scholarly journals Creating an Audio Story with Interactive Binaural Rendering in Virtual Reality

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Michele Geronazzo ◽  
Amalie Rosenkvist ◽  
David Sebastian Eriksen ◽  
Camilla Kirstine Markmann-Hansen ◽  
Jeppe Køhlert ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Short Story ◽  
Spatial Interaction ◽  
Physiological Data ◽  
Prototype System ◽  
Spatial Presence ◽  
Hardware Platform ◽  
Clear Trend ◽  
Audio Rendering ◽  
Active Interaction

The process of listening to an audiobook is usually a rather passive act that does not require an active interaction. If spatial interaction is incorporated into a storytelling scenario, can open. Possibilities of a novel experience which allows an active participation might affect the user-experience. The aim of this paper is to create a portable prototype system based on an embedded hardware platform, allowing listeners to get immersed in an interactive audio storytelling experience enhanced by dynamic binaural audio rendering. For the evaluation of the experience, a short story based on the horror narrative of Stephen King’s Strawberry Springs is adapted and designed in virtual environments. A comparison among three different listening experiences, namely, (i) monophonic (traditional audio story), (ii) static binaural rendering (state-of-the-art audio story), and (iii) our prototype, is conducted. We discuss the quality of the experience based on usability testing, physiological data, emotional assessments, and questionnaires for immersion and spatial presence. Results identify a clear trend for an increase in immersion with our prototype compared to traditional audiobooks, showing also an emphasis on story-specific emotions, i.e., terror and fear.

‘Do you think you're at the Gresham?’: Accepting Imperfection in ‘The Dead’

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 159-177 ◽  
Author(s):  
Randi Saloman
Keyword(s):  
Sixteenth Century ◽  
Short Story ◽  
Secondary Quality ◽  
The Dead

Dublin's Gresham Hotel, where Gabriel and Gretta Conroy end their evening in Joyce's most famous short story, has a fascinating history. It was founded in 1817 by Thomas Gresham, who began life as a foundling rescued from the steps of London's Royal Exchange and was thereby given the name of the Renaissance statesman who built that exchange. This sixteenth-century Thomas Gresham was even better known, however, for his eponymous ‘Gresham's Law’. Both Gresham's Law and the hotel setting and history enter into and help to shape ‘The Dead’. Questions of value and valuing suggested by Gresham's Law are shown to be more complicated than they initially appear, as they intersect with the various forms of hospitality traced in the story. The ‘secondary’ quality of the famous Dublin hotel (built by the second, unknown Thomas Gresham) underscores – and ultimately redeems – the theme of secondariness that runs through ‘The Dead’.

scholarly journals Introduction to the special issue: multiple jobholding in Europe

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 141-147
Author(s):  
Wieteke Conen ◽  
Karin Schulze Buschoff
Keyword(s):  
Labour Market ◽  
Social Protection ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Clear Trend ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Quality Of Work ◽  
Labour Market Flexibility ◽  
Employment Situation ◽  
Over Time

In a number of European countries there is a clear trend towards increased multiple jobholding. As things stand, however, little is known about the structure and the potential consequences of this increase, notably in terms of quality of work and social protection. This special issue focuses on contemporary forms of multiple jobholding in Europe. Have the structure, nature and dynamics of multiple jobholding changed over time? What are the roles of labour market flexibility, technological change and work fragmentation in the development of multiple jobholding? And do multiple jobholders benefit from similar and adequate employment terms, conditions and protections compared with single jobholders, or are they worse off as a consequence of their (fragmented) employment situation? What implications do these findings have for unions, policy-makers and the regulation of work? The collection of articles in this special issue adds to the literature on emerging forms of employment in the digital age and challenges for social protection, also in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. This introduction initiates a discussion of central debates on multiple jobholding and presents a synopsis of the articles in this issue.

Development of Intelligent Controlled System for Object Special-Shaped Stone

2012 ◽  
Vol 241-244 ◽  
pp. 1139-1142
Author(s):  
Ming Ming Xiao
Keyword(s):  
Intelligent Control ◽  
Single Chip ◽  
Hardware Platform ◽  
Controlled System ◽  
Intelligent Control System ◽  
Graphic Information ◽  
Cad Cam ◽  
Processing Module ◽  
New Type

A new intelligent control system for a new type equipment of special-shaped stone machining is presented, it can reach high quality of intelligent machining for the special-shaped stone production. The hardware platform use universal IPC as kernel, which consists of IPC, embedded micro-computer system, SCM(Single Chip Micyoco). The CAD/CAM system consists of 3 sub-modules: graphic information processing module, 3-dimention dynamic modeling and simulating module and machining implementing module.

scholarly journals Application Of Conference Writing Methods Can Improve Short Story Writing Skills

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 87-96
Author(s):  
Kasmidawati Kasmidawati
Keyword(s):  
Short Stories ◽  
Action Research ◽  
Short Story ◽  
Action Observation ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Story Writing ◽  
Classroom Action Research ◽  
Future Learning

To learn something well, we need to hear, see, ask questions about it, and discuss it with others. Not only that, teachers need to "do it", that is to describe something in their own way, to show their example, to try to practice their skills and to do tasks that demand the knowledge they have gained. Problems to be studied in this research are: a. How to improve learning result of Indonesian language especially about writing short story? b. Steps taken in improving learning outcomes Indonesian language ?.  The approach of this research uses a qualitative approach with classroom action research design, which is carried out cyclically. Cycle I with planning, action, observation, and reflection. Likewise the next cycles. In PTK as well as teachers can examine their own activities on their own done in its own class. By involving their students through planned, implemented and evaluated actions, TOD can be performed without interrupting other learning and will not burden the work of the teacher in performing daily tasks. PTK can be done in an integrated manner with daily activities. Precisely with PTK teachers can improve the quality of learning processes and products. The study considers the results or impact of classroom action research from various criteria based on reflections for revision. Reflection is a re-application of the lessons learned. The reflections are evaluations that have been made and suggestions for future learning.    Based on the description of researchers draw conclusions as follows: The ability of students to write short stories in class IV before using the method of writing (writing together) is categorized enough with the average value: 6.90 (unfinished). There is an increase in the ability to write short stories with the method of writing writing (writing together) grade IV students are categorized both with an average value of 7.69 (complete). This capability increases in cycle II and cycle III reaches an average value of 8.46 (complete). Matched material for writing short story experiences for students SDN 07 Pasar Salido is a material that suits the conditions, desires, experiences, and the ability to write short stories.      

scholarly journals Purwarupa Alat Kalibrasi Kerataan Bidang Kerja menggunakan Laser Sensor

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 274
Author(s):  
BUDI SUGANDI ◽  
SURADI WIYONO
Keyword(s):  
Prototype System ◽  
Laser Sensor ◽  
Important Process ◽  
Manual Measurement ◽  
Industrial Manufacturing ◽  
Die Attach ◽  
Pick And Place ◽  
Component Assembly ◽  
Keywords Laser

ABSTRAKSalah satu elemen teknologi pendukung dari industri manufaktur elektronika adalah mesin Die Attach. Mesin ini digunakan pada proses assembly komponen dengan metode pick and place komponen pada material. Sebagai proses yang penting dalam industri manufaktur, mesin ini memerlukan kalibrasi secara reguler dan tepat yang akan menjadi kunci sukses dari kualitas suatu produksi. Penelitian ini bertujuan membuat suatu purwarupa alat yang digunakan sebagai pengontrol kalibrasi dengan menggunakan laser sensor. Proses kalibrasi dilakukan dengan cara mengukur kerataan titip sisi work holder menggunakan laser sensor. Kerataan didapatkan dengan membandingkan jarak yang terukur oleh laser sensor pada tiap titik uji. Jarak yang sama pada tiap titik uji menunjukkan kerataan dari work holder. Pergerakan laser sensor dikontrol oleh dua buah motor yang bergerak ke arah sumbu X dan Y. Alat ini telah diuji dengan mengkalibrasi pada empat sisi work holder. Hasil pengujian kemudian dibandingkan dengan pengukuran manual dan didapatkan error rata-rata pengukuran sekitar 4%.Kata kunci: Laser sensor, kerataan, kalibrasi, die attach machine ABSTRACTOne of the element technology supporting an industrial manufacturing is Die Attach machine. This machine is used at component assembly using component pick and place. As an important process, this machine requires regular and precise calibration to support quality of the product. This research aims to build a prototype system using laser sensor which can be used as calibration instrument. The callibration proses was done by measuring the flatness of each side of work holder using laser sensor. The flatness was obtained by comparing the distance of each testing point. The same distance on each testing point represented the flatness of the wrok holder. The movement of laser sensor was controlled by two motors which moved to X and Y axis. The system has been tested to calibrate each side of work holder. The experimental results were then compare with manual measurement and showed the measurement error about 4%.Keywords: Laser sensor, flatness, callibration, die attach machine.

Perspectives on HAART: switch maintenance therapy

2003 ◽  
Vol 14 (9) ◽  
pp. 577-582 ◽  
Author(s):  
C L S Leen
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy ◽  
Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor ◽  
Transcriptase Inhibitor ◽  
Clear Trend ◽  
Highly Active ◽  
Hypersensitivity Skin ◽  
Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor ◽  
Switch Maintenance Therapy

Switch studies have been carried out to explore changes in side effects in adherence. Discontinuing the protease inhibitor (PI) component of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) regimen is often associated with improved adherence and improved quality of life. Following switching from a PI to a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor or abacavir, there is however a clear trend toward an improved metabolic profile particularly in insulin resistance and triglyceride levels when patients discontinue their PI. Peripheral wasting is likely to be associated with nucleoside analogues and for individuals with isolated fat accumulation, modification of HAART is not recommended. Virological suppression can be maintained following switch if adequate suppression of the virus has been achieved for at least six months prior to switch and the patient has not been previously exposed to suboptimal HAART. Discontinuing the PI preserves this class of agents for future use. Switching however may be associated with other side effects; hypersensitivity, skin rashes, hepatic or neuropsychiatric events.

Application of Variational Geometry to the Analysis of Mechanical Tolerances

1989 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. M. Martino ◽  
G. A. Gabriele
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Design ◽  
Worst Case Analysis ◽  
Prototype System ◽  
Tolerance Design ◽  
Worst Case ◽  
Geometric Tolerances ◽  
Solid Models ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Selection Of

Abstract The proper selection of tolerances is an important part of mechanical design that can have a significant impact on the cost and quality of the final product. Yet, despite their importance, current techniques for tolerance design are rather primitive and often based on experience and trial and error. Better tolerance design methods have been proposed but are seldom used because of the difficulty in formulating the necessary design equations for practical problems. In this paper we propose a technique for the automatic formulation of the design equations, or design functions, which is based on the use of solid models and variational geometry. A prototype system has been developed which can model conventional and statistical tolernaces, and a limited set of geometric tolerances. The prototype system is limited to the modeling of single parts, but can perform both a worst case analysis and a statistical analysis. Results on several simple parts with known characteristics are presented which demonstrate the accuracy of the system and the types of analysis it can perform. The paper concludes with a discussion of extensions to the prototype system to a broader range of geometry and the handling of assemblies.

Holistic Framework for Quality Assessment of Mediated Social Communication

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander Toet ◽  
Tina Mioch ◽  
Simon N.B. Gunkel ◽  
Omar Niamut ◽  
Jan B.F. van Erp
Keyword(s):  
Social Presence ◽  
Social Communication ◽  
Communication Systems ◽  
Spatial Presence ◽  
Mediated Communication ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Cognitive Reasoning ◽  
Mutual Awareness ◽  
And Behavior

Modern immersive multisensory communication systems can provide compelling mediated social communication experiences that approach face-to-face (F2F) communication. Existing frameworks to assess the quality of mediated social communication experiences are typically targeted at specific communication technologies and do not address all relevant aspects of social presence (i.e., the feeling of being in the presence of, and having an affective and intellectual connection with, other persons). Also, they are typically unsuitable for application to social communication in virtual (VR), augmented (AR) or mixed (MR) reality. Here we present a comprehensive and general holistic mediated social communication (H-MSC) framework and associated questionnaire (the H-MSC-Q) for measuring the quality of mediated social communication. The H-MSC framework comprises both the experience of Spatial Presence (i.e., the perceived fidelity, internal and external plausibility, and cognitive, reasoning and behavioral affordances of an environment) and the experience of Social Presence (i.e., perceived mutual proximity, intimacy, credibility, reasoning and behavior of the communication partners). Since social presence is inherently bidirectional (involving a sense of mutual awareness) the H-MSC-Q distinguishes between the internal (‘own’) and external (‘the other’) assessment perspectives. The H-MSC-Q is efficient and parsimonious, using only a single item to tap into each of the relevant processing levels in the human brain: sensory, emotional, cognitive, reasoning, and behavioral. It is also sufficiently general to measure social presence experienced with any (including VR, AR, and MR) type of multi-sensory (visual, auditory, haptic, and olfactory) mediated communication system.

scholarly journals A demand for wearable devices in health care

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1.7) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Vijayalakshmi ◽  
S. Uma ◽  
R. Bhuvanya ◽  
A. Suresh
Keyword(s):  
Digital Health ◽  
Wearable Devices ◽  
Physiological Data ◽  
Wireless Data ◽  
Telecommunication System ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Research Survey ◽  
Wireless Data Transmission ◽  
Body Activity

With the popularity of wearable devices, along with the development of telecommunication system there is a need for obtaining the health and fitness outcomes. So the recent advances in data analysis techniques have opened up new possibilities for using wearable technology in the digital health ecosystem. In past, it’s too difficult to use the wearable devices for healthcare system because of the size of those sensors. But now with front end amplification and wireless data transmission, the wearable devices are deployed in health monitoring systems. Although the devices are continuously monitoring the human’s body activity and collect various physiological data to increase the quality of human’s life. In this paper first we provide a research survey on available wearable or gadgets. Also we conclude with future directions in wearable research and market.

Heroes Old and New

1979 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 28-30
Author(s):  
Josef Škvorecký
Keyword(s):  
Short Story ◽  
Milan Kundera ◽  
Vaclav Havel ◽  
Ludvik Vaculik

In the more ‘liberal’ sixties, Josef Škvorecký; became one of Czechoslovakia's top novelists and short story writers, having made his name with his first novel, The Cowards, which was banned shortly after publication in 1956. Now a leading emigrè publisher in Canada, he reflects here on the quality of some of the officially sanctioned prose that gets published in Prague while the works of Milan Kundera, Vàclav Havel, Ludvìk Vaculìk, Škvorecký; himself, and indeed most of the country's finest authors, are banned.

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