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Managing mutual awareness in collaborative virtual environments

Benford et al., 1994

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7920457304877816371
Author
Benford S
Bowers J
Fahlén L
Greenhalgh C
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Virtual Reality Software and Technology

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This paper introduces a spatial model of interaction which aims to support groups of people in using their natural communication skills in distributed virtual environments. First, we outline our motivation for undertaking this work in terms of the social significance of space in …
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    • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/048—Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI]
    • G06F3/0481—Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
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