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UMI3D: A Unity3D Toolbox to Support CSCW Systems Properties in Generic 3D User Interfaces

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Julien Casarin,

Nicolas Pacqueriaud,

Dominique BechmannAuthors Info & Claims

Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction, Volume 2, Issue CSCW

Article No.: 29, Pages 1 - 20

https://doi.org/10.1145/3274298

Published: 01 November 2018 Publication History

Abstract

UMI3D is a recent model which allows the generic description of 3D environments through a network. These generic environments can run outside of any device, on a server or on a separate computer. A unique dedicated application that we have named UMI3D client allows a VR, AR or MR device to interact with all the existing UMI3D environments. Moreover, the client-server architecture allows these environments to be collaborative. In this paper, we introduce a toolbox which allows the creation and running of UMI3D collaborative environments using Unity 3D. It contains tools to address the main concerns of computer-supported cooperative work (CSCW) systems in UMI3D environments. After introducing the contribution of this toolbox to the design of 3D CSCW systems, we present a user evaluation of an environment designed with this toolbox. Finally, we discuss the limits of the UMI3D model and the improvements that could be made to this model.

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UMI3D: A Unity3D Toolbox to Support CSCW Systems Properties in Generic 3D User Interfaces
1. Computing methodologies
  1. Computer graphics
    1. Graphics systems and interfaces
      1. Virtual reality
2. Human-centered computing
  1. Collaborative and social computing
    1. Collaborative and social computing theory, concepts and paradigms
      1. Computer supported cooperative work
  2. Human computer interaction (HCI)
    1. Interaction paradigms
      1. Collaborative interaction
      2. Mixed / augmented reality
    2. Interactive systems and tools
      1. User interface toolkits

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