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Development of a three-dimensional auditory display system

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Elizabeth M. Wenzel,

Frederic L. Wightman,

Scott H. FosterAuthors Info & Claims

ACM SIGCHI Bulletin, Volume 20, Issue 2

Pages 52 - 57

https://doi.org/10.1145/54386.54405

Published: 01 October 1988 Publication History

Abstract

We propose that the most powerful method of auditory cueing takes direct advantage of human perceptual capabilities, providing a dynamic, multidimensional pattern of events which conveys meaning about objects in the spatial world. Applications of such a three-dimensional auditory display involve any context in which the user's situational awareness is critical, particularly when visual cues are limited or absent. Examples include air traffic control displays, advanced teleconferencing environments, and monitoring telerobotic activities in hazardous situations.

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Index Terms

Development of a three-dimensional auditory display system
1. Human-centered computing
  1. Human computer interaction (HCI)
2. Software and its engineering
  1. Software notations and tools
    1. Development frameworks and environments
      1. Integrated and visual development environments

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ACM SIGCHI Bulletin Volume 20, Issue 2

Oct. 1988

79 pages

ISSN:0736-6906

DOI:10.1145/54386

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