Palmtop Computers for managing Interaction with Immersive Virtual Heritage
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The paper aims at exploring the potential of using portable devices in managing interaction in (semi)Immersive Virtual Reality (IVR) systems reconstructing cultural heritage objects and environments. The main advantage in this innovative mix of technologies is that portable devices are easily handled and enable a friendly interaction to the majority of users, with a reduction in learning time needed for accessing the contents. Moreover in a Virtual Heritage context, portable devices offer the opportunity to visualize, in a un-invasive way, sources – i.e. photos, drawings, plans, texts, etc.necessary to validate virtual reconstructions and to explain to the user the real cultural value of the virtual world (s)he is visiting.
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