necessary to understand the sensorimotor immersion, especially vision. These chapters are followed by several chapters which present the different visual interfaces and the VR headsets currently available on the market. These devices can impart comfort and health problems due to sensorimotor discrepancies. A chapter is devoted to these problems, followed by a chapter that gives a detailed discussion of methods and 32 solutions to dispel, or at least to decrease, VR sickness. The following three chapters present different VR applications that use VR headsets (behavioural sciences, industrial uses and Digital Art) and the final chapter provides conclusions and discusses future VR challenges.
Stepping Into Virtual Reality
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Author : Mario Gutierrez
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2008-03-29
Stepping Into Virtual Reality written by Mario Gutierrez and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-03-29 with Computers categories.
Virtual reality techniques are increasingly becoming indispensable in many areas. This book looks at how to generate advanced virtual reality worlds. It covers principles, techniques, devices and mathematical foundations, beginning with basic definitions, and then moving on to the latest results from current research and exploring the social implications of these. Very practical in its approach, the book is fully illustrated in colour and contains numerous examples, exercises and case studies. This textbook will allow students and practitioners alike to gain a practical understanding of virtual reality concepts, devices and possible applications.
Haptics For Virtual Reality And Teleoperation
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Author : Matjaž Mihelj
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2012-12-14
Haptics For Virtual Reality And Teleoperation written by Matjaž Mihelj and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-14 with Technology & Engineering categories.
This book covers all topics relevant for the design of haptic interfaces and teleoperation systems. The book provides the basic knowledge required for understanding more complex approaches and more importantly it introduces all issues that must be considered for designing efficient and safe haptic interfaces. Topics covered in this book provide insight into all relevant components of a haptic system. The reader is guided from understanding the virtual reality concept to the final goal of being able to design haptic interfaces for specific tasks such as nanomanipulation. The introduction chapter positions the haptic interfaces within the virtual reality context. In order to design haptic interfaces that will comply with human capabilities at least basic understanding of human sensors-motor system is required. An overview of this topic is provided in the chapter related to human haptics. The book does not try to introduce the state-of-the-art haptic interface solutions because these tend to change quickly. Only a careful selection of different kinematic configurations is shown to introduce the reader into this field. Mathematical models of virtual environment, collision detection and force rendering topics are strongly interrelated and are described in the next two chapters. The interaction with the virtual environment is simulated with a haptic interface. Impedance and admittance based approaches to haptic robot control are presented. Stability issues of haptic interaction are analyzed in details and solutions are proposed for guaranteeing stable and safe operation. Finally, haptic interaction is extended to teleoperation systems. Virtual fixtures which improve the teleoperation and human-robot cooperation in complex environments are covered next and the last chapter presents nanomanipulation as one specific example of teleoperation.
Computer Graphics With Virtual Reality Systems
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Author : Rajesh K. Maurya
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009-07-01
Computer Graphics With Virtual Reality Systems written by Rajesh K. Maurya and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-07-01 with Computer graphics categories.
Special Features: " Discusses virtual reality in three dedicated chapters" Explains the topics with their theoretical, mathematical and programming perspectives" Presents topics form elementary display systems to the most advanced animation and virtual reality systems " Matches with the engineering syllabus of Mumbai UniversityIncludes over: § 262 neatly-drawn illustrations and figures§ 44 solved examples § 255 review questions § 70 multiple-choice questions and their solutions § 57 programming exercises as an appendix§ 40 programming practice About The Book: Computer Graphics with Virtual Reality Systems is a comprehensive book for undergraduate engineering students of computer science and information technology. The book is a must-have for students, professionals and practitioners interested in object design, transformation, visualization and modeling of real world. Besides, the book is also useful to students of diploma courses and vocational courses at open universities, distance education universities in graphics and animation. Scholars and practitioners, studying computer graphics, image analysis and multimedia courses, can also find the book very helpful.