Virtual Reality: Practical Applications in Business and Industry [Paperback]

Dimitris N. Chorafas (Author), Heinrich Steinmann (Author)

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Publication Date: May 1995

Based on an extensive, international research project on the practical applications of virtual reality, this book demonstrates that there is a growing range of virtual reality applications in an expanding domain of fields - from power production and civil defence to medicine and banking. The book explains what virtual reality is about, and describes the reasons for moving from realtime to realspace and virtual worlds. "Virtual Reality" focuses on multimedia - from databasing to graphics, and addresses issues connected to visual programming.

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Based on an extensive, international research project on the practical applications of virtual reality, this book demonstrates that there is a growing range of virtual reality applications in an expanding domain of fields -- from power production and civil defense to medicine and banking. KEY TOPICS: Explains what virtual reality is all about. Describes the reasons for moving from realtime to realspace and virtual worlds. Focuses on multimedia -- from databasing to graphics. Addresses issues connected to visual programming. Presents the best American and foreign examples of implementing virtual reality.

Product Details

Paperback: 350 pages
Publisher: Prentice Hall (May 1995)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0131856383
ISBN-13: 978-0131856387
Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,068,082 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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