Ontology-Based Modeling of User-Environment Interaction in a Virtual Reality Exhibition

Delaram Javdani Rikhtehgar*, Shenghui Wang, Stefan Schlobach, Dirk Heylen

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Abstract

Virtual reality (VR) technology has transformed digital content experiences by providing immersive opportunities for users to explore virtual worlds. To accurately represent the intricate interactions between users and their virtual environments, it is crucial to effectively model objects, user and environment actions, as well as user interests and preferences. This paper proposes an ontology-based modeling approach for capturing user-environment interaction in a VR exhibition. By leveraging ontologies, which offer a formal representation of knowledge and define concepts, relationships, and rules within a domain, a structured framework can be established to capture the semantics of user behavior and environmental attributes. This approach presents several advantages, including standardized representation, interoperability, and compatibility across diverse platforms. Moreover, ontologies enable intelligent behavior modeling and adaptive interactions, enhancing semantic reasoning and inference capabilities. This paper delves into design principles, methodologies, and implementation considerations for developing ontologies that depict the dynamics of user behavior and environmental attributes. The research endeavors to contribute to the field of VR exhibition design, enabling personalized experiences for users.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMetadata and Semantic Research
Subtitle of host publication17th Research Conference, MTSR 2023, Milan, Italy, October 25–27, 2023, Revised Selected Papers
EditorsEmmanouel Garoufallou, Fabio Sartori
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages241-252
Number of pages12
ISBN (Electronic)9783031659904
ISBN (Print)9783031659898
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024
Event17th Research Conference on Metadata and Semantic Research, MTSR 2023 - Milan, Italy
Duration: 25 Oct 202327 Oct 2023

Publication series

NameCommunications in Computer and Information Science
Volume2048 CCIS
ISSN (Print)1865-0929
ISSN (Electronic)1865-0937
NameMTSR: Research Conference on Metadata and Semantics Research
PublisherSpringer
Volume2023

Conference

Conference17th Research Conference on Metadata and Semantic Research, MTSR 2023
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityMilan
Period25/10/2327/10/23

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2024.

Keywords

  • Cultural Heritage
  • Human-Machine Interaction
  • Ontology-based User Modeling
  • Virtual Reality

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