Projective virtual reality as a basis for on-line control of complex systems-not only-over the internet

2005 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 147-155 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eckhard Freund ◽  
J�rgen Rossmann
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Complex Systems ◽  
The Internet ◽  
On Line

Avatars

2010 ◽  
pp. 33-48
Author(s):  
Angela Adrian
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Social Interaction ◽  
Virtual Worlds ◽  
Video Game ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Dimensional Image ◽  
On Line ◽  
Hindu Deity

Virtual worlds may be the future of e-commerce. The game designers who fashioned these flourishing virtual worlds have invented a much more appealing way to use the internet: through an avatar. This usage of the term was coined in 1985 by Chip Morningstar, a user of the first avatar environment created by LucasFilm called Habitat. Habitat lacked many of the features we have in today’s games such as quests and puzzles. It was more similar to a social MUD in which the interactivity between avatars was the ultimate goal. According to Encarta: “Avatar [Sanskrit]: 1. incarnation of Hindu deity: an incarnation of a Hindu deity in human or animal form, especially one of the incarnations of Vishnu such as Rama and Krishna. 2. embodiment of something: somebody who embodies, personifies, or is the manifestation of an idea or concept. 3. image of person in virtual reality: a movable three-dimensional image that can be used to represent somebody in cyberspace, for example, an Internet user.” Unlike previous video game alter-egos, these avatars can be completely customized and are designed mainly for social interaction (Lastowka and Hunter, 2004). The average player dedicates hundreds of hours (and hundreds of dollars, in some cases). To cultivate his avatar. A survey suggested that approximately 20 percent of Norrath’s citizens deem it their place of residence; they just commute to Earth and back. To a large and growing number of people, virtual worlds are an important source of material and emotional well-being. (Yee). Ordinary people, who are bored and frustrated by regular web commerce, participate vigorously and passionately in avatar-based on-line markets.

Modeling the Emergence of Complexity: Complex Systems, the Origin of Life and Interactive On-Line Art

Leonardo ◽  
2002 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 161-169 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christa Sommerer ◽  
Laurent Mignonneau
Keyword(s):  
Complex System ◽  
System Theory ◽  
Complex Systems ◽  
Origin Of Life ◽  
Fundamental Question ◽  
Interactive System ◽  
The Internet ◽  
On Line ◽  
The Origin Of Life ◽  
Emergence Of Complexity

The origin of this paper lies in the fundamental question of how complexity arose in the course of evolution and how one might construct an artistic interactive system to model and simulate this emergence of complexity. Relying on the idea that interaction and communication between entities of a system drive the emergence of structures that are more complex than the mere parts of that system, the authors propose to apply principles of complex system theory to the creation of VERBARIUM, an interactive, computer-generated and audience-participatory artwork on the Internet, and to test whether complexity can emerge within this system.

A hitchhiker’s guide to microscopy and microanalysis using telecommunications, e-mail, and the Internet

1994 ◽  
Vol 52 ◽  
pp. 390-391 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nestor J. Zaluzec
Keyword(s):  
The Internet ◽  
Information Superhighway ◽  
The World ◽  
Exchange Information ◽  
On Line ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Software And Hardware ◽  
Communication Software ◽  
Basic Ideas ◽  
E Mail

The Information SuperHighway, Email, The Internet, FTP, BBS, Modems, : all buzz words which are becoming more and more routine in our daily life. Confusing terminology? Hopefully it won't be in a few minutes, all you need is to have a handle on a few basic concepts and terms and you will be on-line with the rest of the "telecommunication experts". These terms all refer to some type or aspect of tools associated with a range of computer-based communication software and hardware. They are in fact far less complex than the instruments we use on a day to day basis as microscopist's and microanalyst's. The key is for each of us to know what each is and how to make use of the wealth of information which they can make available to us for the asking. Basically all of these items relate to mechanisms and protocols by which we as scientists can easily exchange information rapidly and efficiently to colleagues in the office down the hall, or half-way around the world using computers and various communications media. The purpose of this tutorial/paper is to outline and demonstrate the basic ideas of some of the major information systems available to all of us today. For the sake of simplicity we will break this presentation down into two distinct (but as we shall see later connected) areas: telecommunications over conventional phone lines, and telecommunications by computer networks. Live tutorial/demonstrations of both procedures will be presented in the Computer Workshop/Software Exchange during the course of the meeting.

Opening New Worlds of Information: Library Technology and Internet Access for Patrons with Disabilities

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Courtney Deine-Jones
Keyword(s):  
Internet Access ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Electronic Information ◽  
On Line ◽  
Remote Sites ◽  
Technological Improvements ◽  
Library Technology

As more libraries offer patron access to the Internet and other on-line services, they must consider the needs of patrons with disabilities who will be using their Internet links either from the library or from remote sites. In planning and implementing technological improvements to optimize access for all patrons, librarians and information specialists must take into account questions of both physical and intellectual access to electronic information. This paper addresses these issues from a pragmatic perspective, reviewing available options and suggesting strategies for improving access for people with various disabilities.

Internet/Intranet Based Remote Condition Monitoring and Fault Diagnosis Scheme and System for Steam Turboset

2005 ◽  
Vol 293-294 ◽  
pp. 365-372 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong Yong He ◽  
Wen Xiu Lu ◽  
Fu Lei Chu
Keyword(s):  
Fault Diagnosis ◽  
Power System ◽  
Electric Power ◽  
Condition Monitoring ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Electric Power System ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Time Data ◽  
On Line ◽  
Line Condition

The steam turboset is the key equipment of the electric power system. Thus, it is very important and necessary to monitor and diagnose the running condition and the faults of the steam turboset for the safe and normal running of the electric power system. In this paper, the Internet/Intranet based remote condition monitoring and fault diagnosis scheme is proposed. The corresponding technique and methods are discussed in detail. And a real application system is developed for the 300MW steam turboset. In this scheme, the system is built on the Internet/Intranet and the Client/Server construction and Web/Server model are adopted. The proposed scheme can guarantee real-time data acquisition and on-line condition analysis simultaneously. And especially, the remote condition monitoring and fault diagnosis can be implemented effectively. The developed system has been installed in a power plant of China. And the plant has obtained great economic benefits from it.

Major accessions to repositories relating to Irish history, 2013

2014 ◽  
Vol 39 (154) ◽  
pp. 323-325 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Great Britain ◽  
The Internet ◽  
National Register ◽  
Irish History ◽  
National Archives ◽  
Historical Manuscripts ◽  
On Line

The following digest lists accessions to repositories in Great Britain and Ireland during 2013 relating to Irish history and reported to the National Archives: Historical Manuscripts Commission (T.N.A. H.M.C.). This information is also published on the internet via T.N.A.’s website (www.nationalarchives.gov.uk) and is added to the computerised indexes of the National Register of Archives (N.R.A.) which are available for consultation at the National Archives, Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DU. Alternatively, searchers may access the indexes to the N.R.A. and certain linked on-line catalogues via the website. Limited and specific enquiries can be dealt with by post, or email ([email protected]).

scholarly journals COMO ESTÃO “NAVEGANDO” NOS CURSOS DE PÓS-GRADUAÇÃO EM ADMINISTRAÇÃO?: um estudo sobre o uso da netnografia nas disciplinas de método de pesquisa

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 232-248
Author(s):  
Kathiane Benedetti Corso ◽  
Rodrigo de Oliveira Estela ◽  
Marina Valim Bandeira
Keyword(s):  
Research Methods ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Basic Concept ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Online Research ◽  
Online Information ◽  
Traditional Research ◽  
Palabras Clave ◽  
On Line

O boom da internet nos últimos anos levou a sociedade a utilizar novas formas de comunicação. Seus usuários passaram de meros espectadores a produtores de conteúdo. Esta produção de conteúdo leva a uma evolução lógica dos métodos tradicionais de pesquisa, tanto no âmbito empresarial como nas instituições de ensino. Neste cenário, surge o método netnográfico ou, Netnografia. Esta nova ferramenta, focada na pesquisa online, e que favorece a coleta de informações on-line. Este estudo visa esclarecer o conceito básico a respeito da Netnografia, bem como demonstrar a utilização do método nos cursos de Pós-Graduação em Administração no Brasil.   PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Netnografia; Pós-Graduação; Metodologia da Pesquisa; Administração.   ABSTRACT The growing of the internet in recent years has led society to use new forms of communication. His users went from mere viewers to content producers. This leads to a logical evolution of traditional research methods, both in business and in educational institutions. In this scenario, the netnographic method appears. This new tool, focused on online research favors the collection of online information such as images, vídeos and comments. In this way, the presente study aims to clarify the basic concept regarding Netnography, as well as demonstrate the use of the method in the PostGraduate courses in Business in Brazil.   KEYWORDS: Netnography; Post-Graduation; Research Methodology; Business.   RESUMEN El boom de Internet en los últimos años ha llevado a la sociedad a utilizar nuevas formas de comunicación. Sus usuarios pasaron de meros espectadores a productores de contenido. Esta producción de contenido lleva a una evolución lógica de los métodos tradicionales de investigación, tanto en el ámbito empresarial como en las instituciones de enseñanza. En este escenario, surge el método netnográfico o, Netnografía. Esta nueva herramienta, enfocada en la búsqueda en línea, y que favorece la recolección de información en línea. Este estudio pretende esclarecer el concepto básico respecto a la Netnografía, así como demostrar la utilización del método en los cursos de Postgrado en Administración en Brasil.   PALABRAS CLAVE: Netnografía; Postgrado; Metodología de la Investigación; Administración  

scholarly journals O uso da internet como ferramenta de apoio ao esclarecimento de dúvidas durante a gestaçãoThe use of the Internet as a support tool to clarify questions during pregnancy

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 18
Author(s):  
Taiara Maestro Calderon ◽  
Maria Elisa Wotzasek Cestari ◽  
Alyni Cristiny Dobkowski ◽  
Mariana Digieri Cavalheiro
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Support Tool ◽  
Google Docs ◽  
Line Form ◽  
On Line ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
Search For Information

Introduction: Pregnancy is a period of doubts and anxiety for most pregnant women. Objective: To evaluate the use of the Internet as a support tool to clarify doubts raised by women during pregnancy. Methods: An exploratory and descriptive study. Sample based on accidentalness, for 241 users who responded to the on-line form, built with Google Docs and made available in  one Blog. Results: 98% of pregnant women were between 19 and 39 years, 97% with schooling above 9 years, 99% had follow up with healthcare providers. Regarding the use of the Internet, 99% said they usually search for the pregnancy questions. The doubts consisted mostly in the search for information about the development of the baby, then how to deal with the discomforts of pregnancy, the changes in the woman’s body and feeding care. The choice of the sites, according to the interviewees, occurred mainly through the indication of social networks, friends and acquaintances. Regarding to the resolution of doubts, 97% reported that after the Internet search doubts were resolved. Conclusion: The Internet has been a tool of support for pregnant women who seek effective support on the World Wide Web to clarify their doubts. The significant standard for clarification and education reflected a customer that will search and possibly question the procedures and practices that are performed during prenatal care. However, the search for sites has been based on independent research guidance by health professionals, something which does not ensure the credibility of the sites surveyed by users.

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