A Survey On 3D User Interface in Mixed Reality Environment

PhD Qualifying Examination


Title: "A Survey On 3D User Interface in Mixed Reality Environment"

by

Mr. Santawat THANYADIT


Abstract:

Interacting with virtual objects is the main feature in the Virtual 
Reality (VR) field, but the degree of interactions are usually limited and 
unrealistic. Many researchers in both HCI and Computer Vision have 
proposed different interaction techniques in virtual environment. The most 
appealing approach is Natural User Interface (NUI), which replicates real 
world interactions. Recently, there are growing research in 3D hand 
tracking using RGB-D camera. This recent trend shows great possibility of 
realizing NUI that allows users to manipulate virtual objects with their 
hands. This approach has often made use of data-glove, which is time 
consuming, required special equipment and uncomfortable for the user. The 
recent 3D hand-tracking algorithms could greatly improve the usability for 
VR and Augmented Reality(AR).

In this survey, we start by stating our views on features that could 
likely improve interaction in VR and AR (mixed) environments, which 
include intuitive usability, high fidelity interaction, transition between 
realistic based interaction and imagination based interaction, and 
collaborative potential. Then we discuss the existing guidelines in 3D 
user interface design and introduce common techniques in 3D interaction. 
“3D hand tracking” and “Virtual Hand” are explored in more detailed 
afterward. After examining the 3D input in mixed virtual environments, the 
output settings that are suitable for mixed virtual environments are 
presented. Finally, we report our preliminary work and future research 
direction.


Date:			Thursday, 30 June 2016

Time:                  	2:00pm - 4:00pm

Venue:                  Room 2611
                         Lifts 31/32

Committee Members:	Prof. Ting-Chuen Pong (Supervisor)
 			Dr. Pedro Sander (Chairperson)
 			Dr. Xiaojuan Ma
 			Prof. Huamin Qu


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