DocumentCode :
1547464
Title :
Interface with angels: the future of VIR and AR interfaces
Author :
Broll, Wolfgang ; Shafer, L. ; Höllerer, Tobias ; Bowman, Doug
Author_Institution :
Fraunhofer Inst. for Appl. Inf. Technol., Sankt Augustin, Germany
Volume :
21
Issue :
6
fYear :
2001
Firstpage :
14
Lastpage :
17
Abstract :
Although real guardian angels aren´t easy to get hold of, some of the computer technology needed for such a personal assistant is already available. Other parts exist in the form of research prototypes, but some technological breakthroughs are necessary before we can realize their potential, let alone integrate into our daily routines. Future VR and AR interfaces won´t necessarily try to provide a perfect imitation of reality but instead will adapt their display mechanisms to their users´ individual requirements. The emergence of these interfaces won´t rely on a single technology but will depend on the advances in many areas, including computer graphics, display technology, tracking and recognition devices, natural and intuitive interactions, 3D interaction techniques, mobile and ubiquitous computing, intelligent agents, and conversational user interfaces, to name a few. The guardian angel scenario exemplifies how future developments in AR and VR user interfaces might change the way we interact with computers. Although this example is just one of several plausible scenarios, it demonstrates that AR and VP, in combination with user-centered design of their post-WIMP interfaces, can provide increased access, convenience, usability, and efficiency
Keywords :
augmented reality; personal computing; user interfaces; virtual reality; 3D interaction techniques; augmented reality interfaces; computer graphics; conversational user interfaces; display technology; guardian angels; intelligent agents; intuitive interactions; mobile computing; natural interactions; personal assistant; personal user interface; recognition devices; tracking devices; ubiquitous computing; virtual reality interfaces; Computer displays; Computer graphics; Computer interfaces; Intelligent agent; Mobile computing; Prototypes; Three dimensional displays; Ubiquitous computing; User interfaces; Virtual reality;
fLanguage :
English
Journal_Title :
Computer Graphics and Applications, IEEE
Publisher :
ieee
ISSN :
0272-1716
Type :
jour
DOI :
10.1109/38.963455
Filename :
963455
Link To Document :
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