@inproceedings{41549415a2974d0680115beaec7d80d2,
title = "Enhancement of Co-located Shared VR Experiences: Representing Non-HMD Observers on Both HMD and 2D Screens",
abstract = "Virtual reality (VR) not only allows head-mounted display (HMD) users to immerse themselves in virtual worlds but also to share them with others. When designed correctly, this shared experience can be enjoyable. However, in typical scenarios, HMD users are isolated by their devices, and non-HMD observers lack connection with the virtual world. To address this, our research investigates visually representing observers on both HMD and 2D screens to enhance shared experiences. The study, including five representation conditions, reveals that incorporating observer representation positively impacts both HMD users and observers. For how to design and represent them, our work shows that HMD users prefer methods displaying real-world visuals, while observers exhibit diverse preferences regarding being represented with real or virtual images. We provide design guidelines tailored to both displays, offering valuable insights to enhance co-located shared VR experiences for HMD users and non-HMD observers.",
keywords = "co-located shared VR, mixed reality, shared spaces, Virtual reality",
author = "Zixuan Guo and Wenge Xu and Hongyu Wang and Tingjie Wan and Nilufar Baghaei and Lo, {Cheng Hung} and Liang, {Hai Ning}",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2024 IEEE.; 23rd IEEE International Symposium on Mixed and Augmented Reality, ISMAR 2024 ; Conference date: 21-10-2024 Through 25-10-2024",
year = "2024",
doi = "10.1109/ISMAR62088.2024.00038",
language = "English",
series = "Proceedings - 2024 IEEE International Symposium on Mixed and Augmented Reality, ISMAR 2024",
publisher = "Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.",
pages = "239--248",
editor = "Ulrich Eck and Misha Sra and Jeanine Stefanucci and Maki Sugimoto and Markus Tatzgern and Ian Williams",
booktitle = "Proceedings - 2024 IEEE International Symposium on Mixed and Augmented Reality, ISMAR 2024",
}