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Toward a user-centric classification scheme for extended reality paradigms

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For several years, augmented and virtual reality technologies have attracted increasing interest in all areas. In the midst of this universe, the concept, already well known, of mixed reality has established itself as a distinct paradigm. However, and contrary to augmented and virtual realities, there is not a clear and standard definition of what it is exactly, what it is not and why it is different from the other paradigms. In this paper, we attempt to provide a new user-centered classification scheme to standardize the definition of virtual, augmented and mixed realities. First, a quick overview of existing taxonomies of augmented, virtual realities is made, then we present our user-centered classification which is based on three criteria we called 3iVClass (immersion, interaction, information). After that, a weighting system is proposed, the objective of this method is to give a simple way for anyone, expert or not, to quickly and simply characterize or define the best user experiences. Finally, to test our classification, we tried to characterize different user experiences through the study of two use cases.

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We acknowledge the support of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), 06351. Cette recherche a été financée par le Conseil de recherches en sciences naturelles et en génie du Canada (CRSNG), 06351.

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Parveau, M., Adda, M. Toward a user-centric classification scheme for extended reality paradigms. J Ambient Intell Human Comput 11, 2237–2249 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12652-019-01352-9

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