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Development of Mixed Reality based Baekje Neungsa Cultural Heritage On-Site Guide System for Smart Tourism (스마트 관광을 위한 혼합 현실 기반 백제 능사 문화유산 현장 가이드 시스템 개발)

  • Park, Kyoung Shin
    • Journal of the Korea Institute of Information and Communication Engineering
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    • v.24 no.4
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    • pp.481-488
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    • 2020
  • In recent years, realistic contents technology such as virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality has been spreading in travel and tourism industries, and hence there have been various smart tourism AR, VR contents developed. In the past, people mainly used books and Internet for travel, but the use of VR, AR and MR technologies will be used more for consumption of cultural leisure contents in the future. This study describes the Mixed Reality based Baekje Neungsa Cultural Heritage On-Site Guide System to accelerate smart tourism. In this study, the immersive mixed reality HMD was used to provide visitors with more intuitive and effective information about the historical, cultural and architectural values of Baekje Neungsa through virtual experiences. The cultural heritage on-site guide system module supports various Meta Data services and can be easily used for mixed reality content development by designating Meta Data scripts. This research can make contributions to the development of mixed reality based smart tourism contents.

Performance Analysis of 6DoF Video Streaming Based on MPEG Immersive Video (MPEG 몰입형 비디오 기반 6DoF 영상 스트리밍 성능 분석)

  • Jeong, Jong-Beom;Lee, Soonbin;Kim, Inae;Ryu, Eun-Seok
    • Journal of Broadcast Engineering
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    • v.27 no.5
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    • pp.773-793
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    • 2022
  • The moving picture experts group (MPEG) immersive video (MIV) coding standard has been established to support six degrees of freedom (6DoF) in virtual reality (VR) by transmitting high-quality multiple immersive videos. The MIV exploits two approaches considering tradeoff between bandwidth and computational complexity: 1) eliminating correlation between multi-view videos or 2) selecting representative videos. This paper presents performance analysis on intermediate synthesized views on source view positions and synthesized pose traces using high-efficiency video coding (HEVC) and versatile video coding (VVC) for above-mentioned two approaches.

Application of Immersive Virtual Environment Through Virtual Avatar Based On Rigid-body Tracking (강체 추적 기반의 가상 아바타를 통한 몰입형 가상환경 응용)

  • MyeongSeok Park;Jinmo Kim
    • Journal of the Korea Computer Graphics Society
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    • v.29 no.3
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    • pp.69-77
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    • 2023
  • This study proposes a rigid-body tracking based virtual avatar application method to increase the social presence and provide various experiences of virtual reality(VR) users in an immersive virtual environment. The proposed method estimates the motion of a virtual avatar through inverse kinematics based on real-time rigid-body tracking based on motion capture using markers. Through this, it aims to design a highly immersive virtual environment with simple object manipulation in the real world. Science experiment educational contents are produced to experiment and analyze applications related to immersive virtual environments through virtual avatars. In addition, audiovisual education, full-body tracking, and the proposed rigid-body tracking method were compared and analyzed through survey. In the proposed virtual environment, participants wore VR HMDs and conducted a survey to confirm immersion and educational effects from virtual avatars performing experimental educational actions from estimated motions. As a result, through the method of utilizing virtual avatars based on rigid-body tracking, it was possible to induce higher immersion and educational effects than traditional audiovisual education. In addition, it was confirmed that a sufficiently positive experience can be provided without much work for full-body tracking.

Design and Development of an Immersive Virtual Reality Simulation for Environmental Education (몰입적 환경교육 가상현실 시뮬레이션 설계 및 구현)

  • Park, Ju Hee;Boo, Jae Hui;Park, Kyoung Shin
    • Journal of the Korea Institute of Information and Communication Engineering
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    • v.26 no.4
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    • pp.541-547
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    • 2022
  • Realistic education using virtual reality compared to traditional learning can enhance students' understanding of knowledge through immersion and interaction. In previous studies, VR education is mainly focused on experiences, and it is difficult to find its applications for environmental education. Environmental issues are a global problem, and environmental education is essential for the future. In this research, we developed an immersive virtual reality-based environmental education simulation designed to help students recognize the importance of environmental education and participate in environmental-friendly actions. This simulation is based on the virtual ecosystem model, which maintains a casual relationship among environmental factors, spatio-temporal connection, and persistent state. Users intuitively recognize environmental problems and is motivated to solve the problem while experiencing the results of interaction related to environmental factors in virtual environment.

An Integrated Platform for Assessing the Efficacy of Immersive Virtual Reality Experiences through Biometric Response Analysis

  • Dajeong CHOI;Choongwan KOO
    • International conference on construction engineering and project management
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    • 2024.07a
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    • pp.1293-1293
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    • 2024
  • Virtual reality (VR) is increasingly utilized in the construction industry for diverse applications. Immersive virtual reality (IVR) offers practical experiences and educational opportunities for workers, enhancing productivity and safety. Efforts to optimize IVR involve analyzing biometric responses to monitor concentration, assess learning efficiency, and deliver personalized content. However, IVR faces challenges such as high production costs and prolonged production periods. Additionally, integrating biometric response recording into IVR experiences requires separate modules, further extending production timelines. To address these challenges, an integrated platform is necessary to streamline IVR production, user experience, and biometric response setup and recording. This study introduces such a platform designed to enhance the efficacy of IVR experiences through real-time biometric response analysis. The proposed platform comprises three main processes: (i) IVR content production using Unity; (ii) biometric response definition; and (iii) IVR content experience accompanied by generated logs for biometric responses. Firstly, IVR content production using Unity involves the development of IVR environments and scenarios. The platform incorporates diverse 3D models, including urban landscapes, building elements, and furniture, as the basis for IVR environments. Scenarios are constructed by integrating events into these environments, triggered by conditions such as reaching specific locations, the passage of time, or user interactions. Upon event activation, participants are presented with description UIs, quiz UIs, or route guidance, facilitating engagement and progression through interaction. Secondly, biometric responses encompass eye tracking and EEG. Eye tracking captures pupil diameter and fixation status on Areas of Interest (AOI), defined during IVR content production. EEG recording options include signals from each channel by default, as well as frequency-specific signals and EEG metrics such as attention, stress, fatigue, valence, and arousal. The platform supports the addition of new EEG metrics, enhancing customization and recording capabilities. Lastly, IVR content can be experienced alongside generated logs for biometric responses. The dataset enables monitoring and evaluation of participants' learning performance during IVR experiences, with the potential to enhance worker safety and productivity through immersive practical training and education.

Artistic Imagination for Immersive Culture Contents: Mysterious Unju Temple -Virtual Reality Medium (실감문화컨텐츠 개발을 위한 예술적 상상: 운주사 천불천탑의 신비 - 가상현실 구현을 중심으로)

  • Kim, Hea-Sun;Woo, Woon-Tack
    • 한국HCI학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2006.02b
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    • pp.536-542
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    • 2006
  • 세계 각국은 자국의 문화재를 보존하기 위해 많은 노력을 기울이고 있다. 디지털 복원 기술을 이용하여 문화재를 영구히 보존하려는 시스템 개발 또한 그 중 하나이다. 그러나 문화재는 유형의 물체뿐만 아니라 그에 얽힌 전설과 정신 또한 중요함에도 기존의 시스템들은 형태적인 복원에 치중한 것이 대부분이었다. 본 논문에서는 예술적 상상으로 가상현실 시스템을 이용해 문화콘텐츠 개발을 위한 예술기획 기법을 설명한다. 제안된 기법은 문화원형을 선정하고, 문화적, 예술적 분석과정을 거쳐, 그 결과를 가상현실 시스템에 적용한다. 기획된 내용은 문화콘텐츠 체험 시스템에 적용되었다. 예술기획 기법은 형태적인 측면에서의 문화재뿐만 아니라 그 동안 부재되었던 정신적인 측면 또한, 과제 삼아 문화재 복원의 진정한 의미를 가상현실 시스템에 담도록 하였다.

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A Study of Development of Architectural Design Tool Using Immersive Virtual Reality Simulation (몰입형 VR(Virtual Reality)을 활용한 건축 설계 도구 개발에 관한 연구)

  • Goh, Il-Du;Kim, Jin-Wook;Lee, Seong-Ryeong
    • Proceedings of the Computational Structural Engineering Institute Conference
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    • 2010.04a
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    • pp.141-144
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    • 2010
  • 건설공사 프로젝트는 기획, 설계, 시공, 운영 및 유지관리 등 각 단계의 다양한 참여 주제에 의해 프로젝트가 진행되고 각 분야 간 원활한 의사소통을 통한 협업으로 일을 진행해 나간다. 그러나 각 단계별 커뮤니케이션이 원활히 이뤄지기가 힘들며, 이러한 단계별 분절의 가장 큰 이유 중 하나가 실제적 결과물은 3차원 기반인 것에 비해, 그 과정이 2차원 CAD 시스템에 의존하는 결과와 과정의 격차 때문이다. 그로 인해 각 관련 분야에서 발생되는 정보의 불확실성, 부정확성, 표현의 애매모함 등으로 인해 재작업 및 불필요한 작업이 빈번히 발생하여 전체적인 공정의 지연 및 비용의 문제, 결과물의 품질에 대한 문제가 발생하고 있다. 또한 도면에서의 한계점인 거리감, 공간감 등 실제 사람이 느끼는 Scale감을 알 수 없어 공간에 대한 이해도가 떨어지는 한계점을 극복하지 못하고 있으며 1인칭 작업운영 방식으로 인하여 협업 설계과정에서 원활한 팀워크를 유도 할 수 없다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 협업설계 과정에서 기본설계 단계를 지원하는 설계 도구로서 건축모델의 단순 시각화에서 벗어나 가상공간에서 몰입형 VR 시뮬레이션을 구현하기 위하여 프로토타입 응용을 개발 하였고, 이것을 "Digital Studio"에 구현하여 즉각적인 공간 시뮬레이션을 통하여 실제 시공 전에 문제점들을 검토 및 보완하고 전체적으로는 생산성 향상과 설계 과정 중 오류를 최소화하기 위한 VR시뮬레이션 시스템의 제안 및 Viewer 모듈을 개발 하였다.

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Future of Virtual Reality and Metaverse in Hospitality and Tourism Management: An Industry Perspective

  • Jay, Bhakta;Amanda, Charreton;Anne Anoek, de Rooij;Minwoo, Lee;Hubie, Sangster;Yingni, Wang
    • Journal of Smart Tourism
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    • v.2 no.4
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    • pp.25-34
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    • 2022
  • Digital transformation plays a critical role in making hospitality and tourism organizations create new business processes and customer experiences. The hospitality and tourism industry thrives on creating unique experiences by offering exceptional and innovative customer services through innovative digital technologies. Thus, this study provides an overview of the current use of these technologies in the hospitality industry and their potential advantages and opportunities. In particular, the metaverse and immersive virtual reality (VR) technology are gaining popularity in the hospitality industry, offering new opportunities for innovation and driving core values. This study discusses the current use of VR and metaverse and potential advantages and opportunities for researchers and practitioners in the hospitality and tourism context. Thus, we provide suggestions and implications for hospitality and tourism industry stakeholders to increase core values and business performance and create sustainable competitive advantages over other market players through VR and metaverse.

A Study on the Learner Characteristics in Virtual Reality by a School Level Curriculum (가상현실 교육에서 학교 급별 교육과정의 특성에 대한 연구)

  • Nam, Choong Mo;Kim, Chong Woo;Hong, Kyoung sun;Cho, Chino;Hong, Joo hee
    • Journal of The Korean Association of Information Education
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    • v.24 no.1
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    • pp.71-78
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    • 2020
  • To maximize educational effect with new educational methods in the 4th Industrial Revolution era, immersive education has become the core type of education and virtual reality (VR) is at the center of realistic content. VR education is increasing in school, but researches on VR production education are insufficient. Our study has proposed a school-level curriculum for students to create their own VR content. The output and the survey results were analyzed to find out the learner characteristics of elementary school students, middle school students, and pre-service teachers at each school level. As a result, there were some noticeable differences in concentration, content subject, and production time according to school level. Primary school students focused on their subjects, middle school students related to learning, and pre-service teachers put top priority on contents useful for primary education.

University Virtual Environment for Attention Enhancement

  • Kang, Dong-Ju;Kim, Sun-I.
    • Journal of Biomedical Engineering Research
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    • v.23 no.2
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    • pp.155-163
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    • 2002
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder(ADHD) is a childhood syndrome characterized by short attention span. impulsiveness, and hyperactivity, which often leadㄴ to learning disabilities and various behavioral problems. For the treatment of ADHD, medication and cognitive-behavior therapy is applied in recent yearn Although psycho-stimulant medication has been widely used for many rears. current findings suggest that, as the sole treatment for ADHD, it is an inadequate form of intervention in that parents don't want their child to use drug and the effects are limited to the period in which the drugs are physiologically active. On the other hand, EEG biofeedback treatment studies for ADHD have reported promising results not only in significant reductions in hyperactive, inattentive, and disruptive behaviors, but also improvements in academic performance and IQ scores. However it is too boring for children to finish the whole treatment. The recent increase in computer usage in medicine and rehabilitation has changed the way health care is delivered. Virtual Reality technology provides specific stimuli that can be used in removing distractions and providing environments that get the subjects'attention and increasing their ability to concentrate. VR technology can hold a patient's attention for a longer period of time than other methods can, because VR is immersive, interactive and imaginal. Based on these aspects, we developed Attention Enhancement System (AES) using VR technology, EEG biofeedback, and cognitive training method for enhancing attention and made a clinical trial to people who have attention difficulty and behavioral problems.