Head-coupled perspective in computer games

• Autorzy: Szkudlarek M. , Pietruszka M.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

This work presents the new method of interaction in computer application, especially firstand third-person player games. The new control technique called “Head-Aim” is based on Head-Coupled Perspective imagery method and can be used as an independent method of aiming in games as alternative to conventional targeting (with use of popular control devices like computer mouse or gamepad) or combined with them, extending their functionality and interaction realism. Proposed pointing method can also be used in non-game application to allow people control them even if they are unable to use regular control devices. Effectiveness of Head-Aim technique was compared with convetional methods of aiming in specially designed game named “Facepace”. Promising results of these tests are presented. Also a robust, fast and computationally cheap method of head tracking is proposed. Presented algorithm combines background subtrakction and new color-based tracking method enabling tracking user’s head under various lightning conditions. Method allows Head-Coupled Perspective technique to be performed without latencies even with use of a low quality webcam and enables viewing scene in 3D (and use of presented Head Aim method) on every machine, without use of glasses or special devices.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

head tracking; Head Coupled Perspective; control; aiming; color-based tracking; Head-aim; Fish Tank VR

PL

śledzenie głowy; Head Coupled Perspective; śledzenie oparte na kolorze; Fish Tank VR

• Wydawca: Wydawnictwo Politechniki Łódzkiej
• Czasopismo: Journal of Applied Computer Science
• Rocznik: 2013
• Tom: Vol. 21, nr 2
• Strony: 165--179
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 10 poz.

Twórcy

autor

Szkudlarek M.

• Lodz University of Technology, Institute of Information Technology, Wólczańska 215, 90-924 Łódź, Poland

autor

Pietruszka M.

• Lodz University of Technology, Institute of Information Technology, Wólczańska 215, 90-924 Łódź, Poland

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