Author :
Kishimoto, Tomio ; Suzuki, Gen
Author_Institution :
NTT Human Interface Lab., Kanagawa, Japan
Abstract :
A concept for a new business communication environment consisting of a shared and interactive multiuser virtual space that consists of a computer-graphics-based virtual space and video-based objects is proposed. This combination results in an extremely flexible environment for remote human collaboration. The human interface, which entails walking and interacting within the virtual space and offers a new dimension in daily communication activities, is described.<>
Keywords :
groupware; interactive systems; office automation; user interfaces; virtual reality; visual communication; business communication environment; computer-graphics-based virtual space; interactive multiuser virtual space; remote human collaboration; shared multiuser space; video-based objects; virtual offices; Collaborative work; Image communication; Interactive systems; Office automation; User interfaces; Virtual reality;
Journal_Title :
Communications Magazine, IEEE
