Dissertation/ Thesis

Physical Interaction and Viewpoint Optimization in Active Video Games: A User Experience and f-Divergence-Based Approach

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Τίτλος: Physical Interaction and Viewpoint Optimization in Active Video Games: A User Experience and f-Divergence-Based Approach
Συγγραφείς: Martin, Micaela Yanet
Συνεισφορές: University/Department: Universitat Jaume I. Escola de Doctorat
Thesis Advisors: Chover, Miguel, Sbert, Mateu
Πηγή: TDX (Tesis Doctorals en Xarxa)
Στοιχεία εκδότη: Universitat Jaume I, 2025.
Έτος έκδοσης: 2025
Φυσική περιγραφή: 168 p.
Θεματικοί όροι: Exergames, Treadmill, Comparative, Videogames, f-divergences, Viewpoint, Tecnologia i enginyeria
Περιγραφή: Compendi d'articles, Doctorat internacional
Description (Translated): The incorporation of active technologies into video games has fostered the development of new forms of physical interaction, particularly in controlled environments such as treadmills. This thesis analyzes and proposes improvements to the user experience in running applications through exergames, without requiring additional hardware. First, different running applications that combine playful and athletic elements are compared, revealing that video games with narrative structures and interactive incentives elicit higher levels of immersion, competence, and flow than traditional simulators. Subsequently, the gameplay experience is evaluated when using the same exergame on the floor and on a treadmill. The results indicate that treadmill use increases the level of challenge and concentration while maintaining a positive experience in both conditions. Finally, an automatic model for viewpoint selection in three-dimensional environments is introduced, based on divergences from information theory. This approach enhances scene visibility and composition by dynamically and adaptively highlighting key elements. The results of this research contribute new strategies for optimizing both interaction and visualization in active video games, with potential applications in health, physical training, and extended reality.
Programa de Doctorat en Informàtica
Τύπος εγγράφου: Dissertation/Thesis
Περιγραφή αρχείου: application/pdf
Γλώσσα: English
Σύνδεσμος πρόσβασης: http://hdl.handle.net/10803/695687
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Αριθμός Καταχώρησης: edstdx.10803.695687
Βάση Δεδομένων: TDX
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