Focus360: Guiding User Attention in Immersive Videos for VR

This demo introduces Focus360, a system designed to enhance user engagement in 360° VR videos by guiding attention to key elements within the scene. Using natural language descriptions, the system identifies important elements and applies a combination of visual effects to guide attention seamlessly. At the demonstration venue, participants can experience a 360° Safari Tour, showcasing the system’s ability to improve user focus while maintaining an immersive experience.

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Published
2025-03-08
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1109/vrw66409.2025.00462
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1
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Virtual Reality Applications and Impacts
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Field-Weighted Citation Impact
1.94

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Abstract

This demo introduces Focus360, a system designed to enhance user engagement in 360° VR videos by guiding attention to key elements within the scene. Using natural language descriptions, the system identifies important elements and applies a combination of visual effects to guide attention seamlessly. At the demonstration venue, participants can experience a 360° Safari Tour, showcasing the system’s ability to improve user focus while maintaining an immersive experience.

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