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Navigation in hypertext through virtual environments.

P A Smith1, J R Wilson

  • 1Institute for Occupational Ergonomics, Department of Manufacturing, Engineering and Operations Management, University of Nottingham, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK.

Applied Ergonomics
|August 1, 1993
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Virtual reality environments offer new ways to navigate hypertext databases. Three-dimensional spatial representations show significant usability advantages for users exploring complex information systems.

Area of Science:

  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Information Science
  • Virtual Reality

Background:

  • Hypertext systems rely on navigation aids, often schematic network representations.
  • Traditional hypertext browsers face usability challenges with increasing data complexity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the potential of virtual reality (VR) for enhanced hypertext navigation.
  • To develop and evaluate different types of navigation aids, including 3D spatial representations.

Main Methods:

  • Reviewed existing hypertext navigation problems and solutions.
  • Developed four navigation aid prototypes: 2D/3D schematic and spatial representations.
  • Focused on a 3D spatial representation built in Virtus Walkthrough as a virtual environment.

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Main Results:

  • Four navigation aids were constructed based on a review of hypertext navigation issues.
  • The 3D spatial representation, a virtual environment, is highlighted for its potential.
  • The study proposes that virtual world navigation aids offer significant usability benefits.

Conclusions:

  • Virtual reality technology presents novel opportunities for hypertext navigation.
  • 3D spatial representations within virtual environments show promise for improving hypertext database usability.