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Visualization of Ocean Environments through VRML (VRML을 이용한 해역환경 가시화 연구)

  • Kim, Jong-Kyu;Park, Sang-Woo;Kim, Jong-Hwa
    • Journal of Fisheries and Marine Sciences Education
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    • v.17 no.3
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    • pp.427-433
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    • 2005
  • The study of Web GUI(Graphic User Information) system for Virtual Reality System is mainly performed on effective methodology which transform real world data to computing world data. MGIS(Marine Geographic Information System) has its own target on reliable data service by acquisition of geometric information using accurate measurement and graphical visualization. This type of raw data visualization can be built without software tools, yet is incredibly useful for interpreting and communicating data. Even simple visualizations can aid in the interpretation of complex 3D relationships that are frequently encountered in the geosciences. The Virtual Reality Modeling Language provides an easy way for geoscientists to construct complex visualizations that can be viewed with free software. This study propose a three dimensional Web GUI system using MGIS-based three dimensional data models and virtual imaging system. Finally, we design a Web GUI system integrating above data models.

Virtual Manufacturing for an Automotive Company (I) - Workflow Analysis and Strategic Planning of Manufacturing Preparation Activities (자동차 가상생산 기술 적용 (I) - 생산준비 업무 분석 및 적용 전략 수립)

  • Noh, Sang-Do;Lee, Chang-Ho;Hahn, Hyung-Sang
    • IE interfaces
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    • v.14 no.2
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    • pp.120-126
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    • 2001
  • Virtual manufacturing is a technology facilitating effective development and agile manufacturing of products via sophisticated computer models representing physical and logical schema and behavior of real manufacturing systems including manufacturing resources, environments, and products. Based on these models, virtual manufacturing supports decision making and error checking in the entire manufacturing processes from design to mass production. At first, we analyzed manufacturing preparation activities of the four major production shops such as press, body assembly, painting and final assembly, of a Korean automotive company. We then developed the workflow models out of the analysis by the IDEF methodology, and generated a strategic plan for the systematic application of the virtual manufacturing technologies. We identified many manufacturing preparation activities that can be improved by the application of virtual manufacturing technologies. Finally, we estimated the effect of improvement including time savings in car development processes and corresponding cost savings.

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Virtual Reality Image Shooting for Single Person Broadcasting with Multiple Smartphones

  • Budiman, Sutanto Edward;Lee, Suk-Ho
    • International Journal of Internet, Broadcasting and Communication
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    • v.11 no.2
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    • pp.43-49
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    • 2019
  • Nowadays, one-person media broadcasting has become popular, and with the progress of this popularity, multimedia techniques which can support such broadcasting are also becoming more and more advanced. One of the most emerging multimedia technique used in this field is the virtual reality technology which sets the one-person media broadcasting environment as a virtual reality environment. However, as such an environment requires instruments of high cost, it is not easy for normal individuals to constitute such environments. Therefore, in this paper we propose how to construct virtual reality-like panoramas with a multiple of smartphones. For this purpose, we designed a special rig which can hold firmly 8 smartphone cameras which have overlapping view of the environment such that panorama stitching becomes possible. To reduce the computation cost, we precomputed the homography matrices, and used 1-D pointer structures to store the computed coordinate values.

Design of Reality object and Virtual object control System using EEG (뇌파를 이용한 현실과 가상 오브젝트 제어시스템 설계)

  • Shim, Jae-Youn;Min, Jun-Sik
    • Journal of Korea Game Society
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    • v.21 no.1
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    • pp.91-98
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    • 2021
  • In this paper, we propose the system that simultaneously controls objects in virtual reality and objects in real environments using brain waves. We propose a system that measures brain waves to grasp the user's concentration and quantifies them to raise or lower virtual and real objects. We implemented a web-based virtual reality system and an embedded system based on a raspberry pi for test of design. It was confirmed that the control of virtual and real objects is possible using BCI. The result was that it was possible to develop various contents using this.

Investigating Islamic Studies Teachers' Attitudes Towards Utilizing Virtual Learning Environment in Distance Teaching among Primary Stage Pupils

  • Osama Mohamed Ahmed Salem;Mohammed bin Muthayb Al-Baqami
    • International Journal of Computer Science & Network Security
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    • v.23 no.2
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    • pp.152-163
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    • 2023
  • This research aimed at investigating Islamic Studies teachers' attitudes towards utilizing virtual learning environment in distance teaching among primary stage pupils. It also aimed at determining the statistical differences among variables due to sex, educational qualification, number of years of experience, and training sessions. This research adopted the descriptive approach. The sample consisted of male and female primary teachers of Islamic Studies (N=250) in governmental schools in Taif. The questionnaire was used as a main research tool. It included (20) items. Results showed that Islamic Studies teachers' attitudes towards utilizing virtual learning environment in distance teaching among primary stage pupils were ranked to a medium degree. There was a statistically significant difference among primary Islamic Studies teachers' attitudes due to sex variable. It was recommended to adopt more training sessions and seminars for adopting the idea of utilizing virtual learning environments among Islamic Studies teachers at boys' and girls' school in Mecca through emphasizing its significance and benefits in Teaching.

Resolving Hand Region Occlusion in Tangible Augmented Reality Envrionments (감각형 증강현실 환경에서의 손 가림 현상 해결 방안)

  • Moon, Hee-Cheol;Park, Hyung-Jun
    • Korean Journal of Computational Design and Engineering
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    • v.16 no.4
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    • pp.277-284
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    • 2011
  • In tangible augmented reality (AR) environments for virtual prototyping, the user interacts with virtual products by manipulating tangible objects with his or her hands, but the user often encounter awkward situations in which his or her hands are occluded by augmented virtual objects, which reduces both immersion and ease of interaction. In this paper, we present how to resolve such hand region occlusion in order to enhance natural interaction and immersive visualization. In the AR environment considered, we use two types (product-type and pointer-type) of tangible objects for tangible user interaction with a virtual product of interest. Holding the tangible objects with his or her hands, the user can create input events by touching specified regions of the product-type tangible object with the pointer-type tangible object. We developed a method for resolving hand region occlusion frequently arising during such user interaction, It first detect hand region in a real image and refines the rendered image of the virtual object by subtracting the hand region from the rendered image, Then, it superimposes the refined image onto the real image to obtain an image in which the occlusion is resolved. Incorporated into tangible AR interaction for virtual prototyping of handheld products such as cellular phones and MP3 players, the method has been found by a preliminary user study that it is not only useful to improve natural interaction and immersive visualization of virtual products, but also helpful for making the users experience the products' shapes and functions better.

Motion Visualization of a Vehicle Driver Based on Virtual Reality (가상현실 기반에서 차량 운전자 거동의 가시화)

  • Jeong, Yun-Seok;Son, Kwon;Choi, Kyung-Hyun
    • Transactions of the Korean Society of Automotive Engineers
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    • v.11 no.5
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    • pp.201-209
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    • 2003
  • Virtual human models are widely used to save time and expense in vehicle safety studies. A human model is an essential tool to visualize and simulate a vehicle driver in virtual environments. This research is focused on creation and application of a human model fer virtual reality. The Korean anthropometric data published are selected to determine basic human model dimensions. These data are applied to GEBOD, a human body data generation program, which computes the body segment geometry, mass properties, joints locations and mechanical properties. The human model was constituted using MADYMO based on data from GEBOD. Frontal crash and bump passing test were simulated and the driver's motion data calculated were transmitted into the virtual environment. The human model was organized into scene graphs and its motion was visualized by virtual reality techniques including OpenGL Performer. The human model can be controlled by an arm master to test driver's behavior in the virtual environment.

Estimation of Cable Tension Force by ARX Model-Based Virtual Sensing (ARX모델기반 가상센싱을 통한 사장교 케이블의 장력 추정)

  • Choi, Gahee;Shin, Soobong
    • Journal of the Earthquake Engineering Society of Korea
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    • v.21 no.6
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    • pp.287-293
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    • 2017
  • Sometimes, it is impossible to install a sensor on a certain location of a structure due to the size of a structure or poor surrounding environments. Even if possible, sensors can be frequently malfunctioned or improperly operated due to lack of adequate maintenance. These kind of problems are solved by the virtual sensing methods in various engineering fields. Virtual sensing technology is a technology that can measure data even though there is no physical sensor. It is expected that this technology can be also applied to the construction field effectively. In this study, a virtual sensing technology based on ARX model is proposed. An ARX model is defined by using the simulated data through a structural analysis rather than by actually measured data. The ARX-based virtual sensing model can be applied to estimate unmeasured response using a transfer function that defines the relationship between two point data. In this study, a simulation and experimental study were carried out to examine the proposed virtual sensing method with a laboratory test on a cable-stayed model bridge. Acceleration measured at a girder is transformed to estimate a cable tension through the ARX model-based virtual sensing.

Virtual World-Based Information Security Learning: Design and Evaluation

  • Ryoo, Jungwoo;Lee, Dongwon;Techatassanasoontorn, Angsana A.
    • Journal of Information Science Theory and Practice
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    • v.4 no.3
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    • pp.6-27
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    • 2016
  • There has been a growing interest and enthusiasm for the application of virtual worlds in learning and training. This research proposes a design framework of a virtual world-based learning environment that integrates two unique features of the virtual world technology, immersion and interactivity, with an instructional strategy that promotes self-regulatory learning. We demonstrate the usefulness and assess the effectiveness of our design in the context of information security learning. In particular, the information security learning module implemented in Second Life was incorporated into an Introduction to Information Security course. Data from pre- and post- learning surveys were used to evaluate the effectiveness of the learning module. Overall, the results strongly suggest that the virtual world-based learning environment enhances information security learning, thus supporting the effectiveness of the proposed design framework. Additional results suggest that learner traits have an important influence on learning outcomes through perceived enjoyment. The study offers useful design and implementation guidelines for organizations and universities to develop a virtual world-based learning environment. It also represents an initial step towards the design and explanation theories of virtual world-based learning environments.

Interactive Experience Room Using Infrared Sensors and User's Poses

  • Bang, Green;Yang, Jinsuk;Oh, Kyoungsu;Ko, Ilju
    • Journal of Information Processing Systems
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    • v.13 no.4
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    • pp.876-892
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    • 2017
  • A virtual reality is a virtual space constructed by a computer that provides users the opportunity to indirectly experience a situation they have not experienced in real life through the realization of information for virtual environments. Various studies have been conducted to realize virtual reality, in which the user interface is a major factor in maximizing the sense of immersion and usability. However, most existing methods have disadvantages, such as costliness or being limited to the physical activity of the user due to the use of special devices attached to the user's body. This paper proposes a new type of interface that enables the user to apply their intentions and actions to the virtual space directly without special devices, and test content is introduced using the new system. Users can interact with the virtual space by throwing an object in the space; to do this, moving object detectors are produced using infrared sensors. In addition, the users can control the virtual space with their own postures. The method can heighten interest and concentration, increasing the sense of reality and immersion and maximizing user's physical experiences.