Prop-Based Egocentric and Exocentric Virtual Object Storage Techniques

Abstract

As Virtual and Augmented Reality tasks become increasingly complex, there is a need to organize virtual information within the virtual environment better. Users may need to organize their virtual objects or tools by hiding them until usage is needed or carry with them to another location. For these scenarios, there may be benefits to associate or store virtual objects in relation to one's avatar (Egocentric) or in relation to the other virtual objects in the environment (Exocentric). This research presents these techniques and results of a user study comparing the effects of Egocentric and Exocentric Virtual Object Storage Techniques on cognition in a virtual environment.