This paper/poster describes the development of an experimental listening game called Locus Sono; a 3D audio puzzle game where listening and exploration are the key forms of interaction. The game was developed by a motivation to create an interactive audio environment in which sound is the key to solving in-game puzzles. This work is a prototype for a larger planned work and illustrates a first ...

Lamiere in acciaio zincate a caldo con ZnAlMg Tribologia e attrito dell’utensile Parole chiave: rivestimenti – tribologia acciaio Negli ultimi anni i rivestimenti di leghe di magnesio zinco su acciaio laminato a freddo sono stati oggetto di studi approfonditiper le loro potenzialità nel fornire una migliore protezione contro la corrosione rispetto ai rivestimenti di zinco puro [1]. Tutt...

OBJECTIVE To assess sleep, quality of life and mood of nursing professionals of pediatric intensive care units. METHOD Quantitative, cross-sectional and descriptive study. Professionals grouped by morning, afternoon and evening shifts were assessed by means of the instruments: Morningness-Eveningness Questionnaire; Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index; Epworth Sleepiness Scale; Generic questionnair...

The e-Touch sonoTM system allows users to interactively feel and see 3D ultrasound images. This system is currently targeted for use in pre-natal imaging [1]. Parents are able to feel as well as see three-dimensional imagery. We have found that this increases both their understanding and their enjoyment of their child's ultrasound image. This has several important benefits. First of all, it all...