Sonic Interactions in Virtual Environments

This open-access book explores the design of 3D spatial interactions in an audio-centered and audio-first perspective, focusing on immersive sonic experiences in virtual environments. It discusses key elements such as immersive audio, sonic interaction, and VR systems, and will feature state-of-the-art research on real-time auralization, sonic interaction design, quality of experience, and applications. The book aims to shape an emerging field of study at the intersection of sonic interaction design and immersive media, increasing awareness of the importance of sonic elements in immersive environments among VR communities, researchers, and practitioners.

Format: Hardback
Length: 428 pages
Publication date: 18 July 2022
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive open-access book delves into the intricate realm of designing 3D spatial interactions with a primary focus on audio, offering a foundational understanding of creating and assessing immersive sonic experiences. The key elements that contribute to the sense of place in a virtual environment (VE) are:
Immersive Audio: This encompasses the computational aspects of the acoustical-space properties of Virtual Reality (VR) technologies, enabling the reproduction of realistic soundscapes and spatial audio effects.
Sonic Interaction: It involves the human-computer interplay through auditory feedback in VE, allowing users to interact with virtual objects and environments through sound.
VR Systems: These platforms inherently support multimodal integration, impacting various application domains such as gaming, education, healthcare, and entertainment.
Sonic Interactions in Virtual Environments will showcase cutting-edge research on real-time auralization, sonic interaction design in VR, the quality of the experience in multimodal scenarios, and applications. Contributors and editors, drawn from diverse interdisciplinary fields including computer science, engineering, acoustics, psychology, design, humanities, and more, aim to shape an emerging new field at the intersection of sonic interaction design and immersive media. Their mission is to foster an interdisciplinary understanding of the importance of sonic elements in creating immersive environments, while also increasing awareness among VR communities, researchers, and practitioners of the significance of audio in shaping immersive experiences.

Weight: 840g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031040207
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023