Exploration of Large Image Collections Using Virtual Reality Devices

An image browser for the exploration of image collections is described. The approach taken is to utilize VR input devices to develop more intuitive interaction metaphors that allow users to navigate through large collections of images. The browser presents query results as a strip of images and interaction with the strip is realized by interpreting the users’ head movements. The browser is used as a front end to a visual information retrieval system. CR Categories and Subject Descriptors: I.3.3 [Computer Graphics]: Picture/Image Generation; I.3.6 [Computer Graphics]: Methodology and Techniques

• Type: Conference
• Year: 1999
• Where: NPIV
• Authors: Robert van Liere, Wim C. de Leeuw
• Keywords: Browser Presents Query, Computer Graphics, Intuitive Interaction Metaphors, NPIV 1999, Visualization