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Reality

Grand Computers ClubJuly 19, 2017

Talking Points

• Current state

• Near future state

• Long term direction

• Demonstrations

• Discussion

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Current State – Definition Recap

Virtual Reality

VR places the user in another location entirely. Whether that location is -computer-generated or captured by video, it entirely occludes the user’s natural surroundings.

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Wired

Current State – Definition Recap

Virtual Reality Examples

• 3 from USA Today

• Jurassic Dinosaurs VR 360

• Gear 360 Vatican

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Current State – Definition Recap

Augmented Reality

In augmented reality—like Google Glass or the Yelp app’s Monocle feature on mobile devices—the visible natural world is overlaid with a layer of digital content.

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Wired

Current State – Definition Recap

Augmented Reality Example

• AR_Basketball / Pokémon Go

• Microsoft HoloLens Review

• Microsoft HoloLens: what it’s really like

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Current State – Definition Recap

Mixed Reality

In technologies like Magic Leap’s, virtual objects are integrated into—and responsive to—the natural world. A virtual ball under your desk, for example, would be blocked from view unless you bent down to look at it. In theory, MR could become VR in a dark room.7/19/2017 New Technology SIG 7

Wired

Current State – Definition Recap

Mixed Reality Example

• Could not find inexpensive example

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Near future state

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Near Future State

Related sites

• NFL Next – fan experience

• NFL Next – game technology

• STRIVR – football training system

• STRIVR2 – another interview

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Long-Term Direction

Use of the 5 main human senses

• Sight – large screen TV; VR/AR glasses, lighting effects

• Sound – Surround sound speakers, headset, super & subsonic sounds

• Touch – changing tactile environment land, air, water, clothing, temperature, force feedback controllers

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Long-Term Direction

Use of the 5 main human senses

• Smell – scented cards, rapid air movement

• Taste – flavored cards, sprays, foods

• Other – temporary brain augmentation & stimulation

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Info for Content

To find content:

• Search for “3D SBS 1080” for side-by-side videos with 3D features

• Search for “360 SBS 1080” for side-by-side videos with 360 degree features allowing you to turn to see what is around you

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Demos

Devices

• Android

• iPhone

• PlayStation 4 Slim

Headsets

• ETVR 3D VR Headset - $18.99

• Samsung Gear VR- $100

• PlayStation VR Launch Bundle - $449

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Demos

Content

iPhone 6

• 3D SBS

• 3D VR JET VR Video 3D SBS

Android Galaxy S7

• 360 photos

• Intro to VR

PlayStation 4 VR

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Interesting Links

Best 360 degree / VR videos on YouTube

World´s Best 3D Side by Side POP OUTs

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Interesting Links

• Upcoming VR Games of 2017

• PlayStation VR vs Oculus Rift vs HTC Vive

• 10 AMAZING Virtual Reality Gadgets

• Tesla Suit

• Gaming Technology That Will Blow Your Mind

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Questions???

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Next Meeting

“Portable Apps”Wednesday

August 16, 2017

3:00 – 4:30 pm

Aqua Fria Room

Cimarron Center

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