scholarly journals Using Nintendo Switch Development Environment to Teach Computer Game Programming and Virtual Reality

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arif Sirinterlikci ◽  
John Mativo ◽  
Johnny Pham
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Computer Game ◽  
Development Environment ◽  
Game Programming

scholarly journals Effects of Virtual Reality Immersion and Audiovisual Distraction Techniques for Patients with Pruritus

2009 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 283-286 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vera Leibovici ◽  
Florella Magora ◽  
Sarale Cohen ◽  
Arieh Ingber
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Atopic Dermatitis ◽  
Psoriasis Vulgaris ◽  
Brain Activity ◽  
Computer Game ◽  
Functional Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Chronic Pruritus ◽  
Subjective Reports ◽  
Advanced Computer

BACKGROUND: Virtual reality immersion (VRI), an advanced computer-generated technique, decreased subjective reports of pain in experimental and procedural medical therapies. Furthermore, VRI significantly reduced pain-related brain activity as measured by functional magnetic resonance imaging. Resemblance between anatomical and neuroendocrine pathways of pain and pruritus may prove VRI to be a suitable adjunct for basic and clinical studies of the complex aspects of pruritus.OBJECTIVES: To compare effects of VRI with audiovisual distraction (AVD) techniques for attenuation of pruritus in patients with atopic dermatitis and psoriasis vulgaris.METHODS: Twenty-four patients suffering from chronic pruritus – 16 due to atopic dermatitis and eight due to psoriasis vulgaris – were randomly assigned to play an interactive computer game using a special visor or a computer screen. Pruritus intensity was self-rated before, during and 10 min after exposure using a visual analogue scale ranging from 0 to 10. The interviewer rated observed scratching on a three-point scale during each distraction program.RESULTS: Student’sttests were significant for reduction of pruritus intensity before and during VRI and AVD (P=0.0002 and P=0.01, respectively) and were significant only between ratings before and after VRI (P=0.017). Scratching was mostly absent or mild during both programs.CONCLUSIONS: VRI and AVD techniques demonstrated the ability to diminish itching sensations temporarily. Further studies on the immediate and late effects of interactive computer distraction techniques to interrupt itching episodes will open potential paths for future pruritus research.

AN OPEN MODULE DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENT (OMDE) FOR INTERACTIVE VIRTUAL REALITY SYSTEMS

2010 ◽  
Vol 24 (06) ◽  
pp. 947-960 ◽  
Author(s):  
HADONG KIM ◽  
MALREY LEE
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Design Tool ◽  
Graphical Interface ◽  
Specific Design ◽  
Development Environment ◽  
Design Systems ◽  
Module Development ◽  
Graphical Design ◽  
Interface Modules ◽  
Friendly Graphical User Interface

Graphic designers and developers would like to use virtual reality (VR) systems with a friendly Graphical User Interface (GUI) and development environment that provide efficient creation, modification and deletion functions. Although current VR graphical design systems incorporate the most up-to-date features, graphic designers are not able to specify the interface features that they desire or features that are most suitable for specific design and development tasks. This paper proposes an Open Module Development Environment (OMDE) for VR systems that can provide interactive functions that reflect the graphic designers requirements. OMDE allows graphic designers to specify their specific interface features and functions, and the system configuration to utilize plug-in modules. Hence a dynamically created development environment is provided that is also tailored to the graphic designer's requirements and facilitates graphical composition and editing. The functions of the graphical interface modules and the OMDE system specifications are identified. The system implementation environment and structure of the 3D VR software are described and the implementation is evaluated for performance, as an improved 3D graphic design tool.

scholarly journals THE SUBMERGED HERITAGE: A VIRTUAL JOURNEY IN OUR SEABED

2019 ◽  
Vol XLII-2/W10 ◽  
pp. 17-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Barrile ◽  
A. Fotia ◽  
E. Bernardo
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Virtual World ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Immersive Virtual Reality ◽  
Development Environment ◽  
South Italy ◽  
Unity 3D ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Platform Development ◽  
Three Dimensional Models

<p><strong>Abstract.</strong> On 21 and 22 August 1972, a young diver near the coast of Riace Marina (South Italy) found two bronze statues representing one of the highest moments of the sculptural production and the most important archaeological discovery of the last century: the Riace Bronzes. The Geomatics Laboratory of the Mediterranean University of Reggio Calabria sets a goal to relive and re-propose the experience of a real immersion and the exciting moment of the discovery: an immersive journey in the interest of interactivity in virtual reality. Immersive Virtual Reality tries to combine the real and the virtual world, even involving our senses. In other words, it allows us to enter into the scenery like the virtual reality one, but without being just simple spectators. We become protagonists and we can participate and decide what to do and how to do it. Unity 3D is the multi-platform development environment used. The scenarios and the objects included in the scene from three-dimensional models were realized through photogrammetric techniques (seabed and bronzes). Remote Operated Vehicles (ROVs) have been widely used in recent times by researchers to explore underwater environments, both in shallow and deep water, for different types of studies. The seabed was detected through the aid of an experimental ROV (realized in a broader project of agreement with the IPCF CNR Messina). The use of a grid of known dimensions assisted the ROV’s use in order to correct the effects of distortion effects obtained in water. The proposed app is still being perfected and completed.</p>

Case Study: Using a Novel Virtual Reality Computer Game for Occupational Therapy Intervention

2012 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 359-371 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarit Tresser
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Computer Game ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Developmental Needs ◽  
Therapy Regimen ◽  
Therapeutic Setting ◽  
Occupational Therapy Intervention ◽  
Therapy Intervention

The past decade has seen the emergence of rehabilitation treatments using virtual reality environments. One of the main advantages of using this technology is that it creates positive motivation. Currently, most virtual-reality-based games for children are not suitable for use in a therapeutic setting. This case study reports on the use of Growing with Timocco, a specially devised virtual reality computer game, as part of an occupational therapy regimen that addressed the developmental needs of a five-year-old patient diagnosed with dyspraxia, impaired postural structure, weak shoulder, and insufficient bilateral integration, bilateral coordination, and proprioception regulation. Developed specifically for use by occupational therapists and caregivers working with children, Growing with Timocco is equipped to provide exercises for both cognitive and motor skills, but most importantly, it provides a positive setting for this practice, by harnessing the advantages of VR to promote play, pleasure, and motivation.

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