An Application and Implementation Context-driven Perspective on Transitions in XR: Towards a Comprehensive Classification

Immersive technologies such as virtual reality and augmented reality continue to evolve, and technical advancements allow the combination of these technologies in a cross-reality approach. Therefore, understanding the different types of transition between contexts or environments becomes increasingly important. In immersive applications, transitions can serve multiple purposes, from enhancing user engagement in entertainment contexts to ensuring seamless task execution in work applications. This paper aims to provide the first step towards a comprehensive taxonomy of XR transitions by exploring their various use cases and benefits from various perspectives. Based on these insights, we formulate five requirements that such a should meet taxonomy. By doing this, we not only take the first step in categorizing these transitions but also offer practical recommendations for their use in immersive applications.